The band on this bra can easily stretch out to about 31". Although, this distorts the wires quite a bit. The most it will stretch without distortion or little distortion is about 29". The cup depth can stretch to about 11". It appears to be a really nice bra. The gore came overlapped at the top. The band is made of quite a stretchy material. Which makes sense, I'm sure they were worried about people being uncomfortable in a firm long line band. I'd say the wires are a bit average width for this size with the cups running a bit small. I'm sure most women on here would say it is a ...shallow bra, though I think it has a very good amount of projection for a half cup bra. The lace the cups are made of are only a bit stretchy. Story of this bra: I moved in with a friend a few months ago and his very well endowed girlfriend was suffering in 34DDD/US (34E UK) Victoria's Secrets bras. So, I had to help her. She was more than happy and willing to accept the help, but wouldn't buy herself any bras. So, I purchased her a few. This was one of them. I ordered this from Breakout Bras (through their Amazon store). They said it was in UK sizing but that their sizing ran differently, so to order two cup sizes larger than normal. I did this. I ordered a 30HH - I sized her into a 30GG. Though with a horizontal perimeter of 12-13 inches, I am sure she will quickly grow out of the 30GGs I got her. She can't quite comfortably wear this bra because the edge of the long line goes down to her skeletal waist and her skeletal waist is quite a bit larger than her under bust. The wires seem to be a an decent fit and the gore seems alright as well. There is some collapsing at the bottom of the cup. She is quite close set, average-narrow roots, petite frame (5'2"), and very full all over (quite round). Unsupported she appears a bit splayed and pendulous (which originally made her think she was wide set). Read more 248 more words
You're awesome for bravangelizing her! Thank you on behalf of all bra-wearers!
You're doing that girl a great solid! Cute bra.
I was a little bit confused when I saw your name on this but I am glad to see that you have been helping a friend. It makes sense now! I love the aesthetics of this bra, but I would definitely have to custom it with no longline.
I bet it was a bit confusing Calluna ! Though I seem to have grown quite a bit with weight gain (ALOT more than the last time I put on this same amount of weight), so my Comexim 65F is one of the few bras I have that I can wear. Even the 65E BM from Ewa I got is too small (I still wear it though, it fits close enoigh lol). I would definitely prefer she make and account herself and post photos, but she doesn't care about all that. Every time I talk to her about measurements, shapes and stuff she always responds with something like "I just want a bra that fits!" Lol. But at least i know she will spread the info if she gets a chance. And I can always input the data. I'm still confused if this is 65L of if Comexim is making UK size labeled bras for Breakout Bras. X.x
LeProfessor If it's from BoB and it says 30HH, it's a 65J. BoB labels their Comexims two sizes up--so all my 65Ks from them say 30J.
This is so close to fitting, and absolutely gorgeous. The band runs tight, which is perfect for me with a 29 inch underbust. I was concerned about the cup height (known for being tall) and strap width (known for being wide), but they're both absolutely fine. The wires are too wide, and there's not enough immediate projection for me, but bending the wires in has remedied both of these issues (but I could still do with a touch more depth at the wire). I asked for the gore to be overlapping and narrowed, and it's definitely narrow enough to not be a problem for me, but it still ...doesn't quite tack. I need more room for center fullness. Every couple of hours I have to reverse swoop and scoop to get my breasts back in the cups and get the gore closer to my sternum.
I'm thinking of asking for narrower wires and added depth (along with the gore alterations) on my next order, but I'm not sure if these would fix my center fullness issues. Maybe it's worth going up a cup size? I've read that gores often don't quite tack with Comexim bras because of the soft wires, and when I put it on it's only a tiny gap so I'm not too concerned about that, but it does get pushed out to over a fingers width away as I'm wearing it which is far less good. Read more 130 more words
Ah interesting - I'm super curious about trying a Comexim longline! Not far from your size range, I'm generally 70K in Comexim.
