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Comexim is having a sale this week.. 20% off! They also have a new red model that looks nice.
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Comexim is having a sale this week.. 20% off! They also have a new red model that looks nice.
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I’m thinking of trying Comexim again. If I’m an 80FF (in the PL and S cuts) in Ewa Michalak... what would I be in Comexim? The last time I tried Comexim their sizing was all over the place - like waaaay smaller than EM. Suggestions? Thanks!!
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The general advice IIRC was 1 cup size up for plunges and 2 cup sizes up for the 3-part half cups. I’m not sure about their other cuts though, like the 2HCs or any of the newer ones.
Sheena Thanks! Do you know about band size? The last couple Comexim bras I tried felt super tight in the band... but I haven’t tried comexim in about 2 years so I’m not sure if that’s changed
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Hmm well I tried some Kris Line bras - but, I cant believe I'm writing this, what is with the stretchy bands?? I bought a 70 band (32 UK) and I had to instantly go to the tightest hook and it was good but I would have to buy it in band 30 and of course the place I buy from don't have them in that size combo. How very frustrating. Does anyone else think some polish bras are really loose in the bands? This also happened with Nessa and Ewa Michalak for me
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Ewa isn’t stretchy to me at all. Especially the lace bands.
Ewa's bands are just very inconsistent.
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Why have I never heard of these? Please post your thoughts on this invention if you have used them for shortening your bra band. As someone who wears a 28 inch band, I find shortening a band very useful but have done it by hand so far.
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I think they're ok. I have tried them in the past, but I still prefer altering bands over using a Rixie Clip. The fabric bunches up on one side since the band widens, also sometimes you can't physically move it past the strap, so the amount you want to reduce the band by is limited.
Also, they have little teeth that hook into the fabric so you might get minor damage to the fabric.
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Do you do this? What I mean:
I got a 34H - Sculptresse » Candi Full Cup Bra (9375) It's super comfy and the cups fit me well. The band is firm on it but for best support I have to close it on the smallest setting already. I know you should not do this with a ... new bra.
Would you keep it and make it work or let it go?
Then I exchanged 32HH - Bravissimo » Lacey Bra (LN486) for the 30JJ - Bravissimo » Lacey Bra (LN486). The 32HH felt unsupportive because it had only 2 hooks, thin band and straps and no extra lining. The bra above JJ cup is completely different, it is super supportive and comfortable too. It just boob heaven. I don't feel like I have big boobs or they are in the way when I wear the bra. The only problem: the 30 band is tight and I have to wear an extender. Sadly the supportive construction only starts at JJ cup and my old 32JJ is too big. I feel bad since I fit myself into a too small band but the bra is just so good.
So yeah I would love to wear both bras in the correct size but Sculptresse starts at 34 band and Bravissimo changes their bra construction below JJ-cup.
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I have been guilty of buying a band that's about 2 steps bigger and then taking it in.
If it supports you, and it's not uncomfortable with the adjustments, I don't see a problem with it. I mean ideally we'd all love to wear our size, but sometimes it's not possible when manufacturers don't make bras in a certain size, or with certain constructions, so then we become inventive and have to make do with it.
The only concern would be if this would affect the life of the bra, but that is dependent on how much importance is placed on that
That band is not going to stretch out unless you wash on hot. It’s double lined knit and very sturdy. So why not?
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I haven't been here for a long time, so it's time to come back to you my friends.
For all interesting new spring - summer bras, I invite you to see the catalogs for the upcoming season.
https://bras4you.com/catalogs/
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Damn I want like 2/3rds of those LOL! Anyone ever tried a kinga sports bra, cuz that Move Up (snake print) one calls to me....
confused Kinga makes sports bras for the first time. They will be available soon so you can check them out. The designs are very cool.:)
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Just wanted to vent, but it seems like all my bras are getting to be too big in the cups and I’m getting more and more wrinkles which is annoying. I have lost some weight, but not a lot, I didn’t actually think it would affect my bra size so much. Boy was I wrong. My 30F/32E bras seem so ... much bigger than what I need. When do you all decide it’s time to start buying new bras/selling what you have? I guess it’s just annoying lol, I think I may need to remeasure as well. I’m lucky my size is not so hard to find, I’m just annoyed. Do you all feel like having bras with removable pads helps this?
