I love this bra!! After a few trials and errors, I'm pretty confident that I will be able to order pretty much any set comfortably.
Appearance: this bra has a black base that is covered in a powdered navy lace with a coppery-pink floral pattern that is continued to the wings. The straps are black with embroidered edges and continue on the top edge of the wing to the hooks and eyes. To complete the look, small bows are located on eack strap and at the top of the gore. The inside is all black.
Alterations: I ordered this bra in 70N with overlapping wires and reduced cups. I had ...the gore reduced, straps moved in 3cm, and 3x4 hooks. I also had cookie pockets added.
Fit: The pockets add an extra level of comfort to the bra that anyone can appreciate, even though I hadn't needed them. Yes, the fit is that good lol. The extra cm I had the straps moved in really helped me feel more relief from the weight of my bust. The band was perfect, so for any bra with lace/mesh wings I will use 70, but anything else 65. The 3x4 hooks I can leave, but I keep them just in case of unusually tight band or longer wear. The reduced gore and cup are something I will never change due to my high set bust and love of cleavage. I find my ideal gore to be of 6.5-7cm.
Gina Szorty (L): These are gorg and are my favorite style!! They have the same powdered navy and coppery-pink pattern. The back is see through, but the front and crotch have a soft black lining. These are super comfortable and not scratchy. Since these don't have an elastic band on the leg holes they feel true to size and don't dig. So I will stick to L in szorty, L/XL (for elastic) in figi (brief), and M in stringi (thong) because my bum is not included. I have a 43in hip (includes bum) with a hip bone of 38in (no bum included). Read more 235 more words
I'm glad you enjoy your new polish bras ! May I ask if you could add a picture of the overlapping wires ? I'm still wondering if that alteration could be useful for my so much narrow close set
Pinklady sorry for the long wait time, I'm out of town and I don't have that particular bra with me. However the overlapping gore just touches at the top so it is narrower then goes back to the regular width, so if you like taller gores you might need a narrowed gore instead. I just posted an adventure about that. I will add the link
My Comexims are finally here! I'll input my Charme later, though the fit is pretty similar (with the Charme having maybe a teeny bit more cup volume, though I wish it was the opposite since I ordered the Rita with cookie pockets!). For now I'll start with this bra.
I ordered the Rita in a 70N with the following alterations: Reduced cup height Raised gore Straps moved in Added cookie pockets Made into a longline Extra column of hooks
The reduced cup height definitely works well for me. I don't have the strap gap that I experienced in the Sonia (disclaimer: Sonia plunge is my only unaltered Comexim, so I'll be drawing lots of comparisons to ...it). The cup height was mainly reduced near the outside of the cup, though I'm not sure how much of this is due to the fact that I raised the gore as well (which kind of makes it hard to reduce the cup height near the middle).
The raised gore also works really well for me. I don't have the same sense that I'm about to fall into the middle that I had with the standard gore height. I think that it works because I'm not super close set and don't have tons of inner fullness. It makes the bra fit more like a balconette, which tends to hold everything in a little better for me.
I'm unsure as to whether or not the straps were moved in. They look like they're placed similarly to my Sonia, which was unaltered. I'll probably have them moved in a little more next time, but they work well enough as is.
I haven't tried this bra on with pads in the cookie pockets yet, but I'm glad I added them. There isn't really ever a downside to adding them, so I've added them to all of my Comexim orders (except the Charme because I forgot). I'm hoping that I'll get a little more oomph with pads in, since the alterations I requested make this bra fit less like a plunge bra (which means I lose some cleavage).
I was nervous about the band of this bra fitting since I had had it made into a longline. My ribcage is flared at the bottom, which I didn't consider until well after I had ordered the bra. I was nervous about it being too tight at the bottom, but it actually fits me really well. I almost wish though that it was a bit tighter at the top. It's not loose enough that I want to wear it on the second set of hooks just yet, but I think I will have to move there sooner than I'd like. The band measures at 32.5 stretched, which is a full inch larger than my comfortable rib cage measurement.
I guess its a good thing that I ordered an extra column of hooks! This bra has 3 columns of hooks with 5 hooks per column. Hopefully the third column of hooks will give me a little more wear out of the band.
Now for a few more technical notes that aren't related to the alterations I requested. This bra seems to be narrower and deeper than the Sonia plunge bra. The depth could be due to the fact that this is one size larger (and that likely is why), but the narrower wires aren't what I expected. I tend to do better with narrower, more projected bras though so its perfect for me! The ribbon on the top of this bra also makes it more closed on top that the Sonia, so if you're fuller on top or have taller roots, this might be something to take into account. I love this bra though! Read more 501 more words
This bra's measurements have been altered
Altered straps,
Reduced cup height, Raised gore height, Cookie pockets
Also another little side note, I did order the bottoms as well. I would probably have done better going up a size, but hopefully the material will be a bit less firm once I wear/wash them a couple times.
