I love, love, LOVE this swim top. It's absolutely gorgeous. It also fits like a dream. My one qualm, but it's a personal preference really, is the clasps that are used. I don't like them in the slightest. They're cute, but they're very hard to maneuver/adjust after you're wearing the bra. If they're not closed all the way, they pop open fairly easily and slide down. This is a problem for me as my breasts are extremely pendulous. Otherwise, I love this top. Simple beautiful. The sparkles really add a nice touch haha. So summery and fun https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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Updated on Jul 21, 2019 Flag this

So I actually got this custom bikini last year, I think late summer? And I only just recently had occasion to wear it. I desperately needed a bikini top to wear on my Florida vacation. (2 weeks of glorious warm weather and Disney World! And... in-laws too, but I mean... overall it was fabulous! A nice getaway from the crappy winter of Michigan.) Every bikini I tried just did NOT work. I actually own the regular, S style version of this bikini, but I don't like the feeling of it; it's not full enough, I feel, and seems as if my boobs would just spill right out the ... top. I'm more comfortable in the BM/SF styles Ewa Michalak offers.
Anyways, I thought I could wait until that spectacular Sherbet bikini comes out, but alas, it is still not available! So after I asked Kaska about the availability of it, I decided to bite the (expensive) bullet and get a custom SF version of this bikini.
Overall, it fits well enough for me to keep it as my bikini. Since the tops of the cups don't have stretch lace, I get some gaping, and the straps are a tad too wideset to be really comfortable for me. With my BM bras, the lace on the tops of the cups lays perfectly against my breasts, so having a "regular" cup style without that lace is still something I have to get used to. The gaping isn't bad enough that it shows the girls while I'm swimming or anything, but it's annoying enough that it's there and I am hyper-aware of it, if that makes sense. Normally, I detach the wide-set straps and a bit of the armpit elastic, move them so they are narrower, and reattach them with my sewing machine, but I didn't want to risk the ugliness factor with my bikini. (I figure it doesn't matter if my sewing job isn't perfect on bras, since they aren't really seen by anyone other than my hubs, but a bikini is seen by ALL, so I don't want that to have a sloppy sewing job showing!)
Anyways, it's not perfect by any means, but until there is some magical, stretch-lace, soft cup bikini made, I think this is the best I am going to get.

(Even if there was a stretch lace bikini, I fear it would look too bra-like. Has anyone seen anything like that? Or have any other bikini suggestions? I am open to any and all of them! I've tried, with no success, Comexim, Ava, Freya, and Panache. The only bras that have ever fit me well are Ewa Michalak, so I would most likely need a Polish brand for the narrow cups and projection.)
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Updated on Feb 28, 2019 Flag this

This bra measures almost identical to my 65GG - Ewa Michalak » Bm Bibi Fuksja (764)

Which means a 70G *it is not*. It is more like a true 65GG, the cup is a little comfier than my other ones, and the band is nice and snug.
Unfortunately it also means that is lacks a little projection at the wire but not annoyingly so--the bra doesn't seem to slide down so far, and the wires stay in place.

So cups are your typical BM cups. I find that the white tulle inside is a lot softer than, say my Kleks or Rubin. So it has a little more ... give. The colour of this bra is just divine. A warmish neon pink that is extremely difficult to capture in photos. My mum says that this bra literally shines through everything I wear it, haha.

The band is really tight. It is not a 70, it's a 65. The band would not stretch past 76cm without wire distortion. I don't think they altered it without me knowing, the 70FF - Ewa Michalak » Bm Fluo I have has a stretchier band than this so I am not sure what's going on--but all the better for me cause the 70s I have are now all loose.

The gore on this also seems to be narrower than my other bras. It tacks, no surprise there, and the wire is a good width for me.

I really like this bra, I love the colour. It's one of my favourite BMs! I had some fears that it will be a terrible fit due to some changes I've been going through, but surprisingly it's not half bad. So I'm very happy.
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My shape: full on bottom, soft tissue, narrow shoulders/roots.
I bought this last year on sale from Zathiya Lingerie.
Appearance: This is the cutest swimsuit EVER. it's a really bright hot pink color, with contrasting black piping details, a little black button at the gore and straps, and has detachable black straps that you can hook at the top of the gore to the sides of the straps to give it a strappy, sexy look. This also comes with removable cookie pads, which is awesome for assymetry. The clasp at the back has a little ruffly sort of fabric piece that you can tie to cover up the clasp, since ... it's basically just a bra clasp with multiple hooks.
Fit: This is considered an S cut, which, for me, gives serious poofage of the breasts above the cup. Technically, this fits me perfectly, but I just don't feel as though I have enough coverage. I feel like I'm going to pop out of the top of the cup at any minute, which isn't something that would be cool to have happen in a swimsuit. If this was a different, more full-coverage cup, it would be the PERFECT swimsuit for me.
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My shape: Projected, short rooted, even/functionally full on bottom, somewhat narrow, soft tissue.

