My shape: semi-conical, firm, splayed, narrow width, tall shallow roots, size and shape asymmetry on right side.
I haven’t bought from Comexim in about a year, because I was so disappointed in how my 60O Curacao turned out. Hot Chocolate is a standard plunge instead of an extra deep plunge like Curacao. I think they did a better job on this one, but it really showcases how inconsistent the brand is. I had asked for the straps to be moved in 2cm, the cup height to be lowered 1cm, and to add cotton cookie pockets. It does have the cookie pockets, and I think they did lower the cup ...height, as it 8” high. I cannot tell if the straps have been moved in, as I still have to angle them inwards. The stretched band measures 28.25”, which is surprising given how many folks have said they are making the bands longer. I really appreciate this.
I asked them to lower the cup height because my shallow, conical breasts do not fill out any cup top. In the photos, because of the wide straps, it still looks like the cups are too big. This is not the case. The cups are 12” deep, and I feel a bit compressed on my larger side. Depending on how I move my arms, the top of the cup will cut into me slightly. I have two cookies in on my smaller side to help with the top gaping. Lowering the cup height might have been a bit of a mistake, as bending over to pick things up leads me dangerously close to popping out of the cup top.
It’s often said around here that Comexim doesn’t know how to make small band, large cup bras. This bra fits better on me than the extra deep plunge cut, and the 3HC in the same size. I have to wonder if it has something to do with the height of the gore wires. They put too much fabric on the outside of the cup near the straps, and not enough in the middle to contain the breasts. It’s not the worst fit I’ve ever had from them, so I do think I will experiment again with another standard plunge. Read more 263 more words
This bra's measurements have been altered
Altered straps,
Move in straps 2 cm, reduce cup height 1cm, add cookie pockets
It looks amazing on you! And I agree, I think the gores need to be higher and the fabric near the straps lower to help contain our larger breasts and not distort the wires as well since they are more flexing. If I order a padded from them again, that is what I'll try. I experienced that flop out in Beatrice, so it is entirely possible and not fun!!
Gah, it's not only beautiful but also looks freaking gorgeous on you! That colour is so good, almost brown, but orange.
I love it! Despite the minor issues, I think that it’s great! Agreed on the assessment. I really want to try a Comexim plunge. I have a second hand 60HH Victoria 3HC which is both a tiny bit tight in the band and in the cup (the eyelash lace hides it visually, but it is visible quad in a snug shirt). I *really* want to try a Hot Chocolate. That and a Honey Cookie 3HC. I’m just after bra sweets? Brings a new meaning to “sweet tits”! Ha ha! But I’m so afraid of ordering, especially after I think that I pissed off the customer service at Breakout Bras because I was smarter than them with Comexim sizing. Whoops. But I want the sale price for Honey Cookie and the 15% discount for the first order and an option to return. Sooo...
Calluna, they have Honey Cookie also available as a plunge too. I really like that one too. They said they will make any bra as any style, so you can get the Hot Chocolate as a 3HC if you feel that the half cups work better for you.
Oooh, that's gorgeous! I can't wait for my Hot Chocolate to arrive!
This looks amazing on you! I just love the colour
I think that I like Honey Cookie better as 3HC (at least the new ones with the scalloped lace), and I considered asking about the Hot Chocolate as a 3HC too, but I want to see how an original unaltered plunge fits first. I’m hoping to try one when I have some money again.
Sovavosi Is the base color black or brown? I was thinking how much I loved the look of Irish Coffee, and that if you took the base color of Hot Chocolate with the Honey Cookie lace over it, it would be like Irish Coffee.....That I would love to get, even with Comexim padded bras not really working for me!
Dark brown. That's funny, I was just looking at an old photo of Irish Coffee. They are very similar!
I almost got an Irish Coffee earlier this year, but it was altered and was afraid of it being too small. It definitely would be now, if not then. Comexim has really got some amazingly beautiful bras.
It was one of my favorite Comexim bras. I loved the two tone browns, & was sad when it was discontinued, & I couldn't get it in a larger size. Know that I know the base of this one is brown, I think I'll ask about getting Honey Cookie with this base. :-D (Maybe I'll try it in a padded 3HC or 2HC, or just with a raised gore... ?) Darn temptations again!
Calluna Comexim gives a great shape under a shirt. BMs are ok, but I really love the rounded shape of Comexim.
Sovavosi I’m really itching to get more Comexim to try.