So beautiful!!
Looks great! Did you order from Comexim directly?
BumbleBean Yep! This set went on sale after Valentines Day so I decided to get it lol
Awesome! I haven't ordered directly from them in so long, so can I ask a few questions? :)
(1) Did you place an order on the website and write notes, or did you email your order?
(2) If using the website order, did they send you an invoice for any additional charges (like for the longline)?
(3) Did you communicate in Polish or English?
Thanks again for your great review and pics! We are nearly boob twins, so your thoughts are very helpful. :)
Love the longline look so much lately. What a wonderful detailed review .
BumbleBean I've now done a couple different orders (I actually ordered this set and the Charme set separately about a week apart) and then I also have a bra order and then another order with a bathing suit in progress. What I did for orders was I emailed them each time I wanted to request something different, just to make sure that it was something that they could do. They usually respond pretty quickly, within a day or two during the week. Then once I got confirmation that it was something that they could do, I ordered on their website and put the alterations in the comments. For the longline, after I paid I just sent the extra 20pln in a separate Paypal transaction after. The first time that I emailed to ask them about some alterations, they told me to place the order through their site and put the alterations/size in the comments, and gave me the email to send money to (I think it is just sklep@comexim.pl). I have always emailed in English and just kept it short and to the point (Hi, would you be able to make *insert bra here* in a size *insert size* with the following alterations: *insert alterations*). They've never seemed to have an issue with my emails.
Thanks for all of the info. Back when I ordered a lot, you HAD to write in Polish, but I've heard rumors that writing in simple English is okay now. Glad to hear it's true!
kermitdafrog21 it seems as though your 70N long line is close to my plunge, but I had a reduced gore and cups, so I'm not sure if I can really say that a long line plunge is shallower than a regular plunge. We'll see as I have placed my order for a Gina and Audrey set in 70N last week I will keep you all up to date.
MissAponii Yeah I don't have an unaltered Rita to compare the two. But relative to my unaltered Sonia plunge (which I have heard runs a bit shallower and wider than some of the other plunges), I observed the following differences:
The cup height in the middle was much higher due to the raised gore.
The cup height by the strap was a little shorter, though actually not as much of a difference as I had expected. I guess its probably hard to reduce it too much given the extra gore height.
The straps are also noticeably wider set than my Sonia, despite requesting to have them moved in. It felt this way when I tried it on, but I just held the two on top of eachother to compare and the straps were basically entirely outside of the straps on the Sonia.
The wires were narrower, which was not what I expected given that the Sonia was a 70M and the Rita is an altered 70N but its a plus for me.
The cup was more projected (despite the narrower wires, there was about 1.5cm more of depth).
Oh my God, I wish I have this one ! But I have a question,did the longline style was an alteration you asked for ? Because on the website, the rita (and other bras) are not proposed in longline style.
Yes the longline is an alteration I requested. Long lines are the only alteration they charge for, it costs an extra 20 zloty
Comexim doesn t stop to surprise me ! Do you know if there is à limiter to how many altérations they can do on a bra ?
* a limit
Pinklady There's no limit to my knowledge! This bra had 6 alterations and they did them all lol
Amazing ! And how dis you know you would need reduced cup and straps movec in ?
I ordered on unaltered one prior to ordering alterations. But I have pretty narrow shoulders and very short roots, plus most people in my size range order a reduced cup height because I think Comexim scales the cups kind of strangely.
I love this bra! I am however going to keep this review on the shorter side since it fits very similarly to my Rita longline. This bra is a beige color with a black mesh overlay, and a lace panel followed by a black ribbon at the top. The straps are nice and thick, and the bra features a large black ribbon bow in the middle (all of which can be seen in my pictures).
The first thing I noticed when I put on this bra is how tight the band is relative to the Rita longline I have. While the Rita stretched to about 33.5 inches (which is ...longer than I'd want for a 70 band, but not so looser as to compromise the support since it is a longline), this band stretched to just over 31 inches. This is a tiny bit snugger than I'd like given my comfortable underbust measurement of 31.5 inches, but hopefully it'll loosen a bit. It's still wearable for now. I'm sure that it is at least partially the coloring/material but if you compare the angle view of the Rita (http://bra.pe/I4XG/) to the angle view of the Charme, the bottom of the band definitely appears to fit differently.
