SF Arlekin #1484*Custom style* in 60L

This is a custom SF style bra, based off the Arlekin CHP but without the daisy lace trim, and of course with the addition of the top stretch lace. I was given the option of black or white upper lace, and I chose Black since I felt it would accentuate the black ribbons nicely.

Price was 299pln which at the time of conversion equaled 88.16 USD not including shipping. The standard CHP Arlekin price is 179PLN, so this one was 120PLN above standard, ouch. This was even more than the custom SF Porto, which had an 80PLN custom fee, though a higher overall ... price. This was part of my VDay present from my hubby, so I still ordered it.

Now for the measurements:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 21.75” and stretches to a max of 27”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.25”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14.75”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The cup height is 9.75”, width 6.15”, gore is 4.5” tall and 0.55” wide, with a wing height of 4.5”.

As with SF Porto, I was worried about the cup depth since it is smaller than most of my 60KK SFs that are too small. Yet just like with SF Porto, this one somehow magically fits. The gore sits 1.5 fingers off the gore, and the cups feel like a good fit, a bit better than the SF Porto. The straps are wide set, like all of them, and the base of the cup has the SF signature wrinkle https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" /> which is standard for the style so not a fit issue. Overall, I am happy with it, though I haven’t worn it yet aside for a few minutes for photos and fit assessment.

It is gorgeous and I do love the look!
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Updated on Jan 24, 2019 Flag this

S Porto 60L (& 60KK)

Every so often I’ll second guess my size and buy one in a size down just to make sure, and so with the sale pricing I went ahead and got this one in both 60KK and 60L. All the data is worth it, right? ☺Besides, I do love getting the same bra in dual sizes at the same time to compare the differences better.

S Porto is a padded balcony bra, with light foam lined cups and removable cookies in pockets. In this size range there are 4 parts to the cup, 3 lower sections with two vertical seams, and an upper horizontal section. ... The color is a beautiful wine purplish-red with black accents. The lower part of the cups has a lovely satiny flower/leaf pattern while the top half is lace with a black satin ribbon between. The gore is lace and the wing matches the bottom of the cups. The band is a semi sheer tulle with a lot of stretch to it. Like with the BM, this one has a double diamond dangle on the gore.

All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.875”” and stretches to a max of 28.25” on the 60L and 23” to a max of 29.75” on the 60KK. Both bras have 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops. Since the band materials are the same, yet the stretch tension is different, I have come to the conclusion that the wires are different, with the 60L having a stronger wire that resists distortion better.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.5” (60L) & 12.375” (60KK)

2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14.55” (60L) & 14.5” (60KK)

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The close up photo of the cups and gore shows that the ribbon that goes across the cup horizontally isn’t sewn on tight, so it allows for the cups to stretch a bit more than some of the ribbon lined cups, but not as much as the cups without a horizontal ribbon. If that ribbon was looser or removed, it would have more stretch, but isn’t bad as it is. This ribbon can be problematic for softer tissue and small cups, as it will result in the dreaded in-cup quadding.

To compare the two sizes, 60L is only ½” taller in the cup and seriously only 0.05” deeper, but the top of the cup is more open allowing for more room for the “up” squish without quadding. The cup width and wing are identical while the gore is slightly lower on the 60KK.


For comparison photos (depth projection and pads), see :
https://www.bratabase.com/compare/dlots/pictures/

For 60KK photos, see:
https://www.bratabase.com/bra/diwmt/

As for fit, the bands feel stretchy and not as supportive as they should even on the tightest setting. The cups on the 60L are fine and full, but the 60KK cuts in a bit too much, so the more open top of the 60L was a good thing. I would prefer a 6” wire for more projection and less E-W side pull, but the 6.25” typically don’t feel horrible on Ewa bras. As usual, I still feel like I get more of an East West look with the padded bras, and this one isn’t any different. Under a baggie sweatshirt it really doesn’t matter though, so the 60L is a keeper. ☺

I also ordered the matching panties, which has the same satiny pattern material in the front, and a sexy sheer bikini style back with the same dual diamond dangle on the backside. The 38(10) measures 66cm flat to 89cm stretched, though it is supposed to be for a 91-96cm hip range, so it runs small. I requested these in a 36(8) but didn’t correct Kaska when she wrote up the invoice as the 38 (10), and in this case, I am glad as a size down would most likely have felt less comfortable.

