Buying stuff for others has one collossal advantage
I get to try on bras in my size range without freezing any money xD
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I get to try on bras in my size range without freezing any money xD
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I sent the 65JJ Ewa Michalak S Opium back and I have a 70K S Diament being delivered today. I really hope that it fits!!! I have been coveting that bra ever since I saw it!
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I wish that there were places that carried Polish bras in stock in larger cup sizes (aside from the occasional return). I'm too impatient to wait for them to be made and shipped directly from Poland. It's only been a week since I placed my EM order and I'm already at the point of checking the order status on a daily basis. I'm just way too impatient for Polish bras lol
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dbmamaz Luckily for me I'm up to almost 20 well fitting bras, so even if I only wear each one once between washes thats still like a 3 week rotation lol. I also basically work in a refrigerator though so I get to avoid the heat!
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I took my new 65H - Comexim » Port Bikini Top out for a test drive. I'm going to update my review(s) but I just wanted to say how absolutely thrilled I am! The band didn't stretch too much when wet and neither did the straps which was my biggest concern. The cups, which are rather low cut, ... still hugged my breasts and there was no floating out or anything. I don't do any major movements in the water, just bobbing, but I stayed contained, comfortable, and fabulous. I can't believe that it works so well for me! I'm glad I took the risk and tried it. I highly highly recommend.
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:-) :-) :-) Great news!!
That moment when your tanktop is so see-through your sheer white bra shows up-the tank is neon pink and my bra still shows up! I'm not talking seams or anything forgivable but the lace border on the top of the cups is visible and that's a pale pink. Sometimes I want to give up on summer.
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My bra review and pics didn't post as an adventure for some reason. Here's a link.
http://bra.pe/XT4h/
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Hi,
I would like to ask if there is somebody who has any experience with brand Corin . I've read all reviews here but unfortunately there are only few of them. Do you have any advice about sizing? When I usually wear EU 65F (UK 30E), should I take also 65F in Corin? Do you have any other information? Thanks.
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Ive tried one Corin - and I have it for cheap sale actually in 65E :). I wear mostly 32DD/30E UK and ewa 70DD/65E-F - so have a look on measurements :)
After taking a bit of a break, I've finally gotten a full review of my S Mojito set up. Up next will probably be my CHP Opium, and my then hopefully my two new EM bras will be in to review!
Today’s review is going to be featuring my new S Mojito bra from Ewa Michalak
https://bratoday.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/ewa-michalak-s-mojito/
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Beautiful!! Looks fantastic on you!!
I never gave this bra much thought because I'm not a huge fan of the color on the website, but I may have to rethink that. Looks great!
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Ugh. I'm 7 months pregnant and quite happily revisiting my good, old Chantelle Rive Gauche T-shirt bras. I'm actually seriously wondering why on earth I ever tried anything else after I found these, ages ago: they are ridiculously comfortable, look great, and despite some obvious fitting issues still better for my shape than pretty much any other bra I have ... tried over the past 4 years or so. But now I'm in a pickle: pregnancy has unfortunately expanded my ribcage to the point where one full extender will soon no longer be enough. The 65DD cups are still fine, but I'm seriously running out of band. Can't add a second extender, because (1) due to hypersensitivity issues I find one extender uncomfortable enough already, and (2) adding another extender will put the straps so far apart in the back that even my wide shoulders won't be wide enough. So, what to do? My funds are very limited and even on discount these are not cheap bras. Is it worth getting one (or two, for daily rotation) for the last couple of months, knowing that my cup size will still increase too? Might I still fit them afterwards, without the extender obviously and possibly on the tightest hooks? Questions, questions! I simply refuse to switch to my comfortable, but entirely uninspiring nursing bras already now as I will have plenty of that coming up in the very foreseeable future ... I don't expect any answers -- this purely is my own, personal, little dilemma -- but what would you do?!
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Its impossible to predict what your body will do - its not your first baby, right?? I dont think my ribcage ever went back to the original size, but my boobs didnt either. also, milk comes in faster w subsequent babies so you dont have to wait so long to figure out what you'll be looking like. well, you know, until they drop a few feedings.
yeah, chaos. Maybe get some cheap, too-big sports bras from walmart?
