Levana bratique has 10% off all Ewa for the month of December, whoohoo!
I just got the e-mail!
Levana Bratique offers a broad range of bras and panties with sizes not found el
https://levanabratique.com/
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I guess if you're in Australia (or want to pay International shipping).
I think marilynne mentioned this? (or someone else).
This is only for a store in Australia, Brava Lingerie.
Check out this stunning vertical seam bra from one of our favourite brands, Ewa
https://www.bravalingerie.com.au/products/ewa-michalak-kiki-hm-bra-black?vari...
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It was @jlcl119. I still maintain that this is an SM or BM and not an HM though as there's a horizontal seam across the upper cup along with the vertical seam on the lower cup.
I think Ewa just put on her Instagram stories though! that's how I saw it...
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As if one doesn't need more temptation, Comexim released 3 new designs today, lol.
From their Insta https://www.instagram.com/p/CWbiqBospMw/
Edit: It looks like Malachit is made of the same fabric (different colour though) as Bubbles. I do own a Bubbles longline (custom order) and I do like the fabric : ) Very soft. and luxurious.
The Figi (aka, undies) is ... in the style that I prefer, although I have never ordered a matching set from Comexim.
The colour of Malachit would go well with my skin tone (as a "summer" https://www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/blog/jo/summer-explaining-the-different-types); it's nice to see so many different colours, as the Polish brands (Ewa and Comexim) tend to do, they flatter a variety of skin tones, imo. I imagine the Malachit is made of the same soft quality fabric as Bubbles! As it has the same design, just different colours.
Someone asked me why I don't own a Katherine Hamilton bra; design & styles aside (her styles wouldn't work with my breast shape/type), there isn't one bra of her current collection that would look good with my skin tone! Lol. She unfortunately has a lot of winter colours https://www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/blog/jo/winter-explaining-the-different-types and autumn colours.
Possibly the only bra that venture into the "summer palette" is this bra https://katherinehamilton.com/ellianna-evening-sand-vintage-lace-bra/ but it's a bit of a peachy-pink, and it would *never* work with my breast shape/type. (gore too high, gore too wide, cups are too shallow) -it's a no go from the start. Lol.
I do enjoy the variety of colours, patterns and styles from Comexim.
But if you wanna go plain, you can order plain bras from them too (or request "no lace" or "no bows" etc.) like this bra in red https://www.comexim.pl/pl/plunge/294-eris-biustonosz.html or just request one of the Basic bras, in black, white, beige, etc.
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https://www.comexim.pl/pl/balkonetki/749-malachit-biustonosz.html
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Omg I totally saw that. I for one, am giving into temptation lol.
margesimpson Totally. with every Instagram post, my Comexim "want list" grows longer!! Lol.
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and I'm ruined now, lol.
I tried comparing other bras - I actually bough a "budget bra" that has decent reviews online (on eBay) because I had advised someone else to buy this bra (because of the reviews on eBay, thank u) not knowing how it was constructed. on r/ABTF as she was on a budget.
oh no, I gave ... her bad advice: now that I know how the bra is constructed, I would not really recommend it, sad face. It's not a Panache, Curvy Kate, Glossard, or another other name brand bra.
Maybe I just have really high standards.
Polish bras have turned me into a bra snob!
edit: It's going straight back to where it came from (not hell...but the eBay seller). lol.
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I know not to trust amazon reviews, lol, but now I'm thinking that some eBay places could have fake reviews as well?? I didn't know...Lol.
Oh yeah totally. I don’t even really like most UK brands now either.
Hi everyoneOne of my favourite times of the year is coming soon... BLACK FRIDAY! I cheekily asked Joanna whether there will be a Comexim sale and thought I'd share with you all - from 22nd to 28th November EVERYTHING will be 20% off!! Rubin and Clara are oh soooo tempting x
Bielizna damska duże rozmiary, elegancka bielizna duże rozmiary. Producent elega
https://www.comexim.pl/pl/
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I want the clara so bad! Thanks for sharing!
