Graffiti in 60P with customizations & no tag
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Graffiti is normally a long line, but I ordered it custom with a regular band. It has a wonderfully eclectic graffiti pattern, and a clock face charm that decorates the center gore. I tried this bra in a 60P with customizations reviewed here, as well as another in 60P, and the long line version in a 65N, both reviewed separately. I also have the matching panties reviewed with the other 60P. As I loved the pattern, I have ... ordered repeatedly in an attempt to find the perfect and ideal fit.
If you’ve read my of Comexim reviews, you already know I had issues with my customization requests. First, this one had no tag on the bra. Seriously no tag. No brand or size indicator what so ever- just a naked band. Out of all the Comexim bras I’ve purchased, this is a first for me. Do I need the tag? No, I know what size I ordered, and I know it’s correct by how it compares to the other Graffiti 60P I have, but it’s still an oddity to not put a tag on the bra. I also ordered this with several customizations, but as the review will show, I didn’t get it exactly like I asked for.
The band measures 22” to a max of 30”. I requested an extra set of eye loops, so this one has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eyes. This is the same request I’d made with the other 60P, which measured 21.4” to a max of 28” so the bands were not done the same even though they should have been identical.
Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.55”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14”
I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
The other 60P measures 12.5” but stretched to 14.5” over the knee, though that could just be that I was more aggressive when I measured that one over my knee. I requested the cup height on this one to be reduced by 2.5cm, but they measure 8.5” tall compared to the other 60P (without reduced cups) that measure 9”, making the cup height reduced by 1cm not 2.5cm like I requested. The cups measure 7” height from straps straight down to wire on both 60Ps so there was no reduction in the outer part of the cup what so ever, though this is where height is usually lowered the most.
The straps I requested to have moved in 2.5cm, compared to the 2cm I requested on the other 60P. The straps sit the same as my other 60P, so I feel they were moved in 2cm only.
The center gore is set at .55” wide and 3.5” tall. I requested the center wires to be overlapped and the gore to be reduced 2cm. My other 60P was done without these specifications and are set at 0.6” wide and 4” tall. This shows the gore was placed slightly closer together and was reduced by 1cm not 2cm as requested. The wing measures 5.4” tall as compared to the other 60P at 5.5” and the wires are 6” compared to 5.875” from top to top on the other 60P, so while these are similar, they are not the same.
The quality-I realized on this one that the outer fabric is quite stretchy and is attached loosely to the lining on the cups. This flaw results in wrinkling on the fabric that shifts under clothing. This was an issue for both my Graffiti’s I already had, but I didn’t notice it when they came in (guess I was just too excited when they arrived) and had assumed it was due to washing & friction under tanks during the summer. This one now confirms it’s just a flaw in construction, which is unfortunate.
Customizations requested vs. received:
Overlapped center gore wires – basically received as requested
Straps moved in 2.5cm – straps moved in 2cm
Additional set of eyes – received as requested
Reduced cups 2.5cm – reduced cups 1cm
Lowered center gore 2cm if possible – Lowered center gore by 1cm
Not long line- received as requested
As for fit (at the time it was received, not at the time of review), the band is perfectly comfortable on the middle sets of eye loops. The cups fit perfect without noticeable quad boob but the gore sits 2 fingers off my sternum and on the base of my breast tissue. If the gore had been lowered as requested, this would not be an issue, but this fit is otherwise nice and comfortable-wearable for sure.
Overall I don’t believe I will attempt another order of Graffiti, even though I still didn’t get the perfect fit. As much as I love the design, the loose outer fabric isn’t something I can ignore now that my bliss for the pattern has faded.
I also must say that I am a bit disappointed that my customizations were not completely honored or brought to my attention beforehand, especially since Joanna at Comexim sent me an email asking for clarification of what I wanted with this specific bra and I gave a detailed description and explanation of my requests. She replied stating she understood completely, so I was surprised when it arrived differently than requested. Of the four bras I ordered this time, none of them were done as requested which is quite disappointing. I guess that even though Joanna understood the request, something was lost in translation to the seamstress whom fulfilled my order this time.
Additonal thoughts at the time the bra was received, but that have since changed:
While this over all experience was less than ideal, I will still continue to buy from Comexim as I do love their bras. I will just try to figure out their slower times, and most likely place smaller orders. Hopefully that will help with my order fulfillment. The biggest disappointment is that the reduced cups and gore were recommended for my band and cup size, and I was trying to see if that would eliminate the quad boob & gore issues I’ve been having. If it didn’t then my next attempt was going to be deeper at the wire before attempting to upsize the cup again as a last resort. Without having a true idea of what the reduced gore and cup height will do, I don’t have a basis of how it would compare to deeper at the wire, so I don’t know if I should order deeper at the wire in addition to the other two customizations or in replacement of them…….
For those who are wondering: no I did not bring the issues up with Comexim. I know they are super busy right now, and I feel it was just an oversight at this point. Since the bras are all still wearable at some point of my cycle, there’s no reason to complain or attempt to force a replacement. I wouldn’t want to risk them removing the customization options all together, either. I will just plan my orders around my assumptions of the issues (busy time of year, too many bras with customizations per order, etc) and hope that resolves the conflict. I made mention of the issues here, as I know not getting the customizations for some of you would result in the bra not fitting at all, so I felt it was necessary to mention for the sake of full disclosure.
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- This bra's measurements have been altered
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Altered straps,
Wires completely overlapped at gore; lowered ctr gore; add'l row of eye loops
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