Do you order the same size in the plunge and 3HC, or do you size down in the plunge? Or because it is altered you keep the same size?
Calluna I think it depends on the person, but would imagine it to more like Ewa PL vs CHP? So most (or at least some :-D) size down in the CHP due to the more open top, while sizing up in the PL. From what I've read, the 2HC & 3HC fit differently from each other, and the Plunge different from those. I believe the Half cups are more shallow on bottom with Comexim, but this can vary greatly by size, so looking within the ones entered here on BtB within your range would be ideal to know those aspects.
Calluna I got the same size because my breasts are short. Most people size up in the 3HC, I believe due to the cups being shorter. I have never tried the 2HC so not sure how that one compares to the others.
Interesting...... My theories are shot on this one I guess! I would still suggest checking the fit in the target range for other members first though since scaling isn't always equal. Would you agree Sovavosi?
I should add that the size up on half cup advice came from Reddit, Breakout Bras, and I think Aisha. The 60N half cups and plunges I measured all had the same depth, so I really do believe they tell people to size up because the cups on the half cups will be too short. It’s also impossible to tell from the photos if the cups are open or closed. I know that Belen is very open and small in the cup 🙃
Yes, understood. Comexim stock photos are horrible in my opinion. Give me some model variety and more angles please! I wish they would take some lead from Ewa in that department for sure. Side note: I miss Aisha and Zathiya.... :-(
Seriously in their photos all bras look extremely shallow
brasaremean From my experience, the padded 3HC are more shallow than the plunges. I had one unpadded 3HC and that one was pretty projected, but I'm not sure if that was a fluke or because it was made for Zathiya and she specified it should be that way. From the reviews I've read, the unpadded styles from Comexim are the most shallow.
Their unpadded plunges are less projected than their padded from my experience so I agree with that one Sovavosi.
See, Breakout Bras said to order a size smaller in the plunge from the 3HC. And a blog where the author is similar size and shape to me said that the plunge didn’t have as much immediate depth as the 3HC. There is a lovely 65HH plunge in the listings that I am not sure will fit...I’m worried that it’s too deep/big. So I’m really unsure.
Calluna I’d love to know the root height and fullness of the folks who say to do that. That advice seems too specific to certain shapes, and you’d just have to experiment to be sure. Maybe Jaimie at Bra Obsessed might have some in your size in stock?
@Calluna Breakout Bras isn't the best for understanding the differences throughout the sizes, as you already know. Their generalized "go up two cup sizes from your UK size" is such a misconception, as the difference in a 30D vs a 40P would be drastically different, and the same rules would not apply. So take their advice with a grain of salt and do your normal wonderful research to get a better idea.
The 65HH listed, does the owner have other bras that fit at the time to compare to your size? If not, maybe you could ask them about the fit vs other styles or brands?
My experience is the same Sovavosi, on 90Ms.
Thanks. I will give Jamie a message, but I know that she is busy right now and I’m going to have to save up some money again. I think BoB suggested the size smaller in the plunge due to the higher cups. But obviously shape characteristics are important to the fit, as well as how it is sized and scaled.
I can certainly message the seller and ask her questions about it and the fit. Probably a good idea.
Calluna If it's the one I think it is (added to BtB in 2015), I would also suggest asking for updated measurements as well. It may be in a "well loved" state at that age, and not ideal for trying the style for the first time. Plus, at the asking price, you could actually get a new one from Comexim direct for the same amount, so unless the included matching panties are an appealing addition, that one may not be your best option. (Again, assuming it's the one I seen listed.)
Maybe an open adventure post asking for experience with the two styles in a given range may answer your questions/concerns more completely? That's always worked well in the past, especially since not all members add every bra to the database (*sigh* in sadness), so there may be more out there than is shown, including the possibility of others with some to share in your range even. :-) It's just a thought though!
Yes, I was actually thinking along the lines of actually being able to try one new for not much more, and you’re probably looking at the one I am. A fit adventure is probably not a bad idea, actually.
This bra is very pretty and delicate looking. It's colors are light enough that I can wear it under light colored shirts, and it does not show through.
This band is nice and firm for me, I tend to wear 30 bands more frequently than 28, so I was happy to find this comfortable. The cups fit quite nicely. I get a nice lifted and round shape, as is expected with Comexim. I am not quadding in this cup, but the gore is also not quite tacking. I would be interested to try one cup size up to see if it would tack.