Clara is also at the top of my list! I think I may also get a swimsuit.
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I have here 2 bras that technically fit me but the fabric under the arm just comes up too high and it feels uncomfortable.
The straps are in my armpits. They are two older 32KK bras from Bravissimo from before they over-worked their cuts in large sizes.
When I looked at the bras I thought that I also need to move the straps to the center to make room for this alternation. I also don't want to cut fabric off and maybe ruin a bra. How would I do this without having to totally deconstruct the bra?
Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
http://bra.pe/ItFu/
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When the straps are too wide on a bra that I otherwise like, I tack the bra at the midline - folding it or darting it take up excess fabric and bring the straps closer to the midline. If it brings the whole bra over enough, it might be enough to tackle the cup wire in the underarm. If not, a dart in the fabric between the strap and the outer edge of the wire may work. I find it a bit bulky but then my sewing skills are not the best. Alternatively, you can remove the wire and either shorten it or replace it - being sure to tack down the edge so that it does not migrate in the channel. The more I think about it, you might be better off putting in a narrower wire then darting and adjusting the cup as needed for a custom fit.
Time to get out the needle and thread!
I'm not sure when Ewa added this to her store, but I noticed it today, and it's kind of strap-tastic!
not the usual stretch lace for the B.M. style....interesting...I wonder if that's why it has the straps in the front (because of a heavier material, almost like a PL)
the straps in the back look so interesting and sturdy, I mean, I really want to try it!
also, E.M. has done a lot of blues and greens lately, have you noticed?
Not that I'm complaining, I also love this one, Emerald green https://www.ewa-michalak.pl/product-pol-1839-Biustonosz-BM-Emerald.html
Polecany zwłaszcza na niesforny, lubiący uciekać górą biust ;)
https://www.ewa-michalak.pl/product-pol-1752-Biustonosz-BM-Petrol.html
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I like the color!
I love this part of the description: "Are your breasts unruly? ..Do you feel like they have a life of their own?....and sometimes they run away from the cups overhead? ...If so, this model is made just for you!*
WildWolff , I know! they've added different features to the E.M. website, too, I've noticed they have a question section at the bottom, to avoid confusion on the straps.
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Until Nov 1st!
For anyone who does not follow I.G.
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They have some really pretty new styles!
letstalkaboutbras , yes, they do! : )
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I love the grey and pink! But I never comment on these.
I would think the black and blue would appeal to the masses more.
Edit: I took a second look at the IG post, and I think it's actually black & pink (black and Fuschia), but the first picture made it look grey, just the lighting, I believe.
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I also like the pink! I agree that the blue would be the most universally liked.
I'm a grey and pink girl, like this Comexim Onyks https://www.breakoutbras.com/products/comexim-onyks-non-padded-half-cup-underwire-bra-cmonyks?variant=32797255401575
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I follow Levana on I.G., just so you know they have a Gift card deal: if one buys $100 gift card for someone special in October (online or in store), you will receive a free $20 gift card to spend in Dec.!
so, it's kind of like a discount!
Or free $20.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQAHNBLabx/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQAHNBLabx/
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I saw that and I was thinking about how much I might spend there this year lol. I think you have to list someone else on the recipient line to qualify for the deal. So you could find someone else who wants the deal and send the gift to each other! I considered having my husband send it to me and then I could use the balance.
Or I guess you could use two email addresses, I didn't think that hard lol
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Curvy Kate Lifestyle doesn't give me lift. Its just a little better than braless...
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when I was 32J, I only ever found one Curvy Kate that fit me. Most were too wide and didnt do much. Have you tried any Panache? the wires are hard to get used to but they gave me the best support when i was first learning about bras
I've only tried one Curvy Kate, and it was a horrible mismatch. Though to be fair, I think it was a cute design.
