I was intrigued by the Mimi style but knew that the 2HC version didn't work for me, so I ordered them in my 3HC customizations. I had asked for the straps to be moved in another 2 cm but I don't think this was done, however these seem to fit pretty well and are comfortable around the armhole, so this is not too much of a concern.
Requested customizations:
- Wire size: normal for 60H, 21.5-22 cm before gore height reduction
- Cup depth: add 1.5 cm to center of cup, total depth 21 cm
- Cup height: Reduce 1.5 cm, total height 12 cm
- Gore: Reduce 1.5 cm to keep ... original cup shape
- Move in straps and change angle of outer cup: I sent a picture but had wanted to reduce the upper portion of the armhole by 2 cm and lower portion by 1 cm
Both my Beige and Black Mimi 3HCs fit wonderfully. The 3HC shape is a little shallow on me and the cup is a tad short at 12 cm (I keep asking for 12.5 cm but end up getting 12 . . .), so it has a slight minimizing effect from the side profile while I could use a little more cup coverage, but overall I like the versatility of this silhouette when I want something with a lower neckline and less visible seams than the Plunge fit, which is my preference. I love that Mimi comes in the same lightweight mesh that I love from Ingrid and Pearl Flower Mint, but in a solid! Mimi and Elena are almost the same style, so if you request them in the same fit, the main difference will be that Mimi has lace trim at the upper cup and Elena does not. However, trims are the same on both styles. I also only requested one bow on the center gore of Mimi instead of the double bow shown in the picture.
The two Mimi 3HCs are identical to each other in fit despite small differences in measurement. Strap placement is confusing-- when worn, the straps are set in closer than the Rose Half Cup from my most recent order, but the same as the Pearl Flower Mint 3HC. When comparing the Mimi bras against these two styles on the flat, it does look like the outer cup is reduced under the arm. I can't tell if this is an intentional change or if the shape of the underwires used is slightly different.
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Beige colorway
- This bra's measurements have been altered
- Shortened cup height, added cup depth, straps moved in
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