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A few months ago I lost a few pounds, and my boobs shrunk a bit. Once I knew I wasn't going to lose anymore weight, I did buy a handful of new bras. Some of my older bras are still wearable though, they are just loose in the band. You can try cookies.
It depends if you think you are going to stay that weight. I personally wouldn't sell off too many of your bras just yet. If you fluctuate again you may want the "bigger" ones if you gain some weight back. I did sell off 3 of the ones that I knew for sure didn't fit right to help fund the new bras (they were slightly too big even before I lost weight). So maybe if you need some funds for new bras, pick the ones that are the biggest/worst fitting to sell first.
Yes excellent point. I might gain it all back and then I’m back to square one. 😅 I think I will look for some cookies in the meantime. The bras still fit, but I’m not getting much “lift” I guess from them if you know what I mean. Like in my unlined bras, the shape is more droopy, not sure how to describe it, just not as nice like before. After going on this ABTF journey I have realized that I prefer my bras slightly too small than slightly too big which I never thought I would.
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Well, recently I visited so many online lingerie shops, just for a little break during the exam phase. Then I noticed a problem: The most bras with D+ cups are just in black/white or nude. For example, about 40% of all the bras that in my size from Lace.de (160 of 400) are black, only about 10 bras there are ... in light yellow/pink/purple/blue etc. I don't know why the lingerie industries tend to produce so many bras just in those granny colours but not in other brighter beautiful colours. And I think the pastel colours for a curvy body will be much lovelier than black/white or nude. For my self, I really want to purchase a bra in mint green or light purple with lace decorations and ribbon bows, but it's very hard to find it. Maybe I am just too picky?
What do you think of this? Then write a comment below.
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I agree that we often find less options, but there are some good ones. I feel like I have seen bras similar to the look you are describing that you want made by Tutti Rouge and Curvy Kate, maybe you can browse those brands on this website and see if you find some styles that you are interested in trying, then look to see if any are listed for sale here, or on eBay if they are older versions not currently in stores.
Bravissimo.com and their own brand bras:
Purple bras: Alana, Stella, Jade bralette
Millie has many colours. Georgia, Alexa offer two colours. There was mint bra too. Quite a lot of them!
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So I had a strange dream last night. I was in my work clothes and I see Ewa Michalak and a bunch of the models walking from the cafe below where I work and I approached one of models, asked if she spoke English, and then commented about it being the wrong day to be braless. I have no idea why I would be braless under my work uniform. It was strange and completely out of the blue. Needless to say, I wore my BM Wersal.
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better than my dream that same night - i dreamt that there were 6 socks in the toilet. I finally got them all out and flushed, and of course it overflowed.
Hello! Any corset wearers here? I would like to purchase one for myself/and my SO for Valentines. I am thinking an overbust style. I usually wear a 34:7. Should I size it to my waist or bust? Any advice is welcome. ☺️
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Hey Buttercupsss, I would get a corset sized to fit your waist, then make sure the corset has enough rib, hip, and bust spring to fit you to the level you want to close the corset to. For example, my natural waist is 24 inches so I prefer to buy an 18 inch corset. My goal is to eventually close the corset, so I look for one that measures about 26 inches underbust when closed, and roughly 30 inches in the hip spring when closed. However, this does mean that the corset is slightly loose at the edges until I eventually close it completely. If you are just looking for something not to actually waist-train in, then I would suggest getting a corset maybe only 2-4 inch reduction from your natural waist with less dramatic curve, so you don't have empty space at the top and bottom.
Thanks so much Noob :). Your advice is very helpful! I have always been interested in waist training. Any recommendations for a source or specific brand?