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SF Porto #1485 *Custom style* 60L

SF Porto is a custom SF, designed in the S Porto pattern. I have S Porto in 60KK and 60L, as well as BM Porto in 60KK. I really love the look of S Porto, but not the fit it gives on my body, so I asked if I could get a BM or SF with that patterned bottom cup, and Kaśka said yes to the SF.

The price for this one was a bit of a shocker, as the S Porto costs 229pln and this one 309pln, which at the time of purchase equaled $91.10 USD not including shipping. That is an ... 80PLN fee for the custom style which is double the typical price to date of 40-60PLN. Needless to say I still ordered it (Happy V-Day present from hubby) haha.

Now for the measurements:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.88” and stretches to a max of 29”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.25”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

Cup height is 9.5” and 6.15” wide, with the gore at 4” tall and 0.63” wide. The wing is 4.4”.

I was really nervous when I measured the depth, as this is lower than most of my 60KK SFs, which are too small in the cup. Yet by magic or miracle, the cup construction makes this bra actually fit, so I can’t complain. The gore does sit 2 fingers off my sternum but I don’t see any quadding and the lace doesn’t look too tensed aside from at the center. The base felt a bit constrictive, and as with most SFs, there is wrinkling at the bottom of the cup, but this seems to be a signature aspect of the style, haha, as even Ewa models have it. ☺ The straps are wide set, but didn’t feel terrible while wearing for a few minutes. I will update the fit if any assumptions change after wear.

I love the look, even better than the S Porto since it doesn’t have that black horizontal ribbon on the cup. It is such a gorgeous bra, photos do not do it justice at all.
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SF Gładzioch Czekolada Deserowa (translates to Dessert Chocolate) is a smooth lace free SF style bra in a gorgeous dark brown. The material has a matte finish that is silky smooth. As with all the SFs, the upper section is stretchy allowing for variation in size while the lower section is firm and supportive. In this size (60L) the cup construction consists of 3 lower sections with two vertical seams, an upper stretch tulle section above the horizontal seam, and the Ewa signature outer wedge that connects the straps to the cups securely. The SF style is not padded, but the bottom of the cup is stiffened for ... more support.

This one was ordered from our very own MagdaBras4you, who is a treasure here in our bra community. If you are looking for Polish lingerie items, she is the one to speak to. She can get them all, and there are dozens of brands to choose from!

As for fit,
I love this one. The smooth laceless look with a silky soft feel. It is absolutely wonderful. The gore sits 1.25 fingers off my sternum, but aside from that, this one is perfect for me. The only complaint is that, like the others, this one has the cheaper thinner straps that Ewa is now using. The straps are not a deal breaker for this bra though, as it is comfortable and so silky smooth!

For the mathematical specifics of the bra:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.25” and stretches to a max of 27”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.75”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 15.375”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
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SF Iris 60L (and 60KK)
I bought SF Iris during the opening weekend sale, and though it shipped on 11/30, it didn’t arrive until 1/7/19. When I ordered it (mid Nov) I was at about a 50% fit rate for the 60KK SF bras, so I figured I would take advantage of the sale and purchase this one (and Zenith) in both a 60KK and the 60L. For simplicity sake, I am reviewing them both together here.

Iris is a gorgeous purple. The bottom has a beautiful pattern yet is smooth, while the top is a purple lace. The inside of the bra is lined in black, and the ... band is also black. It is the standard SF style, which has a stiffer bottom cup with stretch lace on top. This typically provides more support than the BM but without any padding to add bulk.

