This bra is indeed gorgeous! The colour is more of a rosy peach / salmon colour rather than pink, and the silver lace overlay is absolutely lovely. The colour combination is very delicate and beautiful. I also agree with the other reviewers that the pictures don't fully do it justice - it's prettier in real life. Regarding alterations, I ordered it this one and a plunge, both with the alterations: - reduced cup height - reduced gore height - straps moved in I received an email confirming the alterations, but I had also read in another review that Comexim doesn't really do cup height alterations on half-cups. However, comparing the ...cup to another 3HC bra with the same cup size (but that one also with lowered wires), the alterations seem to have been done. The straps have been moved in, but only by 0.5cm, and the cup height is lower on the Sonia by 2cm near the strap. The gore height is the same. The band is extremely stretchy. I had tried an 80 band in the Comexim Ingrid plunge before, and found it uncomfortably tight (I usually wear 34/36 bands). But the 85 band is way too loose - it stretches easily to 100cm! I think it's mainly because the band is made from just one layer of fabric, but this kind of inconsistency makes it quite a gamble to order bras with alterations from Comexim, as they are not returnable. However, their flexibility and willingness to help makes up for it as far as I'm concerned, as well as the excellent fit of the bras. The Sonia being now discontinued, I'm keeping it, but I'm already on the tightest hook and the band starts to ride up. The immediate projection is great, there is a lot of it! You can actually see that the bra is sewn in such a way so as to come out at an angle higher even than 90°. This bra has the most immediate projection from all I've tried up to now. I am very impressed with it, overall! Read more 237 more words
This bra's measurements have been altered
Altered straps,
Reduced cup height, reduced gore height, straps moved in
Since this bra was made custom from a material that was not available in the online shop, I don't know if this review can help anyone much. The shape and fit are the usual Comexim 3-part half cup.
This bra is beautiful and is such a great fit for me! I love the very rounded shape it gives and the firm and supportive band. My experience with Comexim bands has been a mixed bag, in that some have been crazy tight and others super loose. This one is my favourite so far, as it's a true 36 band. The colour is a beautiful emerald green, and since at the point of writing the review I've already been wearing the bra quite frequently and macine washing it (in a delicate cycle), I can say that the colour and the material holds up really well. The fit is ...the usual Comexim 3-part half cup, which has a lot of bottom projection but is not the most projected in the middle of the cup. I got this with the customization of wing of height 11cm, which is perfect for my short roots. The only thing I could have done without is the lace on the edge of the cup. On the Comexim website this model comes with a black and silver lace, but since they probably ran out of it, they used two separate pieces of lace, one black and one beige and sewn them on top of each other. I preferred how this looks with the original silver lace from the point of view of design. Read more 118 more words
To start with a disclaimer, when I ordered this bra Anna from Comexim warned me that they only make this bra up to size 80E and after that they cannot guarantee that the bra will hold the breasts well. I got it in an 80L regardless, because I was curious to try a non-wired bra from Comexim. To be honest I actually don't think the size or the support are issues, but rather my main problem with this bra is the band, which is made just from elastic, and on me it rolls up in the back. With a regular bra band, I imagine this bra could be ...okay also in larger sizes, as the cups do provide a bit of support and give a nice and natural shape. Regarding the construction, the cups have a triangle shape, made from two layers of stretchy mesh. The lace on the side of the cups is not stretchy at all. The straps are thinner and stretchier than the usual Comexim straps. I like the red tassel on the gore and the red strap attachment in the back is very pretty as the material has a nice sheen. Regarding the quality, there are a few loose seams, and since the band is just an elastic, none of the seams connecting to the band are covered. The bra runs quite small compared to other Comexim bras, mostly because of the non-stretch lace going around the cup. I would recommend this to someone needing a 36FF-36G. Read more 143 more words
My shape is low set, short/narrow rooted, soft, and slightly pendulous.