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Actually I have tried plenty of plunge bras offline. But none of them really fits, just like the two I uploaded here. The most common issue is their long wires and shallow cups, and I don't know why so many of them have such a huge cup apprience compare to balcony bras of the same size. But I really want ... to keep a plunge for my daily life. Do someone here with similar breast shape have any experiences or suggestions?
By the way I would like to try a Serenity Plunge from Masquerade. I found it at Amazon.de although it is discontinued. I hope the stretchy band and the slightly deeper cups will give me a better shape.
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The Masquerade bra has a bigger band than the Gossard bra. The cups are quite si
http://bra.pe/COcB/
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I wear bravissimo plunges! I’m fob/even, tall roots and quite projected, mostly wearing Ewa Michalak BM cut.
I love bravissimo Stella, Niya, Alexa, Maddie. Maybe they are not the narrowest bras ever but they’re decent to me
I believe Freya plunge balconies and Curvy Kate plunges are projected and closed on top. Also Panache Tango plunge.
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I saw a bunch of photos of ill fitting bras on the models in my IG stories that I screenshot them, drew on them where the problem area is, and dm’d the company. I basically said that they’re not showing the bras on women that they fit properly and it’s misleading to the average person who knows nothing about the ... way a properly fitting bra looks. They see the side boob or gore not tacking and it’s how theirs looks so they think nothing of it. It’s irresponsible to do that and it perpetuates women in ill fitting bras. It’s not helping women get the best fit. So I have not heard anything from them yet but I really felt compelled to tell them.
So yeahhhh ...,
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Haha, way to go. It'll be interesting to see if you get any kind of a response!
That's very kind of you. I was suffering from the ill bra-fitting conception in China so far since I was a middle school student. In this conception every women should have a cake-in-plate cleavage if they are in right size. If you can't get such a cleavage, then you may have abnormal separated boobs or too small boobs. Because of the relative large boobs but no deep cleavage I was always mobbed by other students when we was in class trips going to swim or getting a shower together. I even had a depression cause I was shaming of my body shape, and especially my boobs.
About one year ago I found this bratabase website. I think this website teaches people not only to find a well-fitted bra but also to accept every shapes and no body judgements. So I'm happy to see you sharing such correct knowledge to others. For the people who are still suffering just like my past time, it will be a great help. Good job!
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So a bra from a listing came recently, and it has a strong perfume odour. Now, I’m pretty sure that it was not the sender’s fault because I have dealt with them before and never had a problem. Plus, she says that she doesn’t wear fragrance and is also sensitive to scents as I am, so I can only assume ... that something happened to the package because even the envelope has the smell. There’s zero hard feelings towards the sender. This must’ve happened after it was mailed.
So anyway, I was initially going to try to wash it and see if I could get some of it out, but it’s a brand new bra, and as it does not fit, I’m probably going to list it once I can be around it to measure. So I thought maybe I will put it by my open window in my spare room and let it air out instead, but I don’t think that’s helping as it still has a smell. So I’m not sure what I should do. I’m less inclined to wash a brand new bra that’s only been tried on when I’m not even positive that it will fix the problem. But I also don’t want to send it to someone else who might be sensitive to smells like me. I am already getting a headache from the sniff I did earlier to test it out.
I mean, I could just do the measurements and get them over with and treat the headache and list it, with full disclosure that it is perfumed/has a scent. But I’m wondering if I have other options.
Thoughts?
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I had a similar problem with a synthetic fabric shirt. I hung it outside and washed it several times until the smell finally dissipated. I do not think this is what you are seeking as a solution though! But if you have access to outside away from neighbour eyes - maybe in a mesh wash bag if not - that would be best for your headache.
Later, I found out about Febreeze for fabrics. Unscented would be best. Friend of mine swears by it. Good luck in sending the bra on its way scent-free or not...