The cup also felt a bit deeper than the Rita. However, the measurements say that this extra depth I felt was pretty negligible (the wires are about 0.12 inches narrower and the cup is about 0.03 inches deeper on the Charme, which isn't really significant. The wires on the Charme are a little bit longer though (by a little over 3/4 of an inch), so maybe all of these factors combined made just enough of a difference to be noticeable.
Other than these two differences, the bras are very similar in fit, as they both have all the same alterations. They're both keepers!
EDIT: Just wanted to put in a little edit here after wearing. The bra is pretty comfortable, however it doesn't stay in my IMF at all. It's actually really hard to even force them into my IMF (I have to kind of lean over and shimmy a little) and then once I do, its hard to adjust the band so that it lays flat without pulling it out. The wires seemed to be most comfortable hanging out about the bottom of the front of my rib cage. When I took the bra off, the bottom of the band looked noticeably tighter which was probably the biggest issue. I might just resign this one to be a bedroom/lounging bra (because its so pretty!) Read more 320 more words
I'll keep this short since I'll probably do a full in depth review of this bra later (since there isn't much out there in the way of unlined Comexim reviews) but for some main points:
This bra is beautiful. The pictures don't even begin to do it justice. Unfortunately, it is too small for me. The top lace digs in a little, but the horizontal seams cuts in a lot. I think I would probably be *better* in a size up, but I think the horizontal seam would still cut in so I wouldn't get a good fit even in a larger size. For that reason, I'm probably not going to reorder it, I'm just going to keep this one as a bedroom bra (its too cute for me to get rid of).
One other thing to note is that the wires on this are feel more narrow than any of my other Comexims (which I love, but if other Comexim models are a perfect width for you, you may find wires on this bra too narrow).
I ordered the Magic in a 32JJ back when I was wearing a 32H in the Panache Envy and the Elomi Morgan. When I tried it on, it was quad boob city. I went and tried on all my other bras, only to realize they were too small too. I went and got fitted, and turned out to need a 32J in the Panache Envy. Whoops! I'm hanging onto this in case I shrink back down, but thus far, my hopes have been in vain. Every once in a while, I convince myself to wear it, only to discover visible boob bulges through my shirt once at work.
This bra is beautiful! I think that the pictures will speak for themselves (once I post them) but I'll just note the alterations that I ordered on this bra so that I don't forget them down the line.
This bra has the following alterations: Straps moved in 4cm Cookie pockets added Extra column of hooks added (it is a 3x4 clasp) Stronger wires Raised gore* Reduced cup height* Made in a 3HC cut
(Note: I didn't email to confirm that all of the alterations were doable before ordering, so I'm not sure if they can do or if they did do the alterations that I starred. All of the others were definitely done)
I've also linked a post I made using this Ingrid and comparing it to the longline Ingrid that I ordered.
They can put in stronger wires? That may be something I need to ask for. The wires on my tropical garden are too soft imo
Prettyncharmeuse Yep, that's an alteration they'll do! They're still definitely on the softer side, but if you try to bend them inwards (as if to narrow the wires) they definitely have noticeable less give to them
Do you think they put in stronger wires or double up ? I find the ewa michalak and freya wires so soft too soft . This is a alteration I would definitely have done ... I have doubled freya wires by adding replacement wires .
I LOVE this bathing suit top. My only gripe with it is the straps. I ordered it with convertible straps so that I could cross them in the back, but was not expecting that they would also be detachable in the front. I'm a bit worried about one popping off while at the beach, so I'll probably end up sewing in the front. My other gripe with the straps is that they're definitely long enough that I can't wear them uncrossed, but it isn't the end of the world. They're also super stretchy. But other than the straps, I love this top!
Just for record keeping, I ordered this top with the following alterations: Made in a 3HC style Reduced cup height* Straps moved in Made with convertible straps
(Note: I didn't email Comexim to confirm that all of the alterations were doable before ordering this top. I'm unsure as to whether they will reduce the cup height on a 3HC style, so I'm not sure if this alteration was done).
:-) :-) "reduced cup height"--the elusive, much needed by some alteration ;-)
DressTheTwins It seems as though maybe they'll do it for some sizes and if you ask them enough times? I figured that if they said that they wouldn't do it then that wouldn't deter me from buying it, so rather than email and wait for a response I just put it in the comments and hoped for the best lol
I included an imgur photo of my breasts in a shortened plunge and "my breasts are short." I hope that is all they required for convincing ;-)
Hey now, I wish mine were convertible in front!! When I ordered the top they told me they'd only be convertible in the back. Rawr.
