I've been searching for bras that fit for years, and I have only finally just got around to trying Ewa Michalak. I know, I know. I'm excited to report that my first attempt at an unlined Ewa is actually a pretty great fit. I just made it into the available size range with a 65F. I usually struggle with unlined seamed bras, so I was pleasantly surprised. The only slight fit issue is that the wires are a little tall under the arm for me. I had more success with this bra than the unlined Comexims I ordered at the same time, which I will also be reviewing soon. Full review of the 65F - Ewa Michalak » Sm Czarna Mgiełka (481) on my blog!
Yay, glad it fits! I love the look of these transparent-style Ewas too.
This is a nice one. I had a cup size up and liked it, but I found the band to be a bit too tight and I ended up selling it.
Thanks for the review, and congrats on the fit! I tried the same bra in 65G and it was too big. But it’s really pretty and so narrow and deep.
Congratulations on"stumbling upon" a great fit! You said the nipples line up with the seam. Does that eliminate he "poke thru" problem or s that still an issue?
billi09 The seams do help with that as they "cover up" quite a bit, but it's not a big problem for me usually with unlined bras so YMMV!
Congrats on your bra win, as happy2brashop says :) I really want to try this one but I can only get it directly from EM and I’ve discovered trying to do returns with them is a disastrous experience. I’m hoping a local store will get this one soon!
Um, well now. This is definitely a very sexy set! Oh lawdy.
*A few notes to start. 1) I only get upper cup quadding when my arms are pulled back, as you see in the angle shots. Usually when bras are new the elastic is tense, but loosens up with wear. 2) I’ll be draping the bra cup over three other skin tones later to see how the “nude” works for other skin tones. My teenager is extremely fair, my toddler is very olive complected, and my husband has a darker Native/Indigenous skin tone.
Oh man. Where to start. Other than hello I love this! I feel like ...I have a naughty secret to tell haha. The fit on this bra is very comfortable! I really wasn’t expecting that. The fabric is soft, and it hasn’t even been washed yet. At first I was worried about the thinner straps, but they don’t bother me at all. The sheer medium beige like colored fabric disappears on my skin. The cup consists of three parts, all single layer of mesh with some stretch. All the black elastic is stretch. The back-band is pretty stretchy and may wear out a little faster than other bad fabrics used in other cuts. There is a black 2x4 closure.
I purchased the panties in size 38. I feel these fit well, they’re very comfortable and you don’t feel like you’re weary sexy undies. Read more 129 more words
Oh my god I need this set! You look jaw dropping! I can't wait to hear about how the nude looks on a paler skin tone, hopefully it works. The quadding looks a bit severe with your arms back, but if it disappears when you're standing normally, I'd call it a win!
marilynne Thanks. This is definitely an “out of your comfort zone” set for some. Now that I know I feel comfortable in it, I want the For Me and the For You, if I can get my hands on them. Surprising this is pretty smooth looking under clothing. Quadding definitely goes away when I stand normal. Lol I never walk around with my hands on my hips with my arms back because I don’t want to look like I’m waiting to speak to a manager hahah.
this really follows your shape. it's really pretty.
I didn't even realize that was a beige, it totally blends in with your skin tone, lol.
BraOdyssey I was inspired by bubblegum to branch out and try something new, after I saw how flawless it looked on her. I’d say this is a yellow toned beige color. So far it looks the best on my very olive toned toddler’s skin lol. I’m waiting for my husband to come home so I can use his skin tone as well.
Yaayyy bra win!! :D Glad my review convinced you to try it! I agree it's surprisingly comfortable for such an 'out there' bra!
Looks super great on you ☀️
Interesting that it has 2 hooks in 65G, is that standard in Ewa's bras for you?
bubblegum I definitely appreciated your review! Yes, in 65G they seem to always heave the 2x4 hooks now. In the past it used to be 3 I believe. Personally I prefer 3 hooks, so when I’ve found older 65G’s with 3 hooks I get excited and snatch them up.
Thanks for this review, I was very curious about the material. It looked like it had no stretch so good to know there is a bit! It totally matches your skin tone and looks like a great fit on you too! I was eyeing some of her newer SMN in a darker nude and contemplating if I should I try it hmmm LOL
margesimpson It’s definitely a more forgiving fabric. Not stiff and ridged like the usual lace SM. Fabric is so thin it makes me feel slightly naked lol. I love it. I’m definitely going to order a For Me and a For You. I’m digging the two tone colors.
Not to be weird or anything oh my gosh, you look amazing!!! That set really suits you and I feel like you're wearing it, rather than it wearing you. Such a lingerie win!!
MeeM_13 Thank you. It would be really cool if EM put out a similar model bra with different color combos. Would I need them? No. Would I buy them? Absolutely lol.
Happy2BraShop believe me, if I had the assets for a set like that, I'd buy them in every colour too! :')
MeeM_13 That’s one of the things I love about this brand. Assets are fabulous at any size. :-)
Happy2BraShop Hmm, gonna have to save up for a set like then...
Wowwwzaaa!! This set looks amazing on you!!