If you have a steamer, it works pretty well to get smells out! I did this to a jacket of mine I can only dry clean and it worked. Took a few tries though (it was like a smoke smell from a bonfire and pretty strong). I know theater people use vodka mixed with water (I think?) to get smells out, but I've never done it myself. I've also hung stuff outside to air it out, again mostly jackets and wool sweaters, and it worked for me. If it's strong it might take a few tries.
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Today I have ordered a new bra again from Amazon.de: https://www.amazon.de/Lepel-Damen-T-Shirt-Fiore-Rosa/dp/B074D1TZJD/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=ya_aw_od_pi
It is called Fiore T-shirt Bra. The design is simple and pretty, and very suitable for daily wearing. The price was amazing too. It was the last one of EU 65G and I got it for only 10.99 EUR.
I can't find this model here, so I just checked ... out the measurements from another Lepel T-shirt bra and hope it will fit. I also want to write a review about this bra to help others making a choise, but how can I add a new model here?
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https://www.amazon.de/Lepel-Damen-T-Shirt-Fiore-Rosa/dp/B074D1TZJD/ref=redir_...
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First try searching by model number only (look for it on the tag). If you still can't find it, then go to "add a bra" and click on "Can't find the brand in the list? Add it!". It'll walk you through the process of adding it into the system.
Hi! I have a couple of questions. Can someone let me know how they have ordered the "deeper cup" alteration for Comexim? I want to custom order a 3HC with the straps moved in 2cm, overlapping gore, and a cup that is deeper at the bottom of the cup/above the wire (not the apex).
Also, any advice on the sizing of Comexim bottoms? I take a size M/12 in most UK bottoms like Panache and Cleo. I found Curvy Kate 12s to run a bit larger, more like 14.
Thank you!
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I hear people say "increased depth at the wire" is that what you mean?
I wear mediums in most brands (UK 12) and I fit a medium in yellow bird bottoms from Comexim. My hips measure about 36.5" up high on the hip bone, and 38.5" on the larger part around my bum lower down. I've never tried cleo or panache bottoms though, so can't comment there. What do your hips measure?
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I had this idea when I linked to a Bravissimo bra that is long gone. Which styles do you miss? Which discontinued gems you loved in the past? Which bras should be brought back? Also link to the bra here and tell us why it was so awesome.
Bras I miss:
Panache Ariza Balconnet Bra (5051) It was one of the ... best fits of any Panache bra. It was boobs of steel supportive and did also look quite nice. Sizing was consistent in it's inconsistency and difficult to fit but when I found one that fit me, I prefered it to any other Panache bra.
Bravissimo Paradiso Plume Bra (LN141) A true half cup from Bravissimo up to J-cup. Why is this discontinued? Why don't they bring it back in another colorway? Why do current Bravissimo half-cups only go up to GG nowadays???
Curvy Kate Bondi Breeze (CS2001) Was my favorite Bikini top. It was very supportive, very tall cups, really nice support for swimwear. Newer styles have different cut and don't fit as well.
Sculptresse Bellise Balconnet Bra (6891) I'm not sure if this is really gone. It was the best one from Sculptresse. Very supportive and very nice quality and fit.
Freya Antoinette Balcony Bra (3935) The best from Freya, good support, decent shape and wide comfortable shoulder straps.
Some styles that are still around in the same cut, but a certain print / color is gone:
Bravissimo Darling Heart Bra (LN132)
Bravissimo English Rose Bra (LN357)
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Cleo Breeze! I should have bought more. Fauve - the entire brand. Also Debenhams made one of my favs but now their stores are closing 😫
letstalkaboutbras oh no that's too bad about Debenhams. I had 2 bras from them in the past. Before I learned about proper fit, still they were decent.
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....aaaaaand I was sent the wrong size!! *Cries in had to wait forever for a mistake*
I got the Hot Chocolate and Sonia plunges with straps moved in, both 65G, and the first was correct but the second came as 70F.
Never did I receive an email saying I'd receive a sister size! They are VERY ... different, with the Sonia wires half an inch wider, cup depth half an inch smaller, and cup heigh also about half an inch shorter. Aren't they supposed to basically be the same with just a different band length?? Ignoring sister sizing, if you go by their size chart, the 70F should have slightly bigger cups, but yet they're smaller??