About me: Tall roots, low set, centre-full, projected but self-supporting, even vertical fullness, average-to-narrow roots but functionally narrow, somewhat close set, firm tissue. Average width shoulders but muscular-ish. ABTF calculator size: 26J/JJ, best fitting bra: Comexim Pearl Flower Mint 3HC in 60N.
Overview: Bought this from Breakout Bras on clearance sale for $12 USD. Band fits TTS for a 28 band, meaning it's supportive enough for me, but it is a bit too big and rides up a bit over the day. This bra is really sexy looking with the leopard print, eyelash lace edging and gold on the straps.
Details: This ...bra is a little too shallow for me, and my boobs fight it a bit, which is surprising because my Pearl Flower Mint 3HC in 60N fits me perfectly and that's the same cut but one cup size smaller. I get the problem I always get in bras that are too shallow in the apex which is that as my boobs push the apex of the cup outwards I get folding and gapping along the rim of the cup. Read more 80 more words
This is the Breakout Bras version of this bra, and the label says 28K, not 60O. This is the first standard Comexim I’ve tried where the straps aren’t set too wide. I’d say that they are perfectly set. I still get some gaping at the gore possibly due to my shape, and/or the gore not tacking. This is a wonderfully comfy bra. I wish all the rest of the standard Comexims had the straps set like this one.
This is the Breakout Bras version of this bra, and the label says 28K, not 60O. I bought this and another Comexim in 60O to solve the mystery of the cup height and depth on my Curacao.
On Breakout Bras, this bra is listed to be small in the cups. I don’t see it. The depth of the cups is 12.5” as opposed to 12” on the 60O - Comexim » Belle De Nuit Padded Plunge. The gore is shorter than the Belle de Nuit, measuring 3.375”. Combined with the wide set straps, the only thing I can think of is that someone who is center full ...and full on top might spill out of the center. The cup height is almost identical to the Belle de Nuit, just shy of 9”. For me, the wide set straps cause a lot of gaping at the gore, and more empty space at the top of the cup. Moving the straps in would alleviate most of these issues. The band on this one is stretchy, stretching to 29”.
Thus far I’ve measured two Comexim and two Wellfitting bras in 60O and they are all hovering around 12” in depth. The Curacao is still a mystery. It could be that the grading changed on that model or they started with a bigger size. Read more 112 more words
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.
Great quality as usual from Comexim. The shape isn't as pronounced as their padded bras - it is subtle and elegant without minimizing. The cups seem fairly tall on the sides - the bra venerable fits me everywhere and the wires do not seem to be excessively wide, but there is some empty space towards the outer top of the cups, mostly on my smaller side. It is still totally wearable, and probably not a problem for someone with more upper fullness or firmer tissue(mine tends to pool in the bottom of the cup like liquid, and pads at the bottom rarely help fill out the cup on my small side.)
The lace edge of the cups also seems to jut forward from the elastic slightly. Not a problem for me but may show under certain garments.
Overall I think this is a decent and elegant everyday nude bra at a good price point.
A pretty and very comfortable bra. No longer fits because the band is too stretched out, but it was my everyday bra when I first got it. No issue with my narrow shoulders, no problem with my close breasts.
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Mint is a padded plunge bra in a mint green lace over mint green foam lining.
The band measures 22.5” to a max of 28” & had 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes.
Cup depth was 12” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 14”stretched over the knee.
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Irish Coffee is a padded plunge bra in a Dark brown with tan lace over. It is very pretty in person.
The band measures 22.25” to a max 28.75” with 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes.
Cup depth was 11.75” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 14” stretched over the knee.
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Pearl Flower is a padded plunge bra. The color/pattern is a mint green with flowers, over a thin foam lining.
The band measures 22” to a max of 30”
Cup depth was 12.25” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 14” stretched over the knee.
Very pretty bra. I am a sucker for black and pink. Paisley type design with a pretty pink ribbon along the edges.
I could probably use one larger cup size, but I am at the end of their sizing. I love the way that Comexim bras feel on me. They are narrow enough for my shoulders and I don't get rubbing from the straps. The gore on this one sits away from my body a little bit but for the most part everything is in the right place.
It looks amazing on you! And I agree, I think the gores need to be higher and the fabric near the straps lower to help contain our larger breasts and not distort the wires as well since they are more flexing. If I order a padded from them again, that is what I'll try. I experienced that flop out in Beatrice, so it is entirely possible and not fun!!