This is a gemma plunge, and I ordered this bra with the following alterations (but I forgot to request the key one I wanted...chp cut!): - lower gore by 1 – 1.5 cm - overlapping gore - straps moved in 1 cm - Pockets inside for asymmetry
Because it came as a plunge, the apex of the cups are too high for my short roots, and it is too big in general.
This bra's measurements have been altered
Altered straps,
lower gore by 1 – 1.5 cm, overlapping gore, straps moved in 1 cm, Pockets inside for asymmetry
8/11/18 update: I finally pulled this out of storage & shortened the band and lowered the cup curve. While the wires are still too wide (& wing too tall), the bra is now wearable. I'll add new photos (if I remember) when I wear it. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> New band measurements are 21.5" to 29" max.
Many here was talking about Comexim here so I was curious to try one. I love the design of this bra: it make me think of Japan. I am technically a 26 band so I ordered a 55G. The band is a bit small for my confort but with an extender it is OK. The cups are also a bit small but still wearable. Because it was a custom order I couldn't return it. If I order from Comexim an other time I don't know which size I will choose.
My first Polish bra--I was confused with size conversion, and thus purchased about a cup size too small for a perfect fit (UK 28FF/30F, should have bought a 65H). With less aggressive scoop & swoop work, and non-shark week breasts, however, I think the smaller cups are quite manageable. Overall, the fit is great for my soft, projected, but otherwise "normal" shape. There's lots of immediate depth/projection, which I think is perfect, but would likely not suit shallower shapes. I've read that many of Comexim's 3HC bands run small--while mine looks tiny un-stretched, there's plenty of give, and I found the 65 comfortable for my normal 28-30 band size. The only downside (besides me ordering the wrong cup size), is there's just a hint of itchiness, but I imagine a wash or two will take care of that.
My shape: full on bottom, soft tissue, narrow shoulders/roots. This was one of my favorite bras for years. So soft, so comfortable! But this one is pretty stretched out and much too big in the band for me now. This was my "gateway" to stretch lace top cups, which are the only kind of bras that fit me perfectly.
This top is running a good band size too small and a cup too big. I can hook it fine, and hope it’ll relax when wet but I definitely wouldn’t wear it with bloating. The cups are a full size too big and are too tall. I’ll keep it since I’ve been growing constently every year despite being 29. The print is very pretty, it’s denim palm on neon pink. I loved this suit when I first saw it and had to have it. The bottoms are a size m and are a perfect fit for size 6/8 US. I had the waist band raised 3 cm.
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Graffiti is normally a wonderfully eclectic long line bra with a graffiti print. The center gore is decorated with a clock face charm. It has light foam lining without additional/removable pads. While I have this in a Long Line size 65N (reviewed separately), this time I tried it with a regular band (not long line) in 60P.
The band measures 21.4” with a max of 28” stretched. I ordered mine with an extra set of eyes, so it has 3 hooks and ...4 rows of eyes. This doesn’t add length to the band, but does allow for a tighter set prolonging the life of the band. In comparison, the Long Line 65N measured 22.5” with a max of 33”, and had 5 rows of hooks with 4 sets of eyes.
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: 12.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 14.5”
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 height of the cup was 9” at the middle of the cup, and the center gore was 4”. In comparison, the 65N Long line measured 12”/14” deep and 8.5” high, making this one ½” larger all around.
As for the fit at the time it was received, the center gore sat 2 ½ fingers off my sternum, and the cups fit full. It was comfortable even though it didn’t tack, so I originally considered it a fit.
The straps were perfectly spaced for me. I did order them moved in by 2cm, otherwise they would have been too wide set.
Overall I was happy with the fit. Yes, I was a bit delusional back then……
I also ordered the Graffiti panties in a Small. They measured 62cm to a max of 90cm, making them run a bit small. The thing I love about them is that they had a zipper in the front! I must note that the back of the zipper was NOT lined. It was a shock when putting them on and feeling the cold zipper on private areas. There may be an issue with pinching and the metal teeth might irritate sensitive skin, but if you don’t attempt to zip/unzip while on, I don’t think it would be a problem. The teeth catching on hairs may also be an issue any time you change positions (sitting to standing etc) so keep that in mind as well. Being outdoors with them on in the dead of winter on a windy day, well, it’s not something I would want to attempt with those cold metal teeth on the zipper. Either way they are very cute, even if they end up only being practical as a form of lingerie and not all day wear. They looked great on, my hubby liked them, & they are otherwise comfortable, so they were a winner/keeper.
