Ladyinblue

Update: Once I got the 70H in a different PL style, I realized the 70GG wasn't for me. The 70H gives me no quadding. So, the 70GG is being returned with a bit of sadness, as it was a beautiful bra. Maybe some day, I will order the PL Triumf again.

This is my first Ewa Michalak bra, ordered from Zathiya Lingerie. The band size is absolutely perfect as it is comfortably snug on the loosest hook, but I have slight quad boob on the left, which is my larger boob. I have ordered a 70H in a different plunge style for comparison. I am full on top, so ... that could be the reason for the slight quadding. The bra is beautiful and well made, and I love that there are 4 sets of hooks, to help it last longer. The elastic on the band is comfortable and does not pinch or dig in. The straps have just the tiniest bit of stretch to them. There is a cute little sparkly charm attached to the bow on the gore. The gore tacks nicely. I love that there are 2 removable pads for asymmetry correction.
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Updated on Mar 15, 2016 Flag this

Fairly comfortable bra that gives a nice mostly rounded shape. The cups are deep enough and the upper lace is not tight, so it does not give me quad boob. It does come dangerously close to cutting into my armpit, but I am rather narrow through myour shoulders. The straps are set a little wide, so keep that in mind doing if you have narrow shoulders. Not as much of a problem for me since they settle in my deep shoulder grooves so they don't slip off my shoulders. I think the bra is very cute with the white lace and white embroidered polka-dots, however, I think this ... will be visible under a white or really thin top. I found dead the band to be tightened the first time I wore it, but I'm only on my 5th or 6th wear and I'm already on the middle set of hooks, and I can see that I will need to go tighter soon. I will definitely get this bra again because I really love the shape, but next time, I'm sister sizing to a 30H.
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Nude colorway

Updated on Apr 11, 2016 Flag this

I ordered this bra in a 70H to test the fit. I ordered a 70GG in a different S style for comparison. My usual UK size is 32GG and I do feel that in the S styles, I need to stay with the GG cup. Without the pads, the cups are definitely too large for me, as I can slide my whole hand in there. With the pads, it fits better, but since it's still too large, I don't get much upper lift. Plus, I can feel the underwires sliding down my rib cage. The band feels fine, not too large. Appearance-wise, I think the color and pattern ... is beautiful, though the large pink flower at the top of the gore is a little too big for my taste. I thought about trying to get this in my proper size, however, I've been stocking up on bras since I recently increased a cup size, and I've decided that since I already have so many new dark colored bras, that I would probably be better off finding some new beige bras for underneath lighter tops.
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Updated on Apr 03, 2016 Flag this

I usually wear a UK 32GG. I got this bra in that size and also this 32H since I've heard that some of Curvy Kate's bras run small in the cup. I would say this style runs true to size, as the cups are clearly too big for me (the GG fit better, but I had slight quadding due to my FoT boobs). The band seems to be true to size as well, and the elastic does not dig in. Slight stretch to the straps. I don't feel this style is very supportive for heavier or settled boobs. It is all mesh, and while the bottom part of the cup is 2 layers of mesh, it's still quite flimsy. Would be good for summer since it is so thin. The blush color is a good nude for fair skin. The bra I got was missing the middle row of clasps. Never encountered that before, but sometimes mistakes happen!

Blush colorway

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Updated on Mar 28, 2016 Flag this

I tried this bra in a 30K and a 30L and this 30L was a better fit, however, the band runs very tight. I'm a 30H/32GG in UK brands, leaning more towards the 30 bands now. I could not fasten this band without an extender. The top of the gore doesn't quite tack, but I often have that problem since my boobs are so close set and I have more center fullness. It's not uncomfortable though. The fabric on the outside of the cups has a pretty satiny shimmer to it, which adds a little bit of beauty to an otherwise basic beige bra. The seams are about as good as you can get as far as minor visibility through a t-shirt. The straps are backed with a soft fabric. They have a slight stretch to them and are fully adjustable. Very nice, well made bra. I'm going to return this one since it's too snug and I already have a 32K on order.