I finally added some pics of the sheer tan cup portion on three other different people for comparison.
Happy2BraShop they look great on all 3 skin tones, I guess it's just one of those colours that would blend into almost every light/medium shade. Also, I can't imagine how you took those pictures "Hey, come here a sec, I just need to compare your skin tone to my bra" 😂😂😂
MeeM_13 Lol that’s exactly what I did. My teenager totally volunteered, but had to hold my wiggly toddler still. I had to bribe my husband haha. But it looks good on him. I think it’s so sheer it blends in. I also found out that Cappucci-nowy looks fabulous against my husbands skin. It’s a great shade on him.
Happy2BraShop thanks for the skin tone comparisons, that’s really helpful! Kudos to your fam for participating LOL
Oh Rimini is gorgeous! The color reminds me of a red wine mixed with a hint of raspberry. Tho they call it the color cherry online. Tho it reminds me more of a deep raspberry color.
The cups are a three part cup. The lower cup consists of the gorgeous cherry colored lace over a non stretch tan mesh. The upper cup is cherry colored stretch lace over a tan stretch mesh. The center gore has a more open tan mesh diamond detail with the lower portion under the wires being the same cherry colored lace. There is a big cherry colored bow one the center gore. The ...back-band is cherry colored lace over tan stretch mesh. All elastic is cherry colored. The straps are a satin finish cherry color with easy stretch that have a scalloped edge. The hardware on the straps is a nude color with the back clasp consisting of a 2x4 hooks in the color cherry. This set reminds me of the a lot of the BM Wenecja, just a different color.
Panties: I purchased in a size 38. The front of the panties is a single layer of cherry colored lace in a diamond pattern. There is a single layer of stretch tan mesh up the front on both sides in the front. Then there is more cherry colored lace in a single layer that joins the back piece at the sides. The back consists of tan stretch mesh that comes down in a briefs panty style with cherry colored lace overlay. There is a seam that runs down the middle of the back. At the top there is a big cherry colored bow that matches the bow on the gore of the bra. The crotch is a tan mesh overtop a tan cotton gusset. The back is hemmed with cherry colored thread in a rolled hem with all elastic being in the color cherry. Read more 211 more words
It looks like Ewa's ditching the bows at the straps. I've seen it on the turkus, rimini, michelle etc. It's a shame because I think it adds to the bra looking professional and finished. Regardless this bra is beautiful on you and has such a beautiful color!
marilynne , I think it depends. I got bows on BM Bibi Perla (ordered just a few months ago) and BM Chilli, but not on BM Suzy.
BraOdyssey I meant that she's leaning toward ditching them in most new designs, not across the board on all models.
I noticed that also. I love me bras that look like Lazur with the extra details of contrasting ribbons, bows, and side wing details, but sometimes it’s nice to have a bra workout all the extras. Sometimes the color alone makes the bra just pop.
Happy2BraShop the Lazur is just excessively adorable and amazing. I love mine so much! I wish ewa would come out with more like it. But I do agree that sometimes a simpler bra is refreshing and highlights a beautiful color better.
marilynne Totally agree. I’d buy them up so fast. I love colorful undergarments, despite the fact I wear very boring basic clothing. Lol usually a shade of gray hahah. Tho I do hope she makes a gray bra one day lol.
gray is my colour, I feel 'ya.
hey, so are we not getting 3 clasps per row anymore (in the back) in E.M. 65G range? Like Comexim? Happy2BraShop , marilynne
I do prefer the three rows of clasps in my size range. J
BraOdyssey I think we will only get 2x4 hooks on 65G’s from here on out. Tho I’m not sure if you can request it as a special order to have 3. All the new ones I’ve purchased have all had 2. I also prefer 3 hooks. The only three BM’s I have with 3x4 are Lazur, Apricot, and Bibi Beżowa Perła. My Bibi Beżowa Perła was a first generation, from when it first came out. I’ve seen newer ones added that only have 2. :(
BraOdyssey It seems like the 3 hooks start at 60H volumes anymore :(. My 55HH and 60H have 3 hooks, but nothing else does. @happy2brashop SAME! Seriously I'm literally wearing a grey $3 h&m t shirt and jeans with my Lazur set underneath lol. I would love a Grey BM!
Happy2BraShop OMG, I just looked at the picture you mentioned. It's the exactly same color as a beautiful simone perele set I lost to my dog. I'm definitely putting the malachit on my wishlist.
"...a beautiful simone perele set I lost to my dog.." sounds like quite a story there.
It is, lol. Long story short my dog loves to eat the crotches out of dirty undies and he got the bra too that time. It's absolutely disgusting and I've since bought a small hamper for lingerie that lives on a shelf in my closet for safety.
marilynne No way! Lol if have turned that dog into a new fuzzy slipper after I kicked his butt for eating it. My sister had a panty snatcher doggo before. Lol used to make her so mad. She’d blow through underwear like they were free.
I think this bra is so lovely! I’m going to have to reconsider it. I personally don’t like the bows at the straps. They stick out of tanks and camis. I don’t mind them from an aesthetic standpoint but, from a practical standpoint they bother me. Unless they were a lot smaller. But to each their own, right?
