I was really, really nervous ordering this bra because I'm nowhere near an H cup in any other brand. If I'd followed Comexim's sizing chart I would've ended up with a bra way too small, so THANK YOU Bratabase for measurements!!
The bra fits me beautifully. I love the pretty green flower pattern, and the stitching on the cups is rather flat, so it isn't visible under most of my thin shirts. It gives a nice rounded shape and decent lift.
The fabric was very stiff when I first received it, but after only a couple wears it's already softening up quite a bit. I expect it will be very soft and comfy after a couple washes.
Yeah Comexim uses EU cup lettering and grading, with no double letters, so your “H” is really a UK “F” and since they only scale up 2cm per cup instead of 1” often times you need to size up yet again in their bras. So I’d guess your UK size to be around a 30E or 30F. You’d think Comexim, a brand that peddles a wide range of sizes made for fuller busts with a need for narrow wires and projection, and accurately manufactures such bras, would at least have a proper size chart online.
Yeah, I wear a UK 30E. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who has a problem with their size chart.
I love this bra. It is soft, it is projected, it is low enough that I can wear a v-neck sometimes. It is comfortable and smooth all day. The fabric is pretty. I wish Comexim still made it. This one was altered by the person I purchased it from who lowered the cups and overlapped the gore/moved straps in. I forget if there was something else... It was my favorite until I outgrew it.
This bra's measurements have been altered
cup lowered, straps moved in (?), overlapping gore (?)
Since the Elena is not available in a 75HH on their site, I chose a 75H, then asked for a 75HH 3HC in the comments section during checkout.
This bra works well for my fairly narrow and short roots, and does have enough immediate depth/projection. I do get some gapping on my smaller side.
Unfortunately I have issues with the bottom of the band cutting into me pretty painfully after several hours of wear. I have this issue even if I use an extender, so I don't believe the band is too tight. I suspect this issue may be caused by poor posture, or perhaps my ribcage doesn't work well with the band tension.
I have 75K - Comexim » Sonia Half Cup (406) that cuts into me that way on my puffy days, and I've found it helps tremendously to hook the clasps unevenly to make them tighter at the top. Maybe that will help you?
How do you like the materials, etc? I have a custom plunge Elena on its way to me as well so I'm very interested. :)
eryoptical I had totally forgotten about trying to hook them unevenly, thank you!
It's a fairly simple bra, but it's very well made, IMO. I don't think it's the softest thing in the world, but that's doesn't really bother me.
Excitement filled my brain when I first saw this listed for sale on here! I love long lines and have been looking extensively for one in my size and at a decent price point for a while now. The brand being Comexim sealed the deal for me and the bra was bought hastily. It being a half cup was just icing on the cake. As is typical of my reviews, I wore this bra for a shift at work. The band felt fairly stretchy for a Comexim band. This is probably due to the fact that it was a well loved bra. Or this particular fabric is ...stretchier than their typical fabrics. It easily stretched to 30", but the cup wires began distorting after the 27"/28" point. It was really comfortable on, and even though the elastic was thinner at the bottom it did not dig into my waist. Just a nice comfortable hug. There is six hook columns but only two rows. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":-(" /> I wore it on the loosest hook because it felt like it would be firm enough, but over time the bra road up on my body to a thicker section. You can see the marks in my pictures. Maybe if I wore the bra on the second, tightest, hook it may be more stable. There is also no boning in the seams going to down the band. Which funnily enough is just about the same length as my under bust to waist measurement. The straps are fully adjustable. Made of the same "elastic" sort of material as the others. Although these ones have this satin layer on the visible side. The unnecessary loop-de-loop detail is decorating these straps as well. The wires on this particular bra seem a lot less soft and flexible than the other Comexims I have studied. It took quite a big of stretching for the wires to distort. They're about 4.25" wide at the top 4" at the middle of the cup. The wires touch at the top of the gore and get fairly wide towards the bottom of the gore/cups. These wires are a touch to narrow for me, I think. I like the coverage of this bra. The foam cup does not appear to be line with any fabric but seems to have softened greatly with wash and wear. Unfortunately it seems like this cup is just a bit too shallow for me. It's a three piece vertical seam cut n sew bra, as is the norm for a Comexim half cup bra. I fear that going up a cup size won't do much of anything besides raise the cup height instead of fixing my fit issues with this bra. The "65G"/30F even felt like it was squishing my boobs some. The cup has a somewhat open top, but still it closes in some. I believe the lace detailing that was sewn onto the outside of the cup causes the foam cups to curl inwards. The cups depth only goes up to about 6.8" at the top of the cup and the listed measurements (6.3") is about the middle of the cup. So, there really is not good projection anywhere on this cup. I saw a user some where suggested that we should lay the cup over our knee, stretch it out, and then measure the cup depth. This is the method I use for non-padded cups, but I don't agree with this for when one is measuring a padded/foam cup. Using that method equates to the same thing as measuring the outside of the cup, IMO. All in all, I really like the comfort of this bra. I will have to run another test with the band on the tightest hook to see if it stays in place any better. I really wish Comexim would line their foam cups more often. I don't really like the feel of raw foam against my skin, although it is not irritating. Women with any projection will not get along with this bra. I'd say I have about average projection and have all my fullness in the center (Not INNER fullness), and there is a thumb size worth of space between my breast and the under wire. My thumb is a bit over three quarters of an inch thick. When I force/push the wires under my breast I get massive cleavage though! I think most half cups should have a bit of padding in the bottom to actually boost the breast, counteract the "orange in a glass" effect, and allow more breast shapes to fit these shallow half cup shapes. Read more 668 more words
I actually hate this colorway Love4Pollinators , lol it's far too busy for my liking. I'm starting to get the feeling that most half cups won't be a great fit on me. But I'm probably going to wear it because it is SO comfortable for me and I like the way it looks under clothing!
