Apr 23, 2016
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Does anyone know how long EM orders generally take to be made + arrive?
I placed an order last year and I think I bought two bras from the outlet, and the Rapsodia set.
I don't recall it taking incredibly long, but I don't quite remember the time frame.
I had planned on keeping my emails from EM & Comexim to remember, ... but I'm using a student email that 1.is from a school I no longer attend and haven't attended for...omg....4 years. Holy crap. Ok.
And 2. It was going to be removed since the school actually changed over to Outlook a little before I left.
So, I removed most of my emails, but my email was never removed anyway. Yayyy
My most recent order was a Ch Cherry and CHP Opium set placed on the 31st of March.
I remember I got my Comexims incredibly fast. I think 5 days to make 3 bras + bottoms and 5 weekdays to ship.
This one took 15 work days to make, which I think is average and considering that I ordered a load of bras and asked for a lot of customizations, I think that's incredibly impressive!
They shipped about 10 weeks ago, so I'm just waiting for them to arrive to the US.
I am assuming 5 days was super fast. Any ideas on an average time frame for the package to arrive to NY?
I feel like the day I stop checking, my doorbell will ring (maybe, it's broken ).
But ahhh I'm obsessively checking EM and my Comexim tracking hahaha
I know there have been loads of posts asking about this in the past and somewhat recently, but I can't find them.
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I ordered an EM beginning of March I think and I'm still waiting to hear from them, but anything I've ordered from Poland has come within 2 weeks.
@gratiat Thanks!
Wow, that's a while for EM. Mine says "awaiting supply", so I assume I should calm my buns.
I really need to learn patience when buying bras-especially out of the US, but it's just so exciting :(
Also a bit more nervous this time around since I ordered entirely different sizes, so no clue if anything is going to even work. D:
But I suppose Comexim should probably arrive soon-ish then, so that's exciting :D
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Well Ewa won't make a Porcelanka as a CHP but the woman who I bought my Burgund from just sold a Karmelki to me. Hopefully this means my search for a nude bra is over.
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She probably doesn't have any Porcelanka fabric left since that style is 3 years old. That was one of the first S styles ever released. I got a PL made from Porcelanka, but again, that was back in 2013. Ewa doesn't keep continuity fabrics around like a lot of companies. She changes nudes/blacks (and everything else).
If you want a custom CHP in the future, just select from fabrics of newer releases. You're more likely to get a "yes" that way. :)
Good luck with the Karmelki!
Thanks! I figured I'd have a chance with the Porcelanka because she still has so many sizes left in the drop down menu (looks like all of them) but at least I found something out.
Edit: Just realized I said porcelanka and not pralinka. I wanted the pralinka in a CHP.
I posted this on braswap, but it can't hurt to post it here as well. I am looking for CHPS/CH's, any vintage, preferably under 30 dollars as I am very broke but LOVE this style so much.
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There is one CH:
http://www.bratabase.com/listings/?size=30%3A8&keyword=CH+&brand=268&bra_type=&kind=&budget=30&ordering=-modified_at&filter=Search+listings
No CHPs but you can store make the notification when it happens:
http://www.bratabase.com/listings/?size=30%3A8&keyword=CHP&brand=268&bra_type=&kind=&budget=30&ordering=-modified_at&filter=Search+listings
Thanks Jj !
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Greetings to all you Bra-wesome ladies!
My very first comexim bra order has arrived and I am soled! I ordered the Angelina in 70H and I love the fit! My only grumble is that the straps are a bit short, and the band is a bit snug. But that is probably because Im 29" around my ribs and I've been ... wearing old 30G freya's.
I don't know if any of you have ordered custom from comexim, but in wondering if there's any way to order a special color from them? I'm a big fan of bright purples, but I can't ever find anything, so I'm wondering if they can use a different fabric? Any of you have any experience? Let me know if you have any words of wisdom! Thanks!
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Paging jlcl119 ! I know she got a Green Velvet made custom for her, and it was a discontinued model. Maybe she can tell you how to approach it?
Side note... I also want to ask Anna if she can make a grey bra in the future so I also would love an answer on this!
Hey there!
If you want something special, all you have to do is email and ask. Green Velvet had been discontinued for several years when I emailed Anna about it. I was lucky and they happened to have fabric and she made it for me.
If you like purple, you can email them and ask them if they have any fabric leftover to make you Iris or Tosca. They're both purple. Iris is the only I've seen in person. It isn't bright, but it's definitely purple and quite pretty. If they have enough fabric to make your size, they'll do it. You might have to compromise on the strap color or the fasteners, or any other part they may be out of, but they'll do what they can.
As far as requesting a color that they don't have and never did, try it. Comexim is very open to feedback. If you tell them that you'd love a bright purple bra, they may have one in the future and it's always possible Anna is sitting on fabric that isn't online.
I do want to tell you that their customer service is really good, but it can be very slow. It took me nearly two months just to order and pay for my Green Velvet set. There were stretches of no contact when I had to email them again to push them to a response. After I paid though, I had it in three weeks.
