• it's worth a try, I think the back is kind of cool in the alexa. As long as it's not final sale, you could always return it.

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• I, too, am interested in the answer to @alisa 's question.

• Too bad there is not much information about these bras out there. I wish I could inverstigate but ordering from Ewa is very expensive for me even though I'm also in Europe. I can't afford to get a bunch just to test and return because shipping rates are also extremely high and custom fees add up.

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Looking for old large cup bras!

I'm doing some research into bra design and I'm interested in taking apart some old bras, especially by well known brands like Panache, Elomi, Freya, Bravissimo etc, particularly in bands above 36. If you have some that you are willing to sell for cheap to the UK let me know - bras that are worn out and unwearable are fine as long as they aren't totally destroyed/bent out of shape.

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• I have some large cups but only 32 and 34 bands.

• Thanks @alisa, just messaged you

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Bra survey

OK just a small survey because I am so upset everytime I check out bras from popular (UK) brands.

How many hooks do you like on your bra closure?
1, 2, 3, or more?
Why and which sizes do you wear?

So I want 3 or more hooks! Even at my "mid" size of 34G/GG! I hate to see all those bras with ... only 2 hooks up to H cup! Why???
The worst ist Freya Plunges which do only 1 hook up to G-cup!!! Whyyyyy???I refuse to spend money on these bras anymore. It limits my options in brands but then money talks and I don't want them to get it if they don't make bras I like 100%.

I don't like the look or the lack of support of such a narrow band on my back. The more narrow a bra band / closure is, the more it cuts into the flesh. A wider band gives me less of a "back-fat" look than a narrow one.
I don't know why large bra companies do this! You can't even wear backless tops because there is still a bra band showing... it really serves no purpose ...
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Search results for: 34G | Bratabase

374 results for "34G" with 2 hooks or less

https://www.bratabase.com/search/?q=34G&units=0&stretched_band_length_min=&st...

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• 3 hooks looks better. Less back fat, and I think the bra will last longer with the 3-hook closure.

  However, I do have one *super comfy bra* (Gaia Eve) that only has two!

  One hook, I could never do. NOt in the full-bust sizes!

• 1 hook is offensive! If I did not get this bra at very cheap price and it is really cute... 36FF - Freya » Offbeat Plunge Bra (5452) argh I still debate if I want to frankenbra it with some extenders as a new closure...

  Bravissimo won't get my money - they do now bras up to H, HH and J cup with 2 hooks... and upped the prices like 8-10£ for each bra in the last years. Straps got thinner and stretchier too even back in 2021.

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• Yes, 65K/L would be the equivalent to UK 30G.

• Comexim doesn't work for me because of the soft wires but I'm typically a (34) 75DD-E uk and comexim 75G fits until the wires distort. You can "count" the sizes to check for sure. Bob has a wonderful chart that converts for you. It worked well for me once I figured out my uk size.

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• https://imgur.com/a/CjQb7hj

  https://imgur.com/a/yO0by5D

• Imgur eated your images. Try ImgBB instead.

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• SOunds like you may want to consider doing a "fitting help" with measurements and good quality photos. It is hard to give advice just based on words as I find that folks staring out on their bra journey aren't always fully aware of what their body looks like and what a good fitting bra looks and feels like. It is a challenge for sure!

• I do have some pictures from an earlier fitting— I think I’ll try to clean up those pictures and post in fitting help first then! Thanks jazzy
  *Edit- I ended up returning them before measuring them so I think I’ll just have to wait

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• The breast perimeter is to be measured leaning over:
  https://www.bratabase.com/help/profilemeasurements/#Breast-perimeter

  It does not match the cup depth because the tissue gets distributed and pushed.

• Thank you for this. I was getting worried. Lol. My breast perimeter measures larger than the depth of several of my best-fitting bras.

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• Norah chic is more projected than Norah comfort bra.

  You'd be better off going to a different brand as Chantelle is on the shallow side.

  If drugstore bras don't work for you, then 95% chance Chantelle won't either.

  Rive gauche is also more projected. Other than rive gauche and Norah chic, the t shirt bras like c jolie are also more projected.

  Etsy sellers sell bra wires. You can always replace the wires yourself if Chantelle brand is a must. This is what I do because I love Norah and C Jolie

• shaniabunch22 thank you for the recs! Absolutely does not have to be Chantelle - can literally be anything (and would love to find a more affordable option). It’s for my mom, and finding the right combo of wire width and projection plus height was really difficult. She was very discouraged by it, then was so shocked with the Norah Chic. I definitely appreciate that you let me know about projection among the styles.