Well, this one fits... mostly. It's from Breakout Bras, so it's sized with UK sizing, rather than EU sizing. It probably is a bit small in the cup - especially for my larger lefty - which is why the center gore doesn't tack, I think. I could probably size up a cup (thoughts on this?) Overall, the straps are not too wide and don't rub under my arms. Relief at last! And, the underwire curves around my IMF on the outside, which to this point has been an issue for me. I may keep this one, though, since it gives (almost) cakes on a plate cleavage for me, and just order a 28G to see if that might solve the gore tack issue.
I don't usually like padded or molded cup bras because I don't like to feel like I'm wearing boob armor. But I love this bra! The cups are lightweight and flexible.
It's probably about a cup size too big for me right now (I think I'm ~30FF, maybe 30G, in UK sizing), but surprisingly the cups seem to mold to me and are not prone to gapping. It accommodates my size fluctuations from nursing as well. I bought this in person (4 Real Intimate Apparel in Las Vegas) and the lady there said that the comexim bands seem to run snug, but I don't find this one particularly snug. Sometimes I size up to 32 bands for comfort, but I wouldn't with this bra. There's also tons of lift and a nice centered and projected shape. Coverage is pretty full. I have narrow roots, center fullness, and soft tissue, and this is a fantastic bra for me.
I’m in a similarish size range and was trying to get the specs on a bra I found elsewhere and saw this, and I believe this is an old post but I think this is a padded plunge not a 3hc or 2HC padded half cup. ^ The plunges end up being too tall in the cups for myself when I size up appropriately but I’m hoping to get another bigger 3HC half cup soon
I purchase this bra from a fellow community member. I saw: "60F Comexim Burgundy Half Cup," and immediately wrote. Gimme, Gimme, Gimme! I've been drooling over this model since I saw it and figured I might be able to get away with a 28:6 since my @Comexim , plunge bra fit in the same size. I purchased and received it within several days, first time I've ever had a transaction happen that quickly! I tore into the package and pulled out the bra....my immediate thoughts were: "There can not be this huge if a discrepancy in the sizing from Comexim...even if this is a half ...cup instead of a plunge." Then I looked at the tag....oh...it says 30F not 60F/28F. That explains the difference. I went back to the users page and looked up their data for the bra where there was a picture of the tag saying "30F," not 60F. It was listed as 60F, not 30/65F, but there was the picture that I did not look at before ordering. So I can't be upset. I'm getting it worked on to be fixed right now. So, sometime in the future you will see this bra labeled as 30/65F instead of the 60F it was originally tagged. Even though I was convinced it wouldn't fit by eye, I decide that I might as well try it on since I purchased it. That's where I was totally surprised! Some how, this 30F technically fit. I have to say technically because it DID NOT FIT. At first I put it on the third hook, just because I always hook the bra on the hook that I naturally close it on when first trying on a bra. I needed to loosen the straps a bit. But there it was. On my body, no gapes, it FIT me. This was quite astounding to me even though I previously knew that the cup depth was 7.5". Decided to wear it to work on one of my computers days instead if one of my laborious days. I only stayed at work for five hours that day, but that was still enough time for me to decipher the fit of the bra. It doesn't fit, so I will be selling it if it doesn't fit any of my nieces either. I have three nieces and I know it won't fit one of them because she wears like a 32/30F and VS has her in 36DD, she wears 36D from like Wal-Mart. Yes. I'm on a mission, lol. The quality is pretty darn good per the norm for @Comexim . I have the same opinion on the fabrics of this bra as I do with my other Comexim bra. They're not very soft or supple and I could see the foam on the inside of the cup being irritating to those with sensitive skin. I really don't understand why (a lot of) brands keep using the really nice soft and smooth fabrics on the outside of the bra but then leave the inside of the bra raw. I wish they would just line the foam with something more comfortable. The fabrics were not uncomfortable for me, nor did they chafe or feel offensive. There was not much stretch in the fabrics either and the bra was very stable on my body. Even though I decided to use the middle hook instead of the tightest