I love the aesthetics of this bra! Its a beige colored bra with burnt orange flowers and ribbons on the straps and the gore. Its beautiful! However from a fit standpoint, it doesn't work as well. It doesn't show up in the pictures but I'm definitely quadding out the top of this bra (its my first 3HC bra so maybe I need to go up a size from my plunge size?). To compound the issue, since its a longline, the band isn't too stable so the cups tend to slide down, making the quadboob even worse. The bottom of the band definitely rides up a lot as well. ...Some people on here seem to be able to get them to work, but I think I might have to accept that longline bras just aren't for me :/
For record keeping purposes, this bra was ordered with the following alterations: Made in a 3HC cut Made in a longline Raised gore* Reduced cup height* Extra column of hooks (the clasp is 5x3) Straps moved in Cookie pockets added
(Note: The bra was ordered without confirming that all of the requested alteration were doable. Therefore, I'm unsure if the starred alterations were actually done, but the rest definitely were.) Read more 90 more words
A lot of people need to size up from their plunge size for a 3HC. And Comexim's longlines need re-engineered completely. They are not nearly as stable as their regular bras and are often wider and shallower. A 70O regular 3HC would likely work much better on you than this. Beautiful, though!
lcl0706 Yeah, I keep hoping the longlines will work but so far the only kind of success I've had was the Florence (because the whole front of the band is non-stretch). I actually ordered a not longline version in a 70N as well which should be here either today or tomorrow (guess I should have waited until I got this one first), but I'm hoping that the quadding isn't noticeable under shirts because I really like this one lol
I think Ingrid (plunge or 3hc) runs a cup size small. I have ginger 3hc, otylia plunge and ingrid 3hc all in the same cup size. Only ginger gives me quadding, ginger and otylia are a bit big though.
This bra is super comfy and I love how it fits! However, I'm not convinced that the alterations that I had requested were actually done. I asked for reduced cup height, but there is still some strap gap (which I don't usually get with a reduced cup height). However, this difference might be due to how closed on top the bra is, so I'm not sure if it was done.
I also requested a lowered and overlapping gore, which are new alterations for me. However, I'm not sure if either were done.
Sigh. I wish there was a more visible way to know if the alterations were completed.
Beautiful on you, nonetheless :-) :-)
DressTheTwins Me too :/ Other than the cookie pockets and the overlapping gore, the rest are just kind of a guess. And I can usually tell for the straps since I've moved in all of them, but there's some weird phenomenon there where a standard 2cm move in seems to make them feel wider for most people (including myself).
But I do love this bra either way. Its also extremely soft because the band is lined with some sort silky stretch fabric rather than a power mesh. It does make the band stretchier than most Comexims, but most of my recent Comexim bands have been a little small so this one is pretty much true to size.
Hilarious. Cookie pockets and overlapping gore are the two that were included on mine. :-) The one bra that has enough immediate projection didn't have the straps moved in (ate my armpits) or reduced cup height. Sigh. Being short, these alterations are critical to my comfort. "Extremely soft" sounds blissful :-) :-)
DressTheTwins Luckily reduced cup heigh isn't necessary for comfort reasons for me (full cup heigh isn't uncomfortable under the arm, its just a little tall at the strap). But I definitely need the straps moved in
The lowered and overlapping gore are really slight alterations. If you look very closely at the top of the gore you can tell if it's overlapping or not. I actually have a picture of my two sonias (one where they forgot the alterations& one with overlapping and reduced cup). I uploaded them on my phone just now, so I'll message them to you!
girl333 Thanks for the picture! The gore definitely isn't overlapped (that's about what I expected it to look like). I'm still not positive on the lowered gore since most of my orders I've raised the gore (so its lower in comparison, but it could just be a standard height), but I'd assume since the gore isn't overlapped and I don't think the cup height was lowered that the gore probably wasn't lowered either
I purchased this bra from another user who ordered the bra directly from Comexim, so I want to copy/paste from her review the specifics about the alterations in case it is needed in the future.
For record keeping purposes, this bra was ordered with the following alterations: Made in a 3HC cut Made in a longline Raised gore* Reduced cup height* Extra column of hooks (the clasp is 5x3) Straps moved in Cookie pockets added
(Note: The bra was ordered without confirming that all of the requested alteration were doable. Therefore, I'm unsure if the starred alterations were actually done, but the rest definitely were.)
I just got this bra in and it looks just how I expected. One thing I'll mention (after trying both this and the longline version) is that if you may want to size up in the band, especially if you're on the cusp of two. It is by far the tightest band that I own (likely due to the fact that the whole front doesn't stretch). Or if you own an extender or two you'll probably have to break one of those out
This bra's measurements have been altered
Altered straps,
cookie pockets, raised gore, reduced cup height
Do comexim bras tend to have fronts that stretch ? Just curious I haven't had any bras that were unstablized in the front but have a bra sewing pattern that calls for a totally unstablized front that made me go hmm how will this possibly give support with such a flexible band.