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• I think it would be too high, per EM's website (I pulled up this random BML and read the description https://www.ewa-michalak.pl/product-eng-2126-Bra-BML-Elegancik.html) BML is described as, "An unpadded bra with a higher bridge ideal for medium neckline based on our best selling BM style."

  For a plunging neckline, I think you would have to try a completely different style of EM bra,

  If you want unpadded, maybe the PLM bra? https://www.ewa-michalak.pl/PLM_bras

  I've not tried the PLM though, so I'm not sure how the fit compared, I know there's some bratabase reviews on that style though.

  Good luck, keep us posted!!

• Yes, this si what I came to once I read through their website too and noticed the PLM. I see some reviews, will read through them and we'll see how it works. I am a bit wary of the recommendation to wear crossed straps - what does the fit look like if not crossed then? Good enough?

  Anyways, we'll see.

  Thanks!

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• These are custom-made organic cotton, a little pricey, but she will do any size.

  https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LoveYourBodywear

• If you're on reddit, there's a forum for people at the end of the bra alphabet https://www.reddit.com/r/RunningOutOfLetters/
  very supportive group!

  they may have some ideas.

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• Well I don’t have the Elena (but I’m planning on getting her during their yearly Black Friday sale, along with Elise), but I do have the Basic and the Mimi 3HCs that I wear as nude bras for light/white tops. Like you said, Basic is satiny while Mimi is meshy and looks a lot more yellow. However, they both work great as nude bras for my fair skin tone. I guess if you’re wearing a super tight, form fitting top you will see a tiny bit of the bows by the straps with the Basic, but it’s so minor that I’m personally not bothered by it. They also have the exact same straps!

• while not comexim, i can never turn down an opportunity to share how great the parfait pearl is for an everyday beige bra! it's my favorite that i own!

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• that's funny, I gained a lot of weight, but yet just went up one band size (I actually then lost the weight again, lol). Sooo, I think band size is highly a personal thing. Since when I gained weight, I still liked a very firm band.

  But when I have less fat, I still don't go that much smaller!!

• If you go down a band size you need to make up for it by going up a cup size. It's sister sizing. You CAN choose your sister size if it more comfortable for your own preferences. But you cannot choose a 34D over a 32D. A 32D is a 34C. It would be too small in the cup.

  You can do this also if you want a wider wire bra but have narrow roots.

  It's not just preferences. It's how a bra fits/is supposed to fit.

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• It would help if you posted you in your best fitting bra with good photos and measurements of you and the bra. Otherwise, any advice will be not worth much!

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• I was hoping someone with more EM expertise would have chimed in by now. I only have 2 EM bras, both purchased second-hand. My 60FF M Chaberek is *TIGHT*, whereas my 65 PL Róż I Już is fairly loose.

  EM wires are narrow, as you recall.

  I wish I could be more helpful. I'm more familiar with Comexim. Good Luck!

• My 100H Ewa Michalak feels close to a 42H Elomi but with narrower wires and slightly tighter band if that's any help. So I'd say 90FF does sound like a good guess.

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• For me, Kris Line and Gorsenia sizes are not the same at all. I just use the Kris Line size chart (UK size to Kris Line size https://krisline.com/pl/rozmiarowka.html the 2nd chart if you scroll down) So, my Kris Line size is 70HH.
  For Gorsenia, I wear 70I (I'm guessing for you 65I would be a good place to start) HOWEVER, it also depends on the STYLE.
  I only wear one style in Gorsenia (even though I have several of their bras - it's all the same cut, just different fabrics) If you wear their soft balconette bras, I think go down 2 -3 cups EU. They run large, esp. the cups in the larger sizes.

• yea that is what I have heard and seen in the past, that they run big.

  and I did try one of them when I was a 34JJ and it was so so big. can't remember what size I got, 75M I think?

  after some consideration. and impulse calm down , I believe there's no point in me trying anything other than half cups but I couldn't find any of those for sale in my size from Gorsenia so whatever :D

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• If you want to write a review of you your bra, it's best that you add it to your bras
  https://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/deco-moulded-plunge-bra-4234/

  Pick the size you got and clicke the "I have one of these" link. Then you can write your review so it will be classified correctly for that model and size, otherwise this post right here wlil get lost in time between other adventures shared :)

• Jj Hello and thank you for your help and guidance.

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• Katherine Hamilton, while beautiful, is a bit inconsistent in their sizing between styles.

  I applaud you for trying out the brand, you're brave. I assume you're in the U.K.?

  I recommend trying out Polish brands if you need shorter cups.

• 28G sorted by cup width
  https://www.bratabase.com/browse/by-size/28:9/measurements/?filter_by=cup_width&order_by=cup_width&style=&hide_discontinued=False

  It looks like Comexim has the narrowest wires in your size.

  If you're in the U.S., you can try them from BreakoutBras.com

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