All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 23” and stretches to a max of 29” on the 60L and 22” to 28.75” on the 60KK. They both have 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.2” on 60KK & 12.5” on 60L
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14.2” on 60KK & 15” on 60L

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The 60KK Cup height is 8.75” with a 4.5” Wing, 4.15” gore, and 6” width
The 60L height is 9.5” with a 4.625” wing, gore 4” and 6.125” width

Needless to say the measurements are disappointing, as there is not enough of an increase from the 60KK to the 60L to justify calling it a full cup up. I have a few 60KK SF bras that measure the same max cup depth, so this isn’t a true 60L cup. I had Magda ask about getting this one (and Zenith) in a 60LL, but she was told no. I had to push for months to get Ewa to be willing to allow me to get the 60L, so I imagine that I can work this no into a yes with a little bit of requesting and persuasion Kaska, and hopefully they won’t sell out of them before I can do so. Even if that one is too big, I still want it for comparison on the sizing, as this 60KK to 60L cup scaling cannot be correct. :/

As for fit,
I didn’t bother with even trying on the 60KK based on the fit of my other ones, and the fit of the 60L.
The band feels loose on the tightest hook-set. The gore is just under 2 fingers off my sternum, otherwise the cups feel tight but not terrible within the few minutes of wear.
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SF Czarny Gładzioch is a smooth lace free SF style bra in all black. The material is silky smooth with a shiny instead of matte appearance. As with all the SFs, the upper section is stretchy allowing for asymmetry and variation in size. In this size (60L) the cup construction consists of 3 lower sections with two vertical seams, an upper horizontal stretch tulle section above the horizontal seam, and the Ewa signature outer wedge that connects the straps to the cups securely. The SF style is not padded, but the bottom of the cup is stiffened for more support.

I ordered this bra (along with the other 4) ... from MagdaBras4you. If you have not had the pleasure of ordering from her yet, I strongly recommend it. Her service is impeccable!

As for fit, the band is super comfy on the tightest hook set, with the gore being a hair under 2 fingers off my sternum. The cups are otherwise smooth and dreamy. Like with both my smooth brown SFs I have, this one is also super comfortable and I love the look, fit, and feel of it. As with the others within this order, my only complaint would be the thinner straps, but those are not a deal breaker on these bras. They are still wearable and comfortable, just not the quality as I’m used to.

This is officially my last Ewa bra review! I am taking a bra buying hiatus, and if I have the will power (& my size doesn’t change), I won’t be buying any more bras for 4 years. I do have one more bra (Decent Exposures) on the way, which will be more of a temptation to buy in the near future than Ewa at this point. I have a good solid stock of both SF and BMs which are my favorite styles, so I am not in need of any more wired bras. I could on the other hand use a few more wireless for both day and night, as who doesn’t need a good lounge and sleep bra? I prefer to only wear a bra once before putting it in the wash, so a few more wireless are quite tempting……

Now for the technical aspect:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 21.75” and stretches to a max of 27.15”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 15”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
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SF Szaron is a grayish blue patterned SF style bra, with peachy pink trim/accents and a pink pompom at the gore. As with all the SFs, the upper section is stretchy allowing for asymmetry and variation in size. In this model and size (60L) the cup construction consists of 3 lower sections with two vertical seams, an upper horizontal unlined stretch lace section above the horizontal seam, and the Ewa signature outer wedge that connects the straps to the cups securely. The SF style is not padded, but the bottom of the cup is stiffened for more support.

I ordered this one from the amazing MagdaBras4you ... who offers excellent pricing and service for almost all the Polish bra brands. The SF is my current favorite style by Ewa (alternating between the SF and BM depending on my hormones, haha) and with a recent size change, I was trying to build up my SF stock in my current size. While I am not a fan of pink, I do like the grayish blue color and pattern of this bra. I previously tried it in 60KK, which when it fit was quite comfortable. It is reviewed separately.

As for fit, the gore sits 1.5 fingers off the sternum but the cups are otherwise comfortable and perfect to me. The band is oddly comfy on the tightest hook set, as I expected to be on a middle setting with it being under 27” stretched. No matter, as long as it’s comfy then I am happy, and I have yet to experience any Ewa bra band stretching out, so I am not concerned with it loosing its tension. I like that the upper lace isn’t tulle lined like most of the SF/BM bras are. I feel this adds a bit more femininity to the bra, though I’m not sure why I view it that way.

