I love this set so much! Absolutely fabulous customer service, and they will make their bras to measure. This one is slightly small for me, because I've experienced some growth since giving my measurements. It gives great cakes on a plate cleavage and I think this style would work well for a variety of breast shapes and sizes. The materials all feel very high quality and the stitching is impeccable (especially for something handmade).

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So the Ooh La La is definitely NOT as similar to the Arabella as I was hoping. It's sort of freakishly deep for this cup size, and I'm not sure what's going on there. The one I have runs about 1.5 cup sizes large. The good news is: this gave me the perfect opportunity to try some alterations out. All of the measurements I took for Bratabase were pre-alteration.

The wires on this are very narrow and the shape is definitely FoB and immediately projected. The mesh is soft and cool and the straps are quite wide (but fully adjustable). Overall, I'm a bit disappointed that it didn't fit to begin with (WTF is with the sizing on this Freya) but it ended up working out well.

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This bikini top runs small in both band and cup. I'd size up in the band atleast once, and maybe twice depending on how tight you like things to be. Mine runs about 2 sizes small in the band, and about 1 in the cups. The pattern is quite minimizing, and the wires are narrow. The bottoms run a bit small as well. I love the way this looks from the front (even with the quadding) but hate the way it looks from the side. Also, WHY DON'T FULL BUST COMPANIES LINE BIKINIS????

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This is the first 60HH from Comexim that I've tried without any alterations and unfortunately, I really need the cup reduction and straps moved in. The materials on Ingrid are lovely, and the fit is very similar to Vivien (not surprising since they're the same cut). The cups are filled until the very top where the extra height on the cups just gapes on me. The higher gore on this is actually quite comfortable, maybe even more comfy than a lowered gore. So that's definitely a modification that I don't need. I really wish this bra fit me better! It's so close and I would love the flowers to join my lingerie drawer. So anyone who wants to try 60HH (approximately 28FF/G) I'm going to be listing this bra!

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I really really love the pattern on this bra. It uses contrast so well to create a floral that is very visually interesting to me. This bra helps heal the hole in my heart that Kwiaty left when it didn't fit. Overall, it's a pretty good fit. I prefer to wear it with the pads for the extra lift it gives, but it does fit without any gaping if I take out the pads. The straps are still obnoxiously wide-set and they like to evacuate my shoulders. I do wish Ewa would work on that issue, but we all know it will never happen. Other than the straps, ... this bra is incredibly comfortable and works well under T-shirts. The seams lie very flat and the lace at the top doesn't show. In scaling this bra down to a 55G, the cups were made narrower, the gore shorter, the cups are shorter as well. All of these are things that make it fit me better, but it does create a more closed off cup. I would definitely recommend paying the fee to customize if you fall into a 55 band, because the scaling differences make it well worth the $5. It's a big improvement from shortening the band on a 65F S cut.
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Unfortunately, Geisha in 55HH is also too shallow for me at the bottom of the cup. It pushes out of my IMF and just feels a bit crushing. It is an absolutely lovely bra though, and I'd love to eventually own it in a fitting version! I'm not sure where I'd go from here in sizing really though. The materials, craftsmanship, and details of this bra are spectacular. I love the 2x4 fastener and the moved in straps. It's definitely lovely to not have cups in my armpits.

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This bra definitely runs small in the cup for a 30DD (and smaller than Freya's wired swimwear). If you're between sizes, definitely take the larger. The suit is made of absolutely lovely soft foam that is basically the most perfect bikini material on the planet. Covers the nips and provides support without adding bulk! I measured the cups at around 7.5 inches deep and 5.75 inches tall. Freya's soft styles will likely fit shallower breasts the best.

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Runs very very small in the cups and a bit tight in the band. Wires are quite narrow, but they appear to be flexible. This bra will not work for someone who is full on top. I'm reviewing the Seafoam/Khaki.

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I knew this bra would be too small for me, but I just couldn't resist! It's so cute and I love the plunge style. The wires are nice and narrow and the gore is low enough to be comfortable. I would recommend this bra for anyone who has been struggling with how big cups sizes look and feel in comparison to your old bras. The band on this was firm. I'm definitely going to try and find one of these in my real size!

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I would say that this bra definitely runs large. I'd order down a cup size. It's also very tall. The wires are narrower with deeper cups than most Curvy Kate. This also doesn't allow for a ton of immediate projection. Would be better for someone with more even fullness and less projection. Overall though this bra just ran really large for a 28F. I'd say it would be more similar to a 30F

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