Ivp I guess maybe they're not stretchy per se, but they front is generally made out of a mesh which has a little bit of give even if its not stretchy. The Florence is made out of a stiffer fabric which has no give at all.
Although now that you've asked and I've examined the bras more closely, that seems to be the biggest difference between the regular bras and the longlines. On the regular bras, the front section is made from a nonstretch mesh and only the side band part is a stretch mesh. The longlines use the band stretch mesh even in the front section (and those seem to offer very little support)
Interesting , I found the one ewa bra I have has a lot of movement (not stretch ) too and it took some getting used to but I kinda like it as I am finding my ribs don't hurt on the days I wear it but so much more jiggle . I honestly like the comexim design aesthetic more so have been trying to figure out the difference between the too structure wise . Your review and description helps a lot we are in a similar size range that there are very few details on bras . So thanks hooray !!
stable mesh I know what that is :)
Ivp I love how my EM bras look but they kill my ribs lol. I have a flared rib cage and they seem to have pretty wide underwire channels (at least the padded models) which are a little uncomfortable to wear.
I just got mine in the same size and it stretches much farther than yours! I remember you warning me how tight yours was, so I thought I'd let you know how mine turned out. I did get 3x4 hooks, so that does add a tiny bit of length.
@Kermitdafrog you mean bras are not supposed to kill your ribs? Every bra I own kills my ribs with the exception of my sf . I have permanent trigger points I think at my sternum, underwire lines and along my right ribs .. my daily routine in the morning is massage the trigger points away so a can put on the bra of the day. Went to physical therapy for myofacial Release all along those areas last year .. All my bras have those wide channeling, ewa's Gore is wide at the bottom for me as in too splayed. Have you looked at trigger point release in those areas to see if you can increase comfort? You can do self release you don't need someone else to massage your chest .. me I have no modesty left I had a messed up tense body everywhere boobs was nothing but it does help so much with the comfort of the bra .
BumbleBean Mine also has a 3x4 hook. I've noticed with my more recent orders from them that the bands have been much more true to size, so maybe yours is just following this trend!
Ivp My Comexim ones usually aren't too bad lol, its basically just my EM bras
BumbleBean Also, I just looked at the pics. The front fabric on mine extends out farther than the front fabric on yours, so I'd guess that's a factor too since that part doesn't stretch
Well, this bra was definitely a surprise. After being almost happy with my Comexim Irish Coffee, I wanted to try one cup size bigger since the Irish Coffee doesn't sit quite flat against my sternum. Enter the Geisha. Hooo boy, the cups are like, huge! I had to check both the above-mentioned bras to be certain that it's really a 70N. It is. Second, the band is seriously much tighter than the Irish Coffee's band, and with that I mean it has no give whatsoever and feels too tight on me unless I've been living on lettuce for three weeks straight up. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" .../> So let's just say it's too tight for me. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> But weirdly, it fits. My boobs feel at home in the cups and the center gore sits flat. Unless I move about a lot and play a contortionist, the band keeps the bra exactly at an optimal place on my rib cage, giving me a to-die-for silhouette under a shirt. (And a nice cleavage, too.) So I live in hope the band would stretch a tiny bit since I can't live without my weekly dose of Häagen-Dasz. Read more 94 more words
Bra was ordered from Jaimie at Bra Obsessed (http://braobsessed.com/). She is located in Canada, speaks English, and made the ordering process oh-so-easy. I am quite experienced in placing my own custom Comexim orders, but I have to admit that I enjoyed how easy the process was by letting Jaimie take care of all of my custom requests. It was a relief to not worry about anything getting lost in translation. Also, the order process was just as fast (if not faster) than if I would have ordered myself directly from Comexim. I emailed Jaimie with my order on January 19 and received it February 10 -- ...that's right, it only took 3 weeks to make my bra, ship from Poland to Jaimie in Canada, and then for her to ship to me on the opposite side of Canada. Color me impressed! (And yes, if you are in the US, she will ship to you as well!)
For Comexim bras ordered through Bra Obsessed, the UK size is used, not the usual European/Comexim size. I requested a UK 32JJ, which converts to a 70N in usual Comexim sizing. Here is a list of the alterations I requested, with help from Jaimie:
*Reduced cup height *Straps moved in 2 cm *Higher gore *Stronger wires *Cookie pockets *Plunge cut instead of Sonia half-cup
I will come back at a later time to review how the bra fits after I've worn it. I first wanted to make sure I notated the ordering process and all of the alterations in case I forgot. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Looking forward to reading more, esp how you feel about the fit as compared to EM S. Looks a little shallower maybe? and certainly more closed on top
Yeah, it's definitely different than the S. I think it's because it's a true plunge (even with all of my modifications) whereas the S is more of a balconette. If you look at the line along the top of the cups, the Comexim makes a sharp V (from top of cup down to gore back up to top of other cup) and the S is more of a wide V, more straight across. The Comexim is really more comparable to an Ewa PL bra rather than an S, at least in my experience.