I recently decided to try out Ewa Michalak bras. My local boutique only had one EM bra in my size (75J - Ewa Michalak » Bm Koronkowa ), so I decided to order more bras online from the Rack Shack, which had more bras in stock I ordered the SF Gladzioch in both black (75J - Ewa Michalak » Sf Czarny Gładzioch (866) ) and caramel. I was a little nervous that they might be too small, as I later saw on Reddit that the SF bras run a bit smaller in the cup than the BMs, but they ...ended up fitting reasonably well. The gore tacks perfectly, and even though the cups are cut lower than most of my other bras, I don't get any quadboob. I've wore the SF Gladzioch in caramel all day today, and it's super comfortable, even when lying down. It's the best fitting (lightly) padded bra I own by far. I think the fact that the upper portion of the cup is stretchy fabric makes the fit of this bra more forgiving than other bras I've tried in this size range. A slight downside is that the padding/foam in the lower cup is very flexible, so it doesn't provide as much nipple concealment as my other padded bras. A note about sizing: when I ordered from the Rack Shack was a 32J (UK sizing), but both the bras that arrived were both labelled 75J inside, much like the bra I purchased from my local boutique (labelled 32M US/75 J). I haven't ordered from any other boutiques yet, but when I checked out Levana Bratique's website, it looks like they listed 75J as being equivalent to a 34M US. I'm not sure why conversion from Ewa Michalak's sizing is different between the boutiques. Read more 205 more words
Looks great, and glad it works well for you! Thanks for the review too, I’ve been pondering trying the SF
I’m just giggling like an 11-year-old...”Rack Shack”! What a great name for a bra shop!
There is no "padding" and especially not "foam" in this bra.
The bottom of the cup is lined with a thin spacer foam-like material, which EM calls "semi-padding". It's not Victoria's Secret add a cup type padding.
It's most definitely layered 2x in power mesh. No foam whatsoever. The "padding" is just mesh. Instead of being 1 layer, it's 2 creating the "padded" bra look. It's more round because of the "v" and sturdy because of the double layers
I'm so glad I took the risk in ordering this bra from the listings section! This is the best-fitting bra I've tried so far! If anyone notices any fit issues that I missed or if you have any recommendations, please let me know https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Here's some info about me as best as I can tell: Very narrow roots, projected at the wire but with tall roots (when I push my breasts up from below, some tissue smooshes up to a finger's-width below my collarbone). I think I might have even fullness; I often have issues with wrinkling at the sides and wire and cutting ...in at the top on other bras. My breasts are wide-set (three fingers' space with no breast tissue over my sternum).
The band is snug but comfortable. The gore is low, so it might suit people with closer breasts, too. The straps have a wide foam padding on the first half which makes them feel like nothing on my shoulders at all! That said, if you are very short or tall then it might not adjust far enough for you (I'm 5'8''). Everything is a really soft material with beautiful details. I don't see the lace through my shirt. It seems like the stretch lace would be very forgiving of asymmetry or different shapes. The wires are fairly flexible and aren't poking anywhere. They trace perfectly in my IMF with enough projection to stay put. I might get some rubbing between my tail of spence/armpit and the top side corner of the cup where it attaches to the band, but so far it's comfortable. Read more 163 more words
Wow, this looks fantastic on you! Thanks for the review.
This looks amazing on you! High-five for the bra win.
So so pretty. I’ve actually been contemplating ordering this one.
Thanks everyone! I'm glad the fit gets the community seal of approval ;) Feels great to find something pretty and comfortable after six months of looking!
Such a cute & dainty bra, I love the wider straps - very original and feels a little 'Marie Antoinette' (:
I love the color and subtle pattern on Iris. It looks like a good fit for you too!
This is stunning!
So beautiful! Looks great on you!
This is really pretty and I love the purple on this one!!
Yaay for a good fit
Congrats on a good fit! This bra is so pretty!
I wore it today - i always enter in bratabase first, then wash - it did shrink a little in the wash so it needed an extender, but i'm sure it'll stretch. i just love the color so much!
The wires on this are nice and narrow and stay put about as well as any other bra for me. The straps are a little wide set on me and can chafe during a long and busy day but they are overall pretty okay. The band is pretty firm and hasn't really stretched much since I've had it, but most of my Ewas don't. I get a nice round shape and the fabric is soft on my skin.
The cupcake and muffin print is really adorable and fun on the pink background, I just really like all the patterns she did with this collection.
I got the brief bottoms in a ...size 38 per usual and they fit nicely. They are lace backed and really cute and comfy without being too covering for me.
The jersey on this set is thick and washes well. No dye bleed and no fading, but the lace isn't great. I already have a little bit of pilling on both the bra and the back of the briefs. It's unfortunate and I'm bummed about it.
This set was offered as a limited edition on Ewa's site. It was up and gone within just a few days, I hope she takes that as a signal that her customers want more of this sort of thing. Read more 106 more words
That is super cute! I hope she releases it on her site.
This is gorgeous! I love the print.
It's a little twee honestly, but I love it all the more for that.
