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This is my first Comexim bra. Ordering from Comexim was intimidating, so I ordered through Sophisticated Pair. Erica had me try on another bra first so we could determine sizing before placing a custom order. The Charme is a beautiful bra, with nice lace and ribbon detailing. On the manufacturer's website, the bra looks darker, but in person, you see the nude color under the mesh more clearly.

Me: Close-set breasts with wide roots. I'm somewhat even, but slightly FOB. Half-cup bras work best for me.

The band length will be an issue because I'm wearing it on the tightest hook and it's brand new. But Comexim is not ... always consistent with sizing on their custom bras, so it's hard to say if the issue is the 40/90 band or if the issue is that they just didn't make the bra to the set specifications (which Comexim is apparently notorious for).

Sophisticated Pair is able to order a wider size range of Comexim bras, which was one of the reasons I chose to order through them. I tried on the "Stiff Capuccino" bra in 40G before I got this one and we decided to go with the 40H with a reduced cup and to move in the straps for my sloped shoulders. I definitely have to "swoop and scoop" with the bra because the cups are too big if I don't fully pull all of my breast tissue forward.

The bra gives a nice, rounded shape, similar to my Freya bras, but the Comexim has a much better tack and it's much more comfortable than my Cleo Marcie and Cleo Blake, which have great projection, but have high U shaped wires that press a little too firmly. The Charme is definitely a bra you need to wear with a thick shirt/dress or camisole as the pleating, lace, and seams will show through most clothes.

I wish Comexim wasn't so hard to order from. I like the bra overall and I would consider getting another Comexim bra if the process of ordering wasn't so difficult. Sophisticated Pair has cut back on ordering from Comexim due to too many errors with the custom orders.

If you fit within the standard Comexim sizing and don't need a custom size, then the Charme is a lovely bra if you want a sexy, sophisticated bra with a hint of a burlesque look.
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Updated on Jun 10, 2017 Flag this

I just bought this bra yesterday at the local boutique. It’s a pretty mesh bra with sheer mesh on top and a striped mesh on the lower half. It looks solid at first glance but if you look at the picture, there’s a part where you can see lines meeting the top panel of the cup. I thought it was wrinkling when I looked at the photo and then I looked closer at the bra itself and realized it has diagonal stripes.

It feels comfortable on and gives good lift. My band size recently changed, so I was looking for a comfortable black or nude bra. On me, it’s ... hitting a bit high on the front part of the armhole, but that might be because the saleswoman made my straps pretty snug during the fitting. I'm not 100% sure. It could be that the fit is just a tiny bit off or it might need a little breaking in.

I’ve had the bra on all day and it was mostly comfortable, but I did notice that the underwire pressed a little hard a couple times. It might just need breaking in.

It does gift nice lift and projection and gives a rounded shape.
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Updated on Nov 09, 2017 Flag this

The bra is comfortable and soft, but I really didn’t like the style on me. I’d recommend it for someone who wants comfort and full coverage but who doesn’t necessarily care about getting a stylish bra. I think it’s probably prettier in the purple color way.

I did not purchase this bra, but tried it on to help me narrow down my size. I tried on the 40H, 36HH, and started to try on the 36H, but it was so tight I had trouble getting it on (I put my bras on backwards and turn them then pull on the cups). It felt too tight to turn it, so ... I didn’t get to test the cup fit of the smaller size. This 36HH fit the closest, but it seems like either the cup is too big or the cut is wrong (probably both). I wanted to post a fit request, but didn’t have time to measure the bra and it looks like I can’t submit without measurements.

I put the bra back on fast to take a quick picture so I’m not sure if the band rolled the first time I put it on or if that was me rushing to get it back on for the picture.

I really wanted to try it on in the 38H, but the Nordstrom I went to was out of 38H in any style of bra in Elomi. I’m thinking either I needed to try on the 38H or maybe the 36H would've fit if I could actually get it on. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Nov 10, 2017 Flag this

I'll post more after I've worn this for a day or two.

I've been eyeing this bra recently. I ordered one online after the bra calculator estimated me as a 40GG, but I know it's going to be too big in the band now. I've gone bra shopping multiple times this week and finally came home with the 38H Matilda and a couple other bras. I ended up with the nude colorway. It's pretty in the nude, but I think the purple colorway is prettier.

