$15-$22 Comexim on Breakout Bras!
Check the final sale section! Looks like there’s a pretty wide range of sizes. I just bought a couple bras from them before they put all of them on sale. D:
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Check the final sale section! Looks like there’s a pretty wide range of sizes. I just bought a couple bras from them before they put all of them on sale. D:
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I found a Panache Clara Full Cup Bra (7255) on ebay in my size at a bargain price. I never tried this particular bra before. Would you recommend it? Is it more similar to Jasmine or Andorra or a different fit? Does it run tts, big or small in cups and band? I don't know if I should ... just avoid it, because I haven't had much luck with Panache lately. Ariza is too shallow, Tango is too wide and tall, Jasmine was to weak with the stretchy lace. My best fitting Panache bra is a 30JJ - Panache » Floris Balconnet Bra (7311) that I wear with an extender.
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Honestly, it's been so long since I've worn a Clara. I know it was my preferred panache bra to wear when I fit into it..but I'm not sure if it would give the support you're looking for? I *think* the support was comparable to Jasmine's ..but the wires for sure felt narrower (for panache at least).
I'm sorry I can't remember more
Clara is definitely most similar to the Andorra full cup. I believe it's known to be shallow, especially at the wire.
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I have a couple of white bras, one with yellow stains from storage (bought second hand very cheap), and a new one I've been using for a while, which has two yellow stains that are probably sweat (definitely not my deodorant, it is blue, and it leaves white-blue stains on dark clothing, but doesn't stain light clothing). I hand wash ... all my bras, and I have stain removers, but they're all either really harsh (for thick durable fabric or tough stains, I use them on some clothes, but would never use them on my delicates), or they're only suitable for machine wash. Would you guys recommend anything? Is it possible to remove? I've seen some people who just bleach or whiten their white clothes when they have stains, but I don't want to do that.
Thank you!
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I use Fels Naptha on most of the stains I "achieve." It's a bar soap you rub on dry then wash normal. Found it great for sweat and deodorant stains.
Ohh, it's not sold here apparently. I checked Amazon and Ebay but it's very expensive to have it sent to Spain.
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Does anyone know a store that has free returns from Spain? Other than Amazon Wardrobe, I don't want to pay for a Prime membership.
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I'm buying at least one strapless bra in May or June, but I want to do my research first. Can anyone recommend any particular model for full on bottom, center full, projected, average-narrow breasts? For a size around 32G (but I'd check the measurements first probably). My budget is between 50 and 100 € (including shipping), not sure yet, if it's 100, I'd like to get 2 bras.
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Lots of people like Curvy Kate Luxe.
MissKarma Dear,
Strapless that works is IMHO in the realm of longlines, corsets and basques. Tey sit the weight at waist level where there's plenty of perfectly good anchor space and provide full upwards support thru multiple heavy (yes indeed !) bones.
Or, if you don't go for bones, things like:
https://www.brasandhoney.com/lingerie/freya-deco-shape-underwire-moulded-strapless-slip-ivory.html
Elila has some high-reputation models albeit in another size range.
Nice day,
Mathy
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One thing I've realised, is that I don't think my bra band will for me quite where it just. It doesn't ride up per se. But it maybe sits a little higher than it 'technically' should. But I think that's in part due to two things.
1) I'm short, so I'm going to have to adjust my straps, and it's ... going to always be all little higher than the placement on a average height person, I think. They are never tight either, in fact I think I sometimes put it looser than it should be, lol. It's a throwback from when I used to wear some ill-fitting bras and loosened the status to prevent muffin-top... I've think I've found the right placement though.
And 2) I almost always have to push up my cups, do that the underwires sit higher. When I do this the cups fit better. Granted, this hasn't been much of an issue recently. My EMs don't really slide down, and if they do it's not horribly low down *looking at you Jasmine* it's juuuust a little way down. Funnily enough my Nina (bravissimo) is the only one that really stays put. But that bra has it's own set of issues. It's interesting though, because the stretched band figures are similar to each other?
That being said, the band doesn't really pose an issue for me, because I'm still getting the support I need but it's just interesting to note.
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When you say sitting higher than it should, do you mean it curves up and doesn't sit in a straight line? Or sits higher at the back than at the front?
Oh yes, thanks for outlining the issue of underwires position.
A lot of bras that I see are worn too low. Meaning, they can't just perform and turn into boob splashers. But there's worse.
A bra worn too low, unless in the realm of A to B, will accentuate the downwards bending of the breasts.