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I was so excited abt this--I wanted a nude unlined Ewa so bad. But it runs large in the cup, closer to 32FF than 32F so I have to pass it on.
Sale $ 40.00 [New with tags] Labeled 70F but runs large in cup, measuring almos
http://www.bratabase.com/listings/di6et/
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Someone should convince me to buy a pretty bra instead of a boring EM Pralinka. I know I need a "nude" but they're so boring, especially the matching coords.
Updated: I've contacted Jaimie. No backing out now. I'm committed to finally owning a "nude" bra in my size.
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I had that thinking too! I knew I needed a "nude" since the weather is getting warmer, but they're so boring. So, I bought a Basic longline from comexim with a pretty minty lace bra as a compesation. lol As a result, I really need to be frugal for the next few weeks, but I don't regret!
I have my eyes set on the Porcelanka, but only if Em will do it in a CHP cut. I've emailed Jaimie to see if she would be willing to help me out because Ewa Michalak customer service kinda scares me. I'll probably get a Perla if I can't get the CHP Porcelanka.
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This might be a longshot, but does anyone have any of the following EM bottoms in a size 42 (or maybe 44) that they're looking to sell?:
Trefl
Zlote Oko
Nostalgia
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Did you also try braswap on Reddit and the boob group on FB?
uniteacher I posted to the Facebook group as well. I haven't posted a complete list to Braswap, but I've posted about each one individually before. I figure, the more places I post, the better shot I have of someone who has them seeing it :P
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I just got my Comexim tropical garden (65F) (from wellfitting if that makes a difference), and it seems like there might not be enough projection at the bottom. I think if I actually wear this bra, I may get some creasing at the bottom (even though it is in my imf). I do think the band is a tad tight, ... could that (distorting the wires slightly) cause the bra to feel like it's too shallow? Also the sides do seem to come up a hair higher than I would like. Granted, I only tried the bra on long enough to see what it looks like on, because I had on my new Ewa from martka00 (which I love)
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Comexims plunges can be quite shallow at the wire. Some are worse than others. They do have narrow wires and apex projection, but if you need lots of immediate projection, their 3HCs are the way to go.
Distorted wires can definitely make a bra feel more shallow. I've had this happen several times, then I put on an extender, and everything was better.
What normally occurs for me is a stretched, almost square bottom wire, wrinkling in the bottom of the cup, and quadding.
I don't think this should be the case since it's just a little too snug, but Idk.
That's only happened to me with bands that were marked 30 and only stretched to 26-27" when my UB was 30-31", or bras with incredibly stretchy wires.
I agree with @lcl0706 about Comexim PL's being shallower at the wire.
For me this causes issues with the wires tacking; I usually only ever get a soft tack in Comexim.
Additionally, in one of my bras I had a lot of wrinkling going on in the bottom of the cups. The band was an inch or so more than I normally go for, stretchy and wires were sturdy, so I believe that issue was due to it being slightly shallow near the wires.
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I couldn't help myself… I placed two Comexim orders this week lol. I'm so excited!!! It's been so long since I bought a ton of new bras. I'll post pictures, measurements, and reviews of all of them! I ordered the Gina, Scottie, Charme, Angelina, Ingrid, and Mirage. And also an Anna Pardal Lady Grey through A Sophisticated Pair. I think I'm done buying bras for a while lol.
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Since my latest EM dissapointment I'm looking at Comexim because of their excellent customer service status . I wear currently 80kk in EM so this is not a standard Comexim size....anyone recommendations for size and models?
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Uh . . ..no. I wear a 75JJ in EM S's. and just bought a NWT unlined comexim in 80 M which looks like its in the right ballpark . . but it'll be weeks until I get to see it. Promise I'll post pics, tho! I was thinking i'd need a 75O . . . who knows
I might recommend emailing them with measurements and trying to get their input. The largest size that they have listed in any band is an O cup, so I'm not sure if they'll go bigger than that. But if they do, maybe an 80Q or so could be a good starting place? For reference, I wear about a 70J in EM bras (though I'm thinking of starting to look into 70JJs for the next ones I buy) and a 70N in Comexim (I usually reduce the cup height and raise the gore). I think that doing a direct conversion would give you a P cup, but that often undershoots the size.
There does also seem to be some variation in bands, though I haven't noticed it to be as much of an issue on here in the mid range band sizes (sub 30 is where it seems to be the biggest issue from what I've seen). Some models do seem to run tighter than others, so I'd check the band measurements on here before you pick one out, but in general and 80 is likely what you'll want
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Sale $ 25.00 [Used] This bra is pre-owned. This bra was worn many times, but is
http://www.bratabase.com/listings/dly23/
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Someone's about to get lucky: this seller has a 60H Prohibicja for sale. I wanted it so bad but the band was too tight.
https://www.reddit.com/r/braswap/comments/4fvlw9/fsos_28ggghh_debenhams_ck_cleo_60mn_comexim_65gg/
https://www.reddit.com/r/braswap/comments/4fvlw9/fsos_28ggghh_debenhams_ck_cl...
