I received this beautiful Polish bra from Calluna with the tags still on. I've never tried a padded bra before. The padding must have given me lots more lift than I'm used to. I was fairly self conscious of how high and forward-facing my bust was all day. I don't like molded bras because they hurt my back, so I usually wear unlined bras that give sort of a natural, bra-less shape. I had no pain all today with the padding, but I definitely knew I was wearing a bra. It's really cute in person, with a sparkly rhinestone on the gore and two layers of see-through material on top, plain mesh underneath and embroidered lace overlapping diagonally. The bottom half is a subtle brocade pattern over foam. It's tight enough on the first row of hooks for me, but not so tight I was uncomfortable (wasn't feeling my best today so I wanted a just-right tightness - I kind of like a really snug band otherwise). I'm noticing that when I slouch there's a lot of gapping in the top of the cups. I've got the straps tightened all the way to my shoulders to prevent wrinkling, but that only eliminates it when I stand up straight. When I had a flu-induced nap in it I could see the foam lining through my cotton tank. It is a 65G and according to my measurements I'd probably be a 60FF, but I'm still trying everything I can.
There's a lot of coverage which I don't mind at all, but it's still sexy because of the upper layer translucent mesh/lace combination. It's got a U-shaped back which stuck out of my tank top. I'm fairly happy with it and will probably wear it regularly, but now that I've tried padded bras on my soft, projected, medium full breasts I think I like the teardrop shape my 28FF Andorras (yet to be reviewed in that size) and my 30FF - Panache » Loretta Plunge (6686) give me more, as that's how I've always wanted my breasts to look and assumed that would never happen at my ~oh so impossibly large~ bra size. (a bra in my size? fetch my fainting couch)
Some room still around my IMF, just like every bra I've tried so far - just about a half a cm. I'm happy to have seen a Polish bra on my breasts though - might still look for some unlined stretch lace models to try in the future, or one of those really cute ballerina-pink ones with huge silk bows because those are just irresistible. But so far I've been fairly successful at black bras. Very much need some nude bras - that's the next goal https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I've lost my sunlight so I'll have to post pictures later. (can someone let me know if they see my Loretta pictures? I don't see them :/)

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  Glad that it kinda works. Slouching is definitely a problem with bras. I’d definitely suggest you try other polish bras. For unlined, Ewa Michalak and Gorsenia. Think jlcl119 might have something in your size range.

• The Loretta pictures are not attached to your entry for it, and with several other entries for that one I cannot tell which set is yours. If you want your photos linked to your entries you can check the "Make pictures visible next to my bra information" box at the bottom of the add pictures tab under each bra in the "My Bras" section. Once that is clicked, the photos will be visible and linked to your bra under your profile/review.

  If you prefer a more natural look, I would suggest Ewa Michalak's BM style. It is unlined, has stretch lace on the upper half, and is wonderfully comfortable. It is also her most popular style so it has more options and availability.

• Thanks MamaPagan that worked! And Calluna she has a Comexim Ingrid Plunge Bra (289) that looks like it would fit really well :) I'll have to see what I can do when all my returns are refunded

• Or the Ewa Michalak BM Landrynek ;)

• One thing to mention is that Kinga doesn’t follow UK sizes so you would not be able to find a 60FF. They use EU cup progression. If they have 60s (I don’t know if they do), you would want either 60H if the cup volume of the 65G is correct, or 60G if you need band and cup down. Just remember to go up and down in the cup if you change bands and want to maintain the same cup volume. The 28FF and 30FF you mentioned, for example, aren’t the same cup volume (unless for whatever reason the 30FF was a really small fit or the 28FF was a big fit).

• Unfortunately Kinga does not make a 60 band. 😖

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  That's true :P the Loretta has a crazy small cup, and a pretty tight band, so it fits pretty much like a 28FF. I figure I'll either have to get used to altering 30Fs or I'll have to wait for custom size bras to come up on here. While I figure out what works I'd rather not pay too much for a bra :P
  I wish I knew how the Loretta balconette compares to the plunge, incidentally. The reviews say it's more tts but there aren't any side by side comparisons

• Ahh, good to know. Makes me wonder if my 30FF CK Lifestyle plunge would fit you.

• Ahh, good to know. Makes me wonder if my 30FF CK Lifestyle plunge would fit you.

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  That's a gorgeous bra :) the measurements seem right for me but I have the same problem at the straps that you do.

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