Black, dark, strappy, sexy, and lacy is all well and good but I'm a little burned out on it. Some whimsy is long overdue and I'm glad Ewa is dipping her fingers in it again after all this time.
I hope she releases it! I debated even reviewing it since it may never see the light of day, but there's so little feedback on the SF in its smallest volume I thought it best to post something.
I love whimsical as well so I also hope it gets released. I'd buy it for sure. Thank you so much for sharing it with us, just in case we don't get the option to buy!! :-D
So cute! Thanks for sharing
Oh "sweet" God, as a chef/baker, I would buy this in 10 seconds flat!!!
I ordered this bra and the matching thong through MagdaBras4you 's first EM group order. It arrived today and I could not be happier about it. The shipping to Canada was very fast and Magda provides exceptional service. I will be ordering all my EM bras through Magda in the future.
This set is stunning - the red lace is VIBRANT and perfect for Valentine's day. It is definitely a date-night bra and one that I would have hidden in the back of my drawer in high-school. Although I have never owned a red bra before I am confident that this won't be my last. ...I didn't think that red would be complementary to my Canadian ghost-like complexion, but am pleasantly surprised but how nice it looks on.
There isn't much information about this bra on bratabase currently. Which surprises me because it is a stunning, excellent fitting bra. In terms of size and fit, this bra is consistent with the other M bras I have tried in the same size. The cups are narrow and deep with exceptional immediate projection, the gore is low and unobtrusive, and the plunge cut is deep, but yet, somehow feels very secure. I love the shape profile this cut gives me. It is round, but not as round as the CHP, and maintains a naturalish, very upfront shape. I've added a close-up side profile photo to show this shape profile.
This is perhaps the most stunning bra I have ever had. The red lace is vibrant and delicate; the lace detailing on the cradle and band really make this bra look special. The findings on this bra as a very dark navy - as is the embroidery on the red lace - and the contrast is really lovely. In photos of the PL and S version of this bra the findings appear to be black, but I like the navy much better. I think it adds a little uniqueness to the bra.
The one detailed review of this bra currently on Bratabase is from 2016 and emphasized that the band of this bra runs very tight - perhaps up to two sizes. This detail is consistent with other older reviews of M bras that I have read. Given this, I was a bit nervous about what size I should order. I have a 27" inch underbust and prefer tight bands, but was worried that a 65 might be too tight for comfort. I am happy to report that I was wrong - the 65 band is absolutely perfect. In my opinion, it fits like a true 60 band. Based on the other M bras that I was tried, it seems like the bands in this model currently run one size small - but not two. The stretched measurement of the band on this bra are within a centimetre of the 2016 70D. Perhaps EM has changed the pattern for this model. Read more 386 more words
I love this! It looks great on you and the detailing!
I can not understand why this bra isn't more popular - it is so gorgeous!
Because Ewa model photos often don't do the bra color and details justice. I have several bras that weren't "wow" to me until I saw them in person.
MamaPagan I think you are precisely right. Some of the colours and texture of the lace are quite hard to capture - especially with a iphone camera. Also, your SF Arlekin is outrageously gorgeous, but the CHP on EM's site has never appealed to me.
Wow, wow, woweeeeeee!! Va va va voom!!
I just got my 65S Magnolia. Uploading pics now
AprilGoulding I hope its a perfect fit. I love the Magnolia fabric
Another beautiful one! Looks stunning on you! Love the colour.
You look spectacular in it!😍
Thank you for the kind words.🙂 I am always ready to help. Will there be willing for the next group order?
I love my PL Carmen which is like the sister to this one, only mine has black accents for sure. My band is definitely tighter because it is lace covered. Do you think that it’s a different shape from the PL? More uplifting or more forward projection?
Calluna it's hard to say. I've only tried 1 PL (65FF) and it wasn't a great fit for me. The wires felt too wide, I had quadding and I didn't get a great shape. While the cup width measurements of the M are the same, or wider than the PL, it follows my shape much better and does not fit wide. While the M is more lowcut, I don't quad, and feel very secure. The M also (in my very limited data sample) seems like it has more immediate projection and apex projection. These things combined give me a better, rounded shape. But, again, this could just be that the PL I tried was a rogue cut or that my shape is a better match with the M. I would be very curious to know what others think about the cuts. Sonya I think you have tried both cuts, do you have any wisdom on the intricacies of the M vs. PL fit?
Hmm.. The M bras I've tried were borderline too small when I got them, but I hopefully will have a better fitting one soon. They are pretty similar to the regular plunges, I think, but made for smaller frames. The biggest difference I noticed in fit (besides the tighter band) was the M has less coverage. As in your nipples are barely covered. And it has great immediate projection. I'm not sure if it has more than regular plunges, but it might.
When this bra came out, i thought the triangle of black lace looked weird on this bra, and I was not at all interested in it. I only bought it because I was buying the Why Not harness panties and wanted something to coordinate, and this was on sale in my size, so . . why not.
I was pleasantly surprised by this bra!