This bra fits approximately like a 30G.

I don't quite have enough upper fullness for this bra, especially near the sides of the gore at the top. I get a more pointy shape in this than in Cleo's, but not as pointy as Panache Jasmine, for example. Because of my short roots I have major strap gap in this.
Similar to my 70G - Ewa Michalak » Sm Triumf (824) , the cups are fairly shallow near the sides of the gore at the bottom.

I won't be keeping this one. I think a cup size down will be too small. If only I had a little more upper fullness!

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Updated on May 18, 2017 Flag this

MY SHAPE: Projected, center full, tall and narrow roots.

THE TAKEAWAY: Construction very similar to the 30G - Cleo » Hettie Balconnet Bra (9011)! The stretch lace panel on top makes this a forgiving bra, and I can almost get away with it in both a 65G (one cup size down) and a 75F (two cup sizes down). Good projection, handles my center-fullness admirably. Band is TTES (True To Ewa Size), stretching to ~31". If you mostly wear padded Ewa styles, you may need to size down in the cup for the BM. The stretch lace is good for my tall roots, but should accommodate both FOT ... and even-full breasts well.

DETAILS: In my review of the Cleo Hettie, I note that it (and the Marcie) square me off on the sides, lending to a somewhat odd torpedo shape looking down. For whatever reason, and despite what seems to be a very similar seaming construction, the BM does not do this; I get a very round shape from all angles. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the stretch lace covers the entire cup? Maybe the lace is molding me into a rounder shape? I guess we'll see, when I eventually try the SM.

I have so far tried three BM bras: 75F - Ewa Michalak » Bm Szmaragd (794), 65G - Ewa Michalak » Bm Bibi Flamenco (808), and the Naomi. All three were beautiful, but I think the Naomi is a stand-out for me, with the way that the lace is only on the cups, the exposed band pleasantly-silken to the touch, and the choice to leave the stretch lace panel unlined, which creates a very elegant look on the skin. That said, do note that the Naomi is unlined: the seam on the inside of the cup is much more prominent against your skin than in the other two BMs, and I'm sure there are people for whom that would be a sensory issue.

I've read several reviews that call out the BM as having hard wires. I'm not the person to ask about that, because I've never actually met a bra with wires too hard for my comfort. The only time I've even really noticed wire hardness was when I used to (gulp) put bras on upside-down and backwards, then wiggle them around and yank them up. Doing that with some of my Panache bras caused a hilarious, audible SLAP as the gore viciously whipped into place. But even then, when I wore them, they weren't actually uncomfortable. I will say that the BM has the firmest tack I've experienced in an Ewa Michalak, but since I've probably worn most of her padded bras in the wrong size I'm not really sure that's not the reason.

Currently, the BM is my best-fitting bra. For many of the others, what I'm calling good is in practice a little small in the cups, or a little big in the band, or a little wide in the straps. The Naomi BM is none of these things, at least not for me. (The strap width is especially good in the too-small Flamenco, though, so that in itself might be a good reason to try more BMs in 65...)
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Updated on Apr 30, 2017 Flag this

And I’m sold! I’m a BM girl now. I got this second hand in EUC. At first I thought this bra was a more muted dusty blue-gray color. It’s definitely more teal. It’s still a very beautiful color and I’m not mad at it. The band on this one is definitely on the stretchy/bigger side for me. Even on the tightest hooks it’s one I’d be pulling down during the day. The center gore has a beautiful teal bow with a very fine nude mesh diamond pattern in it, there are no other bows or adornments on this bra. The cups are lined with a nude tone mesh. ... The lower inner cup does not stretch, but the nude liner under the teal stretch lace on the upper cup does. The straps are a lovely coordinating shade of teal, with a slightly more muted tone. Overall this is a beautiful color and bra in person. This shade is definitely a universally flattering color on many skin tones.

