( Pictures taken without cookies).This is my first try with the M cut, and so far I love it! The lace on this bra is a pretty chocolate brown colour, and there are small bows with tiny polka dots on the gore and straps. The bows do a nice job of blending the colour of the straps with the cups. The insides are soft black cotton and there are cookie pockets for asymmetry.

My shape is full on the bottom, slightly pendulous, narrow and short rooted, and a bit soft. I have been wearing 30FF in lined/padded cups, and I find this one just about perfect in terms of ... projection (depth) at the wire. It's actually deeper than other padded bras I've tried, and it made me realize that I do need the same amount of depth in padded bras as I do in unpadded/unlined (my unlined all have to have 9.7-10" depth to get a good fit). I also have some center fullness, which this bra allows for thanks to the low gore. The gore does tack on this bra also. Additionally, I find the cut of this bra lovely, as I have short roots that are usually too short for most padded bras, or my breasts get swallowed up by the bra itself. This bra shows quite a lot of boob, but I never felt like I was falling out or unsupported. The cut of this bra reminds me of my Anna Pardal Sophisticated Balconette.

The shape it gives under a shirt is fairly round, but not quite as much as the CHP. I haven't tried the S cut, but I would hazzard a guess this M cut lies somewhere between the S and CHP in terms of roundness (some of this 'less than beachball roundness' could be due to my particular shape also).

The cup is wider than I typically like, though not by much, and I don't think it affects the fit too much. I like that the wires are straighter on the side than my Cleo bras (more vertical at the ends under my armpits), as Cleo's wires seem to have more of a 'swoosh' on the sides than I need. The only bit of discomfort that I noticed is that the straps did cut in slightly to my tail of spence during the day, but I'm hoping this softens up wtih wear. I think that if the cups were actually the right width for me at 5.1-5.3", I wouldn't get that chaffing.

When I took the bra off, the wire marks were right in my IMF except on my smaller side, and I think this is because I had inserted one cookie on that side to fix some asymmetry that I have. I noticed that the marks were a bit below my IMF on that side... So I guess it's a toss up between having a very very slight gap at the top and maintain better technical fit, or wear the cookie and push it down a bit? Either way, I have a good feeling about this bra!
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Updated on Dec 18, 2016 Flag this

This is my first Ewa Michalak bra that fits! For reference, I am projected, FOB, center full, narrow roots, and petite (4'11"). This is a beautiful chocolate lace bra with cookie pockets for asymmetry.

I really like the way this bra is cut. The cups are short which is better for my lack of upper fullness, and the gore is low though I don't feel like I'll fall out of the middle. The cups fit well without the pads though there is veeery slight gaping in my smaller side. Adding the pads gives a little oomph which is nice to have as an option.

This bra gives a nice lifted ... and round shape, but the lace does show through thin shirts. The straps are placed a little wide for my frame, but I think that's just how most bras are for me. The wings of the cups are low and don't cut into my armpit. I've heard that M bras run tight in the band, which I think is true since this feels like a 28 rather than 30 which I prefer. The wires a little wider than my Comexim bras, but they don't sit in my armpit. Overall, I'm very happy with my first EM bra!
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Gorgeous, sophisticated, fun design from Ewa Michalak. The lace is remarkably beautiful with the subtle, shimmering highlight around each leaf and petal. And the polka dot bows cause me to smile. The base of the gore is too wide and the wires uncomfortably sit on top of my breasts. Close-set, center-full breasts are a challenge to fit. Wireless push-up bras, so far, are the most comfortable available option.

Pros:
1. Cup height is fantastic for my short-waisted, petite figure
2. No empty space near the strap which is very typical for me in other bras
3. Unique color and lace
4. Low gore
5. Supportive band and elastic

Cons:
1. Not enough immediate projection ... on the outside of the cup; two-finger space near the wire. This bra is designed to move tissue toward the center which is not ideal for omega-shaped breasts who need projection near the wire on the outside and inside of the cup.
2. Not available one size larger
3. Gore base is too wide
4. Band is short (29"), order up

This would be a better fit for me in a 70FF, which is not available in the M cut. Some of us short-waisted/petite users do need a larger cup than 65FF/70F. Nevertheless, the gore base would remain too wide. I still hope Comexim develops a true plunge with grand immediate projection for petite bra wearers!