The Comexim is more comfortable, but the S bra is definitely more secure. The Comexim's gore height is 4.1" and the S bra's is 4.3", so not that different -- but the angle along the top of the cups is quite different.
Also, did you see the Anna Pardal in the Facebook group yesterday? It's a size UK 32KK (converts to 70P Comexim size). She estimates she wears a 30K in Panache (her 30JJ Envy is too small), so that sounds just like what she'd probably her EM size as well (going up 1 cup + 1 band to 32KK). That'll be my new rule -- for Comexim with alterations, use your padded EM size. :)
^^ Up 2 cups, I meant! Argh, can't edit.
Oh, yes, I did see that. I really think a true plunge like that will never work for my center/top full boobs. Even the S does not have enough center fullness for me, but at least it doesnt cut in - i just have to shift my boobs every so often. thats why I DID love the floris, when it fit - it actually contained that inner/upper quadrant I have too much of. But if you go up a size, the shape is no longer compatible with me, apparently. Whereas S seems to scale similarly to how I do.
i really would prefer something more full coverage to hold/separate my boobs, that was narrow enough, immediate-projection enough . . . i dont think you could even custom-make a bra that would really fit these. and i'm hoping to lose weight too!!
dbmamaz Sounds like you really prefer full coverage bras. The thing with bras like Comexim (and some EMs) is that ever-so-slight lack of projection offers a bit of uplift and compression, which makes the top of boobs and cleavage look awesome. A bra that is nothing but pure projection is going to be what I call a "boob sling", and I personally don't want to wear that type of bra (I have no interest at all in the BM, for example). I would prefer my boobs/cleavage look better (and more youthful) rather than just having 100% projection. I have saggy boobs as well, and my stretch marks and skin just look better when in a bra like Comexim or EM that has projection that halts towards the apex. Maybe Comexim and (and maybe even EM S) aren't the best for you if your concern is just projection. I need/want projection, but I also have other boxes to tick in my bra-quest -- if I wear any clothing that will remotely show a hint of boobage, I want my the top of my boobs and/or cleavage to look their best, and padded EM and Comexim do that for me. :)
Good thing there are lots of different kinds of bras for varying wants/needs out there. ;-)
I feel like the problem is really my body shape tho. The slightest shallowness usually makes the bra slide down and be super painful on my ribs. I really think my rib cage is so short and my boobs so low, that its easy for the wire to slip down over the bottom of the last rib and there's a really tender point there.
And I fall out without top/inner coverage . . . i cant look good if my boobs have climbed out of the bra and are quadding all over the place. I have not found anything but full-coverage immediate-projection bras that dont slip/get pushed down by my mighty boobs. As I said, even the S is a problem that way. They climb out and push the bra down.
My BM Fuksja is slightly shallow on the bottom and slides down. My BM Perla was always too small so I fell out. My newest BM is a full band size too short and I havent made the commitment to wear it a full day yet . . havent washed it yet. It seemed better projected at the bottom than the fuksja tho.
I rarely wear anything that purposefully shows cleavage - not now at 50, rarely when I was younger, either. So thats just never been an issue for me. the super-projected Floris gave me a much better shape under full-coverage, high-neck clothing than anything else.
Still not sure I have the right bra, at least not for me at this size.
Argh, I can't edit, but I meant to say that not for everyday, but for some occasions/outfits I want a plunge. Most of us ladies who wear larger cups, are saggy, soft, and center full (yes, me too) have a hard time wearing plunges, and the alterations Comexim offers make it possible (and EM PLs). Granted, they're not perfect if you want lots of stability, but if you want to wear a plunge fairly successfully, then it's great! Ladies in our size range don't have a lot of great choices for plunges, so these bras offer an option that's better than most. Sure, I don't wear a plunge everyday, but I'm glad I have them when I want to wear them. Sure, they don't have 100% projection to the apex and I don't stay contained 100% of the time, but the design is what gives great looking boobs and a nice shape.
I guess what I'm trying to say is it's not really fair to compare "full coverage bra" requirements with a plunge. They each have their own function, and a plunge would no longer be a plunge if it met all the requirements of a full coverage bra, no? If you sizes up a lot in a Comexim, you might be able to simulate a balconette/full coverage, but at the end of the day, it's still based on a plunge pattern. It's apples to oranges.