I can’t say for sure (as I’m honestly too lazy to pull the 60KK out of storage) but I swear that the trim and straps are a different color now compared to the 60KK I got last year. I thought the prior was more pink, while this one is definitely a peachy pink, with the offsetting pompom still being straight pink. I’m not sure if this change is just in my mind and failed memory, or due to the changing of the straps from the wonderful thicker straps to the current thinner flimsy straps that have been on my last two orders.

Now for the technicals:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22” and stretches to a max of 26.75”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops. Yes, this band only stretches to 26.75”! While I love this fact, I know this would be quite problematic for anyone who needs a true 28 band.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 15.25”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
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SM Yennefer is an unlined black lace bra. The cup construction in this size (60L) has 3 lower sections with 2 vertical seams, an upper section above the horizontal seam, plus an outer wedge section that connects the strap to the cup. The band is a thin sheer tulle. As with all SM style bras, the lace has no stretch to it, and not a lot of give. This provides firm support but is not very forgiving to size or hormone fluctuations, nor is it flexible if you are between sizes or have asymmetry. If you need more flexibility with fit and sizing, you are better off going ... with Ewa’s BM or SF styles instead.

I ordered this one (and two others) from MagdaBras4you whose service is impeccable.

For measurements:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.5” and stretches to a max of 28.5”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.75”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14.5”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

This bra, like the SF Gladzioch Mileczna Czekolada, has an odditiy of one wire being 6.25 and the other being 6.5”. While this does not affect fit on the SF, it may be a factor on this SM as there is no stretch lace to ease the difference.

Another thing with this order is that all the straps are thin. Not thin as in narrow, but thin as depth, flimsy, lacking plushness, biting instead of padded or plush backed for comfort. In one word-cheap. Not liking these cheap thin straps, but I did notice my last Comexim order has the same thing.

As for fit, this 60L SM style bra is not the same size as my other two 60L SMs. While the depth measures small, the construction is ridiculously open on top (again compared to my other 60L Ewa bras) so I can’t fill the top of the cup on one side. The gore is 1.5 fingers off my sternum, the band is comfy on the tightest hook set, but the cups…….are off. They are too small and too big all at the same time. The lace flattens on my right side yet gapes on my left. The bottom of both cups feel constricting & squished and over full, and no amount of Swoop and Scoop redistributes this tissue. The bottom of the cups are just not as spacious as my other two SMs in this size. Yet the top of the cup on this one is more open, at least on the left side, while it is flattening on my right side. While my breasts are not perfectly symmetrical they are close enough that I never experience such a different fit between the cups.

Like with Rubin, this one just feels “off” as if it was made incorrectly somehow. One of those bras that shouldn’t have passed quality control like the ones you find at the discount retailers as a “slight second” bra. This is so disappointing, as Ewa’s products are now far from reliable. Clearly Ewa has gone downhill. Unfortunately I have another order in transit (5 bras) which I am not optimistic about. From this point forward I will be sticking to Decent Exposures bras until I can find another option. Sure DE bras aren’t sexy but they are super comfortable and consistent.
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Updated on Apr 15, 2019 Flag this

BM Rubin is a full lace BM style bra, lined with opaque black. The color is labeled as Ruby Red on Ewa’s site, but I wouldn’t call it that at all. It’s more of a cross between a purple and pink, berry colored in my opinion. As with all BMs, the top half of the cup is stretchy while the bottom of the cup is not. The band on this model is not lined in lace. As with all BMs, the cup construction is separated into two lower sections, with one vertical seam, an upper horizontal stretch lace section above a horizontal seam, and an outer wedge area ... that connects the cups to the straps. While the BM style has always used the U wires, this one has the lazy J wires that are normally used in the SF style. This review is for the 60L, but I also have it in 60KK reviewed separately.

I ordered this one (and two others) from MagdaBras4you. If you have not had the pleasure of ordering from Magda, I strongly suggest it. She is spectacular and can get basically any lingerie from Poland. So if you have thought about trying a Polish brand, she is the go to person to assist you in your search!