Comexim’s size chart puts a small at 85-93cm, so these are on the smaller end and would not fit a true the higher end of the size range.
Chevron in 60P I am adding this bra for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database.
Chevron is a padded plunge bra, in a wonderful zig zag multi colored pattern on the lower half of the cups and black on the top. The colors are Blues, Pinks, and Purples. The padding is the standard light foam lining without additional/removable padding. This was my third attempt at Chevron. I ordered it this time in 60P, but also tried it in 65M and 65N, reviewed separately. I love this pattern and the color scheme. The only thing that would have made ...the colors better would have been if it had greens instead of pinks, but the colors do look great together as it is.
The band measures 21.5” to a 30” max stretch. I asked for an extra set of eyes, so my band has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eyes. The 60P is 1” shorter than my 65M & 65N which measured 22.5” to a max 31” & 32”. This shows that the extra row of eyes add for a tighter band and do not lengthen the band, allowing for an extended life of the band as well as an option for those who are between band sizes and need that extra row to get a snug fit when sizing down is too tight.
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”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 14.5”
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 cup height is 9”, which was 1/2” taller than my 65N, and 1” taller than my 65M. Wires were 5.875” wide compared to the 65M at 5.75” and oddly the 65N at 6.25”. The center gore sat at 4.15” tall with wires touching but not crossed. This was strange since to date I think all my Comexim bras had crossed wires. The 65M had a center gore height of 3.5” and the 65N was 3.25” tall.
I ordered this 60P with the straps moved in 2cm. This placed them at 10.5” apart, while my 65N is 11” apart.
As for fit at the time it was received, the band was great on the loosest setting which is nice. The straps were at an almost perfect placement. The center gore sat 2 fingers off my sternum, & the cups fit very full with minor quad boob. If I force the gore to tack, I got more quadding obviously.
I also ordered the panties in a Small, which measures 56cm to a max of 95cm. Comexim’s size chart shows their small to be for 85-93cm hips, so these are true to size. The bum side is sheer tulle, which I don’t like as much. I’d prefer solid black or the chevron pattern to match the color scheme of the bra. They were quite comfortable though, and my hubby liked the way they look, so it’s a win.
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Patricia is normally a deep padded plunge bra in a green plaid pattern. The padding is light foam lining without additional/removable pads. I tried it this time in 60P with customizations, but I tried it previously in 65N standard, reviewed separately. This one has two bows at the center gore, one at top and one midway down. There was only one at the top on 65N.
The band measures 21.65” to a max of 28”. I requested an extra set of eye ...loops, so it has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops, normally this size would come with 3 hooks and 3 sets of eyes as standard. The 65N measured 22.75-32” with 3 hooks & 3 rows of eye loops.
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: 12.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 14.5”
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 height at the center of the cup is 8.5”, and though I requested the cup height to be reduced by 2.5cm, I believe they did about 1cm instead. The 65N measured 12” to 14.5” max, and 8.75” in height.
The straps were requested to be moved in 2.5cm, but based on where they sit, I’m thinking 1.5cm were done instead. This is based on my other Patricia and my other 60P Comexim bras, both with and without the straps moved in.
The center gore is set at .55” and is 3.65” tall. Patricia is usually a deep plunge, and I requested my order to be lowered gore by 2cm where possible, but at 3.65” I know my gore was raised instead, by about 1cm. This is based on the gore height of my other 60P Comexim plunges, as well as my Patricia 65N.
The wing measures 5.65” & the wires 6” from top to top which is the golden number for Comexim’s 60P wires. The 65N measured .5” and 3” tall at gore, wing 5.5” & wires 6.15”.