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Oh gosh I just bought my first bras off of bra swap on reddit, I sold a bra before there and it went great. How ever first time buying anything and I'm nerves now.
I'm really excited about the bras but I'll be happy when I get the tracking number, even though it's only been ten min lol sense I sent the money, I'm all freaking out.
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I hope it goes well for you! :) Is Braswap a reliable method? I'm debating using it, but I'm always a little wary of these things through websites like Reddit.
Well I'll post when I find out. I know what you mean though, but so far I've found reddit to be a really good community.
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I received my first explicit comment on my brog and I am pretty sad, to be honest. I got by for so long without any negative attention. I guess I just wanted to share my sadness with all of you because I just love bras and bra fitting and wish I could detach this whole sexual obsession people have with ... boobs from..bras. Does that make sense? It's just depressing. I am honestly considering shutting down the brog as it is because I can't maintain it, and then that comment is just so disheartening and reminds me of why the internet is bad! Okay, pity party/rant over, thank you!
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I've just requested access to your blog (baninka), because I just like your posts :) You are great! And there are readers all over the world that appreciate your time and your knowledge!
The Internet will always have pervs, we shouldn't let them win. That's how they multiply...and start to invade/take over more and more.
"Be like sunlight or bleach to hold back the proliferation of gross."
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If you've purchased a 65L 3HC, I would be delighted to learn the cup width, cup depth, and cup height . Thank you in advance
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Rip bm Szmaragd I only wore you a couple of times after the first wear the lace came undone at the strap attachment and I sent it back to Ewa for fixing. It came back and now after wearing it its almost completely ripped from the strap. Anyone an idea for fixing it? I emailed customer service but the reply was that my breasts might be too heavy for the bra
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Wow really? They have a bad habit of telling customers their bodies are the problem...
Link this adventure as a comment to your review of the bra so others know about its fate.
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Got my new EM chp finally. I'll post a review + photos later when my roommate's not sleeping. It fits and that's the one thing I like about it. I miss my Stalowka. Damn you prom season, keeping my favourite bra hostage.
Edit: I've been wearing this for less than 10 minutes, and I'm in love as opposed to the indifference I felt literally ten minutes before. What a difference those ten minutes made.
Edit 2: Review
Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
http://www.bratabase.com/bra/di65k/
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On Thursday, I received an email saying my Comexim (Mint) has shipped. On Monday I received the tracking number. On Tuesday, I received an email from Erica at A Sophisticated Pair, saying my (other) Comexim (Patricia) was in there. I responded with, "Oh Oh Oh! Invoice me! Invoice me! Pleeeeease?" because I'm grown. I stalk my inbox and Paypal, and when it arrives, throw money like a cat seeing a cucumber. Now, I wait.
I'm really not good at waiting. Are they here yet? Lol
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I'm not good at waiting either! I ordered a custom Ewa at the beginning of the year and I'm still waiting for it.
When did you order? I ordered the mint too( 1.4.) But I haven't heared back yet :(
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I measure 33-34inch underbust. (32inch breaking the tape - tight) My 34L - Bravissimo » Urban Rose (LN260) feels too tight though, I need to wear it with an extender to "break it in". On the other side I have 36KK - Bravissimo » Alana (AU01) which is too big in band, I need to wear ... it on the tightest setting and it still rides up sometimes. At first I though it is some inconstistent sizing. But I own 3 34L Bravissimo bras that all have very tight bands, and 2 36KKs that have too big bands.
The same with 36K - Elomi » Caitlyn Underwire Side Support (8030) feels a bit too big in band, the 34K - Elomi » Caitlyn Underwire Side Support (8030) feels a tiny bit too tight...
Weirldy my old 34K - Panache » Floris Balconnet Bra (7311) always felt too big in a 34 band.
I wear all my 36 bands on tightest setting which is to be expected with a 34inch underbust, but need often an extender for my 34 bands. Why is that so? Is it normal to be between 2 band sizes?
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I'm between sizes too-my comfortable snug underbust is 28.5 so an ideal band would 29. I can't really help with the whole 36's are too big but 34's are too tight debacle. All I can add is that I would look for 36's that ran an inch tight so it would be around a 35 stretched instead of 36, or a 34 that ran loose: 35 instead of 34.
I feel like its not in between sizes as much as there's no f'ing way to successfully hold up these ridiculously large boobs. If its tight enough to to hurt, the wires get distorted, but if its not tight enough to hurt, the band slips. I have so many different bras with different tensions, but its like this with all of them.
I was recently googling again about breast growth in menopause and found a little blog entry by a woman who had at first been excited that her boobs were getting bigger, but then her clothes stopped fitting and she started looking awkward and finally she had a reduction - in her 50s. And part of me longed to have boobs that arent so ridiculous.
Sorry, thats probably not helpful. But its whats been on my mind.
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Did you mean to say anything else? You should still be able to edit your adventure in case this is a mistake.
I have a feeling the OP was answering the hypothetical question that was in the adventure box. I think some newer users don't realize that by answering that a new post is made without the question showing in the text. This seems to happen occasionally.