Comparing a 30J Bravissimo Boudoir Beau (PA07) with a 70HH Ewa Michalak S Lolitka (403)
Summary
The band is pretty much the same in both bras. The cups on the 30J bra are a lot bigger than the 70HH bra.
Sizing
The 30J is 1 band smaller than the 70HH.
The 30J is 1 cup bigger than the 70HH.
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30J 30:13 Bravissimo Boudoir Beau (PA07) |
70HH 32:12 Ewa Michalak S Lolitka (403) |
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| Fits ribcage | ||
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| 76.5 | 77.3 (+0.8cm) | |
| Breast perimeter | ||
| 37.9 (+0.9cm) | 37.0 | |
| Band length | ||
| 64.2 (+1.6cm) | 62.6 | |
| Stretched band | ||
| 76.5 | 81.8 (+5.3cm) | |
| Cup width | ||
| 16.9 (+1.3cm) | 15.6 | |
| Cup depth | ||
| 33.1 (+4.1cm) | 29.0 | |
| Wire length | ||
| 32.1 (+1.6cm) | 30.5 | |
| Cup height | ||
| 0.0 | 19.6 (+19.6cm) | |
| Gore height | ||
| 9.9 (+0.2cm) | 9.7 | |
| Wing height | ||
| 10.7 | 12.0 (+1.2cm) | |
| Strap width | ||
| 2.1 (+0.1cm) | 2.0 | |
| Cup separation | ||
| 1.3 | 1.8 (+0.5cm) | |
| Hooks | ||
| 3 | 3 | |
| Total bras | ||
| 3 | 1 | |
People who have both bras say:
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likesThe measurements in the summary aren't mine, I haven't yet had the time to measure the bra! However, here's some observations:
- the bands are pretty much the same, the Boudoir Beau is a bit tighter
- The cups are pretty much the same volume, but it's the shape difference that is important. The Boudoir Beau's shape is flatter, so if you have top-full breasts, it may cause quadraboob since the top of the cup is tight and comes pretty high up. The Lolitka's cup is more open, plunge-style.
- the center gore is a lot higher with the Boudoir Beau. I get occasional poking.
- The wires come higher up under the arms in the Boudoir Beau
- The Lolitka has padded straps, very comfyIn my opinion, the S Lolitka wins this competition hands down. It looks nicer, gives much better shape and is made of softer materials. Both bras are supportive, though, so in that regard there's no difference.
Updated on May 04, 2013
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Thanks for the comparison. I don't wear this size but I do own a boudoir beau and an Ewa PL bra. I was trying to see how the sizes compared. I want to buy an S bra. Would you say that I should get an S bra in my PL size?
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That's a difficult question. I own only two PLs, the PL Onyks and Ametyst. Both fit, but the PL Onyks in 70HH is just on the border of being too small in the cup and its band is strechy vs. S Lolitka being just right in the cup and band. The PL Ametyst is a 65JJ, which fits great in the band but would be too big in the cup without the correction pads.
I think you could start with your normal PL size unless you have a multiway style (Onyks or Lilia - without pads) in which case you might want to consider going up one cup size.
The band size is trickier. Both my S styles are tight in the band, the SM Trefl quite much so, so it's a gamble whether it's going to fit. AS you likely know, Ewa's bras can have big differencies in stretchiness. -
That's a difficult question. I own only two PLs, the PL Onyks and Ametyst. Both fit, but the PL Onyks in 70HH is just on the border of being too small in the cup and its band is strechy vs. S Lolitka being just right in the cup and band. The PL Ametyst is a 65JJ, which fits great in the band but would be too big in the cup without the correction pads.
I think you could start with your normal PL size unless you have a multiway style (Onyks or Lilia - without pads) in which case you might want to consider going up one cup size.
The band size is trickier. Both my S styles are tight in the band, the SM Trefl quite much so, so it's a gamble whether it's going to fit. AS you likely know, Ewa's bras can have big differencies in stretchiness.
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Thanks for the comparison. I don't wear this size but I do own a boudoir beau and an Ewa PL bra. I was trying to see how the sizes compared. I want to buy an S bra. Would you say that I should get an S bra in my PL size?