This bra runs very wide in the band and has very large cups.

My other two 70G Ewa Michalaks (CHP Cappuccino and HM Gold) are much snugger and the cups are too small. In the CH Onyx, the cups are definitely big enough – almost too big, even, but only almost.

The band is a problem. In addition to being wide, it is also very stretchy. I was able to fasten it to the innermost hooks straight away, and I will probably need to make it narrower in the near future. If I had know this, I would have ordered a 65GG.

The straps have pros and cons. The comfort ... straps are, as they promise, comfortable! However, due to the comfort pads, they aren't adjustable all the way, and may I say they are ridiculously long. I wear them as short as possible, and still they are way too long, glide off my shoulders and don't give the little but essential support they are supposed to. Will need to shorten them.

The normal straps are adjustable all the way, but they, on the other hand, are very short, and it is impossible to wear the bra straps as an X. To do so, I will need to buy another pair of straps, meh...

The appearance of the bra is very nice – plain and stylish with a tiny detail that just finishes it off (the buttons on the front).

CH Onyx gives my breasts a slightly "out there" shape, at the same time pointy and round – not bad. Still, I would maybe prefer an even rounder and closer-to-my-chest shape with this cup size, now I don't feel it's quite as supportive as it could be. Although that probably has to do with the too wide a band and the too long straps.

All in all, this bra needs it fair amount of tweaking to fit me perfectly, but after that I believe I will be very satisfied.

Edit (17 March 2013): I've now narrowed the band and shortened the straps. It's better, but still not perfect. The straps still don't cut in but are very comfortable, which is a BIG plus. This of course has to do with the band being firmer, but nevertheless I don't feel it's firm enough. The band rides a bit up the back and respectively glides down at the front, although definitely not as much as you'd expect with a band that is this much too big (e.g. compared to the CHP Cappuccino in 70GG, with which I had to give up).

As also the cups are now bordering on too small (no quad-boob yet, but almost – nothing to blame EM for, probably just the last bit of breast tissue remigration), I decided to order this bra in a 65H and leave this one as an at-home-bra – it's still far from perfect, but thanks to its comfort its still a keeper. Let's hope the 65H turns out to be the true catch https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Runs large in the cup but is (as expected) still too small for me; it doesn't quite cover my nips.
Received from Nsm who adjusted it because she found it too large in the band. The band is great for me and I LOVE the versatility of the convertible straps. I have some clear straps that I got with a different bra and they work out great for racerback tops. I didn't get the padded straps so I don't know how those would be. The straps are pretty wide-set in the front, which is no issue for me, but it could be for more normal or narrow-shouldered girls.
It's really beautiful with the 2 faceted buttons at the gore and the satin trim along the top and over the wing stitching.

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I originally bought the CH Purple in 32GG from EM's online store, and it came up way too large on me in the cup (the band fit well, though). A shame, since it was a beautiful bra- smart striping an...

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New with tags. Comes with comfort straps, regular straps, and halter strap.

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Updated on Jan 05, 2013 Flag this

After reading other reviews, I went down a band size and it was absolutely the right decision. There seemed to be some difference of opinion on whether or not to go up one or two cup sizes, so I did two (up to a G) as I seem to be on the edge between Ewa Michalak's F and FF.

The strap measurement I put here is for the comfort straps. The bra also comes with regular, fully-adjustable straps and a halter strap (both of which measure 1.5cm).

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