First of all, i understand now why the black lace looks out of place - they arent fully attached. They are attached along the bottom seam, and then there are straps from the top that you need to attach somewhere. I ...had my husband attach them on me, and he chose what he thought looked the best. I think it looks more symmetrical on me than on Ewa's models - maybe because i'm short? IDk. But definitely coordinates well in the back with the panty
The front of the bra has eyes at the bottom - the attached straps were able to connect nicely to the Why Not panty - ok, not hugely flattering on me, but my belly is definitely not my strong point.
Fit-wise, seems like a pretty standard SM - i admit I didnt take any pics myself, just cropped hubby's pics (hopefully enough)
The panties tho - yeah, I tried those on once by myself and i was glad - very complicated! Took me a while to figure out what went where! Hubby again helped me adjust the straps to look their best. We didnt play with the harness part so I cant say anything about that, but this outfit was a hit lol Read more 170 more words
Holy moly, this is such a gorgeous set! It looks incredible on you.
I don't get the lace triangle though. It seems like it should be fully attached
Wowza!
Is the part behind the lace open? Like keep the bra on but open flaps for nipple access?
It looks like the it’s a full bra under the triangle but I can’t quite tell.
You are rockin this set and it does look better on you that Ewa's site. :-)
Vava Voom. Lookin' smokin'!
No, the bra under the triangle is a full bra, no nipple exposure. You can kinda see the fabric where it's bunched up in the picture? Nice sheer tho - works well with my skin tone!
And thanks everyone! More than I usually show, but you need to see the full effect, right?
This is one of two bras that Sonya sent to me for Bra Science. Initially, she offered to send me a 30G/65HH Comexim Jade Plunge, but offered this in addition, as I hadn’t tried any CHP bras at that point. I had no idea how the size or shape would be for me. Aesthetically, this bra isn’t a style I’d normally pick for myself, but it was the fact that it was a 65FF CHP which was new to me is why I agreed to get it sent with the Comexim.
The bra is a very pale pink material with very small black polka dots, ...black lace edging the top of the cup, a small black satin bow at the gore, and a sort of faux corset lace up in the middle cup section of the 3 pieces which are edged in black ribbons with a smaller thin pale pink ribbon threaded or weaved through (this ribbon style is also covering the straps). There’s a standard U back/leotard back, in black to contrast. Lastly, the foam cups are lined with cotton cookie pockets that cover the lower portion of the cups. I’ve heard about the infamous CHP cookie pockets and being notoriously hard to use by contrast to the PL and S styles, but I don’t think I was fully prepared for the hell that these are. I almost decided not to bother with trying to remove them, but for bra science and fit, I had to. What I wasn’t aware of is how the pockets have some kind of mesh with a little slit in the center which faces the inside of the bra cup. I was afraid that I’d damage the slit in removing them. I know that it’s been described in reviews before but I couldn’t picture it. Maybe I’d never seen or what I had seen was only part of it? The cookies themselves are a little oddly shaped, sorta like fish with no tails. I really don’t understand why this is the pocket style of choice for this model. Why, Ewa, WHY?
I actually like some of the aesthetics of this bra, but not all. I love polka dots for a start. While I am not a huge pink fan, I do like the contrast with the black dots and black lace trim on the top of the cups and the ribboning on the straps. The pink is actually pretty nice with my skin tone, I think. The part that I really dislike is the faux corset lace up look on that middle cup panel. I feel like it distorts the appearance of my boobs or something. I don’t know. I prefer the look of this style in the M cut the best.
When I initially tried the bra on, I had not adjusted the straps and had a bit of obvious quadding, though upon loosening them, the cups do still appear to be a little bit small. I was also a few days pre period, so now that I am a few days into my cycle, I fell like it’s maybe still a bit small but I really don’t know if I can pull off a 65G(!). I have noted which pictures have the cookies. I honestly don’t think that it’s a significant difference between the two looks but maybe it’s a size issue. I’m getting a pretty nice rounded shape which is less minimizing than the Comexim 3HC. This band does feel pretty good, and the straps seem ok, but like all Ewas, slightly wide for my frame. I am even more hesitant about a 65G because of the straps. I lack the ability to sew and move the straps in but maybe I can ask the lady at the bras shop near me since she allegedly can do alterations.
While there are many redeeming qualities of this bra, it’s ultimately not my favourite CHP style, and the size is still questionable whether it’s a size small still. I will be returning it to Sonya with thanks of gratitude for sending it to me to try. I’m tempted to try a 65G given rachaelll ’s success with the one she got recently (but had to alter the straps on). Read more 604 more words
I agree it is too small in the cup, but does still look good on you. I love the look the CHP gives, but I am sized out of the style..theOh well, I can't have them all!
I don’t know if it is too small exactly but I think the gore is too wide at the bottom for you and there’s not enough center room. Ewa would say that it looks really good except for the band lol.
I agree it looks a bit small. But as usual, photos can be deceiving, what matters is how you feel.
It could be a simple case of what cupandahalf says... just a mismatch.
cupandahalf "Ewa would say that it looks really good except for the band" Too true! You know that is exactly what she would say! Haha!