hook when I wore the bra to work. This half cup bra was full coverage on me. Nothing like the stock photos would suggest. It was also VERY shallow compared to my other Comexim bra; take note that my other Comexim bra is a plunge style. Due to the bra being so shallow, it felt like my boobs were being compressed into my chest. The top of the cup was only a bit deeper than the bottom/middle of the cup. I'm used to half cup bras getting significantly deeper at the top of the cup, so this bra could be very good for shallow women with softer breast tissue. The side of the cup started rubbing against my arm pretty bad come the end of the night. This is one of the main reasons I won't wear this bra. I still think this bra could work for me in a 28 band, perhaps a 28F/E, depending of course. Hopefully it won't be as full coverage in a size more appropriate for me. I want to say that these wires are very wide. They ARE very wide on me; sitting a good inch plus behind my breast root. I did some follow up research on how very wide these wires were because (A) It's a Comexim bra and (B) I needed to know if this was normal for the half cup in this size. No. It's not normal, not even for other bras of this same model. I suppose that this bra is the elephant in the room. According to the measurement table for The Burgundy Half Cup this 30F has the same cup width as a 30/65H. Perhaps the original owner (not the person I bought from) asked for wider wires? Or this one could be a fake? Who knows. I know that it is FREAKING WIDE! 5.5" when measured at the top of the wires, inside seam to inside seam, 5.25" when measured at the middle of the cup; again inside seam to inside seam. Because this bra was so wide, my breasts kept trying to migrate under my arms to fill up the cup. This was exacerbated by the shallowness of the cup squishing my breasts to my chest wall. I was constantly feeling the need to pull my boobs back into the cups. I think if I had put a little push up pad behind my breast root, then that could've stopped the migration. This is the other reason why I will not ever wear this bra. The wires are also really soft and flexible. I like this about Comexim bras, but there are pro's and con's that come with softer wires. The gore would not lay flat because of these soft wires. I typically do not have a problem with gore's tacking or laying flat on my sternum. Even if they are sitting on breast tissue they still pay flat because I am fairly shallow there. Instead the gore sat diagonally on my body. The wire on my right side (smaller breast) sat against my sternum while the wire on my left side (larger side) sat on breast tissue. Since the wires were soft and not being forced to sit flat, this was not uncomfortable and I did not notice until I was taking the pictures for BtB. Look at my pictures for a visual explanation. The straps were not as wide as I imagine they could've been for a 30F. They sat at the edge of my comfort zone for strap width and I did not feel the need to pull them in on my shoulders. Of course, they're wider than I would prefer and I'm sure wider than most women in my size range would prefer. But they were OK. Not really big on comfort or softness. They weren't uncomfortable or scratchy. They were not thin nor did they dig in. The straps are practical and get the job done. Not much else one could ask for besides a more luxe feel. If I'm recalling correctly, they are fully adjustable. The band was very stretchy feeling. Though this could be attributed to being a used bra. I easily stretched it to 30", but the very soft wires began to warp at about 28". All in all, I still really like the bra despite it's minor short comings. Perhaps this was a bra ordered with customizations that I don't know about or maybe just an odd one. At any rate, I look forward to trying it again in my size. I hope the cups will be less full coverage and give me this oomph, this "cakes on a plate" sort of cleavage that people keep talking about! At least to the extent that me boobs will allow. Let me know what you think and if you have any insight or recommendations.
If the tag says 30F, it was originally purchased from a third party seller, not Comexim direct. Third parties try to convert Comexims EU sizing into UK sizing. In Comexims terms, this bra would be a 65G... hence the reason it measures more like a 65H in sizing. I’d be surprised if the cup depth is actually only 7.5.” 5.0-5.25” is about right for a Comexim 65G. Yes their 3HC cut is shallow at the apex compared to their plunge cut, however it typically has more immediate depth. Or rather, it used to, although I’ve seen reports on the contrary lately.