However, until now I haven't done super well in longlines (band pressure can get uncomfortable and / or flip up) so I'm contemplating whether or not to try one.
If you don't mind some questions (I know every body is different) - did you find the longline band comfortable, did it stay put? Does the band have reinforcement / boning or is it just fabric?
Thanks a lot!!
Hi bubblegum! The band doesn't have any boning, but so far I've found it stays in place quite well. I get a little bit of wrinkling at the front, but I think that's more because of the cups riding down than the band riding up. It's comfortable for me, but the band is very firm so your mileage may vary if you have issues with band pressure.
Thank you! Might bite the bullet and go for a longline in a Black Friday order (if I ever conquer my indecisiveness on what to buy, hehe)
This was my first Comexim order. I decided to go with the Ingrid bra since I thought the pattern was very pretty. The only thing I don't like that much is the bow on the gore. My close set boobs just smush it and it isn't really visible. It's probably fairly easy to remove it though. I just haven't bothered.
I asked to have the straps moved in 2 centimeters but they're still pretty wide set so I don't think they did it. I believe the bra is a size too small for me so I spill out a little bit. The cups also keeps sliding down after I've ...worn it for a while. I've read that might be caused by not enough immediate projection or just a too small cup size. I've heard Comexim has narrow cups but they're not quite narrow enough for me. The wideness doesn't bother me but I could do with cups that are a centimeter or so narrower. The wire sometimes hurt a bit, though I believe that's because the cups are too small. The gore on this bra doesn't really bother me at all but I think it could still be a bit more narrow.
Overall it's certainly an upgrade from the bra I was wearing before even if it's not a perfect fit. I've ordered the bra in 65M with the straps moved in 2 centimeters and the gore narrowed. This time I got an email asking if I knew that bras with alterations couldn't be returned which I'm hoping means they'll actually do the alterations this time. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 163 more words
Alright, first impressions (will update after more wear):
This bra is lovely. I wasn't sure what the color was at first-it's more mauvey in the photos than it is in person. I might call it a deep taupe or something. I'm still not sure lol. Anyway, to note: The band on the Ivonne runs small. I *can* get it to fit my 29" underbust, but it starts warping at that point and is not comfortable. However, it's very stretchy and I doubt it'll take long to stretch it to a comfortable level. Right now though it's not so tiny that I can easily use an extender because doing ...so means it's far too big. I will probably take apart an old worn bra and use a set of hooks to extend it to a comfy amount. The wings are stretchy and not as tall as I'd like. There's not much support to them either, and I'd definitely like more. Important to note is that even though this color is quite far from my skin tone (I would not actively call it a 'nude' because it's not really a skin color), it actively functions as one underneath a white tank top for me. The only qualm about that is the lace on top does show through on something tighter like my tank top, but whatever. That doesn't usually bother me. Honestly, despite the tiny annoyances with the bra, it actually is very comfy and provides great uplift. I am tempted to narrow the gore because that shape is best on me, but I think it might be too pretty for that. I was really unsure about ordering this bra as there's not much information on it out there, but I'm glad I took the chance. Read more 187 more words
This is the first bra that I've bought after my breasts grew significantly in the past few months, and the first Polish bra that I've ever bought. According to the calculator at r/ABraThatFits I am now either a 30HH or a 30J; I bought this bra in the EU equivalent of a UK 30HH.