First world problems :)
This is my third child. Oddly enough, I never noticed much ribcage expansion with the previous two, but that may have been due to the fact that the bras I was wearing then had much much stretchier bands. I'd wear the bras from my second pregnancy again, but my shape has changed so much that they just don't work for me at all and apart from ill-fitting are also dreadfully uncomfortable :( Anyway, both times I returned to my pre-pregnancy measurements -- except for my breasts, which after the first have remained about three cupsizes up -- very fast.
I have plenty of Emma-Jane Next Generation nursing bras, I can wear right now, but I just really don't want to. They're so plain, come up so high, and generally make me feel like a nun. I can live with that in winter when clothing comes up even higher anyway, but not now at the height of summer. The shape they give isn't even entirely horrible, but I want to *feel* at least somewhat sexy and a lacy cup edge or pretty bra strap peeking out, however subtly, does help. For some reason, I really need that sort of pick-me-up right now ...
The fact that Figleaves is having them on offer at the moment and with the pound this low, you know, against my better judgment, but so very very tempting ;)
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I'm addicted to Ewa Michalak and my wallet can't handle my addiction.
Pretty sure I'm not the only one but I feel much better now that I've admitted that. LOL
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Oh I'm right there with you...I've taken a short breather...I think...but now I'm distracted with corsets...it never ends...LOL!
I'm with you also! I just placed an order not long ago, and then she released new bras, and of course, I want some more! Trying to practice self-control, but it's difficult!
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Let me introduce you to Incarico - an indie lingerie brand that makes soft bras from A to K cup ! I ordered Invisible bra with 20% off code ( STANIKOMANIA ) and I am so happy! I will add all models today to the site.
...BIUSTONOSZE to obietnica wygody i komfortu w każdej sytuacji! Modele soft to
http://incarico.pl/29-soft
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Soft bras as in wire-free?
They don't look that way... but it would be awesome
Lily2 I think they mean soft as in unlined.
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I couldn't (and still can't) fasten my Wanilla on the first hooks so I broke out my extender. I've gone from needing 3 rows down to 2 rows. I can fasten it on the first set of extender hooks even though it's very uncomfortable for any sort of deep breathing. I'm determined to make this work though so I hope ... that if I hang out enough wearing it on only one extra row of hooks it'll stretch out faster. I might even wear it two days in a row if it means that I can break it in faster.
Edit: I forgot to add that I'm not going to actively try to stretch it until I hear back from Jaimie about whether the bra just runs tight or if mine had some kind of manufacturing error that made it run tighter (ie, whether I'll keep it or return it-if it's just the way it is I don't feel the need to replace it but manufacturing error would need to be corrected).
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why don't you just wear it with the extender? I do this with my comexim mint because its so tiny in the band.. you just need to get used to it but after some wear you don't realis its there anymore :) (And if it still feels too tight with one extender you can start with2^^)
How small is the band at present and how much bigger do you hope to stretch it? I really would not advise you to stretch it out a lot and wear it in that stretched state for the lifespan of the bra. I'd use an extender permanently instead. You can even sew it in place :-)
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Why can I not find a simple, smooth cup, nude t-shirt bra in my size that actually fits and matches my shape, and disappears beneath clothing? Ugh.
I measure 26DD but have been wearing 28D. My breasts are spaced pretty far apart, splayed, conical, full and projected on bottom and outsides, shallow in center but especially on top, and my roots ... are very broad and tall (but the tallness doesn't usually matter much fit-wise, due to how shallow they are above the nipple).
I'm finding it very difficult to find bras in my size and shape that actually come in a nude color at all -- the only options I've found are basically just Cleo's Maddie and Neve Plunge -- but both seem like they'd show through shirts pretty easily on that top edge. Jude works well enough for me, but I can't seem to find the nude color in 28D anywhere, and the wires on my blue one are pretty uncomfortable.
I've got Panache Ardour arriving from Amazon tomorrow, which I have high hopes for, but I could only buy it in mulberry -- the smallest nude they have available is 28DD, and I'm worried that would be too big. Here's hoping it runs small and I need to exchange for larger, I guess? Meh.
