I received this in a swap from the lovely kerniss and I loooooove this bra. It has reduced cups, a lowered gore, a 3x3 band fastener, and the straps moved in - 2cm I think.

Aesthetically this is a gorgeous, classy bra. I find the choice of black lining in the cups a little odd, since the rest of the bra is chocolate brown and ivory, but oh well. Nobody sees the inside of the cups except me.

This bra very-nearly-*perfectly* fits my bigger side. Righty is my problem child and there is a bit of empty space at the top of the cup. ... The band is nice and tight, it's actually about 0.25" too tight for comfort so I added one column of hooks from an extender until it breaks in. I'd rather my bands be too tight than too loose, so that's not a problem for me.

Overall, I'm hooked on Comexim. I can't imagine trying any other padded bra anymore. And this bra has answered a few more of my size and alteration questions. I heard Irish Coffee runs a bit small and closed off on top. Considering the vast difference in fit between this and the 60K Juliette I previously tried, I'd hazard a guess that's probably accurate, and that the Juliette runs big. I am leaning towards 60J being my size in Comexims that are a little more open on top - like that too-small Poison Ivy I tried, I think it'd be okay in a 60J. I'm still on the fence about needing reduced cups as a rule going forward, but this bra would be too big without them. I definitely love the straps being moved in and the 3-hook fastener. Don't love the lowered gore, I need my "plunges" more like balconettes and a slightly higher gore would help with my inner fullness.

I do notice this bra has a very high apex and a very round shape to the cups, and I am not quite so round naturally. I lack the upper fullness that I think this bra is really asking for. But the empty space in the cups is not nearly enough to warrant sizing down in this particular style. Like I mentioned before, if Irish Coffee runs small/more closed off, then I think 60J will be my target in more open styles.
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Well... it's not the worst strapless ever. It's a shape mismatch, but that's a guarantee for projected boobs in a strapless bra. I've owned this bra twice now in 2 totally different sizes. In my blog review I talk a little bit about why all strapless bras are shallow, and how I've managed to make this one "work" by being in a size far from my usual size. It's wide. It's big. It's tall. It does the job, though.

The quest for a usable strapless continues. Back today with a review of a bra I

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So happy I finally got my hands on (er, boobs in) this long sought after bra. Discontinued before my ABTF time, I *had* to have this one. It's so unique, I own nothing else red, I tracked one down and finally the time was right and my boobs are happy! Typical EM CHP fit, narrow with good bottom depth & center projection. This one feels like it runs small in both band and cup, even if the cup measurement disagrees with me, but the fit is good so whatever! Slightly too tall on righty, but that's not unusual. Band fits like a 28 (yay!), cups fit more like a 65 F.5. Full review on the blog.

Good evening lovelies! Today I'm reviewing my favorite floral bra ever, the CHP

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This is actually the best fitting bra I've found to date. I wish it was a bit prettier, but it was on sale on Amazon. Band could stand to be a bit tighter *cough, hint freya, cough* but it's wearable.

Wires are good at 5.5, especially since they're flexible - I really think this is the narrowest I can go in flexible wires, need wider wires in U shaped or stiff brands. Cups not too shallow and are open enough on top. Minor gapping on my smaller side, no quadding on my bigger side. Had to adjust the straps quite a bit shorter - ... there are some long straps on this bra!

Gore starts to dig after all day wear... really is kind of a bummer because my inner fullness tends to spill out of plunges so this half cup or balconette style is good for my boobs, and I like the half cup in contrast to the Deco Hatty where the top of the cup wants more boob than I have up there. I will probably try out more Freya half cups and more balconette styles, I just wish the gores didn't bother my sternum. It is more comfortable than my CK Bardot, though.

I hope the material softens up after washing because it feels like steel wool. The cups being lined is the only thing that saves the scratchy shell from making me want to rip it off.
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This is the 2nd prettiest bra I got yesterday after my Poison Ivy. IT'S PURPLE!!! I finally have a purple bra!!!! My favorite color. I'm thinking Lulu Tout bras are pretty fabulous. It seems to be a brand that is overlooked, and so I would tell anyone who is narrow rooted, projected, and wants options beyond Cleo's neon colors to check them out. Figleaves.com y'all. Just keep in mind Lulu Tout bands run tight!! Order up a band size, and they start at 30s.

I love the aesthetics here. The sheer cups, the cutout gore detail, the rose lace ... overlay. The purple, ladies. The purple. The lace overlay is not attached to the sheer inner layer for whatever reason, and has a tendency to stick out. So I will be fixing that with a couple strategically placed stitches. The material is soft and not scratchy on my finicky skin.