I had mixed results with this bra. On one hand, it was very beautiful and fit my breast shape very well: the wires ended right after my breast root (something that's never happened before), the straps fit very comfortably on my shoulders, and after I moved the cups into place my breasts were able ...to fit into the bottom of the cup. Unfortunately, the bra was one cup size too small, and this resulted in problems with the fit: the gore almost tacked onto my sternum but couldn't make it, and I had definite quadraboob that was pretty noticeable after I shortened the straps. My breasts have center fullness, so the parts of my breasts that weren't contained by the bra were very jiggly and made even jogging in place precarious. Overall, I was very happy with the Jacqueline and will be sorry to see it go: as far as I can tell this bra would have fit me perfectly if it had been one cup size bigger. Oh, well. Read more 116 more words
black-and-white houndstooth patterned cups with red trim colorway
I have been in love with this bra from the moment i saw it! I don't even know why. I never wear brown so it is a very off the wall choice for me. But it is just as rich and beautiful in person! I had ordered this along with a Mint with the same alterations but in one size up, 65M. From the pictures, i loved this one more than Mint so i chose to get it in the size i really thought was going to be perfect, 65L. Wrong! I wish this bra had been perfect for me! But if i could make a Frankenstein bra ...out of the two, it could be perfect! The wires stop right after my breast tissue ends. I have never had a bra do that! The cup height is also perfect in the armpit area and i dont notice the gore at all. The depth is definitely lacking though. I'm not sure if reducing the cups makes it more like a smaller size, if it runs small, or if i am just definitely not a 65L. It measures less than 11" cup depth though and i am always needing 11"+! I get some quadboob and TONS of boob peeking out over the top. It is so cute, not uncomfortable, and passable in my mind so i will keep it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 126 more words
I don't know what is wrong with this bra, but I don't think it's my boobs.
In a band size down, and cup size up, it is still too small in the cup and too large in the band. Fits pretty much the same as 70J - Comexim » Bridget Half Cup (554).
Very short-waisted, center full, close set, somewhat narrow, immediately projected, shallow apex projection,...
Yikes. My breasts have widened since the last time I wore this size. Living in wireless bras will do that https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />
Now, this bra requires a gore narrowing operation, straps moved inward, and a wider wire. I'll just cling to my wireless options and hope I find a less alteration-needing, easily removed, cool, supportive bra for 100+ degrees F. Surreal because I type this as significant ice accumulates on my food forest. And, it was 79 degrees F two days ago. Weather.
Fantastic Comexim quality and my favorite colorway, Sonia.
It is lovely. Moving back to trying wired bras? I hope everything works out!
I'm anticipating summer and itching to find easily- removed-support with a high cotton/hemp/linen content. Oooh! I could make a double-linen bralette: supportive and breathable.
I took a chance on this, getting it at a greatly reduced price at Breakout Bras. It was a worthwhile risk! For a padded bra, it gives a lot of projection at the wire. Normally, if there isn't enough projection, the wires push down and are very painful on my flaring ribs. This doesn't happen and it stays in my IMF. The band runs tight as I expected, but is still comfortable in my normal band size. I get a little bit of gaping at top inside of the cup but without much center fullness, I do this on a lot of bras. Overall, fairly comfortable and I'm sure it will get even better with wear. The colors are beautiful in dark peach with silver lace overlay.
This bra arrived without the narrowed gore. It does have the overlapping gore, but it remains too wide for me at the base of the gore. And, the wings are too high. In the past, moving the straps inward remedied the "wing bite." However, I will need another alteration before this is comfortable.
Despite this, the immediate projection and fit is great 2 weeks per month. The cup is too wide, but the immediate projection is sufficient. Wires do not press painfully into my ribs. I'm thrilled. So, I'll place another order. Sigh.
So beautiful: cookie pockets, straps moved inward, overlapping gore.
One of my sonias wasn't altered right too! I wonder if they weren't as careful when running out of fabric? I'm going to have to sell or trade one of my sonia's too. I should probably do both, but I'm ok with one cupsize too small and selling/trading a 50L band isn't happening. Unfortunately mine's a 55J and I need a 55L.
Ugh. The fabric shortage might have been the issue. The Garden of Eden (also fabric shortage) arrived as an unaltered plunge rather than a 3HC. Ugh. Ugh.