Now for the technicals:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 23” and stretches to a max of 27.5”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 16.75”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The wire width is 6.25” which is about average, with the wires for the 60L BMs being between 6” and 6.25” depending on the type of wire that is used. As mentioned above, the lazy J was used instead of the U type so this makes the top of the wire further out (under the armpit) than is normal when the true 6” U wires are used.

Another thing with this order is that all the straps are thin. Not thin as in narrow, but thin as depth, flimsy, lacking plushness, biting instead of padded or plush backed for comfort. In one word-cheap.

As for fit, this one runs big in the cup compared to my other 60L BMs, which is ironic as the 60KK ran slightly small in the cup compared to my other 60KK BMs. While I am nearing low tide, this shouldn’t make *this* much of a difference, and my other 60Ls fit fine at the moment, as I type wearing my Bibi Bianka that is fitting smoothly and wrinkle free. The gore on this Rubin is 1.25 fingers off my sternum, with upper cup wrinkle, more than the minor outer seam wrinkle that I get on a few of my other 60L BMs. Forcing the tack does get rid of the wrinkle but doesn’t make the cup feel overfull, so these cups are just too big...

Yet it’s not just that the cups on this Rubin fit too big, it is as if they are not made correctly. It looks/feels like a discount store bra, one of those “slight seconds” that didn’t pass quality control due to something being off about it. That is this bra. While part of the misfit would/could be due to the lazy J wires being used instead of the standard BM U wires, I don’t feel this is the only reason for this odd fit. Keep in mind that my frame is only 10.5-11” wide from armpit to armpit (depending on how I am standing) so wires that are 6.25” wide with a .55” gore puts the bra frame at 13.05”, so this does mean the straps tend to be too wide set and this causes arm resistance that pushes the cups off the breasts. Yet the fit is off by more than just that. These cups are just too big.

I am so disappointed in the Ewa inconsistency and poor service lately that I am throwing in the towel. I have one more order that is in transit, but that will be my last. I won’t buy any more Ewa bras as it’s not worth the expense for such poor quality and inconsistent/rude service. This is really sad as there are very few bra manufacturers that make my size range.
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BM Czarny Tulipan 60L

Bibi Czarny Tulipan is a simple black half lace BM. It doesn’t have any lining, so it is thin yet supportive, and super comfortable. This is my second attempt at this bra, having it in 60KK as well. I ordered this one from MagdaBras4you. She is spectacular in her customer service!

Now for measurements-
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 21.63” and stretches to a max of 27”. It has ... 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13.75”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 16”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

This one also has the lazy J wires that are typically reserved for the SF style bras. This appears to make the straps more wider set than in the BMs with the usual U wires.

For other measurements, the width is 6.25” with a height of 10.63”, a wing of 4.75”, and a gore of 0.5” wide and 4.375” tall.

To compare, the 60KK has a 23”-30” band, with 6” wide cups, 10.25” tall, 12.25-15.25” depth, wing of 4.5” and gore with 0.5” width and 4.25” tall.

As for fit, it fits like my other 60L BMs, which is a bit more spacious than I need on most days, but since the 60KKs are too small, these work better at the moment. They are pain free and comfortable. The fit would look a bit better, but as you can see, I was slouching in the photos. :-/

As a photo compare can show, this one (and the white Bianka half lace BM) fit exactly the same as the 4 full lace BMs I own in the same size. All three BMs from this order measure 16.5” max depth, which is larger depth than my other 3 BMs which had a max depth of 15.5-16” but those had 6” wires.

There does seem to be a difference in fit between the Half Lace and Full Lace BMs in some other size ranges, but at this size, there is no difference noted.
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BM Antonina 60L

This is my third attempt at the BM Antonina, having tried it in 60K and 60KK prior. While the 60KK fit fine initially, my breasts went through a growth spurt that made all my bras suddenly too small and prompted me to order up a cup. While that growth spurt turned out to just be a temporary 4 week swelling spree, I’d already ordered this and several others in the larger size.

For the measurements:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band ... measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.5” and stretches to a max of 27.25”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 16”


I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The cup height is 11” and 6” wide, with a gore of 4.15” tall and 0.55” wide, and the wing is 4.5” tall.
To compare, the 60K Antonina was 15.5” deep and 9.5” tall, while the 60KK was 16.5” deep and 10.15” tall.