This 30 band stretches to 28. The straps are NOT fully adjustable, and it seems like the adjustable part is shorter on these straps than other semi-adjustable straps I've met. This is fine for me, since my boobs are pretty much attached to my belly button and I almost always lengthen straps about as far as they can go, but if you have high set boobies and always find straps to be too long - skip this one or be prepared to alter the straps. The cups are somewhat closed off on top which works for FOB shapes and my short roots, but if you're tall rooted or FOT you might not agree with the cups.

The wires are fabulously narrow - I measured 4.9" - and the cups are deep. They are a 3 part cup with a vertical seam up the middle and a diagonal seam at the top. The gore is low but the closed cups contain all my inner fullness. The lift is wonderful and the shape is nice and round once you get over or fix the stick-out lace. I'm so happy I found this one on clearance and gave it a shot.
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As adorable as this bra is, I'm listing it - so pay attention all you Comexim fans in my size range. It's not quite right on me, but I'd like to emphasize that I think it would work for many. It's not the bra, it's me. The band is TTS, the quality is excellent, it's narrow, it's not shallow - I'm just pendulous. This bra also needs roots that are slightly taller than my own shorty-short roots.

Today I have another Comexim half cup to review, and this time it's the cute and

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When I finally came to terms with my 30F Swan print Lily being about a half cup too small, I swapped for a size up in blue, unsure how it would fit.

So, this is pretty much my perfect bra. I was afraid of that, as I have too damn many bras and can't part with any of them! But seriously, this is made for my shape. The only minor complaint I have is slight gapping on my smaller side, which happens in every single bra ever. The band on this one is tighter than my swan band, which is great - it actually only ... stretches to just over 28" whereas I was closing my swan print band on the middle or tightest hooks. If I wanted to nitpick I could say the wires are 0.2" or so too wide, but I like the overall shape so much I think I can forgive that.

I like the blue and pink colorway, but miss my swan print. Somebody please confirm - does the swan print run large? I thought I'd heard that, and this blue one would seem to confirm. It's tighter in the band and the cups are not what I would think a full size larger would be. If I accidentally-on-purpose stumbled across a 30FF swan print somewhere *cough* eBay *cough* would it possibly be too big?
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The Celene is like a unicorn - a mythical creature, reportedly spotted infrequently, and of incomparable beauty. When I stumbled across a suitable sister size on eBay, I couldn't help myself. Since this is seemingly a rare (?) bra, with very little information on here and no reviews anywhere on the interwebs I could find, I'll do my best for those who may find themselves in the presence of the same opportunity I had.

Visually, it's stunning, despite being my umpteenth pink bra. The cups are peach and pinky-coral, so intricately decorated with fine lace, mesh, and embroidery. It's a work of art, really. ... All material used is soft and comfortable. The straps split in two right before attaching to the cups, to add a unique detail - although I worry about the durability of thin satin straps over time. I love the choice of gold hardware for the strap sliders and clasps. Masquerade and Curvy Kate are so good at those fine little details.

Band is a true 30, stretching to 30", which means it's too big for me. I can easily clasp it on the tightest hook. Sometimes I get lucky with 30 bands, and sometimes I don't.

Cups are quite projected for a half-cup/balconette style bra, and curve back in slightly on top. I measured them at 9.0" deep, which is about 0.5" small for me. I get some quadding on my larger side. Width was 5.5

Straps are long and completely adjustable up to the split satin, so they shouldn't be a problem for anyone.

My main gripe is the lack of height in the wings and wires under my arms - I feel like I have some boob escaping there. It's hard to find a bra that is tall enough without chafing my armpits. This one is just maybe a half inch to inch too short for me.

I could return it, but it's quite comfortable, so I think I will keep it until the band gets beyond wearable for me. It's really so dang pretty, I'm a bit disappointed it's not a perfect fit.

UPDATE: I ended up selling this beauty after it sat in my closet unworn, because every time I tried it, it was really just too shallow and small for me. So sad, the bra that broke my heart.
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Oh look, I tried yet another strapless bra. I like the low gore and deep V neckline, and the gore does tack. The cups are hella wide and shallow, as expected. They're also very tall and gap at the top. Band is snug. It's not the worst strapless I've ever tried.

My neverending search for the perfect - nay, wearable - strapless has led me to

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I was so excited to get to try this bra out! It's beautiful, there isn't much information about the small end of the BM cut, and it's a new-to-me unlined style. Disappointing result, as the cups are still quite big on me despite aiming for the smallest size I've ever worn in any Ewa bra. Oh well. Live and learn. I don't think the BM style is off limits to the smaller size range, but it definitely demands taller roots and more upper fullness than I have. The high quality and narrow wires still apply to Mojito. Full review on the blog!

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