I think a 65G with cookies might be a slightly better fit. This size sort of works but looks a smidge too small.
I think it looks pretty good, but I also think I'm biased because the "too small" seems to be the look Ewa is going for with this cut.
Thanks for the feedback. I agree that the gore is just a little bit too wide at the bottom for me as well, which I was nervous about with it and the HM I was considering getting. It’s kind of reminiscent of the Freya Kiyoko Half Cup which was also a huge fail...that was also pinkish with black polka dots. Ooooohhhh. Spooky. Lol!
The gore does actually match my unsupported splayed shape though, but it would be better if it was a touch narrower for me. And it’s how it fits supported that counts. Though this might be what is making me feel like I am slightly east-west in this and not as forward facing as I’d like to be. So maybe a narrowed gore alteration is needed.
I will consider a 65G or 70FF and consider the alterations to the bra for it to fit me better. I think that I might be better off in Comexim 3HC even though it’s a bit minimizing. But I’m going to try another CHP for bra science.
I second cupandahalf The gore looks too wide. The wider gore is exactly what I LOVE about the CHP because I'm wide set (more than 2 fingers between my girls top to bottom). I also agree with MamaPagan and Sonya in that the cup is just a smidge too small. But just a smidge. 65G with cookies might fare better and you'll get more coverage. However, it is open at the top, so you also might get gaping, given your shape. Cakes on a plate, boobs in your face, is what you're supposed to have with CHP. It's a sexy sexy cut.
AprilGoulding The CHP is not made for folks with a sloping upper root shape, I fear the 65G will just be too tall and cover her completely.
I feel it would greatly depend on the model she buys (as they do vary) and the seamstress of the day unfortunately......
Sovavosi thats my worry, aside from the straps being too wide, and possibly a wider gore with a 65G. I feel like I might be in between the sizes the way Wilderness1 is.
MamaPagan do you have suggestions on what models of CHP in 65G might work? I know that there’s an Oksana in the listings unless it’s sold since I last checked. I also like the Opium. But of the current batch of CHPs, I’m not super fond of many. Unless it’s a different style made into a CHP.
Thanks all! I suspect that it’s not quite the right cut for me unless it’s altered.
And yes, too tall and too wide gore were among the problems that I faced in the Kiyoko. :(
Calluna I know it's not the ideal look, but some of the CHPs can bend over the top slope and just look like a full coverage bra. You still get the same round effect under clothing.
I’ve messaged th user with the 65G Oksana for cup height.
I have very little experience with the CHP, and never got a comfortable/ ideal fit myself, so unfortunately I have no suggestions as to which would work better. Sorry honey!
Calluna yeah, I wanted the CHP to work so badly, and I tried a few different ones in different sizes... but my short roots just didn't want to cooperate with it. Sad, because I wanted that cakes-on-a-plate, front and centre, va va voom look that others get in it. Maybe a 65G would work for you, but yeah... it may end up being too big/tall and open. It's always worth a try for bra science though!
I added a few more pictures from today. Cookies are in because I couldn’t be arsed to take them out, but it’s cycle day 5 so definitely in low tide for now. Taking the cookies out might just barely work, but I don’t notice a huge difference between them in and out.
Ok. So...I was wearing my 65G CHP Red Wine and just took it off. Measuring cup height (from the start of the actual cup at the inner edge of the wire, to the top at the 2nd seam - the longer one- is 17cm on the outside of the bra. The gore at the top is 1.75cm and 4cm at the bottom. Cup depth measured on the outside of the bra, draped over my knee is 24 cm. My 65FF HM Sekret Wiktori is 15cm high on that exact same seam. And the depth is 23.5cm. Top of gore is 1.75 and bottom of gore is 5 cm. These 2 bras are different cup sizes, but I find the fit the same, due to the padding on the CHP. They're both very open at the top and have a splayed gore. I hope this helps you, Calluna
P.S. the band on the HM is mesh and much more easily stretched than the knit-wear band on my CHP. I love that HM and will wear it to its death.
AprilGoulding please make sure you add the data into the database so the info is easily available to all who utilize the db. Thank you!!
I actually think that if you took cookies out, it would probably fit pretty well right now Calluna .Definitely try before sending this bra away.
MamaPagan done!! ;) I couldn't believe I hadn't added my HM measurements. I usually do them :(
Wilderness1 ok. I will try it without the cookies now. I will still be returning it to Sonya though because I don’t really like the style of this one all that much...I dislike the lace up corseted look in the middle of the bra panels. But it was graciously sent to me to see if it fit (size and shape). So, mission accomplished on that front, and now it will go back. The Jade (review is pending) I am not sure about yet which is why I still have both at the moment.
Calluna I even went back and measured the distance between the straps. On my 65CHO it is 26cm. On my 65FF HM its 27cm
Thanks. Can you go and add measurements to the chp as well so I can see the comparison with this one?