While the 65N would be a cup smaller than the 60P in comparison with sister sizing, it is clear that the customizations I requested were not done as specified, though exactly how off I cannot say for sure.
The quality is fine, without any notable issues, aside from the customizations not done as specified.
Customizations requested vs. received: Overlapped center gore wires – Received as requested Straps moved in 2.5cm – Straps moved in 1.5cm Additional set of eyes – Received as requested Reduced cup height 2.5cm – Reduced cup height 1cm Lowered center gore 2cm if possible - Raised center gore 1 cm
As for fit, unfortunately I got instant quad boob, and since I was at low tide, this one wasn’t wearable at all. The gore sat 2.5 fingers off my sternum and on my breast tissue, which wouldn’t be an issue if they’d lowered the gore as requested. The band is perfectly comfortable.
Overall, I am a bit disappointed that my customizations were not completely honored or brought to my attention beforehand if not doable as requested. Since I was contacted specifically on two of the bras within my order, I was surprised at how much was omitted. Of the four bras I ordered this time, none of them were done as requested which is quite disappointing.
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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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Customizations requested: Wires completely overlapped/crossed at center; straps moved in 3cm; reduced cup height by 2cm; lower center gore height by 2cm (need extra deep plunge); Deeper at the wire by 1cm; add'l set of eye loops)
This one was such a disappointment for me, all around. Arrived with Broken seam on eye loop section, so definite quality control issues. It is padded. I honestly thought it was an unlined sheer bra. It did not arrive with open gateway band. While I assume ...due to the lack of space between straps and hook/loops in a 28/60 band, but hey, that open gateway was one of the reasons I ordered it, so it would have been nice to know that one of the key features was being omitted. One wire is 5.75” wire and the other is 6”. Serously they used two different size wires! I just don’t even know what to say about that one……..
The gore is 2.5” which is nice. With low gore, wires are not crossed, but there really isn’t much space to do this, and if crossed I don’t think it would have helped.
The band measured 21.5” and stretched to 27.5” and came with the 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops like I requested. I liked this as I could comfortably fasten it on the loosest hooks.
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: 13”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 15”
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.
Compared to the other padded plunges I have, this one is deeper altogether, so I am confident they did do the deeper at the wire like requested. This one is ½-1” deeper than my other Comexim 60Ps. So, deeper at the wire made it deep both at the base for more immediate projection and also at the apex for more depth overall. Even with this, it was still not enough to accommodate my breasts, and I had to admit sizing up in the cup was ultimately needed. Read more 384 more words
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Customizations requested: Wires completely overlapped/crossed at center; straps moved in 3cm; reduced cup height by 2cm; lower center gore height by 2cm (need extra deep plunge); Deeper at the wire by 1cm; add'l set of eye loops
In a 60P, this normally sheer bra comes with the bottom half double lined in tulle for support. I do not like this look nearly as much, and really wish I knew it before ordering, as it changed the sexy appeal I was ...looking for. While the pattern the double tulle creates on that lower cup area is neat looking, I wasn’t going for neat with this bra. (ahem…..blush…..)
On to the details!
The gore is 2.85” so I feel it was lowered at least partially, though I cannot say by how much for sure. The cups were definitely lowered, which in this case was not a good idea on my part for sure. The wires were overlapped nicely, and based on other reviews, I did get the deeper at the wire.
The band measured 21” and stretched to a max of 28”, and did come with the 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops as requested.
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”
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.
This one is a perfect example as to why that second stretched cup measurement is important. I have plenty of Ewa bras that only measure to that 12” marked unstretched, but stretch over the knee to a nice 15” depth or so making them a great fit. This one on the other hand could not stretch or expand to accommodate my breasts as the photos painfully show.
While I did order this one deeper at the wire to allow for more immediate projection and lower depth (making it functionally between a 60P and 60Q cup), it was not enough to accommodate either.
