I bought this bra from someone on braswap just to get an idea of how an Ewa Michalak bra would fit me. The bra is very pretty, and comfortable, but the size isn't right for me.
The Band: not firm enough for my liking, though this could be due to having purchased the bra used - I can't be sure.
The center gore will not tack.
The cup: This model is constructed of stiff lace throughout and since I am a nursing mom, sometimes my size can vary. The left cup doesn't feel deep enough and the right cup gets some wrinkling at the top.
This is a my very first EM bra. After wanting one for years this was an exciting process for me! I used the sizing calculator on her website which gave me 75J. I also plugged in data from a bra that "fits" me… @panache jasmine 32J to search for which EM bm bra might fit me. 75J BM Szarotka appeared. I took advantage of the outlet sale right before Xmas. The total cost was about $50. This was my Xmas present this year.
I recieved my bra in 21 calender days, including holidays. Not too bad!
This bra is super cute and soft. These are the ...widest straps of any bra I've owned and I love them. The fabric is soft and the lace is lined so it is not scratchy and it feels more secure and "tougher" than the Jasmine lace, which I've ripped on a few different bras from readjusting.
These wires are of course narrower than any bra I've had. It feels great. I look at the lines in my body after I remove my bra after a long day… on the Jasmine it seems that they are at least 1-2" further around to my back than my breast tissue is. When comparing the wire width of the 32J Jasmine and the 34J BM bras, it doesn't seem like that big of a difference but I can tell a big difference on my body.
The bra feels quite comfortable. With the exception of the straps which are too wide for me. I have this problem with most bras.
The band is entirely too large. I could immediately fasten it on the tightest hook. Comfortably. I believe the cup may be too large, as well. Hard to know with the stretch lace. It seems very full coverage. VERY. And it provides a very pointy look.
I am planning to do my first fit request and I believe I will list this bra. Just really not looking forward to measuring my boobs. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Read more 234 more words
I think the bands have been more inconsistent recently. Curvy Wordy and I both bought the S Pantera and found the band way too big, but 2 others found it tight.
I'm curious because this review says its of the Grozki but you also mention the Szarotka in the first paragraph?
and yes, the BM is very full coverage unless you go down a size - she even recommends going down a cup in BM if you arent sure. Of course, thats why I was falling out of my first one
I assumed that sizing would be consistent in the BM model bras. I saw the stats for the one type of BM and figured that would be my size in the BM bras across the board. I think I can size down, then.
On my continuing quest to figure out my best Ewa Michalak size, this is Bezyk number 3 I've tried. In this size, the cup is made of 4 parts, has fully adjustable straps & fastens with 3 rows of 4 columns of hooks.
Fitwise for me, this still isn't quite right, and leads me to suspect I in fact may not have a best size. Unlike the 70J I tried which had good height and width and was too shallow, this bra is slightly too wide, a bit too tall, and is still too shallow. I thought it may be wearable, but my excess depth just seems to escape ...the bra during the day. The band was too long for me, and I realised to take it in enough to feel stable, I'd need to move the straps, which would make it an irreversible alteration. My straight ribcage doesn't get on well with Ewa's bands which are cut for a tapered ribcage.
I got this used from another Bratabaser and it's still in good condition. The bra hasn't stretched out with wear. It gives the lovely S shape and the straps are stable, even with my heavy breasts. Read more 88 more words
This bra, like all Ewa Michalak padded bras, feels incredibly soft to the skin. The shape is exactly what you would expect -- round, up front, and uplifted. The color is a nice bluish-purple, and there is a cute plaid bow right on the gore (and I'm a sucker for pastel plaid!) The fabric is very soft and smooth, yet the seams are somewhat noticeable under tight clothing (which isn't really a big deal to me.)
I bought this bra from another Bratabaser who felt the band was quite tight for a 75/34 band, and it was her opinion that this bra would work well for ...someone who typically wears a 70JJ/32JJ. Well, she was right! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> The band is tighter than a typical 75 band, although not quite as snug as a 70 (I had to pull really hard to get my stretched measurement.) This is great for me during PMS time because I can get somewhat fussy about anything being too tight and restrictive. There are 4 rows of hooks, so I can wear it a little looser during that uncomfortable time of the month, but I can also wear it tighter during regular times. If there was ever such thing as a 33 band, this bra would be it!