Ok - i guess, i'm just explaining why I dont want plunges. at all. ever lol. Not really comparing them, just saying they dont work for me. and ppl who are less center-heavy can wear them every-day. maybe not in our size range, idk
Ah, the ribcage thing would be a problem. I'm the opposite -- even though I'm short, my torso is very long and my boobs are somewhat high set (I am all torso with short legs and arms lol). I have lots of room to go before anything will slide down below my ribs. I am not full on top, either. I'm more even fullness than full on top. I only get pushed out of the top of bras if they're too small.
They are located in Texas and have EWA MICHALAK in stock in OUR SIZE. Yes, they seem to carry most styles up to size 70K/75JJ. Of course, it looks like they sell out quickly, but at least they have them! They have a Ewa Michalak S Syrena in 70K in stock right now. They also offer returns/exchanges. They don't carry every single item of EM's, but the selection isn't bad. Free US shipping if your order is over $100. It might be a good place to look next time you're in the market for a new EM.
interesting. but i really intend to wait until she has her next special and buy 2 bras directly. but i see your point about returns - that mislabeled 30K . . i havent washed it still, havent written, just kinda bummed. i think i'll wash it soon tho
dbmamaz Hey, I did a little experiment that I wanted to show you. I took pics wearing 2 bras at a time so you can see how the gore/cup compares. I did it with the Ewa Michalak PL, S, and the Comexim plunge since they're all sister-sizes of each other. Hopefully that gives a better visual comparison of all. The pics are in this album: http://imgur.com/a/XhzZN
^^ Each pic has a description to tell you what I'm wearing in each in case it's hard to tell.
so the pralinka has the highest gore but the comexim is higher towards the outside of the cup. even the pralinka gore looks lower than what I really want. Does the higher cup towards the outside of the front make the bra more stable / less jiggling?
Ok, a few things:
(1) Wearing 2 bras at once will give an exaggerated view of top boob/cleavage. It really pushes everything out there (try it -- you'll see!) Don't look at the amount of boob spilling over; this was simply to **compare the bra cuts for informational purposes only**, NOT their fit on me. Again, they're all too small for me at the moment anyway, so wearing 2 at a time made it seem even worse!
(2) All of the bras are in a size smaller than your preferred size of 75JJ. They're also too small for me at the moment, so one size up (again, 75JJ) would have slightly higher cups and gore. All of the bras shown are 70JJ/75J.
(3) The S bra still feels more secure. The Comexim does have more fabric on the outside, but most of my tissue is on the inside, so that outside fabric doesn't help much in that regard. Again, it's a plunge, not a full-cup bra. It's not going to perform like a full coverage bra, and I don't expect it to.
I'm not trying to convince you to buy one or anything. Just thought I'd give you this information because I've noticed you've asked lots of questions and had some speculation (not to me, just on Bratabase in general) about Ewa PLs and Comexims. I figured pics from someone actually near your size would be helpful as anything else.
Also, you mentioned the Comexim looks shallow, but I have to strongly disagree now. The S bra is more shallow. The reason I say that is because when I wore the Comexim over the S bra, there was a tiny bit of empty fabric near the gore that wasn't filled. The S bra underneath smooshed everything down. Shallow = smooshed; projected = away from the body.
Again, this was just for info purposes since you haven't tried the PL or a Comexim and seem curious, that's all. Don't look at the boobs -- just the bras! ;-)
thanks - i really was trying to understand the shape difference. Still not sure i'm willing to try a comexim (with reduced cups and higher gore and moved in straps lol) but maybe some day
hey, have you ever tried a jasmine? i think i still have a credit at bare necessities. i'm thinking 32K?
Eh, we're kinda getting way off topic from my Sonia review, but yeah, I've tried Jasmine (here: 32J - Panache » Jasmine (6951) ). I tried the very first Jasmine after it was initially released. You'll see the date on my entry as Dec. 2012, so that was over 3 years ago! That was one of the first somewhat well-fitting bras I tried, so I've had lots of migration and change since then. I personally didn't like it at all, but I don't really like full coverage bras, plus I found it very uncomfortable and stiff. I was the odd person that didn't like it because most people hail it as their Holy Grail bra, so don't go by my opinion! I haven't tried it since the very first colorway either, so it could have improved since then.
Personally, I think 32K will be WAY too big. I wouldn't go with your padded Ewa size. Size down from that to get your UK size. Remember, you sized UP from your UK size to get your EM padded size. If the 32JJ Floris was too big for you, then I definitely wouldn't go up a size from that in the Jasmine, which are both Panache bras. Although, there is a good chance your 32JJ Floris is a mislabel or something since it's so much bigger. Side note: people like to give Ewa Michalak crap for being inconsistent, but I think other brands like Panache are just as bad. I've encountered my fair share of weird sizing in other brands just as often.