Delightfully low wing height keeps my lymph nodes happy. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> However, the wire bites, and leaves angry red marks under my most projected breast after three minutes of wear. This is SO typical of wired bras that I wear wireless bras almost exclusively. My breasts strongly pull the cups toward the center and exert downward pressure from a different angle than less centered breasts. Clinging to B.Wow'd and B.Splendid push-up bras until a more supportive option becomes available.

EDIT: This fits more comfortably with two more hooks and wearing during the smaller weeks. Wilderness1 Thank you for your encouragement! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
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Got this bra secondhand and just took a guess on the sizing. I don't own any other bras from this brand to compare with, and besides from what I read here, it seems like the different styles are inconsistent. I read that these bras can run tight in the band and maybe a cup small in plunge styles, so I got this in one band size larger and one cup size larger. The result- It's just ok. I wouldn't have minded a 65 band, and based on my measurement the 70 band is pretty true to size. The cup size is also too big. I think a DD ... would have worked fine, but may have run the risk of quadding. Can't say without having tried it.

As for the attributes of the bra.
The bra itself feels really nice. It feels like good quality. It's comfy and pretty at the same time. It is a short cup with a plunging shape, ideal for creating cleavage. The seams and lace show up a little bit under tight clothing. There are also pockets for padding cutlets if you're uneven or want to create more of a push up effect with inserts. The hooks are a different shape than I've seen on other brands.
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Fits ribcage 27
B. perimeter 11.5
Stretched Band 0.0
Band Length 25.65
Stretch ratio 0.0
Cup width 5.7
Cup depth 10.6
Depth ratio 1.8
Wire length 9.0
Cup height 6.0
Cup separation 0.6
Gore height 1.8
Wing height 3.6
Strap width 0.7
Strap length 13.5
Hooks 2

Updated on Sep 21, 2022 Flag this

My fit needs: projected, immediately projected, slightly narrow, fob with tall roots (functionally even), very close set, very center full.
I really love this bra, the brown lace is so beautiful. Like the other m's, it is very projected and narrow, if not one of the most. I love that I can wear it with or without pads and the gore is very low. The straps are a little bit wide set but the fact that the cups are lower helps to not hurt / dig into my armpits like other EM's

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Updated on May 26, 2021 Flag this

This bra is very tight in the band (see measurements). The cup size seems to be 1-1.5 sizes smaller than ewa michalak BM style in the same size. I can currently wear 70Fs in BM, but this M bra is nowhere close to fitting. I can't even take a picture in it because it would be indecent! Also worth noting, the cups are pretty thick and firmly padded, and if you add the "cookies" into the cups there will really be a substantial amount of padding present.

Updated on Jan 21, 2018 Flag this

This is a comfortable and somewhat supportive (I get some bounce and jiggle) plunge with a short and narrow gore. The straps are easily adjustable and comfy. Unfortunately, I ordered it a cup size too small so I have some quadding even with the cookies removed. It is still wearable, though, even though I feel a bit compressed. I ordered a band size up since I knew the M's fit tight. The band stretches to 26.5 inches, so it is snug enough but I could handle having it a little tighter. This bra has a nice narrow cup, but it's still a smidge wider than I need and ... I can feel some minor chafing at the front of my armpits. I think a 65F would be better for me, or even a 60FF with extender, if necessary. I feel like I have enough immediate projection in this style. Esthetically, it's really lovely (beautiful colour and lace) and the bra lifts everything up and together. It gives a slightly pointed silhouette as compared to CHP, but not weirdly so. I might be a little centre full for this cut, but it would be easier to say for sure if the cups fit a little better.
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Updated on Aug 16, 2017 Flag this

This bra does not have enough immediate projection as other Ewa Michalak styles. It is more like the other American brand bras and for sure will fit other women well. I need more immediate projection for sure.
The lace is beautiful and would be so wonderful if it fit as the bra seems like it would be very comfortable.
The cookie pockets are cotton and the cookies are slick polyester but easier to insert / remove compared to some other bras from Ewa Michalak.

Updated on Feb 11, 2017 Flag this

This is a gorgeous brown bra. The lace is highlighted with a shimmering taupe around each leaf and flower.

The gore is low, and the gore width is the same as Wacoal and Curvy Kate's standard gore, .8" or 2mms.

Polka dot ribbons adorn the gore and straps; lightening the mood of what otherwise is a very sophisticated aesthetic.

This is a bra for my sister that I have not tried on...

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Updated on Dec 31, 2016 Flag this