This review was written in October 2017 when bra first received& may not be completely accurate at this time. (Yes, I am too lazy to update it, as I never wear this bra and so I really don’t know how it fits any more….)
Purple Love is an underwired Bralette in a deep purple lace, and black foam lined under cups. It is similar to Vogue Purple, without the long line feature, and with a darker deep purple. The cups are connected with a singular strip of stiffened fabric 0.8” wide and 0.625- 1.25” long mid way up the cup at the gore. It’s quite ...cute actually and more supportive than it looks.
The band measures 22.8” to a max of 31” which is big for a 28 band. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eyes, which was a custom request, as it would normally have 3 and 3 at this size combination.
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”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 13.5”
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 stretch measurement does not factor in the outer lace stretch, only the black undercups. The height at the center of the cup is 8” for the under-cups and 10.5” to the lace. As with Amore Mio, I requested the lace to end 8cm shorter at the strap connection so it would end before my shoulder. And as with Amore Mio, it was shortened 6cm to end on top of my shoulder. I get the 6cm figure from how it compares to my Vogue Purple which ends on my back at the same 60P size. The under-cups on Purple Love are in the standard 3 sections-two lower vertical and 1 upper horizontal section similar to their classic plunge. This provides a lot more support and coverage than Vogue Purple which has the shortened 3HC under-cups.
The straps were requested to be moved in 2.5cm. Compared to the strap placement of my Vogue Purple and Amore Mio, I do believe these were moved in as requested. This creates a better placement but also lowers the curve of the outer cup insuring it isn’t directly in the armpit.
The center gore has a height of 2.15” from the bottom of the cup connection to the top of the wires (so mid cup to cross wires), and a distance of .875” wide though when on the wires do cross (but there is not enough space there for me to put a tape measure in there to measure.) Since the wires are not connected on the top, the exact placement of said wires flat was just a guess, and reflects a larger distance than experienced while wearing. The actually placement will vary by wearer with this floating gore factor. The wing measures 5.75” and the wires are 6” from top to top which seems the golden number for Comexim at this size.
Customizations requested vs. received: Overlapped center gore wires – received as requested (though floating, they do overlap when on) Straps moved in 2.5cm – Received as requested Additional set of eyes – Received as requested Lowered center gore 2cm if possible - possibly done, placement is good either way Lower lace at shoulders by 8cm to end before shoulders – Lower Lace at shoulders by 6cm to end on top of my shoulders
As for fit, the under-cups fit perfectly and provide a nice shape, but the over lace and straps are still too wide set, putting them partially in my armpit. Other than this, I do love the fit of this bra. The band is a bit loose, but I can wear it comfortably on the tightest hooks. With the additional coverage that the under-cups provide, it actually covers my nipples, unlike Vogue which left them exposed. It is very comfortable! If you compare how the straps and outer cup curve sits on this one compared to Amore Mio, you’ll see the difference of what moving the straps in 2.5cm makes.
The quality really seems great. I do love the look of this bra, even if the fit is less than ideal and my requests were not completely honored. This one is closest to how I ordered it.
Overall, I am a bit disappointed that my customizations were not completely honored, and of the four bras I ordered this time, none of them were done as requested which is quite disappointing. This is one I would consider ordering again requesting the lace to be lowered 11cm in hope to get at least 8cm lower to get it off my shoulder.
I also ordered the Sugar Plum thong in a small, which is made with the same lace as Purple Love & thus creates a matching set. They measure 60cm to a max stretch of 91cm. Comexim smalls are supposed to be for 85-93cm, making these a bit small for those on the higher end of the range, but consistent with my other Comexim small panties.
This review was written in October 2017 when bra first received & may not be completely accurate at this time.
Amore Mio is an underwired bralette that is unlined, and done in a gorgeous black lace. The outer lower section of the cup is lined with a thin sheer material for a bit of extra support. The center gore has a gold heart with “love you” engraved in it repeatedly. It is very pretty. It was not recommended that I get this one in a 60P, as Comexim didn’t feel that it would be supportive enough in that cup and band combination, but they ...were willing to do it at my own risk. Please factor this in with regards to fit and support within this review.