Hi, I made this post on ABTF reddit, so I'm just kind of cutting & pasting it here, before I forget.
This website only works for people in the United States, but it is a special flat rate to send items to Canada, or Int'l. Less than half a pound is $8.49 to Canada, and 10.49 elsewhere. It does not cost anything to sign up, but you will need to email them to use their Simple Export Rate. Happy shipping.
See the link below.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/comments/qgntz1/cheap_shipping_for_bras...
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My Panache Jasmine in 34k was the bra of the day. All was sunny and fine 😁
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Some of my Jackets for the colder season just feel too tight over my bust. I can still close them but feel constricted. Therefore I have bad posture because I hunch to fit better into the jacket. I decided to be more active but it's so annoying now in the colder season with no decent fitting sports jacket.
In those too ... tight jackets I can barely move and have bad posture... but if I leave it open I get cold. I try to cover up with scarfs but it's annoying too... like why can there not be jackets that have room at the chest. Everything is just cut so square and does give zero shape. Unless I size up a lot to an oversized jacket there is no boob room. I hate it. Since stretch jackets are not warm enough for winter I really don't know what to do.
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I suppose its pretty cold where you are? I was surprised by this jacket last year - it was stretchy and warmer than I expected and I wore it as a winter coat half the winter - but its mild here and it was esp mild last winter
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GYJC7YF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Looks like the style this year is still the shapeless oversized dad-coat/jacket style. So finding anything fitted is a challenge. Is it possible to track down the same jacket you have in the next size up? I usually just size up and have a tailor take it in at the shoulders, sleeve length, and waistline or wherever it needs to fit better.
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Do any of you have any new bras on the way? Which ones are you most excited about? I'll start: I have a 65G CHP Roxana set, a 60M Comexim sirene set, and hopefully a 65G HM and 65G HP on the way as well! Along with some bravissimo tops I'm excited about.
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I bought my first Comexim longline because I was feeling cold, lol. You know, by Oct 5 in Canada ; ) It hasn't been shipped yet though.
I've had good luck with the bratabase listings though - I haven't bought so much new b/c I'm hoping to lose some weight (*fingers crossed) so I feel like my weight is kind of unstable.
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I have a hate - love - hate relationship with this bra. We go way back... way back. Tango was the first bra I got fitted into in my bra journey. My first actual decent fitting bra. I had a few over the years. I went with it from 30J-30K and I have kept my 30Ks ever since bc there ... is always a time in my journey where this bra fits me again.
Today I put it on and it was ok, no quadboob and it lifted and supported. (note that I struggled with many of my favorite bras recently and that they felt unsupportive) So I was really glad it did that.
Now onto why I also kinda hate it: the east west shape and the super tall and hard Panache wires that I can barely stand for a full day.
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Hmm, out of curiosity, I looked up the Tango bra on BrasIHate, and one thing she mentions (see her sketches) is that the Tango is shaped more like a full-cup bra since the top part connects to the straps, even though it is marketed as a balconette.
The full-cup construction tends to give less "uplift" if you will. Not sure if you've expereinced this. https://brasihate.blogspot.com/search/label/Panache
Omg the hard wires and tall gore were too painful for me to handle with the tango 😅
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Was stoked to add a bra in a size that doesnt render on here (and when I go through the steps to show them, its saying data tampeted, so I will try to add it later) This bra has black stretch lace so even though it's a little wide and shallow feeling and spaced far apart it kind of works. ... It also daoes not give me nice cleavage and boost that I visually like. This Glamorise front close bra still is comfortable even though it makes my breasts look smaller. I have lost weight so as of late smaller cup sizes are fitting me better, at my heaviest I wore probably a 32GG +. This feels like such an odd yet comfortable fit, thick straps. Make my breasts look smaller but that's okay. It's weird if I try to scoop and swoop. It may not be a perfect fit in a way but fits enough. I wish the band was a 28 instead because I have to wear my 30 bands on the tightest and this front close does not adjust and it feels like it will stretch out easily. Anyone else ever find odd bras fitting unexpectedly? Or look weird but fit fine?