Resuting in a very strong delamnation effort, where the lower portion of the skin is forced downwards, kind of similar of peeling a ducttape.
This is a very nasty constraint from mechanical point of view. Few materials can take it in the real world. That's why it's avoided in structural design since it also has a very strong shearing (think scissors) effect.
Here I get a bit crazy on bra mechanics:
https://femineaaeterna.blogspot.com/2019/03/bras-causing-breast-cancer-self.html
However you're spot on what is probably the most evil effect of ill fitting bras: Low positioned cups & underwires.
Hey, it's not rocket science, beats me on how often even professional models display this situation.
Fear of projection or blattant misfit, I guess that 80% of bras I see are worn way too low. But how much low is too low ?
IMHO, anything above a few milimeters is already in the danger zone.
Best regards,
Mathy
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Despite lots of folks saying that Comexim isn’t good for bigger breasts, I found Comexim to make the best fitting bras I owned until I sized out of them. I just ordered a Ginger (that shape was great for me!) in 100L, which they previously confirmed they could make for me. Here is hoping it will be as good as my 44K - Wellfitting » Liftsational Extra Deep Plunge was!
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Fingers crossed!
Good luck!
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In a complete lack of self control, I ordered 7 bras from Comexim when they had their sale last month and they finally arrived. I ordered five as 3HC with reduced cup height and 2 cm increased depth at the wire, Basic, Mimi, Beauty, Kim and Wildflower. I also ordered Gloria with 1cm increased depth at wire and Eve with ... 2 cm increased depth at wire and reduced cup height. All of the bras are 80J. I am really happy with the fit of the 3HC bras. I ordered 3HC bras with the same modifications in 80HH last year and I was initially happy with the fit, but as I wore them I realized they were too tight and I had quadding. I am so happy to have comfortable bras in this style as I find they work best for my FOB, centre-full, short rooted breasts and I like the shape they give me. The only issue is the lace on the Wildflower and Kim, which does not lie completely flat. It isn’t really noticeable under clothes, but I wish it followed my form better. The Gloria is so comfortable and has good coverage. The Eve is... interesting. I wasn’t really thinking when I ordered the increased depth and I’m not sure if it’s affected how supportive it is. As is usual with full coverage bras, I don’t fully fill out the top. The vertical seam hits at a strange point and I have a bit of quadding at this seam despite the bra not being too small overall.
When I have more time, I will enter the information and reviews of these bras, but overall I am happy with my order. I was worried about making such a big order when I hadn’t tried the 3HC style in 80J yet, but I think the risk has paid off. I have some comfortable bras that will work well under t-shirts as we move into summer here.
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Glad your order was done to your satisfaction. 💙
That’s really awesome. I do hope you add them. I love to see what everyone has ordered!
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Anyone ordered from Ewa within the last month? I know it usually takes around 2 weeks for me but I know it can get longer. I guess I'm just being impatient right now.. lol
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Direct, no. But I ordered thru Magda and this time it has taken much longer. She just got word today that the order is ready and she will ship it tomorrow.
I think Ewa is more than overloaded right now. I like to think that they've finished sewing for the wholesale/retail customers and are busy trying to build up stock of their new releases before putting them on the website. But, who knows...
I am waiting on my Magda Ewa orders, both in transit. Ordered in February, 1st on 2/4 & it shipped 3/13, 2nd on 2/19 & shipped 3/19.
They took longer to be completed by Ewa (36 & 27 days) and shipping is taking forever (29 & 23 days so far and still waiting) so the whole process is currently in a lag.
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It's here! Too bad I'm not in the market for EM bras these days
https://www.ewa-michalak.pl/product-eng-1342-Bra-BM-Deser-Nugatowy.html?fbcli...
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Yeah, it's here, and I am so not in the least bit interested anymore. Her customer service stinks and so do her panties. She's gonna have to put out food bras to lure me. Even then, I dunno...
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Just shy of 140 lbs lost but while I’ve been stalled, visiting the gym has me losing inches like crazy. Looks like I’m now 30F/FF. I’ve got a legit 32E with a tight band that fits like a dream. Am I gunna become a unicorn that can shop at Victoria Secret?
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how did you motivate to make such a big change? I gained a lot of weight while stress-eating through a degree. Then I got a dog so I would be motivated to walk twice a day, but first I tore my meniscus and then she injured her knee, too, so we are both grounded. and the snacking habit is really hard to break!