As for fit, the gore is 1 finger off my sternum, and the cups feel great. The strap is too wide set for perfect comfort and the upper lace is barely tensed but still wearable, especially at higher tide days. I am mid cycle, closer to low tide than high tide. While this one actually measures smaller in singular depth than my Antonina 60KK, the cup on this one is definitely more spacious for sure. The 60KK is too small at the base of the cup now, while this one feels roomier. I think this fit would technically be classified as too big, but the 60KK is too small, so as long as this one is comfortable on, then I am classifying it as a fit.
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SF Zenith 60L (and 60KK)
The fabric on this one. Oh, if I could describe it. It is not silky or smooth. It is more rough but not in a bad way. It’s a matte finish, with a cat tongue finish, haha. The colors are a perfect blend of beautiful-Teals, Blues, Browns, and Slight Grey, in a unique animalistic print collage. I love it, seriously love it. Aside from the unique texture of the fabric, this is a typical SF style bra, which has a stiffer bottom cup with stretch lace on top. This typically provides more support than the BM but without any padding to add bulk.

I ordered ... this one in both the 60KK and the 60L, and for simplicity’s sake, I am reviewing them both together here.

All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.15” and stretches to a max of 27.875” on the 60KK and 22” to a max of 28.5” on the 60L. Both have 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.25” on 60KK and 12.5” on 60L
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14.6” on 60KK and 15” on 60L

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The 60KK Cup height is 8.75” with a 4.75” Wing, 4.4” gore, and 6.25” width
The 60L height is 9” with a 4.5” wing, gore 4.25” and 6.25” width

Needless to say the measurements are disappointing, as there is not enough of an increase from the 60KK to the 60L to justify calling it a full cup up and honestly the 60L is equal to a few of my 60KK SFs that are currently too small in the cup. This is not a true 60L cup.

As for fit,
I didn’t bother with even trying on the 60KK based on the fit of my other ones, and the fit of the 60L.
The 60L band felt comfortable on the tightest hook set, and the gore was 2.5 fingers off the sternum with the cups feeling very full and a tight. I am mid cycle, several days past lowest tide, but still a week or so away from high tide, so a good mid range to judge fit.

I will try to get Kaska to be willing to allow me to order it in a 60LL, but she told Magda no already, so it will take a bit of pestering and persuasion to get her to change Ewa’s mind.
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SM Wanilia is an unlined sheer white bra, with pink flower accents and a pink n white polka dot gore bow. The cup construction in this size (60L) has 3 lower sections with 2 vertical seams, an upper section above the horizontal seam, plus an outer wedge section that connects the strap to the cup. The lower cup range will have only 2 lower sections and a single vertical seam instead of 2. The band is an opaque white power mesh without lace. As with all SM style bras, the cups have no stretch to them, and not a lot of give. This provides firm support but is ... not very forgiving to size or hormone fluctuations, nor is it flexible if you are between sizes. If you need more flexibility with fit and sizing, you are better off going with Ewa’s BM or SF styles instead which both have stretch lace on the top half of the cups.

I ordered this from the wonderful MagdaBras4you. I love my sheer SM Czarna Mgielka, sexy yet supportive and a wonderful fit, so I took a chance on this one even though I am not fond of pink. The fit is very similar to the Czarna Mgielka though not identical, but I am still happy with the fit. The cups themselves are smooth (aside from the top of the lace trim) without any gaping or wrinkling except at the bottom of the wire which isn’t terrible. If that top lace was smooth, I’d get quadding so I am okay with this frill not being smooth against the skin. Clearly the armpit curve is too straight and does meet armpit resistance, but it’s not terrible and lowering this curve is an easy alteration for me. The gore is 1.75 fingers off my sternum but if it tacked the cups would be too small, so I’m good with this as it’s comfortable. The band is nice and comfy on the tightest hook set, and far more supportive since the band is firmer than the recent “runs big” trend. Overall I am happy with it!

For the technical aspects:

All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22” and stretches to a max of 27.25”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13.125”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 15.125”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
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I love this pink so much. It's too bad the cups were ridiculously big. The band was large for a 60, which was wonderful for me, as it fit great, but bad for a true 60 band. Eh. It was a flop for me.