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For the problem with entering the new size: I just had this problem, too, and it’s a confirmed bug. Try entering just the US size, and it should let you proceed.
Tampered* Thanks! will try that :)
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So, I guess this bra has been around for forever (well, 40 years). What do you think of its shape? Pretty retro?
Honestly, it looks like something my grandma would wear, but if it were comfy, I guess all bets are off?
I generally prefer underwired bras though. I'm just posting b/c it's available in a wide range of sizes, and I tried to make a post of the wide variety of sizes on another forum.
edit: out of curiosity, has anyone ever tried it?
The world-renowned Triumph Doreen bra has been the best non wired bra for over 4
https://uk.triumph.com/bras/non-wired/doreen/10166213.html
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Hmm, Nvmd. I think I saw how crazy pointed in was in this blog post. https://www.curvywordy.com/2012/01/my-quest-for-sleep-bra-triumph-doreen.html Though she did say it was comfy, lol.
I personally don’t like pointy bras. It always makes me feel like I’m ready to launch torpedoes lol. I much prefer a rounded shape. One of the main reasons I can’t wear Freya soft cup bras. While I can get a decent fit, the shape is off putting to me.
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Does anyone have any knowledge about how the brands Konrad and Lupoline fit? I'm contemplating making an order on misterna.pl and I'm interested in trying them out!
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The difficulty with those brands Konrad and Lupoline is that not many people have them, or any single one enough of them to provide a brand-wide opinion about their fit. And their bras are not long running so it becomes trickier to find information about precisely the one bra in particular you're looking after.
If it helps, we have those brands here on the site and a few owners have left reviews about their bras:
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/konrad/reviews/
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/lupoline/reviews/
To check brand-wide information about a certain size, you can check the measurements section for that size you are after, for example: https://www.bratabase.com/browse/konrad/size-range/65H/measurements/
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/lupoline/size-range/65G/measurements/
Jj Thanks Jj! I realised there weren't many reviews so I thought I'd just see if anyone had any ideas/knowledge that they hadn't posted. Also, I hadn't used the measurement section before so I'll have a look now.
If any of you follow my reviews and posts, sorry for seemingly disappearing off the face of the earth! Haven’t been buying or trying many bras lately because I’m on a weight loss journey (and let’s face it, my husband has jokingly banned me from spending anymore money on bras right now lol).
I’m so shocked at how much change ... can happen with boobs in such a short amount of time! Many of my bras that couldn’t tack are starting to tack. Bras that I was spilling out of 3 months ago are now almost a perfect fit again. Even my 80J Nessa bras are TOO big now with way too much fabric up top. Before I know it, all of my too small bras are going to be too big! Makes me wish I had kept some of the smaller ones that I sold and gave away lol!
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Been there when I lost 25 kg 2 years ago. Gladly I kept some of my older too small bras so I had a few for the journey. Don't get rid of anything too quickly you never know when you need them. Just my experience as I gained some weight back recently. You could buy perloved bras in your new sizes until you meet your goal so you don't have to spend so much money during the weight loss journey.
I know, I'm saving all of my bras, if they are the right shape.
Honestly, my weight fluctuates so much naturally - it just depends on my stress, whatever.
I feel like I have to have 3 different sizes, smaller sizes, medium sizes, larger sizes. LOL.
Anything that is the wrong shape is what I try to get rid of.
If you lose a lot of weight, I've heard it said (by a bra boutique owner), it's okay to just have one or two bras. Since you'll wear them out anyways, and have to get new sizes soon.
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I had an EM set in my Levana cart for my mom for over a week hoping for a sale and last night I finally gave in and ordered it. Then I woke up to the sale email! Might be the only time I will ever be upset about getting an email for an Ewa sale lol
you should email her!
I think will give you the sale - just one day different!
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