Hot Chocolate fits PEEERRFECTLY (review up soon, hopefully) but the Sonia is too flat and too shallow, and band too big, so it wasn't a mislabeled tag. I already emailed asking what could be done to fix the mistake, we'll see what the response is. Just needed to rant my extreme disappointment after waiting a month and a half to receive my order.
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Well at least theres one good fitting one!!!
Yikes! Hopefully they rectify it quickly without you having to pay to ship the bad one back.
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Aaaannnndddd they're a flop lol too bad because I love love the prints, but since I ordered back in November I think I overestimated my size. I got a plunge in 75HH and a 3HC in 75J. The plunge is laughably huge in the cups, though the band feels good. The 3HC is less laughably huge but still obvious gapping, ... the band feels a tad snug. Also the gore is seriously floating, which seems really wierd since it's too big/tall??? The gore is also just barely floating in the plunge. Wondering if I should try again or give up. I may post pics/reviews just to get feedback where to go next. 🤔
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Did you get any alterations? If not, maybe try to return and get a smaller size?
Alas I did, straps moved in and reduced cup height. At least I got the black Friday price! I'm trying to figure out how actual Comexim sizing compares to the UK sizing that Breakout Bras is using, I tried a bunch of sizes from them too at one point but I dont know how that compares to the sizing directly from Comexim....
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I started to notice that my bras weren’t fitting as well late last summer but assumed it was temporary. I thought I’d found good fits in both Comexim (80J) and Ewa (80G) bras, but have had to face facts and get resized. I described myself as centre full and FOB. I tended not to fill the top of ... cups and dealt with gaping at the top of the cup with fuller coverage styles.
More recently I’ve noticed that I’ve developed more upper fullness and am filling out bras that initially didn’t fit me well, including the Cleo Marcie, which I now fill completely in 36G. I recently ordered Comexim cups in 80L (Magic plunge and Mimi 3HC), that fit well although the apex is a little high for me in the plunge. This week I finally went to a store to get resized and ended up getting a Sculptresse Chi Chi in 36 GG and Ewa Plunge and SF style bras in 80GG. I have a SF style bra in 80G that I did not think I needed to size up on, but the bra is so much more comfortable in the larger cup size.
While I still need a bra that is FOB I have more upper cup fullness which has changed which bras work best for me. The increase in cup size more accurately reflects the cup size the A Bra that Fits size calculator showed (36GG/H). I did not believe the calculator when I first used it as I thought I was well fitted in 36F/FF bras, but here I am wearing 36GG. One thing I’ve realized, is that, because I have soft tissue, I can try on smaller cup sizes which initially seem to fit, but I need to try larger sizes to make sure I haven’t just displaced tissue. I’ve tried on so many bras that seem to fit, only to try them in larger cup sizes and still fill the cup but have the band feel more comfortable.
It has been quite a journey to find bras that fit me well. Panache and Polish styles still work best for me, but I’d be happy to hear recommendations for other styles to try that might work for my FOB but now with more upper fullness, centre full, soft breasts.
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I was super happy to find the Ewa Michalak BMs. They fit really well. After some trial and error I settled on an 80DD as the best size. Seemed a good fit in all ways and wore one for 2-3 days, super comfy. Bought more and now they are digging in under my bust at the ... underwire I was on the second hook on the 80s, which seemed slightly too big while the 75s were definitely too tight. I went out to the looser hook and it helped in one color but not the other. I unfortunately already ordered 2 more I'm waiting on from the end of year sale. I felt like the cup volume was better in the DD but maybe I need to go back to the E for projection.
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Is it new ones that are digging in or are you talking about your current BMs?
Maybe re-do your measurements to see if things have recently changed?
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I saw the red one. Emma iirc. I’m confused if it’s in two cuts or one and if it’s lined or unlined.
I can’t tell either. I wish they’d give a description.
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