A bra bought directly from Comexim will have no tag, just the sewn in label, which unless they’ve changed things lately will always read just their EU size. If you need a UK 28E or 28F in Comexim, you should look for EU 60F or 60G.
I have this bra in 65G (I usually wear a UK 28E/F for reference) and also found it to be on the wider/shallower side. So much so, actually, that I have a crease near the wire where the cups have collapsed. I would double check the cup width and depth for you, but I bent the wires narrower when I first got it and I'm sure it's pretty stretched out at this point.
I ordered 4 half cups from them late last year, and they are all very shallow at the wire. Do you have conical breasts by any chance? It's really hard to get cakes on a plate with them, think about how much you have to push on a cone to get it to ball up. Not saying you can't, but I've never been able to achieve it.
The user I bought it from bought it from someone else thinking it was a 65G. The only "tag" with this bra is the sewn in label which says 30F, and is pictured , lcl0706 . I know their sister brand, Wellfitting, labels their bras with US/UK sizes. But all my other Comexim bras have only an EU size as well. The user whom I purchased from also had the cup depth as 7.5". I measured several times as even I did not feel it was quite right. I tried stretching the cups, measuring at the very top. 7.5" was the maximum measurement I got unless I measured on the outside of the cup. kohakuriver , measured the cup width a dozen times. Straight line, inner seam to inner seam at the top of the wires was always 5.5" (with a human error measurement about a quarter of a centimeter) and at the middle of the cup was 5.25". Ty. ^.^
I know Sovavosi Lol. I typically say I am conical because my nipples are pointy and I have much center fullness. Even my SO said the same thing lol. But if I use my hands I can get cakes on plate cleavage!!! *whines*
I can get if I use my hands too, but I have to flatten my boobs completely to get it. :(
Sovavosi same here, squished WAY together or squashed almost flat are my options for cleavage.
This is probably the best fitting bra I own right now, and it fits that way without alteration. The gore tacks without switching the wires, it stays in my imf, and the band is nice and firm.
Makes me want to order the angel in a regular plunge cut!
A great shade for my pale neutral-toned skin. The cups are way too big for me though. I usually wear the 60H.
The band is not as short and tight on me as I expected from a brand new 55 band. It’s about the same as new black 60 bands from Comexim. It is made of one layer of fabric.
I asked for move straps in 2cm, reduce cup height 2cm. They gave me move in straps 2cm, reduce cup height 1cm.
I see it now. Thanks.
That's disappointing. Sigh. But, I really like your photos :-)
I think this is going to be one of those bras that only fits during PMS week. It fits now, though I still think it is too tall and the straps are too wide.
I'm glad it's wearable sometimes.
It occurred to me to update the photos and attach a new review in the comments. I like how this bra fits now, a year after I've purchased it. Maybe because I was only a few months into a correctly fitting bra did it not really work well for me, but the modifications as done now work. I'd still like to see the straps in another .5 cm, but this cup height feels perfect now.
This fits similar to my other 60HH Comexim plunges. Band is true to size and the cups fit well, although they are a bit tall on my short breasts. No gaping though. I get a slightly better and more flattering fit with the 3HCs, and my latest 60J 3HC is perfect, so I think 3HCs fit a little smaller than the plunges. This is a beautiful bra and it's comfy too. I'm happy with it.
Glad you’re happy with it and that it fits you better than it did me!! The colour is so nice. Yeah, the cups were the tallest i think I’ve had in a bra before.
Since my first Comexim bra in a size 65J doesn't really fit (band too lose, cups slightly too big and definently too wide) I decided to order this one in a 60J after some research, but unfortunately it's too shallow for me, especially in the bottom of the cup. This bra is really pretty and the quality seems fine, although ist had some lose threads upon arrival.
My first Comexim bra. Fits almost perfect. The gore is a little bit high for me, it doesn't lie absolutely flat, but it is not a great problem. I think underwires could be longer, but it is also not a big issue. I like the cup size and shape, I like the band size, it is perfect for me. Cups are soft, very comfortable and gorgeous. I like this bra. I will not wear it as everyday bra, but it will be one of my favourite.
This bra doesn't really look like the photos, the pink of the straps is a lot more Barbie pink than it looks in the photos. The straps are made of a super stretchy material, almost like rubber bands. This makes me feel a lot bouncier when I walk, and it's difficult to know if I've overtightened the straps. The cups are made of a material that reflects body heat. The cups are also closed on top, making it better for short or shallow roots. The gore is not fully tacking, probably due to the soft wires. I chose not to have this bra altered to see how the straps fit. They are wide, but not unbearable. Not a fan of this one after seeing the Barbie pink straps and bows.
ennakym has fixed her super stretchy Comexim straps by sewing more elastic to the bottom. Maybe she can enlighten us further on this process.
