This is one of two bras that Sonya sent to me for Bra Science. Initially, she offered to send me a 30G/65HH Comexim Jade Plunge, but offered this in addition, as I hadn’t tried any CHP bras at that point. I had no idea how the size or shape would be for me. Aesthetically, this bra isn’t a style I’d normally pick for myself, but it was the fact that it was a 65FF CHP which was new to me is why I agreed to get it sent with the Comexim.

The bra is a very pale pink material with very small black polka dots, black lace edging the top of the cup, a small black satin bow at the gore, and a sort of faux corset lace up in the middle cup section of the 3 pieces which are edged in black ribbons with a smaller thin pale pink ribbon threaded or weaved through (this ribbon style is also covering the straps). There’s a standard U back/leotard back, in black to contrast. Lastly, the foam cups are lined with cotton cookie pockets that cover the lower portion of the cups. I’ve heard about the infamous CHP cookie pockets and being notoriously hard to use by contrast to the PL and S styles, but I don’t think I was fully prepared for the hell that these are. I almost decided not to bother with trying to remove them, but for bra science and fit, I had to. What I wasn’t aware of is how the pockets have some kind of mesh with a little slit in the center which faces the inside of the bra cup. I was afraid that I’d damage the slit in removing them. I know that it’s been described in reviews before but I couldn’t picture it. Maybe I’d never seen or what I had seen was only part of it? The cookies themselves are a little oddly shaped, sorta like fish with no tails. I really don’t understand why this is the pocket style of choice for this model. Why, Ewa, WHY?

I actually like some of the aesthetics of this bra, but not all. I love polka dots for a start. While I am not a huge pink fan, I do like the contrast with the black dots and black lace trim on the top of the cups and the ribboning on the straps. The pink is actually pretty nice with my skin tone, I think. The part that I really dislike is the faux corset lace up look on that middle cup panel. I feel like it distorts the appearance of my boobs or something. I don’t know. I prefer the look of this style in the M cut the best.

When I initially tried the bra on, I had not adjusted the straps and had a bit of obvious quadding, though upon loosening them, the cups do still appear to be a little bit small. I was also a few days pre period, so now that I am a few days into my cycle, I fell like it’s maybe still a bit small but I really don’t know if I can pull off a 65G(!). I have noted which pictures have the cookies. I honestly don’t think that it’s a significant difference between the two looks but maybe it’s a size issue. I’m getting a pretty nice rounded shape which is less minimizing than the Comexim 3HC. This band does feel pretty good, and the straps seem ok, but like all Ewas, slightly wide for my frame. I am even more hesitant about a 65G because of the straps. I lack the ability to sew and move the straps in but maybe I can ask the lady at the bras shop near me since she allegedly can do alterations.

While there are many redeeming qualities of this bra, it’s ultimately not my favourite CHP style, and the size is still questionable whether it’s a size small still. I will be returning it to Sonya with thanks of gratitude for sending it to me to try. I’m tempted to try a 65G given rachaelll ’s success with the one she got recently (but had to alter the straps on).

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  I agree it is too small in the cup, but does still look good on you. I love the look the CHP gives, but I am sized out of the style..theOh well, I can't have them all!

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  I don’t know if it is too small exactly but I think the gore is too wide at the bottom for you and there’s not enough center room. Ewa would say that it looks really good except for the band lol.

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  I agree it looks a bit small. But as usual, photos can be deceiving, what matters is how you feel.

  It could be a simple case of what cupandahalf says... just a mismatch.

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  cupandahalf "Ewa would say that it looks really good except for the band"
  Too true! You know that is exactly what she would say! Haha!

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  I think a 65G with cookies might be a slightly better fit. This size sort of works but looks a smidge too small.

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  I think it looks pretty good, but I also think I'm biased because the "too small" seems to be the look Ewa is going for with this cut.

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  Thanks for the feedback. I agree that the gore is just a little bit too wide at the bottom for me as well, which I was nervous about with it and the HM I was considering getting. It’s kind of reminiscent of the Freya Kiyoko Half Cup which was also a huge fail...that was also pinkish with black polka dots. Ooooohhhh. Spooky. Lol!

  The gore does actually match my unsupported splayed shape though, but it would be better if it was a touch narrower for me. And it’s how it fits supported that counts. Though this might be what is making me feel like I am slightly east-west in this and not as forward facing as I’d like to be. So maybe a narrowed gore alteration is needed.

  I will consider a 65G or 70FF and consider the alterations to the bra for it to fit me better. I think that I might be better off in Comexim 3HC even though it’s a bit minimizing. But I’m going to try another CHP for bra science.

• I second cupandahalf The gore looks too wide. The wider gore is exactly what I LOVE about the CHP because I'm wide set (more than 2 fingers between my girls top to bottom). I also agree with MamaPagan and Sonya in that the cup is just a smidge too small. But just a smidge. 65G with cookies might fare better and you'll get more coverage. However, it is open at the top, so you also might get gaping, given your shape. Cakes on a plate, boobs in your face, is what you're supposed to have with CHP. It's a sexy sexy cut.