*I hope to purchase in what would be my true size of 65GG. Till then I’ll be having this band taken in by removing the elastic and clasp then sizing down the band appropriately.
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Unfortunately, the band on this is incredibly stretchy and it's too large on me.
On top of that, at this size it comes with two hooks?! I was very surprised by this. Even at 65GG this model has two hooks, which is just incredibly stupid.

It's a beautiful bra though.
The cups have a single vertical seam but the shape and lift is really something else. I love love love the shape.

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 Flag this

My shape: FOB, narrow shoulders and roots, soft tissue, projected
Appearance: DAT GREEN THO! I coveted this bra when I started seeing people posting about it here, and I was so lucky that Sam at Broad Lingerie had my size in stock! (I HIGHLY recommend working with her, you guys. She is really awesome. Even if you aren't located in Canada, she can still get you what you need and mail it off to the states for you! I think the shipping was $15 Canadian, so not a ridiculous amount at all!) The shade of green this lacy bra has is sort of in between mint and neon green. ... It's like a MERMAID BRA. The purple straps and bows are a nice touch, but honestly, I would prefer the entire bra to be green green green! It's really pretty!
Fit: Another BM fit! I think this style is my favorite, even more so than the SF. I have more BM style Ewa bras than any other, though I do admit, I have yet to try the CHP and the PL cuts. I don't do well with plunges, though, so I'm not in a rush to try either of those styles.
Anyways, this bra fits like a dream. Nice firm band, narrow wires, lots of projection... maybe even a tad bit deeper in the cups than the other BMs I have, but I haven't measured this one yet.
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My Shape: FOB, narrow shoulders and roots, soft tissue, projected
Appearance: You guys, this bra is so gorgeous. It's a really pretty, deep shade of forest green, with CRAZY hot pink details. (Hence the name!) The straps, the bow at the gore and on the tops of the straps, and the elastic around the armpits and bottom of the band are all hot pink. There's even a crinkly piece of elastic at each wing that is pink! It's really unique looking. The cups are made from allover stretch lace in the beautiful green shade, and are lined with a soft, thin black mesh. The clasp on the straps that ... allows it to be adjustable is even a matching green shade! I just love the contrast of the deep green with the BRIGHT pink.
Fit: This fits like a DREAM. I don't even need to move the straps over. Typical narrow Ewa wires, lots of projection, the stretch lace stays atop my breasts.
Overall, PERFECTION. I am in love!
(FYI: I bought this from Sam at Broad Lingerie. She recently opened an online store, but doesn't have Ewa bras listed. You just have to email her and she can get them for you! The cost is only a few US bucks more than if you order directly from Ewa. This one was a special order, so it took a while to get made and shipped from Poland. I think it was around 2 1/2 months, but it was TOTALLY WORTH IT. I highly recommend working with Broad Lingerie!)
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PS: I don't have my phone so I can't take pics yet! I will as soon as I get it back. I was too excited to wait, though, hahha.
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My first, well-fitting Ewa, huzzah! This bra feels quite firm in the band, but I've discovered that I like that in a bra. The only issue I have is the straps, and the fabric around the armpit area: it's just a touch too wide for me. I'm willing to overlook that, however, because this bra makes my breasts look lifted and upright, more so than most of the other bras I have. At first, I was a little put off by the shape difference between this Ewa and the Comexims I have, but I found that I'm starting to like it more.
The top part of the cup, ... instead of having any elastic to hold it down, consists of the lace outside, and this super thin, soft mesh on the inside that isn't sewn to the edge. I wasn't sure that would work, as I have really soft tissue, but it does! The lace and the lining lay on topof my breasts just so that it doesn't cut into my skin or make it poof/quad out.
Also, this bra is SO PRETTY. This little gems on the straps and in the middle make me feel like I'm wearing a princess bra, hahah.
I've already ordered a couple more BM styles, and two SF, as I've read those are similar. (The Fluo... omg hot pink! and a Crazy, omg cute green! I love colors, so why not wear colorful bras?? Also the Pin-Up and the Maryna) Here's hoping those work as well as the Kleks!
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Updated on Apr 26, 2018 Flag this

My shape: Projected, short rooted, even/functionally full on bottom, somewhat narrow, soft tissue.