I bought some plush elastic off amazon and just sewed it to the existing straps, like right underneath, from the place where the strap meets the cup to the place where the slider makes the straps longer or shorter. It does mean I can’t make the strap any shorter - the slider won’t go over the doubled up straps - but I don’t fuss with my straps much so it doesn’t bother me. Even only doing part of the strap seems to make it much more stable.
Heat reflecting. Great for winter, but summer....!! Barbie Pink--thanks for the warning ;-)
This bra gives me a a silhouette with a high, slightly pointed apex (vs. a half-circle shape with a soft, center apex) and is quite open on top. I have tall roots and I actually gape in it whereas I don't in my other Comexim plunges. The band is great and snug for my 26" back.
The closest fitting bra I have ever tried on so far! Being in Alaska, my brick and mortar options are next to nonexistent (our lone specialty store is closing Jan 2018) and my options were limited to Freya and Panache. Freya bras were the closest to what I needed for daily wear yet the wires always extended past my tissue and pressed against my sides. Ingrid's wires sit comfortably next to my tissue, and I feel contained!
My issue with the bra is the core. it is extremely narrow (comparable to my Panache Envy) and rests on my smaller breast. I can live with it, but I will first exchange it for a different cup size.
The bra looks wonderful on you and I'm glad you got to branch out to different brands. Just remember that if you do go up a cup, the wires will likely get wider. I am not very familiar with @Comexim, but I "know" this is a general rule that bras follow. I also think the tiny gap you gave now may get larger. Perhaps you could alter the gore or cup so that it will sit more inbetween your breasts and not on your tissue. Hope I was atleast a little helpful!
Honestly, gbless Comexim. This 60H/28FF bra fits *perfectly*, just like my other Comexims of the same size. I also want to note that the shipping from Bra Obsessed was incredibly super fast! You can look at the fit information for details of the fit; all the boxes are checked as far as gore, straps, cup encapsulation, etc. In addition, the mesh is pretty soft on the outside (for mesh). The colourway and detailing are absolutely gorgeous. Unfortunately I accidentally pulled the tassel off when I was adjusting it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I need to sew it back on before I take pictures because I just love it as a detail, so much more interesting and unique than your standard bow. I think some people might possibly find it irritating as you can sometimes feel it moving, but the thread material is so soft that the feeling is like a little whisper. I've had my eye on this bra since it came out and I'm so stoked to finally have it!
Also, funny side story: I thought my boobs must've grown when I first tried the bra on, as the gore floated a bit and I had a little bubbling over the top edge of the cups and bouncing when I walked around. I took my measurements again and they hadn't changed, so I adjusted the straps longer and voila- perfect fit, tacking gore and all! I haven't had a new bra in a while, obviously *derp*
Yay, I'm glad you got a good fit! :)
Exciting! Can't wait to see your photos :-)
Thanks guize!
So glad you had found your perfect bra :) I am checking out a few different Polish bras in my size range to get a feel for them . The couple I have tried have been so comfortable! Thanks for sharing this possitive review.
The bra is beautiful and I love the screen print design. The cups are a bit lower coverage than other 3HC's of the same size. It does have a reduced and overlapping gore. I love the bra but since it is lower coverage it causes a bit of quadding for me, if it was regular cup height I would probably wear it all the time.
This bra is, of course, stunning! It's so original & eye catching, and even more so in person. Aesthetically, this bra doesn't disappoint.
Fit wise, I'm impressed by the profile this bra lends. The cleavage isn't pushed "in," but rather "up;" something that I didn't think was possible for my particular shape! This bra definitely lacks immediate projection (which might contribute to the pushed "up" look). The wires seem adequately narrow, although they aren't as narrow as I had anticipated for a Polish bra.
Strangely, there is the slightest bit of ruffle along the edge of the cup that noticeably sticks up under shirts. And it happens on both sides, so I know it isn't caused by my assemtry. The cups fit very well & encompass all of my breast tissue, but the little section along the edge sticks up no matter what I do.
swapped this bra thinking it was a 65G but the tag says 60F and it is definitely too small for me. I get crazy quadding but nice cakes on a plate cleavage in this bra.
Yeah Comexim uses EU cup lettering and grading, with no double letters, so your “H” is really a UK “F” and since they only scale up 2cm per cup instead of 1” often times you need to size up yet again in their bras. So I’d guess your UK size to be around a 30E or 30F. You’d think Comexim, a brand that peddles a wide range of sizes made for fuller busts with a need for narrow wires and projection, and accurately manufactures such bras, would at least have a proper size chart online.