Plus, the Jasmine has stretch lace, so the cup could feel *even bigger.* The stretch lace portion won't feel supportive if it's too big and baggy.
I compared your 32J Floris/32JJ Floris/75J BM Bibi Fuksja/32K Jasmine, and the Jasmine has the biggest cup depth of them all (no surprise). http://bra.pe/CILm/ 32K Jasmine's wires are also wider than those other bras, so that will make it feel even larger. I really think 32K will swamp you. You'd be better off with 32JJ or even 32J. The cups have stretch lace at the top, so that gives you a little wiggle room with size. A lot of people wear a cup size down in Jasmine because the stretch lace is so forgiving.
If you have more Jasmine questions, maybe start an adventure? A deep discussion about Jasmine on a Comexim review won't get much traffic. ;)
Also, I'd suggest taking a look at brasandbodyimage's blog. She is close in size, except a band size down. She reviews Floris and Jasmine on her blog, and she takes 30JJ in both. http://brasandbodyimage.com/
^^ Also, I meant to add at the time when I tried the 32J - Panache » Jasmine (6951), I could have sized down to 32HH. I didn't like how the bra felt, so I never got another size to try. Again, that was over 3 years ago, so I can't say if I am the same size that I was then (although, I was probably a bit smaller then). Don't let how that bra fit me 3 years ago influence how it may fit you. :)
thanks - a fitter brought me a too-small jasmine once and it was too narrow . . . not on the sides but the whole cup. sort of like how my floris fits now, i guess, not allowing for how full my boobs are.
but yeah, i was just feeling enormous, i totally realize K would be too big
damn, i could spend an entire day driving there and back and TRY IT ON lol. its 3 hours . . . well, except that road tends to stop dead frequently
Yeah, it's UK sizing. If you go to the blog section of the website, she has lots of entries written about Anna Pardal/Comexim.
but . . should i waste an entire day to try it on?
wait, doesnt reducing the cup actually mean you have to go up a cup size? i bet shipping is less than the gas. sigh. gotta think about this
My 32JJ has reduced cups and *almost* fits. Reducing the cup does take away cup volume, but raising the gore seems to add it back in (if that makes any sense). Mine has reduced cups and higher gore, so that 34JJ would be a cup size larger. The 34JJ would probably be even bigger because it doesn't have moved in straps, which makes the cup a tad smaller. I'd bet that 34JJ is 1+ cup larger than mine.
If it were me, I'd just order online. It's probably less $ than the gas and your time. Check her return policy on sale items in case you don't like it.
yeah, hubby agrees shipping is probably cheaper than gas. tempted to call . . .
When I first bought this (I bought 3 Comexim in the same size), it fit wonderfully and was definitely the most comfortable out of the 3 (the others were Mint Sorbet and Geisha). I tried it on a few times and loved it at the time. I was around a 32J and it fit really nicely. I often had issues with wide wires, so Comexim was great. Very uplifted, rounded shape. Quality materials that were soft and comfortable to wear. The cups were a little tall, but not overly so.
Unfortunately, though, currently, I am about a 30HH, so it is both too big in the cup and band... and completely unwearable.
Bought this April 2014. I was around a 32J at the time and it fit quite well, as I needed narrow gore, lots of projection, narrow wires and relatively open cups. The cups were a little tall, I think. At the time, I think I could have gone a 70M instead for less coverage. I looove the colour/print and wish it fit me now. I tried this on a few times but never ended up wearing it out as I preferred unpadded bras (as they made my boobs look smaller).
This doesn't fit anymore though and is way too big in the cups and band.
Purchased in April 2014 along with the same size in Mint Sorbet and Luna. The Geisha is probably the prettiest of the 3 and my favourite... yet I never got to wear it. I was around a 32J at the time and the Mint Sorbet and Luna fit really well, but the Geisha was quite tight in the band so I didn't reach for it. I had planned on getting an extender while it loosened up.
It is a beautiful bra and I would love it if it were the right size. I've reviewed the other Comexims but I will describe the cut here as ...well. This cut is great for full on top breasts, especially for those needing a narrow gore and narrow wires. The shape is very round and uplifted, no droopy boobs here. The band seems to be angled downwards a little (as opposed to riding up) - I think this gives the bra even more support and is a great feature.
Having said all that, I am now a 30 band, and while the Geisha band is fine, the cups are just way too big so it is unwearable. Read more 87 more words
I'm glad you enjoy your new polish bras ! May I ask if you could add a picture of the overlapping wires ? I'm still wondering if that alteration could be useful for my so much narrow close set