The band runs big!! To give you an example, the other bras I got in 38I today are about 30 inches unstretched. This ... is 33. So this is more like a 40 band. Keep that in mind. It's a comfortable bra (most Elomi bras are great for all-day comfort in my experience). I will have to either wear this on a tighter hook or take in the band. For today, I'm trying it out on the 2nd hook with the knowledge that I'll have to shorten the band at some point.

It does give a rounded shape and I think I like this one better under clothes than I liked my Amelia Spacer bra, which minimized the boobs and pushed them to the sides. I think this one has more center projection than the Amelia did. It's prettier as well.

I don't fully fill the bottom of the cup due to the shape. My breasts are somewhat even. I thought they leaned a little toward Full-on-Bottom, but the salesgirl said they were Full-on-Top and that's why I had that tiny bit of wrinkling at the bottom of the cup. I tend to wear balconettes and half-cups for the most part.

Update: After wearing it for a couple weeks, I find that band is a bit loose for me and that the wires at the gore press on me. I can't lay down in the bra, which is a problem I used to have with some Cleo bras which had narrow, high wires. I do still like the bra, but I may have to take in the band at some point.

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Updated on Nov 23, 2017 Flag this

I bought the Patsy a few weeks ago because I really liked the fit of the Marvel. The Marvel fits me great, though the band is a little tight after wearing it for several hours. The Patsy has a similar cut to the Marvel except that the Patsy has two seams going up the center of the bra and the Marvel has one.

It feels supportive and fits well in the cup. I don't think I'd recommend it if you have very splayed breasts that go out to the sides unless you want a natural look. This bra might be better suited to someone with "together" breasts where ... you need a little bit of separation. Demi bras and balconettes tend to work best for my boobs, which are together, settled, and full on bottom. Freya half-cup bras seem to fit me well.

The design is cute with blue lace and blue and white polka dots on hot pink fabric. The fabric looks like a mesh nylon which is smooth, though it might bother someone who prefers a soft cotton or satin fabric.

My only complaint, which I think might be specific to my individual bra, is that the the corner edges where they sew on the hook and clasp attachment weren't sewed securely so that part of the bra was scratching my back and I couldn't wear it at first (today I had to sew over the tiny exposed corner so that the thread would keep the plastic inside from poking me). I think it's just my individual bra as I've never had any problems with the construction of the Freya Marvel.

I'm going to try a Freya Deco next to see if it fits as well as the Marvel and the Patsy.



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Updated on Apr 02, 2016 Flag this

I have a bra that is the same cut as this one. Panache (P1921). It's the dark pink (that almost looks maroon) with the light pink flowers. The color and fabric is beautiful. The design of the bra is very cute. The problem is that the bra looks great until you put it on. The center gore doesn't stay up against the body, it pops right out, so there is no center support. The band does hold up my boobs, but it doesn't quite look right. I still wear it because my guy loves the design and I like to be able to take a break from my ... wire bras every once in a while, but the band is pretty tight, so I can't sleep comfortably in it. I bought it as a lounging and sleeping bra rather than a maternity bra. I didn't see anything on the P1921 that would allow you to pull down the front of the bra for nursing, so I think it's just a no wire in the same shape as the Alisha rather than a true maternity bra.

I can't find the P1921 in bratabase, so I'm putting it under the Alisha since they are the same cut.
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Updated on Dec 30, 2015 Flag this

I hurt my shoulder a year ago and sometimes have had issues with bra straps being too tight. I also wanted to try another wire free bra for comfort. I bought this in black. It has a sturdy construction and an internal sling to help push the breasts forward.

Overall, the bra does fit and it does have some lift, but since I'm a 38K US / 38H UK and there's no underwire, there's only so much lift it can give. So my boobs tend to point downward in this bra. It also gives a squarish, east-west look. Thankfully, it doesn't look as bad under clothes.

The Glamorise Magic ... Lift bra does offer back support and it's hard to find a front closure bra in really large sizes, so that is a huge plus. But the overall look of the bra is not what I normally like to wear. I am used to my my Panache Cleo underwire bras that give me a nice, rounded shape and good lift. I did like the Cacique No-wire Cooling bra, but they don't make it in my size and it's harder to figure out the right sister-size now.