I had quite a bit of empty space at the bottom of the cups when I first tried it on, but after readjusting myself a few times, I realized I was just wearing it too low (I guess I had fake "orange in a glass" until I fixed it.) I didn't have this issue with the 70JJ S Porcelanka, which immediately fit in the cups without much effort. It seems as if the cups on this bra are actually taller than on my S Porcelanka, which is in a sister size of this one. I wish I would have measured the tallness on both of those to confirm this assumption. Even though the fit is slightly different on the two, the end result is essentially the same (which is all that matters!)
The S shape is great for me because I have very, very soft boobs, and the cups and gore are tall enough to keep me from spilling out (which was a problem I had with the Hp and Chp shapes.) My boobs are very close together, so I do wish the gore was a tiny bit shorter or smaller, but it doesn't cause me any discomfort as it is. Read more 322 more words
"The fabric is very soft and smooth" - is it cotton lined?
That comment was meant more for the outside of the cups, but I think the inside is lined with cotton (not 100% sure though.) It is soft, but not as satiny as the outside (if that makes any sense.)
I meant to add -- whatever it is made of, combined with the padding, feels heavenly! "Boobs on clouds," for sure! :)
I find the design very pretty, with the dark blue fabric with white stripes, as it's interesting without the usual girly flower esthetic. The construction is sturdy and well made, and the materials feel good quality. The inside of the cups is a soft cottony jersey, and the bra has cookie pockets. The wires are quite stiff and rather U-shaped than V-shaped, which makes the gore stay narrow not only at the top. About the fit, this bra is the Ewa Michalak PL plunge cut and fits as expected, with narrow and deep cups. This bra is not really a good fit for me, as first off the band is too tight. I've only worn it a couple of times, as the wires are too tall and too stiff for my short roots, which makes it uncomfortable.
The band on this bra seems to run small compared to my earlier EM bras, which tended to run larger. I needed a full extender to even close the bra. The band isn't very stretchy at all. The cup fabric is so comfy, stretchy, and soft. The straps are less elastic than they used to be, possibly due to ordering a larger size. This is a three part cup with a stretch lace upper cup. The lower cup also has a fair amount of stretch to it, which is wonderful for my soft tissue. I wish that Ewa would swap the aesthetics of this bra style with the SF in the beige color. The BM is a much more girly bra with floral stretch lace, bows, and a pearl decoration on the gore.
I didn't know this was a plunge - my fault for not reading! Because of boob softness and center-fullness, plunges aren't best choice. Gives great cleavage but not very practical in real life.
Nice basic black bra, super comfortable , gives me a good shape I thought until I looked at the pictures. Upfront not getting a lot of lift but this bra doesn't fit me something I knew going when I bought it as a test bra for size . I find the straps a bit stetchy so it's a bouncy bra no running for anything in this one if I was keeping I would replace with regular bra strapping. I might buy it again in a bigger size . Also being used it didn't come with pads . Made some using the bottom cup as a pattern and a big bra from Walmart. Tip if you are missing yours.
As soon as I figure out the next size I should try I will be refreshing it as the previous owner was a bit hard on the hooks then pass it on to a new owner.
I am SO sad that this bra is too small for me. It's unbelievably pretty. I am probably exchanging it for a 75JJ or maybe 75K?
The bra itself has narrower wires than my @Cleo or @Panache bras, but not too narrow for me. The depth of the bra seems more akin to a 34HH maybe? Even before scooping and swooping, this bra has quadboob. Once I scoop and swoop it's pretty noticable. The edge of the cups is kind of open, so it doesn't cut in to my breast so much as make an indentation. It might be wearable under clothing, but I'm thinking that it'll be ...worth it to try it up one or two cup sizes. The gore can't quite tack for me. Despite being small, it gives a nice shape.
The removable inserts are nice for those who have a significant difference in size between their breasts. The print is really nice, subtle stripes that add some spunk without being too busy.
The shoulder straps are a bit hard to adjust. I had to take the bra off to loosen them - it was just too hard to move them while wearing it. The straps also feel a bit thicker than some other bras, but not excessively so. Despite being a bra meant for a "medium neckline" according to the @Ewa Michalek website, it feels a bit less coverage than most of my other bras, so that's nice! Read more 133 more words
I bought my first S in 70hh as i have been wearing cleos in 30hh and found cups to work for me but band too big. Ive ordered this bra in a 65J as id say its ~ 30hh in the kamea i bought :)
My first plunge in who knows how long! I'm pretty excited about it.