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For me, the Panache Black Ardour fits very well, and it is on the smaller side of 28DD. The band was a bit loose for me, I got it altered, but otherwise it fits me really well. It should be available in 28D also. Not sure though, what is on their website isn´t always correct. I think if Maddie fits you in 28D, it is likely that you will need the same size in the Ardour. The Ardour is a bit more closed on top, for me it works just so and I don´t have much upper volume.
Neve is based off Jude, so if Jude works well for you, Neve is definitely worth a try. And the Cleo Koko plunges are the same cut as Neve, although I don't know if any are available in a beige color,
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I know I probably should space out my reviews but I'm so excited about my Wanilla I'm tempted to write another review tonight and just post two in one day. This bra is almost perfect-I love it so much.
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My new Comexim Port is here and it fits beautifully-far better then expected. I hope to have a full review up tonight.
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I also received my Wanilla which I just tried on. Absolutely gorgeous, but the band is so tight I need two rows on an extender.
Looking forward to seeing your full review :D
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My beautiful Ewa Michalak S Mojito arrived today. It's gorgeous, and it doesn't fit. It's my first EM bra, so perhaps it's not surprising that I didn't get it right first time, but I'm still really disappointed, and grumpy with my difficult boobs for not letting me wear the bras I want to!
I think the size is OK: I usually ... wear 30E, and I ordered 70E, as I thought it wise to size up in the band and the Bratabase measurements for other S models in this size looked promising (I haven't had a chance yet to measure this particular bra). However, it's actually a bit too narrow and projected for me.
So, I need to exchange it for another style, but it's all a bit confusing and I have no idea what might be a better match for my shape. PL, M, 3D? And what size? Does anyone have any suggestions?
I've definitely ruled out the half-cup styles, as I don't have any upper fullness and to be honest I'm not a fan of the profile they give.
Or maybe I should just give up on EM in general?
All advice welcome!
EDIT: having just done a quick measurement with a ruler (I don't have my tape measure handy), I don't think it is too narrow - I'm getting 5.4 inches, which is more than wide enough - but the fit is definitely off, so I think I'll try a fit check to get some feedback.
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Well, I think the half cups are the widest - Ewa Michalak is a brand known for narrow wires.
Well, I am narrowish - most bras in my size are too wide for me - but it seems I've actually found a bra that's too narrow!
I'm pretty sure the half-cups won't work, as they look to be too open on top for me (I've got nothing up there to fill them with).
Sometimes, I really don't like my boobs!
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We can negotiate the price if you want multiple bras.
I have for sale: (mostly new with tags)
1. Curvy Kate Luxe 28GG
2. Panache Clara 30GG
3. Parfait Charlotte (the balconette version) 30G
4. Wonderbra Glamour Balconette 30G
5. Fauve Maya 30G
6. Cleo Marcie 28GG
7. Kris Line Mirell 65GG
8. all the ones listed in my profile
Take them all! Give 'em some lovin'!
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What colour is the Marcie and how much would you let it go for?
What colour is the Clara and how much would you want for it?
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Happy 4th of July to me! lol. Fingers crossed this order fits me and comes with all the alterations I made (straps moved in and higher gores of 2.75" or 3" … since the one bra I ordered - the Snake - is lower like the Ginger). I'll post reviews and pics once they all come in!
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When did you order yours? I placed an order on June 18 that hasn't shipped yet.
I placed the order on June 8th … but I ordered 4 bras. Usually Comexim takes about 2-4 weeks from the order date to ship :)
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I have not bought a bra in 1 year!!
I congratulate myself
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I admire your willpower! That's wonderful :D
and you actually stayed the same size? wow
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This is a super exclusive Bra Obsessed style and only a few are left to order. If you want one, better email Jaimie soon.
Hey Ewa Michalak lovers! I have a bit of fun insider’s exclusive information for
https://anenhancedexperience.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/insiders-scoop-ewa-mich...
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So many limited edition EM bras! Ah! I want them all :) I've already ordered like 9 bras so I'm going to have to force myself not to order it lol… but it is really pretty!! :)
Beautiful! I have to hold off too as I have a different Ewa on the way and ordered a Comexim just recently. Hard to fight the urge when it looks this great on you!!! 💜
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Its been 5 days for me. i'm already checking daily. Esp with this stinky, sweaty summer, i DONT want to have to wash bras every 5 days lol.