Ordering from Comexim

Comexim has quickly become one of my favourite brands. It is a bit harder to get hold of as you until recently could only buy them directly from Comexim. It is however worth it due to the shape and the wonderful fit. This is the only brand I've found that in a large cup and small band has the straps in the right place, which for me means.... no alterations! :)

Models

There are essentially five groups of models that are all more or less identical apart from the fabric. They are all on the narrower and deeper side in shape, so if you need wide wires this is probably not the brand for you.

Tosca, a padded plunge bra

Padded Plunge Bra

The padded plunge bra I would say is the most popular group. Almost all newer models released belong in this group. It is a cotton lined foam padded plunge with a three-piece seamed cup, full band, leotard back and fully adjustable straps. The most similar model is the Ewa Michalak PL-model, though this one has a slightly more rounded shape than the PL.

Mimi, half cup bra

Half Cup Bra

The half cup bra is one of the the newest groups of models from Comexim. The only model available so far is Mimi,

Musetta, unpadded balcony plunge bra

Noa, unpadded balconette bra

 a black padded two-piece seamed bra, which was released in November last year, 2013. There has been previews of some more so this group is probably here to stay, which is great as there are few half cup options in larger cup sizes.

Unpadded Balconette Plunge Bra

Lily, full cup bra

The unpadded plunge bra is also a newer creation. It has a three-piece cup similar to a Freya balconette plunge bra, but still with the lower bridge. It's not available in as large cup sizes as the padded plunge.

Unpadded Balconette

An older group I have not seen anything new in in a while. Similar to the last model but with a less plunge-y shape. I have not personally tried it but heard it runs a bit smaller in the cup than the padded plunge.

Full cup bra

Another older group which looks fairly similar to the unpadded balconette but here the upper diagonal panel goes all the way to the armhole, and the strap is attached to this panel.

Sizing

Comexim uses European sizing. The cups goes from 60 (28) to 90 (40) and the cups from B to N, with no double letters apart from HH, which replaces the I-cup. 55-bands and O-cups can be custom ordered though. 

The size table from Comexim's size guide.

The measurement chart is based on measuring really tight around the underbust. The best method I've found so far is to use your snug underbust and your loose bust measurement, find the size in the table and then sister size down to your regular band size. My 69 cm underbust and my 104 cm bust measurement puts me between a 70K and 70L. As I'm in the lower part of the underbust range for a 70-band I pick the larger cup, the 70L. Then I sister size down to my regular band sizes, which gives me a 60N or 55O, which is the size I wear in Comexim.

Vivien in a 55O with reduced cups, fits perfectly!

In general Comexim goes by the sister-size principle. If a bra is available in one size it will also be available in a band size down and cup size up and the reverse. Bras available in a 60N are also available in a 55O etc. Currently the size range for the padded plunge bra has been extended a fair bit. Currently even a 75N and a 70O can be custom ordered. The padded plunge group has the widest size range though. The larger band sizes has a much more limited range of cup sizes.

The band sizes are not overly consistent. Some, like the Vivien runs quite big, while others, like Scarlet runs very small. Check out Bratabase and measurements for the model you are interested in before ordering.

Iris 60L with higher gore. Gorgeous bra but the higher
gore was sadly not for me,

Customizations

In the larger cup sizes the padded plunge bras grow a fair bit taller. This is to make it more suitable for the larger size which usually needs more coverage to get the same support and lift. This means that the bra you will get when ordering a larger cup size will have slightly different proportions than what shows on the stock photos. It is however possible to get the same look by ordering a "reduced cup". Then the cup will look the same as in smaller sizes. This both makes it more suitable for a lower cut top but is also a saviour for those with a petite frame or with high-set breasts where the cup height otherwise can be a bit overwhelming. It also makes the armholes a bit better for someone like me, who find the regular cups a bit too hard on my arms. For smaller size it becomes more of a super-low coverage plunge, like in brands not aimed for larger cups.

You can also order the padded plunge with a higher gore, perfect for those who have a tendency to fall out of plunges. Or a lower gore to be able to wear extra low-cut tops or to have a more comfortable fit. There are no extra charges for these customizations but the order will be non-returnable.

Geisha 60N, the perfect beautiful basic black bra.

Placing the order

If you want the order to be sent outside Poland you will need to e-mail your order. It might sound scary but it isn't. Anna who is answering e-mails is very helpful and it's a pleasure dealing with her. Comexim does not have anyone fluent in English working with them to translate e-mails and they sometimes use Google Translate so if you write in English make sure to do it in a way so that it's easy to understand and clear what you meant. I have written all my e-mails in English without problems. Specify size, model and any customizations you might want. Also make sure to include the address in the e-mail.

You will then get a price and postage quote. The postage prices are reasonable, 21 zl for two bras, 35 zl for four within Europe is what I've paid for the economy option. You will be asked to pay the amount to an e-mail address using paypal. I make sure to specify as much as possible of my order just to be on the safe side. No additional charges, no extra paypal charges, just the amounts listed on the website + postage.

Jasmine 2 60M, basic does not have to be boring.

Delivery

Almost all bras are made to order. This means that it may take some extra time from that you pay until the order is sent. For me it's usually been one to two weeks, so still not very long. They are sent tracked, if you don't receive the tracking number you can send an e-mail and ask for it. Once they are shipped around 2 days to northern Europe and Britain seems to be normal.

The bras come without tags but there is a small paper receipt in the box.   

Scarlet 60N though a 65M probably would have been better.
Gorgeous print, I fell in love straight away.

Returns

Bras can be returned within 10 days from when you received the package. You need to send them pack in their original packaging and you pay the postage cost. In general a tracked and insured option is in general recommended as you are the one standing with the risk, but it's as always a matter of if one is willing to take the risk or not. Comexim will pay the postage for the first exchange order sent out.

This post is based on my and my friend's experiences with Comexim together with the e-mail correspondence I've had with Comexim and the information on their website.

I know that it took time for me to place my first order with Comexim. I worried about many different details but I'm so glad I took the step and I have never regretted it. I can definitely recommend them. :) What is your experience? :)