The gore fits nearly flat, only maybe the top 1/5 sits off my sternum but I'm not sure how well a plunge will tack anyway. Wires are comfortable, narrower than my @Panache and @Cleo bras and pretty comparable with my other @Ewa Michalek bra. The cup depth is almost shocking. When the bra is laying flat, it seems like it'll be too small, but once on it accomodates quite well. After scooping and swooping, it is still a great fit. I have a little quadboob but I'm not positive it's enough to warrant going up ...to a 75JJ. I think maybe without the pads it might do the trick. It might just be due to the shape. The band fits like a typical 34 band, and it's quite comfortable. I love the shape this bra gives.
I didn't need to adjust the straps on this one, but they are also a smidge on the thicker side. The lace is such a beautiful navy over the bright red cups. I think this bra is absolutely lovely. Read more 80 more words
This is a pretty bra, but it doesn't suit my shape as it is shallow near the gore and I am full in the center. I seem to be in between sizes in the EM SM style, as the 70K that I usually wear in the padded S and PL styles is a bit too big, and this one is slightly too small. I really wanted this to work, as EM usually works pretty well for my shape, and I would love a nude, unlined bra. For reference, I wear a 32J in UK bras, like Cleo Marcie, Meg, and Lilly.
I got this used from another Bratabaser. The cup in this size is made of 4 parts and the straps are fully adjustable. The bra fastens with 3 rows of 4 columns of hooks.
I don't think that any pictures I've seen really do justice to how pretty the Burek is in real life. It's quite lovely, and looks delicate. With bras in my size, it's not very often that I'd think of a bra as delicate, but the sheer cups and embroidery give a lovely appearance. The main body of the bra is a cool pinky beige in real life. The embroidery can show up a bit under ...thin or light coloured clothing, but is fine under something a bit thicker. The one negative of the design is that the straps are the dreaded 'stretchy straps', where they are just made of a single layer of elastic, so they can bend and cut in a bit. This wouldn't be a problem in smaller cup sizes, but even 10-20% of breast weight works out to be an awful lot when your breasts are big!
Sadly, it's just not quite the right fit for me. The cups are a little wide, a bit tall and much too shallow. I wish that I had a best size in the SM cut, because if I did, I'd love to wear one of these (and get the matching panties)! Read more 125 more words
This bra has lots of immediate depth at the base of the cup. The wires are narrow, but they are surprisingly comfortable on my wider roots. There's a lot of room in the cup itself, so it feels like I can scoop all of my (softer) breast tissue into the cup itself and not have the wires sitting on breast tissue. This is definitely closer to a balconette, not a plunge like EM seems to advertise. My only complaint is that the straps are a little wide and cut into my armpits, but even then it's still pretty comfortable! It's absolutely gorgeous too - if I could get away with wearing it everyday I would!
When I got this bra, I was expecting it to be about 1 cup size too big, and perhaps a little big in the band as well, but I figured it should at least help benchmark what my size in the S style should be. Sure enough, it was about 1 cup size too big. Surprisingly though, the band fits very well! This is quite the snug 34" band, stretching only to 34.75". With the cups, there was a bit of gaping on the top, especially when I pushed my shoulders forward.
The bra itself is gorgeous, and very comfortable. I was almost thinking it looks like it could double as a bikini top! I'll likely be re-ordering this in 70J or 75HH.
I just love the fabric of the PL Stalowka. It is insanely soft and nice. When my PL Stalowka in 75HH got too small in the cups, I decided to try the 75J. Well, I think my 75HH was mislabeled since the 75J is just too large on me. It slightly fits my larger side, but it doesn't even almost fit my smaller side. And this is with the padding in.
I think the bands have been more inconsistent recently. Curvy Wordy and I both bought the S Pantera and found the band way too big, but 2 others found it tight.
I'm curious because this review says its of the Grozki but you also mention the Szarotka in the first paragraph?
and yes, the BM is very full coverage unless you go down a size - she even recommends going down a cup in BM if you arent sure. Of course, thats why I was falling out of my first one