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SF Gladzioch Mleczna Czekolada (translates to Milky Chocolate) is a smooth no lace SF style bra in a medium golden brown. As with all the SFs, the upper section is stretchy allowing for variation in size. In this size (60L) the cup construction consists of 3 lower sections with two vertical seams, an upper horizontal stretch tulle section above the horizontal seam, and the Ewa signature outer wedge that connects the straps to the cups securely. The SF style is not padded, but the bottom of the cup is stiffened for more support.

I ordered this one (and two others) from MagdaBras4you whom I ... just adore.

Now for the technicals:
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.5” and stretches to a max of 27”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.75”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 15.75”


I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

Other details to be noted:
For those of you who are observant of photo details, yes, the wires are not the same size. One is 6.25, while the other is closer to 6.5”.

Another thing with this order is that all the straps are thin. Not thin as in narrow, but thin as depth, flimsy, lacking plushness, biting instead of padded or plush backed for comfort. To describe it in one word: cheap. Straps you’d get on the Walmart $9.99 bras, not what you’d expect on a $60+ bra.

As for fit, this one is the only good one in the order. The material is so smooth and comfortable; it felt like I was putting on a pillow if that makes any sense. The cups are wonderful, as is the band. The gore sits 1.5 fingers off my sternum but aside from that this bra is the most comfortable wired bra I have. The band is nice a firm and the 27” max stretch makes it perfect on the middle hooks for me! (Woohoo I don’t have to wear it on the tightest hook set yay!) As with the other two, this does have a bit of “off”ness to it. The black liner and the silky outer fabric are not the same tension, most notably where two seams meet throughout, so the outer material isn’t as smooth as the bra actually is, but this isn’t major and can’t be seen under clothing, it’s simply a minor quality control issue. This is not the first time I have received a SF style bra with this issue so I think it has to do with the stiffening process that they use on that under fabric.

Overall, I do love this bra. I love the fit, the comfort, and the color.
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Band seems a bit snug, but it's doable for me honestly.
Cups are fantastic. Very similar to my La Gloria review. I've hit the sweet spot for my cup preference on this one. JUST big enough for both my smaller and larger side. I almost have quadding on my larger side, but it's pretty great for my small side.

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BM Brownie 60L

BM Brownie is a full lace BM bra. It is brown with a berry colored larger bow at the gore. It has a sheer black liner to the cups. The lace is the exact same as BM Croptop Topaz, but Topaz has an opaque beige liner to the cups instead. I ordered this bra and 3 others from MagdaBras4you, who provides exceptional customer service. Basically if it is a Polish brand of lingerie, she can get it.

Now for measurements:

All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take ... all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22.5” and stretches to a max of 28”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 16.5”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The wires used were the lazy J wires that are typically found in the SF style instead of the standard U wires that are found in the BMs. This makes them 6.25” wide instead of the 6”, and also pulls the cups more under the armpit, and the straps more wide set.


The removable paper label was mislabeled as an SF style. The bra is definitely the BM style without the SF stiffness, so it was just a labeling mishap.

As for fit,
Like my other 60L BMs this one could stand to be a bit smaller as the cups are spacious. Unfortunately the cup size down is too small for me at the moment, so I feel that I am technically between sizes for the BM style. As the 60KK is painfully small in the cup, I will take these at a bit big and yet comfortable happily over the pain. The wide set straps (and lazy J wires) do make the strap meet some arm resistance, so I get a bit of upper cup wrinkle near the strap. The fit would look a bit better, but as you can see, I was slouching in the photos. :-/ This isn’t a problem for me, as it won’t be noticeable under my sweatshirts and doesn’t affect the comfort or support.
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BM Bibi Bianka 60L

Bibi Bianka is a simple half lace BM bra. It doesn’t have any lining, so it is thin yet supportive, and super comfortable. This is my second attempt at this bra, having it in 60KK as well. I ordered this one from MagdaBras4you. She is the absolute best!