I bought this bra after trying on the Tropical Garden Halfcup in 65K and finding it about a cup too small. Now I wonder it that one just ran small in general because this is a lot bigger in the cup than I expected. If I put a set of cookies in it it fits perfectly, and it's pretty close without them. I asked for overlapping gore wires but I don't think I actually got them. They overlap a little bit but not as much as the last of I tried, which is a bummer, but not insurmountable for me. Ideally, I would want it narrower. The cups ...are wider than I expected as well, so even though I moved the straps in 2cm they are set a touch wider than I would like. Because the cups are bigger than I expected they are also taller than I expected. Not quite too tall, but almost. Curse my short roots and need for immediate projection!
This isn't a perfect fit for me, but it's soooooo close that I'm going to keep it because it's so beautiful. Read more 76 more words
I knew the band on this bra was going to be a little too small, as I usually wear a 32 UK band. But, I had tried a different Comexim plunge bra in a 70J, which was definitely too small. I wanted to try a cup size larger, and I couldn't find any 70K Comexims at Zathiya. The band feels fine with an extender. I'm not sure if I have a touch of quad boob, but it does look fine under a tight t-shirt. The top of the gore is just a little bit shy of completely tacking, but the bottom tacks firmly. If I do a full ...scoop and swoop, I definitely have quad boob, but if I grab the top part of the cup and bounce it up and down once or twice, everything seems to settle in nicely, with a teeny bit of quad boob. I like the way it looks under clothes and I think the bra is adorable. I love that the seams are not really prominent. It may be a bit too small, but I'm keeping it because it looks fine, is pretty comfortable, and it's my husband's favorite out of all the new bras I've gotten lately (sometimes, it's worth it to see him smile). Next time I order a Comexim, I will go up another cup size for a better fit. This one will be great when I'm looking for a more subdued look under clothing. Read more 137 more words
This bra is so cute! The fabric is soft and smooth. It has little pink bows on the straps and at the gore. It's such a unique pattern; I just love it! Sadly, it didn't fit me. It was purchased directly through Comexim so there are no tags. It's a fun, gorgeous bra!
This bra is gorgeous!!! The pattern is so vintage and old-fashioned looking, but not in a dowdy way but rather a very sweet, feminine way. It has a very beautiful cream colored base with a rusty orange/copper colored floral pattern. It's very romantic and just so lovely to look at. The center gore and the straps have a matching copper colored bow that make a very nice, understated accent to the beauty of the bra. The bra is soft against the skin and the straps themselves have a nice texture to them that add to the charm of the bra while also helping to keep the straps in place. It has 3 rows of 3 hooks which helps give support and stability to the spine while wearing it. I bought this while trying to figure out my Comexim size. Unfortunately, it was too large in the band for me, but I have since re-purchased it in the correct size. It's just too pretty not to have in my bra wardrobe.
Custom size bought secondhand NWOT. Crazy sizing inconsistency. Fits like 32G/GG Wires are perfectly narrow, but very soft. Gore doesn't tack and cups cut in a bit. I think the cup is too shallow and possibly too short since my nipples are right at the edge. Band is very stretchy, fits like a 32. Only 2 columns of hooks. BEAUTIFUL fabric.
Comexim uses EU sizing. 65L is the same as UK 30HH and this bra is known to run big in band and small in cup so 32GG equivalent seems very reasonable to me.
I'm aware the fit isn't technically perfect. I can live with a floating gore, and the cutting in didn't show under some clothes, but I did decide to sell it on. It wasnt a bra I ever wanted to reach for because I knew it could fit better. And Actually, the wires are definitely in my IMF in those pictures. I guess between my center fullness and close set breasts it looks like they're too low. I've noticed this with some of my other bras too, even when I know they're up in my fold.
Eta: (hmm can't edit post) I know how comexim sizes too. I wear a 75J in comexim, which is why I was surprised that I could even get this on. It is a sister size, but 2 bands smaller which shouldn't fit by any logic. Thanks for the conversion though, very helpful for anyone that isn't that familiar with it :)
You're awesome for bravangelizing her! Thank you on behalf of all bra-wearers!