This bra fits probably closer to a 30GG, or maybe a 30G if you have a lot of upper fullness.

I have major fit issues with this bra. The cups are simultaneously too large (can't fill the tops/major gapping), and too small (very shallow near the sides of the gore at the bottom). Definitely won't be keeping this one, sadly.

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Updated on May 13, 2017 Flag this

This is... an interesting one.

The Nina Sleep Top has about a million (I counted, that's definitely the right number) hooks on the front. It gives you no separation at all, which is arguably fine for what it's trying to do, but the support is about as firm as I've had from most sports bras I've owned. (Wired compression sports bras, not the loosey-goosey sports bras of my tweens.)

This is my usual Ewa size -- at least in BMs and SMs; the SF I own feels a bit big in this size, and I've never found a padded Ewa that agreed with me at all -- but it's definitely a bit small, if not necessarily in a problematic way for the purpose it was purchased for.

I wouldn't really recommend this as a lounge bra -- the numerous hooks and intense support don't particularly scream "comfort" or "laziness" to me -- but it does well as a sleep bra for sleeping on one's back, even if it isn't one I want to wear every single night.

Updated on Apr 20, 2017 Flag this

Fits like a 32FF UK.

Ordering one cup up from my usual UK size in CHP's continues to be a good rule of thumb. This style works well for my even and projected shape, and short and fairly narrow roots.

The cookie pockets are different than the ones on my PL and S cuts. I'm not sure if CHP's are just done differently, or if the design has changed (my other CHP is an older model that doesn't have pockets)? With my PL and S cuts, there's a split in the fabric at the back of the cup in the middle where you can put a pad(s); with the CHP Office, there's a separate pocket in the bottom of the cup that's sort of a pocket within a pocket. It's hard to describe.

I ordered this bra directly from EM on October 29, it shipped on November 9, and was delivered on November 18.

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Updated on Nov 21, 2016 Flag this

This bra is stunning! It would be perfect if only for two things: 1. The band runs very big. I have another S style in a 70 band and it fits perfectly and is very snug on the loosest hooks. This band seems very loose even on the tightest hookhttps://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> It's a good 3 inch difference between the two bras (both with a 70 band). The only other issue is it seems like the straps are wider set and are just a little too wide for my small frame. I will be selling this one and ordering it in a 65, and maybe even requesting the straps be moved in.

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Updated on Apr 23, 2015 Flag this

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The design of this bra is refreshingly unique. The cut is similar to other CHPs that I've tried. The wires are relatively narrow and the immediate projection is FOB-friendly. The band on this particular bra is about a half size smaller than a standard 32/70, but between the two in this style that I've tried (I also have a 65G), it can run tighter. The cup runs about a half size big, in my opinion. I am a pretty solid 30GG in padded styles and the 70G gapes a little near the straps, but is perfectly wearable if I wasn't so picky.

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Updated on Mar 15, 2014 Flag this

Ewa Michalak's website said this model ran a little small in the band, but it didn't seem that different to me.

I love the idea of the red accents on this, but I thought the number of hearts was a little overwhelming and I'll probably take a few off.

Updated on Jan 09, 2014 Flag this

It's a nice bra. It lokks perhaps a little bit like a bikini top. I like the color which is listed as silver grey but looks a little like dusty lilac to me. The band feels true to size.

The cups however are too big or my boobs are to soft and just lay floating at the bottom. I chose the CHP to get a little more coverage than my CH Toffik gives but the result was gaping at the top. A lot if I move my shoulders just a tiny bit forward. I'm still wondering if it's the cut or the size thats the problem. I have the Toffik in FF and it's definitely too small in the cups.

The straps are halfway adjusteable which fits me fine and I like the three rows of hooks for a change (not many of my bras have that).

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Updated on Nov 04, 2012 Flag this

Band is pretty tight, cups are too shallow at the wire, and cups are gapping especially at the top. Loved fabric - a crisp neutral - unfortunately, I'm thinking SF's just aren't going to work for my bottom-full, super projected, center full, super soft tissue.

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Updated on Mar 17, 2023 Flag this

I took a chance on this bra with hopes that it could fit but 70 bands are too big for me. I can’t get a good fit in the SF bras, I’ve tried several and have decided to give up on this style 🙃

This bra is so pretty! I love how the SF bras have the little buttons as detail instead of bows. I also love the stretch tulle on the cups. This is not your ordinary beige bra!

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