The band measures 22.75” to a max of 29.75”. This seems to be a common theme for their lacy banded bralettes, so keep that in mind when ordering. I ordered this one with an extra set of eye loops, so mine came with 3 hooks and 4 rows of eyes though it would usually come with 3 rows of eyes. The band sits a bit lower beneath the cups and is flat instead of curved at the gore. This feature does add extra support and comfort to the band.
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”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 15.25”
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.
I could have stretched the cups more but didn’t want to push it since its only lace. The height at the center of the cup is 9.25” so it provides a lot of “sexy” coverage. I requested the lace to be lowered by 8cm at the strap so that it ended before my shoulders, but instead they end on top of my shoulders, 6cm shorter than my Vogue Purple, which is disappointing but still better than Vogue Purple. (Yes, I do realize it wouldn’t really be a bralette if it ended before my shoulders……)
The straps were requested to be moved in 2.5cm, though based on where they sit in my armpit, I do not believe they were moved in at all. In fact, they are set exactly 2cm further out than my 60P Vogue Purple, which I had ordered to be moved in 2cm. The plus, this confirmed the Vogue Purple straps were moved in! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />
The center gore is set wide at 0.7” with a height of 4.625” to the bottom of the flat band. I requested the center gore wires to be overlapped and the center gore height to be reduced by 2cm. At the given measurements, this was clearly not done. When I lay this one over my Vogue Purple at 60P, the wires and gore sit at the same height placement. The wing is 5.9” tall & the wires are 6.15” from top to top which is the second common wire that I get with my Comexim bras. I prefer the 6” wires, but the 6.15” is still doable for me. Since I requested the center gore wires to overlap, I was a bit surprised to see that they just barely overlapped at the tip instead of having them completely overlapped like I’ve gotten in the past as a standard feature.
The quality seems very nice with no notable imperfections aside from the customizations being incomplete.
Customizations requested vs. received: Overlapped center gore wires - Request not done Straps moved in 2.5cm – Request not done Additional set of eyes – Received as requested Lowered center gore 2cm if possible - Request not done Lower lace at shoulder by 8cm to end before shoulders – Lower lace at shoulder by 6cm to end on top of my shoulders
As for fit, the cups are a bit big, or at least looser at the start of incline around the armpit due to the wide set straps and extra lace. It is still wearable and the actual part the holds my breasts fit fine, it’s just that extra upper lace that is an issue. Also, the lace pattern is wide spaced which means it’s not gentle on sensitive erect nipples. If you don’t have sensitive nipples this won’t be an issue, or if your lace placement puts your nipples at the darker area of the lace you’ll be fine. The band is a bit big as well, but I can wear it comfortably on the tightest hooks. Since the center gore wasn’t overlapped as requested, the gore is too wide and does sit with one wire on my breast tissue. If you compare the outer side of the cup/strap curvature to that of Purple Love pictures, you’ll see the difference that moving the straps in 2.5cm makes.
Overall, I am a bit disappointed that my customizations were not completely honored. I’m not sure if it was just because they were busy, if it was a language barrier issue, or if they didn’t want to do them (ie if they felt it would take away from the support.) I wish if that was the case that they would have brought it to my attention beforehand. Since I had received an email regarding this specific bra, I assumed all would be done as requested, as their only concern was the cup size not being advisable in this soft cup. Of the four bras I ordered this time, none of them were done as requested. While this isn’t a deal breaker for my love of Comexim, and I won’t complain to them directly about it, I am alas disappointed.
Updated views June 2018. This is one of the few Comexim bras that I still own and wear, as I got rid of most of them. I do get quadding in this one now due to new growth since October last year, but not enough to make it unwearable, just requires really loose straps to stop the dig in pain. This is one of my tender day bras, but I honestly I’ve only worn it 1 in the last 3 months (today to be exact!)