• AprilGoulding The CHP is not made for folks with a sloping upper root shape, I fear the 65G will just be too tall and cover her completely.

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  I feel it would greatly depend on the model she buys (as they do vary) and the seamstress of the day unfortunately......

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  Sovavosi thats my worry, aside from the straps being too wide, and possibly a wider gore with a 65G. I feel like I might be in between the sizes the way Wilderness1 is.

  MamaPagan do you have suggestions on what models of CHP in 65G might work? I know that there’s an Oksana in the listings unless it’s sold since I last checked. I also like the Opium. But of the current batch of CHPs, I’m not super fond of many. Unless it’s a different style made into a CHP.

  Thanks all! I suspect that it’s not quite the right cut for me unless it’s altered.

• And yes, too tall and too wide gore were among the problems that I faced in the Kiyoko. :(

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  Calluna I know it's not the ideal look, but some of the CHPs can bend over the top slope and just look like a full coverage bra. You still get the same round effect under clothing.

• I’ve messaged th user with the 65G Oksana for cup height.

• I have very little experience with the CHP, and never got a comfortable/ ideal fit myself, so unfortunately I have no suggestions as to which would work better. Sorry honey!

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  It’s ok MamaPagan. Thank you.

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  Calluna yeah, I wanted the CHP to work so badly, and I tried a few different ones in different sizes... but my short roots just didn't want to cooperate with it. Sad, because I wanted that cakes-on-a-plate, front and centre, va va voom look that others get in it. Maybe a 65G would work for you, but yeah... it may end up being too big/tall and open. It's always worth a try for bra science though!

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  I added a few more pictures from today. Cookies are in because I couldn’t be arsed to take them out, but it’s cycle day 5 so definitely in low tide for now. Taking the cookies out might just barely work, but I don’t notice a huge difference between them in and out.

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  Ok. So...I was wearing my 65G CHP Red Wine and just took it off. Measuring cup height (from the start of the actual cup at the inner edge of the wire, to the top at the 2nd seam - the longer one- is 17cm on the outside of the bra. The gore at the top is 1.75cm and 4cm at the bottom. Cup depth measured on the outside of the bra, draped over my knee is 24 cm.
  My 65FF HM Sekret Wiktori is 15cm high on that exact same seam. And the depth is 23.5cm.
  Top of gore is 1.75 and bottom of gore is 5 cm.
  These 2 bras are different cup sizes, but I find the fit the same, due to the padding on the CHP. They're both very open at the top and have a splayed gore.
  I hope this helps you, Calluna

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  P.S. the band on the HM is mesh and much more easily stretched than the knit-wear band on my CHP. I love that HM and will wear it to its death.

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  AprilGoulding please make sure you add the data into the database so the info is easily available to all who utilize the db. Thank you!!

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  I actually think that if you took cookies out, it would probably fit pretty well right now Calluna .Definitely try before sending this bra away.

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  MamaPagan done!! ;) I couldn't believe I hadn't added my HM measurements. I usually do them :(

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  Wilderness1 ok. I will try it without the cookies now. I will still be returning it to Sonya though because I don’t really like the style of this one all that much...I dislike the lace up corseted look in the middle of the bra panels. But it was graciously sent to me to see if it fit (size and shape). So, mission accomplished on that front, and now it will go back. The Jade (review is pending) I am not sure about yet which is why I still have both at the moment.

• Calluna I even went back and measured the distance between the straps.
  On my 65CHO it is 26cm.
  On my 65FF HM its 27cm

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  AprilGoulding Thank you! :-)

• Thanks. Can you go and add measurements to the chp as well so I can see the comparison with this one?

• I added a few new pictures today. I’m cycle day 4, so just at the end of my period. I removed the cookies from both sides. I feel like I fit into the cups better so I don’t know if I would fit into the 65G with the cookies or not. I feel like the top of the cup on my small side is just rounding over the tissue. Looking at the pictures again, I still feel like I am being splayed a bit east west, but I can’t say if it’s the particular style or the cut or if it’s the gore. And I think that I might have this problem with other bras too. But it’s definitely a better fit in low tide with no cookies in. I might consider a 65FF in a different style, but would still be curious about the 65G even though I worry that it’s going to be too big and/or tall. Appreciate any feedback on this last batch of pics.

• I get the E-W on most of Ewa padded bras as well, so you may be right that the issue would most likely carry over to other bras.
  Aside from that concern, it looks like a good fit with the updated photos, so at this point in your cycle, the 65G may be a bit too big, though with cookies or at a fuller point it could work. With the inconsistency of Ewa production lately, it's no guarantee either way unfortunately. Sorry :-/

• Looks like this is a good low tide bra. If it’s comfy you might keep it for that time.

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