I just bought a random dress of amazon - something I never do because I'm so hard to fit - but i kinda like it . . . except its a cross-over and the fabric rides down under my boobs, exposing my bra.
Anyone have a favorite camisole that wont cost as much as the dress did?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DXTL8HM/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DXTL8HM/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
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Lovely dress. Have you thought about using a safety pin to close the crossover a bit higher?
yes, i did think about that - dont think I have any but that might work better. any camisole will probably mess up the fit.
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It’s weird, but I’ve noticed that in more than a few of my dreams, I’m often topless. In public places. But I’m not aware initially that I am topless and that I’m in a public space and shouldn’t be. Eventually I’ll clue in and be quite aware and I’ll put my arms over my chest or seek out a top ... or something to cover up with. I can recall at least 2 dreams with this now, one of which I was at work, and the other one was in a hotel and I was with a group of people and at some point I was supposed to be catching a train. In both recalled videos, nobody said anything about me not having a bra or anything on. I’m sure there’s something deeper in the meaning of this, but I think it’s quite interesting to see that it is a recurring theme. I’m pretty sure that I have had the work one more than once, too. Has anyone else had topless dreams? Or am I really a weirdo...
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You know it's funny because now that you mention it, it comes back to me that I had a lot of these when I was younger! I don't think ALL dreams are very deep--sometimes they are just a rehash of stuff that's been on our mind, often in an amusingly reconfigured or metaphorical way. I usually find that if I consider the feelings or inner reactions I felt in the dream, that will help relate it to whatever wakeful thoughts or preoccupations I've had lately. For example if you felt merely inconvenienced and frustrated because now you're outdoors but not equipped for your day/the situation, it could be a dream that is "about" an ongoing concern with being unprepared, having too many things to handle/remember and always finding you've forgotten at least one thing, etc. Or if your dominant feeling is looking around and being amazed that none of these other people seem to give a darn about your semi-nude state, maybe recently you've been focused on/processing the realization that others are not scrutinizing, judging or even noticing your foibles as much as you may have thought previously.
i used to have 'naked at school' dreams that were like that. i'm pretty sure its common to just worry in our dreams
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This set is soooo gorgeous. And marked down. But I just don’t know if I can pull off the high apex shape with my boob type. And I suspect it will not be deep enough at the wire...
https://www.bravissimo.com/products/gypsy-bra-navy-gs113nvy/
https://www.bravissimo.com/products/gypsy-bra-navy-gs113nvy/
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It is a gorgeous bra in both Navy and Purple that's for sure. If you were to take the plunge and it didn't fit your shape, I'm sure it would sell quickly if you opted to sell instead of return.
It may ship faster from their US site, if they stock it there that is.
I chatted with their customer service last night/this morning, and I confirmed that it is a shallow fit because it is a plunge (which is a dumb reason hello Ewa). She suggested the Freya Love Note to me instead which is pretty, but very much not the same. But yeah, I can still try it and return it as needed.
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I have a @Curvy Kate 'Princess' Balcony bra (CK6001) that I'm trying to rescue. M y friend was going to throw it away but I stopped her and she gave it to me to try to fix. All that is wrong with it besides being slightly stretched out is a snapped underwire. I measured it at 14" in length. Does anyone know where to buy replacement underwires? Thanx!
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Most sewing supply stores sell a variety of replacement wires. Check JoAnne Fabrics for example. Online, Amazon is a quick and easy option, though you want to know the size and style of wire you need as length alone is not an indicator. You have straight U shape, the lazy J, high wing/low gore, short n wide, flat bottom, firm vs flex style, etc and so on. These are not the professional descriptions mind you, just what I call them. 😄
Being able to take the broken wire into a fabric/craft store and compare may be a more viable option if you aren't wanting to change the shape.
There are some really great lingerie sellers online. My favorite is Porcelynne- she stockd a wide array of wires. Take the not broken wire from the other cup and compare it to her wire charts (you might have to print them). When you find one that is close to the size and shape of the original wire that’s a good match. You should buy a set and replace both sides. I think she sells sets for something like $3, and shipping is cheap.
One thing to keep in mind also is wire gauge. The more bendy the wire, the lower the gauge. So you should keep that in mind too when wire shopping.
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Why do you girls (and guys) think they don't make bra sized bralettes?
Is it because there would be no interest (which I doubt there wouldn't be, but who knows what their market researchers come up with...)?
Maybe because it would be difficult to construct a bralette for small band/large cup?
