I am sad I couldn't make this work because this bra is *very* supportive. The lower part of the cup is made of very sturdy foam (a tad less sturdy than fantasie molded, but still way tougher than any ewa michalak) and is very uplifting at that - this type of fabric wouldn't collapse under heavy boobs. Upper part of the cups is made of sturdy lace - I really like this combination, I think in the right size would work wonders for me and everybody else with boobs which refuse to conform to any given mold. This is a great compromise. It does appear slightly pointy, but not so ...bad, especially because the shape is ver forward facing. Wires are on the narrow side, but not as narrow as other polish brands I tried and much sturdier then others too. Straps wide and comfy.
The biggest complaint I have is the band. 32 was a snug and comfy fit, but it really brings out the back bulge! I was so embarrassed I was really hesitant to include the back view. The only other bra that does this to my back (in any size) is Cleo Lucy. And even though the band is comfy and supportive, it really put me off :/
That said, I would really recommend Gaia to anyone who fits their range because they are very supportive and of good quality, especially when you take in account this bra is sold for 65zł ! Read more 132 more words
My shape: full on bottom, soft tissue, narrow shoulders/roots. Special thanks to MamaPagan for sending me this bra (and many others!) to try on! Appearance and Fit: This bra is the same fabric as the Gina balconette. (You can see my review for that one here: https://www.bratabase.com/bra/diur2/) This fits differently, of course, as it's a different cut, but the straps and the wires are too wideset for me. The underwire pokes into my armpits: not painfully, but enough so that it's annoying. It's odd to me that this size of Gaia bras doesn't fit me, even though it's technically my "correct" bra size. The sister size, 65I, fits me so much better. The gore doesn't tack on the 70J, which leads me to believe there's not quite enough projection or depth in this cup. Plus, I always get gaping on bras that don't have the stretch lace tops. The band on this one feels a touch stretchy, but I really think it's because I'm so used to Ewa's tight bands.
My shape: full on bottom, soft tissue, narrow shoulders/roots. Special thanks to MamaPagan for sending me this bra (and many others!) to try on! Appearance and fit: This bra is a really cute, soft cotton bra with an interesting pattern that looks like eye charts from an optometrist's office. The straps are a wider, stretchy elastic, and are set pretty wide. (Though, since the bra is a couple cup sizes too big for me personally, that could account for the extra wideness of the strap placement.) The cups are three-piece construction, with a seam down the middle of the front of each cup. I can't really comment too much on fit, since it's too large for me. If this is close to your size, however, I think this would be a great bra. It's soft and cute and well-constructed.
Renee 605 in 70J I am adding this bra for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database.
The Renee is a semi soft bra with light foam lined bottom of cups and a very stretchy white lace on top. The pattern is a dark grey with little white daisies and red centers, both in cups and band. In comparison to the Maxi line Renee, which has a black band, the regular line Renee is prettier and more esthetically pleasing. This stretchy lace is great for asymmetry, as well as hormonal and weight fluctuations, plus softer breast tissue.
The ...band measures 25.25” to 33” with 2 hooks and 3 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: 11.75”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 14.25”
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.
I tried the Renee regular line in 65J, 65K, and 70J, as well as the Renee Maxi in 70K and 70L. The Renee in 70J was the third attempt at the Renee, and overall the largest in the cup. The cups in this 70J were indeed larger than the 70K & 70L Renee Maxi cups, which was disappointing.
Laia in 70J I am adding this bra for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database.
Laia is a semi padded underwire balcony bra with light foam lining on the bottom half of the cups and sheer lace on the top. The pattern/color is white with small “whispy” pastel flowers and white lace with large bright light blue flowers on top. The key feature of this bra is the center, which connects at the top of wires and across the bottom but is hollow in-between for a peek-a-boo gore. Really unique and sexy.
The band measures 26” to a ...max of 32” with 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes, though usually Gaia 70J bras only have 2 hooks.
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: 11.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 13”
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.
Ginger 70J I am adding this bra for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database.
Ginger is a padded semi-demi bra. The padding is a light foam lining. The pattern is tan with micro white dots and white accents, same as Gaia’s Gina. The cups have 4 sections-2 vertical on bottom with 1 horizontal on top with 1 small rectangular part where the straps connect, The straps are stationary, unlike Gina which are removable
The band measures 22.5” to a max of 34”. This makes it great for a 28 band to a comfortable 32 band. There are 3 hooks ...and 3 rows of eyes.
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: 10.2”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 11.5”
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 cup height was 8”, and the straps are wide set, which is a common issue.
I also tried Ginger Maxi in 70K, plus Gina in 65K, 70I, and 70J. Gina is similar to Ginger except for the cups are in 3 vertical sections and more of a demi style than the Ginger.
Gina 70J I am adding this bra for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database.
Gina is a padded underwire demi bra. The padding is light foam, without additional or removable pushup pads. The straps are removable/multi-way, and there are 3 vertical sections to the cup. The pattern is tan with micro white dots and white accents, same as Gaia’s Ginger.
The band measures 22.75” to a max of 33” with 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes.
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: 11.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 13”
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 was 7.25” and the straps are wide set like most brands, but you can do them as cross backed to alleviate this some.
I also tried Gina in 65K, 70I, reviewed separately. In addition, I tried Ginger in 70J, and Ginger Maxi in 70K which is similar except for the cups have 2 vertical sections on bottom and 1 horizontal one on top. Please see all 5 reviews for comparison of size, fit, and details.
Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, splayed, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG
I band size up for Gaia as do with Comexim. Fit is comparable.
This bra has an interesting feature new to me. The bottom part of the cup has two layers. What I would call the "normal" layer of transparent mesh on the Inside, with a bathing suite type spandexy layer on the outside. I cup sized up for this model ...and it was a very sensible thing to do as I am at the larger end of my cup size in other Gaia models. The top part of the cup is stretchy lace on top of a layer of stretchy mesh. I would call this bra thoroughly lined, without being padded in any way. It gives my FoB highly immediately projected natural shape a super lift. The shape is pointier,but, by no means conical. However, It gets its lift from very wide set and heavey duty straps in a real balconnette style. In spite of fitting everywhere else, the straps really dig in. The narrow wires help in that the straps do not attach actually under my armpit as some Panache and Curvy Kates can, but it is not wearable.
Gaia has a couple of styles just like this with the spandexy outer layer. I can see the attraction and the pattern is very pretty. But the strap set is just impossible. Three hooks and very wide straps, in this size anyway, and a sturdy set of wires thicker than my other Gaias. The 70J is classified as a "Maxi" size where 70I is still the regular model. I suspect the "Maxi" classification means that I am normally not quite heavey enough to justify the extra support.
Top of the cup does cut when I move around so FoT or tall roots might have trouble.
Nice, expandable side boning that is making me fall really in love with this brand. Read more 270 more words
This bra was not only too small for me, it was also too shallow. I guess, it's done for purpose, to allow for the best 'cake on the plate' cleavage by pushing the breasts from the bottom. It is very lightly padded, so the cups aren't really sturdy. Combined with cups being pretty low cut, it provides very 'giggly' cakes-on-the-plate. Even though it has detouchable straps, it can't be actually worn as strapless(at least, for heavier busts) as it just can't support the boobs properly and stay on place without the straps. Yet, it's not that bad as a multiway. Actually, when it's worn as a halter, the cups become a bit deeper, but the strap digs into the breast tissue near the arms, even though I'm pretty short-rooted.