I added a few new pictures today. I’m cycle day 4, so just at the end of my period. I removed the cookies from both sides. I feel like I fit into the cups better so I don’t know if I would fit into the 65G with the cookies or not. I feel like the top of the cup on my small side is just rounding over the tissue. Looking at the pictures again, I still feel like I am being splayed a bit east west, but I can’t say if it’s the particular style or the cut or if it’s the gore. And I think that I might have this problem with other bras too. But it’s definitely a better fit in low tide with no cookies in. I might consider a 65FF in a different style, but would still be curious about the 65G even though I worry that it’s going to be too big and/or tall. Appreciate any feedback on this last batch of pics.
I get the E-W on most of Ewa padded bras as well, so you may be right that the issue would most likely carry over to other bras. Aside from that concern, it looks like a good fit with the updated photos, so at this point in your cycle, the 65G may be a bit too big, though with cookies or at a fuller point it could work. With the inconsistency of Ewa production lately, it's no guarantee either way unfortunately. Sorry :-/
Looks like this is a good low tide bra. If it’s comfy you might keep it for that time.
Ok, let me preface this by saying I really dislike white and beige bras. It seems every one I've tried on hasn't fit right for weird reasons that do not make sense. Mot of them are just.... boring looking. I'm a sucker for bold, bright colors, even with my bras.(Which can cause issues while wearing light colored shirts, of course, lol!) Until now! I could gush about this bra so so much. It's BEAUTIFUL. I read a bunch of the reviews here, and scoffed in my mind, thinking, "How could a white AND beige-ish colored bra have such great reviews? Must be a fluke." That's why I ignored this particular ...model when Ewa released it earlier this year. I finally caved and bought one on Black Friday, and I am SO GLAD that I did! This bra is just gorgeous; it's as simple as that. The pictures online don't really show the tan/light brown color lining very well; it looks like it's all cream colored. The lace is, but on top of the tan lining in the cups, it looks like dulce de leche or something. It's really pretty. There's a matching bow at the gore with a little crystal gem decorating it. This, like all the other BM bras I've tried, fits like a dream. Projected, narrow, lace lays flat on both breasts! It's a magical bra. Read more 116 more words
The lace on this one is so flat and doesn't show under shirts. It's a great bra. Congrats :)
So happy it's another win for you! I agree, it is so beautiful and I'm not a beige or white bra fan either. :-)
Totally agree about the lace, it is INVISIBLE under shirts!
Also the lace reminds me of sea foam, it's very delicate looking
Ohhhhh it's invisible under shirts?? YUSSSSS! I haven't "worn it" worn it yet, only tried it on gleefully as soon as the mailman left after delivering it, lol. I'm planning to wear it tomorrow; crossing my fingers that the straps don't have to have narrowing surgery like my other Ewas.
woohooo!!! And yes this bra is gorgeous. So far, it looks great on everyone I've seen wearing it.
Ahhhhhh.....I Love white, beige (and black bras) and I've been resisting the temptation to order this one. So glad you like it!
I remember somebody wanted to see pics of the 3D Princessa. I just recieved it today and it is lovely. http://bra.pe/XYsG/ I will add measurements when I have the opportunity to take them.
Wow this is gorgeous. Damn. Now I need this in a PL too. Sigh.
I missed mine yesterday. At my new apartment, they refused to deliver and left a note instead-since we rarely use that door I probably would have missed it for days if I hadn't ordered food. It only took 6 days to get here! It looks beautiful. I can't wait to grab mine tomorrow.
I have been wanting this bra for a long time, and I'm so glad I finally got it!
The band is a bit big on me, but I bought the 75 because it was reduced price. The bra fits just like my Naomi, which is my easiest fit Ewa bra. The top black lace is stretchier than the Naomi and I dont think will provide much support or jiggle-reduction, but i'm not too worried.
There is some wrinkling - it seems like its caused by the lining not being as stretchy as the lace portion. I assume it will ease after a few wash and ...wears.
Obviously i didnt tighten up the straps, but I was just trying to get a few quick pictures. I showed my hubby briefly (he was barely awake) and he liked it - which was both good and groan-worthy. I'd shown him this when it came out and he said only if I really wanted it. I showed it last time it was on a clear-out-the-stock sale, and he again was not particularly excited. Now that he sees it on me, he really likes it lol
I ordered this one through Bra Obsessed. I'm SO happy to finally own a fiery bright red bra that fits! My first picture of the bra looks more orange than it really is. I wasn't sure if it would have the red and white polka dot bows like the M Scarlet. I'm really glad it doesn't. It only has one small bow on the gore. I was told that the CHP can't be made with shiny cups like the BM Bibi Scarlet. The front side of the band and the embroidery are shiny though. Something I noticed quickly was that the straps on this bra aren't as thick as my other CHP's. I'm happy about this because the straps will be easier to hide. Though, the strap on my larger side was rolling a bit. The gore doesn't tack perfectly; the very top of it lifts up a bit. But it doesn't rest on any tissue and I find the bra very comfortable. From now on I will buy 65 bands through EM.
Thank you for this review! How would you say coverage compares to BM? Similar?
The only BM I own is the BM Naomi and I think as far as cup height goes, they are very similar. A little more coverage than an S or SM.
