This was the first time I have tried the FB line. I have also tried the Pl (doesn't work), S (not a fan), SM (works when has enough depth), and BM (good idea, but FB is a huge improvement on this idea) lines from Ewa Michalak.

You can also read the bra adventure I posted here along with other's comments: http://www.bratabase.com/adventures/entry/12310/

Overall: Best damn bra I've ever tried. Has all the improvements I've ever whined about for years.

Band: The band is very firm. It prevents sliding due to the lack of stretchy materials in it. However, this means you probably need to go down a back size. If you're in between sizes, I recommend sticking with the larger one. I sometimes wear 70s and this 75 is about as tight as I can comfortably go.

Straps: The straps are nice and wide and comfortable. They also have very little stretch. They ARE very short though. This is most likely because EM has probably found that most if not all women in this size range have high set breasts. I'm not saying they do - but the fact that she would put such incredibly short, firm straps indicates to me that she has. She also includes little comfort pads to slide on made of silicon that you may already own. I think the bra can be worn without, but it does increase comfort from the pressure (although, the pressure isn't bad compared to what you're used to at this size range).

Wires: Short underwires! Halleujah. You won't get poked. These are graded for high-set breasts. They do not dig in and best of all - THEY HARDLY SLIDE DOWN IF AT ALL! Narrow as they usually are. A+

Gore: The gore tacks when I stand up/sit up straight perfectly fine. No stabbing, no boobs spilling out either. Perfect for me.

Cups: The cups are where the bra really shines. They're made of out some heavy duty, sports bra-like material. They are firm and have little to no stretch in the base of them. For the Tanya, the tops are made out of a thinner mesh-like material that keeps your boobs where you put them. And they're a true balconette~! This means they have fuller coverage so you won't spill out, almost what I consider a full coverage bra, but it does leave some of the tops of your boobs exposed so you don't feel like a grandma. Lots of depth in the inner boob where us at this size range need it as EM is usually known for.

Aesthetic Design: This bra has these little strappy things. I couldn't care less about them when I ordered it - I wanted a strong, durable, everyday black bra and I got it. But the strappy things don't fit me across the way they do the models. If EM had put them higher up on the straps they would, but it doesn't seem like she graded this one part down based on the size of the person. Whatever. I plan to cut them and resew them or cut them off completely. I love the rest of the bra.

Extra Thoughts/Concerns: The band is really firm. Like imagine a corset? How it forces you to sit up straight? It's like that. it doesn't feel like it's digging in, but you're always aware of the pressure (at least I am but I've only worn it for about 5 hours so far). Same for the straps. This feels like you're wearing a heavy duty bra because there's no relief from it stretching over time (but if it did, it'd slide down, dig in and your boobs would look not good). Which...if you have boobs this size, you need it if you want them to be perky. Sorry, but it's true. Anyone with any condition boobs will probably love this bra - my breasts are very soft, but they sure don't look it in the Tanya. Overall it's very comfortable in a super supportive way. Like I feel confident and put together in this bra.

I am on a long-term diet, so I expect to fall out of FB range in a few months. HOWEVER I think I could continue wearing this bra for quite some time because it's a fuller cup - so gapping wouldn't be noticable for quite a while I predict and right now I'm perfectly sized in the cups. I would hate to try any other bra. Actually, I refuse to buy any other bra. I've tried them all and they all don't come in my size or suck.

The only one I might consider is EM's SM for looks and the stability isn't too bad and the SF. The SF as it's been described by EM has the same stable mesh and fuller coverage and covers everything up to FB. It MIGHT have some more stretch or thinner underwires or longer straps or something in the materials that make it cost less than the FB, but the design sounds the same overall. I look forward to getting at least one more FB to last me while I lose weight and then I'll try the SF!

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• I will say my one gripe is how short the straps are - I hate that I can't loosen it anymore even when I'm feeling lazy at home and want the slightest break! I can't imagine what a woman would lower set breasts would do. I hope she lets us loosen it a bit more in other models of this line.

• you should be able to shorten the decorative straps by moving the rhinestone things i think?? looks fantastic on you!

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  You were right, thank you!!! Had no idea those did anything.

• I see on your softer tissue the bra is more vertically minimising as intended. It's still very much the best bra I own, but I could just do with a bit more depth and a bit less bra so the bottom and top of the cup both have a bit of space in them. (Also I realised I never put up pictures of me in my 70L; it's much the same as the 75KK only the band is tighter but they should be included for bra science).

  Did tightening the decorative straps help any? I'd love to hear how well they worked when adjusted, though I still suspect this particular fashion trend may be totally out of my reach.

• They work just fine now. The decorative strap is 100% adjustable all the way through so they'd work on anyone I think.

  I wouldn't mind just a tad more inner depth but that's more for comfort on my part. I still get nervous I'm going to spill out but it's impossible. I stopped nursing so my boobs are softer than they used to be even.

• By all the way through I meant that you could make it as tight as strap to gore if you wanted to though I haven't tried.

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