The amount of work going into it wouldn't pay off because no one would buy a bra priced bralette?
I've been wondering about this a lot!
btw, I ended up purchasing the Ava Libi and the Sugar Candy everyday bra. We will see how they fare.
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Comexim makes them. I have tried several, some succesfully, some not so much. 😄
Comexim Sugar Plum:
http://bra.pe/X09S/ (28L/60L)
http://bra.pe/X09R/ (28LL/60R)
Comexim Amore Mio:
http://bra.pe/XY69/ (28KK/60P)
http://bra.pe/X0Ks/ (28L/60Q)
http://bra.pe/X09Q/ (28LL/60R)
Comexim Vogue Purple:
http://bra.pe/XZIk/ (65N)
http://bra.pe/XY6k/ (60P)
http://bra.pe/X0I0/ (28L/60Q)
Purple Love:
http://bra.pe/XY6j/ (60P)
And Comexim For You:
http://bra.pe/X09P/ (28LL/60R)
All of these but 'for you' are wired, no?
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In the next days I'm gonna add some more bras, because I found out that Zalando.ch stocks a few bras in my size!!!
They stock brands: Tutti Rouge, Freya, Fantasie, Curvy Kate, Elomi and Pour Moi
In the past they only had a few bras of each brand and the biggest sizes they stocked were a G or H cup. Even in ... styles that usually go up to K-cup. So I wrote them off but recently I saw that they stock J to K cups in a few selected models!!!
I grabbed everything in my size or close to it because free shipping and free returns! Yay! The more bras to try, the bigger the chances anything fits…
I hope they continue to stock these brands and add more styles in the feature!
The models are fitted very badly on the website though:
https://www.zalando.ch/fantasie-annalise-side-support-bra-buegel-bh-camelia-fn181a010-a11.html
https://www.zalando.ch/curvy-kate-smoothie-soul-plunge-bra-t-shirt-bh-black-c0q81a00b-q11.html
https://www.zalando.ch/curvy-kate-dottie-bra-buegel-bh-c0q81a00a-j12.html
I ordered:
CK Delightfull (yes I was curious)
CK Victory (curious if it works in any size)
Elomi Mariella
Elomi Morgan
Elomi Matilda
Elomi Sachi
Elomi Charley
Pour Moi St. Tropez full cup
There were none in my size from Freya, Fantasie and Tutti Rouge.
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Fantasie ANNALISE SIDE SUPPORT BRA - Bügel BH - camelia für SFr. 65.00 (03.04
https://www.zalando.ch/fantasie-annalise-side-support-bra-buegel-bh-camelia-f...
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I'm so glad you found an online option! But omg that poor model on the website! Those bras fit her hilariously bad. I wonder if it's a case of self-reporting her bra size incorrectly (like if she thinks she's a 34B, so that's what the store brought in for inventory for the shoot), or if that's all the store had brought in for the shoot so they had to make do. I think the close-ups of the outside of the wire resting on her breast tissue are hilarious though.
@sherrach898 its a little ridiculous, no? That fantasie bra is actually gorgeous. Im not surprised though. Curvy Kate often shows a lot on IG where the bra doesn't fit. Frustrating. Make no wonder women wear the wrong size..
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I have given up on Comexim. Looking for brands that are cheaper but has big cup sizes.
I have been using la senza bras even though they don't perfectly fit. But now that I have gained weight and grew a cup size, I would spill out even more (already spilling out a bit). And I am already wearing the biggest cup so I don't know where to buy.
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Gaia, Gorsenia, Kinga are a few Polish brands that are cheaper but offer expanded sizes to cover your range. I would recommend trying Gaia first.
Check with our very own @MagdaBras4You for current catalogs and availability for all three brands. You can also visit her website Bras4you.com, but messaging Magda will provide more options. She has excellent customer service and is a pleasure to do business with.
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https://www.brastop.com/cleo-by-panache-sofia-crop-top-balconette-bra-sapphire-blue
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Me! Liked the bra, very comfortable and pretty.
@Tialin if you don’t mind, can you describe the cup shape?
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Never knew how much I needed wireless support till I had to take the puppy out three times a day. The energy holy crap. HELP!
BTW this is the new addition to our family, Oliver (we just call him Ollie so he actually remembers his name, lol).
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Cuuuute!
What a sweet face!
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Thanks for the info! Some really good deals on bikini tops and bottoms too! Btw, you have the cutest kitty for your profile picture!