Thanks for your review. I’m desperate for a T-shirt bra for under light weight knits and never can find anything projected enough. The SM shape fits me pretty well though so this is going on my to try list
I love this bra! The teal blue with the black looks amazing. It is a deep plunge cut and can give a lot of cleavage. It fits great with or without cookies, I will upload some photos without cookies later. This is the best fit I've gotten from an EM bra so far. Also the plunge cut kind of reminds me of the VS bras I used to wear, but this is a much better fit with narrower wires and deeper cups than any VS bra.
The very best adjective I could think of to describe this bra would be "decadent." The materials remind me of a period dress out of Anna Karenina or some sort of historical drama about European aristocracy https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> In the promotional pictures it appeared more of a true violet, which is what prompted me to to originally buy it, as purple is my ultimate favorite color-- in general but especially in lingerie! In person it's actually a saturated burgundy overlaid with magenta scalloped lace, dark pink ribbons, and a dangling pearl charm identical to that of the S Orzechowa Pralinka. A frilly, ...semi-sheer trim (which oddly reminds me of the texture of a sea anemone?) lines the band and cups. I was afraid all these fanciful details would make the bra super impractical for causal use, but impressively enough it's completely smooth even under my inexpensive jersey t-shirts. The soft inner cup lining and satiny band are so comfortable that I forget I'm wearing a bra during the day, however I did have to hook it on the second setting straight out of the box. I have to admit that the S style is my least favorite shape-wise and can sometimes appear torpedo-ish in profile, although this one definitely gives a comparably rounder and more flattering shape beneath shirts and dresses than does my Syrena in the same size. It's a fun and vibrant bra in a frivolous sort of way! Read more 140 more words
Lato (Summer) is a discontinued CH cut from 2012. The color is a neutral creamy beige plastered with bright coral peonies (Are they peonies? They're peonies, I want them to be peonies). Most of the stems and leaves on the flowers are a taupey grey color, but here and there are splashes of turquoise. The cups are topped with beige lace edging with a turquoise ribbon running through it. The bra is finished off with turquoise ribbons at the gore and the straps. The turquoise accents are the same color as my Turkusik briefs (I butchered the bra). It makes for a fun complementing set.
The band is nice and snug ...in my usual 65. No digging in and no riding up on the loosest of three sets of eyes. The straps are only half adjustable, but they are also short so this doesn't pose much of a problem. The front half is the same material as the bra and they're well cushioned. The back is a heavily embroidered beige. The sliders are a little difficult to move over so much texture, but they stay put. The wires are nice and narrow, they sit where they should and stay where they should. Very comfy. The cups provide a projected and round shape. A great representation of the CH shape. Much like my 65E - Ewa Michalak » Chp Brzoskwinka (301) , the cups are borderline small. Again I get some bubbling over the cup, but it is not visible under clothing and not real evident without a shirt. If I had any upper fullness I couldn't wear this one either. There are no pockets for pads in this bra, but again like Brzoskwinka, I couldn't wear them anyway.
I absolutely love this bra and I have to thank vesela_krava for adding it to my drawer. Read more 195 more words
Pawie Oka (Peacock Eye) is a discontinued CH from late 2011. The bra itself is smooth purple satin. It's shimmery and soft, it feels plushy and the band is really nice against my skin. It's not quite as deep purple as it appears in photographs, but it also isn't muted like 65E - Ewa Michalak » Ch Lawenda (588). It's somewhere between the two in shade. The trim along the cups and the band is where the name comes from. It is comprised of purple circles the same color as the bra, but inside this circle is an "eye", like a peacock feather. It's a shimmery silver teal ...that is very beautiful in person. Frankly I never noticed in photographs, but it was the first thing I picked up on when the bra was in my hands. It's hard to photograph, and I posted the best two that I could get but they still don't really show just how much that little eye contrasts with the purple. It really makes the bra in my opinion.
This is a 60 band that I could stretch to about 27.75 before I started distorting the wires. This is good for me, but it's fitting just a tad tighter than I want it to at this time of year. You can see the hooks kind of pulling in my picture, so I'm wearing it with a single column of an extender. I can wear it comfortable on the loosest hook, but I'd rather not. The straps are partially adjustable and stretchy. They're not the most comfortable even though they are well padded in the front. I feel like they dig into my traps more than they should. As noted in PetiteCollegiate's review of this same bra, the straps are very wide set. Normally this isn't an issue for me, I have broad shoulders and a wide upper chest, but these ones actually feel like they may slip off my shoulders at times. They've not, but being so wide set and so slippery I'm aware of them always. The wires are narrow goodness. They're scaled down well and are low under the arm. The cups are soft and comfortable. They give a nice projected and heaving shape. The cups are a little floppy like my 75D - Ewa Michalak » Ch Toffik (138). I think this is a foam thing as other older CHs are described as having the soft cups. I bet Ewa now uses a firmer foam which is why the shape is so much more dramatic in the newer bras than in the older ones. That's not to say that the shape in the older CH/Ps is bad or not uplifting, it just isn't as "strapped in" as the newer bras. Read more 353 more words
Yay, glad it fits! I love the look of these transparent-style Ewas too.