Beige colorway

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Updated on Jun 13, 2016 Flag this

This bra is a little too flimsy for my boobs. There was a slight bit of quad boob on my left side, which I would have been OK with, but after only a few minutes of wear and a little bit of moving around, the quadding got worse. (I did also try this in an H cup, and it was too big, but I still had quadding issues.) It just doesn't seem to give a whole lot of lift for me - my boobs looked a little sad. I think a stiffer fabric on the bottom part of the cup would have helped. Unlike some Curvy Kate ... bras, the band was pretty comfortable. It does not appear to have that killer elastic that drives some people mad and it seems to be true to size. Might be good for less heavy, more supported breasts, but I would not recommend for heavier or more settled breasts. Also, probably not the best choice for FoT boobs. Would be a nice choice for hot weather since it is very light mesh and the blush color works great as a nude for fair skin.
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Blush colorway

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Updated on Mar 28, 2016 Flag this

Great bra for full on top boobs. Very similar shaping and fit as the Panache Envy, though I found Jasmine to be a bit more snug in the band, at least when brand new. Not enough to go up a band size and nothing an extender can't fix for the first few wears. Stretch lace on the top of the cups is great for full on top boobs, as well as asymmetry. I also think the seams aren't as thick as the Envy. One of my new favorite bras. Side note: the panties seem to run a bit small. I usually take a large in Freya, Fantasie and most other brands I've tried. The panties (the shorts style, not the thong) were a bit more snug than I'm used to, but wearable .

Teal colorway

Updated on Feb 15, 2016 Flag this

I suspected this bra would not work for me, based on reviews I had read, but I had a 30% off coupon and it was so pretty, I thought I'd give it a try. Appearance-wise, I think it's beautiful. I don't normally go for pastel colors, but I really like the colors of this bra. The band and straps are a very pale pink, and the cups are the same pale pink, with a baby blue mesh overlay. Below the diagonal seam, it looks like a plain blue mesh, but there are small dots woven into the mesh. The top part of the overlay is lace and part ... of the pale pink cup is visible above the lace. The lace is also on the gore, around the underwires, and extends a little bit out onto the wings. The fit, on me, is not good. The gore is crazy tall - the highest of any of the bras that I own, which does not work for my close set boobs. I didn't wear the bra for long, but I could already feel it sliding down out of my IMF, so I guess it is probably too shallow at the bottom. And theven shape of the cups is not compatible with my fuller on top/tall rooted boobs. Sigh. The band didn't feel as secure as I'm used to from Panache bras, though that could be because the bra was sliding down my rib cage.
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Blush/Blue colorway

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Updated on May 09, 2016 Flag this

I found this bra to be quite comfortable. It has the removable pads that many Ewa Michalak bras have. I use a pad in the right cup, which is my smaller side. This style only has 3 rows of hooks (I understand that many EM bras have 4 rows). The strap measurement I took was at the widest part of the padded comfort straps. The regular straps that can be used as a criss-cross or halter style are 0.75 inches wide. I haven't taken the straps out if the plastic bag that is attached to the bra, so I cannot vouch for the ease or difficulty in attaching ... them. However, I don't see me ever wearing this as a halter style, because that's just not a flattering style of clothing on me. The comfort straps truly are comfortable. The bottom of the gore tacks nicely, however, the top sticks out a bit. I have that problem with a lot of bras though, and it doesn't seem to compromise the fit or support. I kept thinking that I might be quadding a bit on my left side, but that may be my imagination, since it was not noticeable under a tight white t-shirt. The band fits like a typical 32 band, not too tight, not too loose, and the elastic is quite comfortable. No digging in. The seams are not very prominent, which is one thing I've noticed about the several different Polish bras I have tried. Beware if you have narrow shoulders - if your bra straps tend to slip off your shoulders, this could be a problem. I have narrow shoulders, but have deep grooves from too many years of wearing ill fitting bras, so the straps settle nicely in there and don't slip. I've read some suggestions to size up a cup EM's S style, however, I feel like my usual GG was the right size for me.
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Updated on Mar 28, 2016 Flag this

I normally wear a 32 band, however, I got a 30 band in this bra. I had previous experience with this bra in a 32 band, and the band stretches pretty quickly - after only a handful of wears, I needed to fasten it on the tightest hooks. I need to use an extender right now, but after 3 wears, I can already feel the band loosening up. I have a touch of quad boob on the left side, but it's not really noticeable, especially if I'm wearing a low cut top or wearing a cami under my shirt. The top of the gore really presses into ... my breastbone, but I remember that subsiding a bit after the band loosened up on my last one. For now, I either stick a piece of moleskin between my boobs, or stuff a bit of gauze in there. The underwires are incredibly firm. Even though the gore is a bit too high for me, tne width is perfect for my closer set boobs. Technically, this bra doesn't exactly fit me, but it's so cute that I couldn't resist. Despite the gore poking me if I don't cushion that area, the bra is otherwise comfortable and well made. I wore it all day at work and barely noticed it.
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Leopard colorway

Updated on Mar 13, 2016 Flag this