Now for measurements-
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22” and stretches to a max of 27.5”. It has ... 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 16.5”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The wires used are the lazy J that are typically used in the SF style, not the BMs. This set of bras all included these wires, which makes the straps further out and wider set.

Additional measurements-Cup width 6.25”, height is 10.5”, gore is 4.25” tall and 0.5” wide, with a 4.63” wing.

To compare, the 60KK has 23.125”-30” band, with 12.5-15.75” depth, 6” width, 10” cup height, 4.5” wing and a gore of 0.6” wide and 4.25” tall.

As for fit,
Just like with my other 60L BMs, this one is a bit more spacious than I need, but makes it perfect for those hellacious swell days I get at ovulation. The fit would look a bit better, but as you can see, I was slouching in the photos. :-/

As a photo compare can show, this one (and the black Tulipan half lace BM) fits exactly the same as the 4 full lace BMs I own in the same size. All three BMs from this order measure 16.5” max depth, which is larger depth than my other 3 BMs which had a max depth of 15.5-16” but those had 6” wires.
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SM Koralik 60L

This is my third attempt with Koralik, having tried it prior in a 60K and 60KK. This one is a firm salmon colored lace, and while the cup material is not stretchy, it does have some give to the materials. In this size the cups have 3 lower sections with 2 vertical seams, plus an upper section and the outer wedge area that connects the straps to the cup.

Now for the measurements!
All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for ... the same reason.

The band measures 22.25” and stretches to a max of 27.5”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 15”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The cup width is 6” with a height of 9”; the gore is 0.55” wide and 4” tall, with the wing height of 4.75”.

To compare to the 60K- depth 12.15-14.55” max with 8.5” tall, and the 60KK depth 12.3-15” max and a height of 8.8”. This really makes me wonder if I am using as much force with the max cup depth stretch as I used to, or if they are using some other firming agent on the materials for the 60L cups as compared to the 60KKs……

As for fit,
While Kaska tried to talk me out of getting this one, I am glad I didn’t listen. The cups are a nice full fit with no immediate quadding or flattening. The gore sits 2 fingers off the sternum but is otherwise comfortable. The band is comfortable on the tightest hook-set. All and all a great fit, at least at this point of my cycle (low tide). I haven’t worn this (or the others) yet, just did the quick try on and photos, so if my fit assessment changes with wear, I will try to remember to update. ☺
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SM Czarna Mgielka 60L

SM Czarna Mielka is a black sheer cup bra. While the cups are not made of a stretchy material, they do have some give to them. In the 60L size, the cups are made up of 3 lower sections with two vertical seams, plus an upper section and the outer strap wedge area. As the photos show, this one is completely sheer and shows every skin detail. You can see the seam marks from the other bra I was wearing on the day of the photos, as well as the veins that shine through my translucent skin on my breasts very easily in these cups. ...

Now for the measurements!

All measurements are taken prior to trying the bra on to insure no figure is obscured by the body. I also take all flat measurements before taking the stretched cup then band measurements for the same reason.

The band measures 22” and stretches to a max of 27.5”. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops. While this band is listed as running quite firm on Ewa’s site, it is the same length as the others I received in this order, and in line with my last few orders.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 13.25”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 15.25”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

The cup width is 6”, with a 9” height. The gore is 0.55” wide by 4.1” tall, and the wing is 4.75” tall.

I also ordered the matching briefs in size 10(38) which measure 65cm flat to 94cm max stretch. This size is intended for a hip range of 91-96cm, so they would run a bit small. My hip is 89cm, but I prefer my panties a bit roomier, so these are fine.

As for fit,
Having tried 3 SM bras prior (Koralik in 60K&60KK both too small, and Tattoo in 60KK which fit fine when I got it) I wasn’t too optimistic on the fit. Kaska did not recommend this size and didn’t feel it would work for me, but I am glad to say that she was incorrect!

The cups are as close to a perfect fit as I can expect to get, not a wrinkle in sight yet no quadding or flattening either! The gore sits less than a finger off my sternum, which is as good as it gets for me honestly. The band is nice and firm which is the current Ewa trend lately (at least with my orders), and is comfy on the tightest hook-set.
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