For a no-wire bra in extra large sizes that has decent back support, I think the Glamorise bra is a good option, particularly for those of us who are over a US G size and want the option of a front closure bra. Just know that it's a plain, serviceable bra that doesn't have high lift for larger sizes.
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Updated on Jan 11, 2021 Flag this

This is my worst-fitting Panache bra (Panache and Elomi bras fit me the best so far). None of my other bras in this brand have wrinkling or gaping in the cup. I love Panache, but this bra just doesn't work. I've only kept it because I haven't been able to get more T-shirt bras in my new size. The cups have a wide gore separation and a long wire length, so it fits weird. My other Panache bras have a shorter separation between the cups (where the top of the gore is). Most of my bras are about an inch apart at the top of the gore, this bra spaces the cups 1 1/4 inches apart at the top. Combined with the 14 inch wire length and the odd placement of the straps, there is a gap of fabric under the boobs and up at the top. I like the width of the straps, but they pull and gape a little because I'm not filling the cup correctly.

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Updated on Nov 18, 2015 Flag this

I bought this at a boutique today. I tried on 3 colorways: latte (nude), black, and red. The nude bra was the first and it fit perfectly and gave me good projection. It fit flat against my sternum and the narrower cups seemed to work well for my close-set breasts. I now understand what many of you mean about getting more projection with narrower cup styles. This definitely gives a front and center look.

The black is gorgeous in person! Much prettier than how it looks in the picture. I like it better than the nude and the red. Unfortunately, the black in 38GG was not the same size ... in the cup as the nude and red colorways. It was a tad small and cut into my breast tissue on the sides under the arm. I'm not sure if all the black bras run smaller or if it was some kind of quality control error. I might try a 38H down the road, just to see.

I'll post back later once I've worn the Ellace for a day or two, so I can comment on any fit issues after wearing it all day.

Update: After wearing it all day, there is a bit of an issue with the wire on the right side. It rubs a bit at the top under the arm, so it looks like the latte is having a similar issue to the black bra, but I didn't notice it until wearing it for a couple of hours. I'm hoping there's a way to adjust the wire since it fits well everywhere else. I was aware of the center gore pressing on me, but it didn't feel painful or chafing. I think it's just that this bra tacks completely against my chest (which doesn't always happen with my close-set breasts). Since it is new, it hasn't been broken in yet, but probably as the band loosens, it won't press as firmly. I will measure the bra today and see if the cup is a tiny bit too narrow or if the wire is short. My guess is that maybe I need the cup a tiny bit wider on the right side.
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Updated on Jan 01, 2017 Flag this

I bought this bra at a boutique. I wanted something lacy that would be comfortable for regular wear. I'm starting my bra collection over in a new size. I tried on the Imogen Rose along with a few Curvy Kate, Panache, and Freya styles. This one had the loosest band; the Panache styles had the tightest. The bra fits in the cup. It's not my favorite, but it was $20 less than some of the others I tried on, so I got it. The bra is a little torpedo-ish for me and because the band is big, I'm wearing it on the 2nd hook to make sure it ... stays in place. The gore floats a little at the top because of my close-set breasts.

I did have to make a very minor adjustment to it - the side boning is cheap, overly flexible plastic that bent too much instead of staying flat. The sales person said that this was an issue with some Pour Moi styles and that they usually suggest taking the side boning out. The boutique had an on-site seamstress who handled bra repairs and alterations, so they took out my boning and didn't charge for the extra service.

Here are my thoughts after wearing it a couple of days: The band is definitely too big because it rides up in the back, even on the second hook. The shape is not the most flattering. I feel like it makes my breasts pointy, but also makes them slope downward. I really prefer rounded shapes. This is the only bra where I've noticed my nipples come far above the mid-seam of the bra. It looks a little weird to me. That said, the embroidery is pretty on the bra and it is lacy/sexy.

For me, it's very meh. I can wear it on a tighter hook, but it's really not a bra I love. I might consider taking in the band a tiny bit so I can get longer wear out of it.
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Removed Plastic Side Boning.

Updated on Jan 04, 2017 Flag this