All of my best-fitting bras are Ewa Michalak, so I was SO excited when she released a new swimsuit set! I know everyone has a different ideal in mind when it comes to bikini tops, so I'll start by saying that I personally prefer something lightly padded that will give a nice lifted shape and a little cleavage while still feeling secure overall. Happily, this top really delivers in each of those areas! It does an excellent job of lifting and centering just like the S cut bras, and the cleavage is pretty spectacular depending on whether or not you choose to use the pads. At the same time, I would be totally comfortable running down the beach in this without worrying that I would accidentally scandalize an innocent bystander https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> It feels sturdy, comfortable and very well-constructed. But, be forewarned-- the straps are on the stretchy side, and while I don't mind personally, I wonder if it might pose a problem in larger cup sizes.

The color is a borderline-neon reddish pink with a slight orangey undertone. I was unprepared for how bright it is in real life! If you're looking for something that will stand out at the pool or beach, this is definitely it. In truth, pink is not my first choice and I wish the color was a little less vicious, but against the graphic black trim that lines the vertical seams and crosses over itself almost in a corset-like way at the gore, it actually makes for a beautiful and interesting design. As for the small removable straps, I personally really don't care for them and will be wearing this bikini without. Maybe for a vacation with my boyfriend they'd be fine, but otherwise I feel like they make the top look a little too much like bondage-inspired lingerie to be wearing comfortably around family and friends https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I do however love the little fabric tie at the back and think it's a really cute way to hide the bra's hook and eye closures.

I didn't end up ordering the matching bottoms because I wasn't sure about how high-waisted they are, but I think this top would be equally cute with solid black bottoms as well.

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Updated on Apr 23, 2016 Flag this

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  Lovely! I think it looks more like a bathing suit on you than it did on the EM models.

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  Thanks! Yeah, it can be difficult to tell from the photos sometimes but thankfully it definitely looks like swim fabric in person rather than a regular bra.

• But i also focus on the models closest to my size (I'm wearing 75JJ in S's ) and i think anything that big looks like . . underwear no matter what

• Oh wow, this is such a great design! I am so fascinated by the black lines on this. Super cool! I can understand why you'd be a little wary of wearing the extra straps around the beach though - I'd probably feel the same way lol.
  This looks great though! That tie back is adorable!

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  It looks great, I really like the black ribbons. Ewa said it's a true swim fabric, it comes from Italy.

  Are these still 3 part cups despite of 3 vertical trims?

• vesela_krava yes, the seams look like the normal 3 part cup construction. It fits exactly like a regular S bra in the same size :)

• I wish she would make a swimsuit based on the 3D cut. I might even be willing to brave a bikini in public if she did.

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  I ordered the bottoms mainly because with the free shipping it was worth it to check them out. I have a butt, so I can pull them down and wear them not high waisted. I'm 5'7" with a long torso though, so I don't know if that made a difference. They actually aren't too high though. They're really cute. I planned to wear them only with black bottoms, but I actually like the bottoms. I had to get a cup size down but such an upgrade from VS! Much cuter than in pics

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