tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76523985930736309622024-03-06T03:42:30.994+01:00Dressing CurvesNesoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206008513848469928noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-53391161508749864292014-02-01T23:30:00.000+01:002014-02-01T23:30:00.321+01:00Ordering from Comexim<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKOBQ0xkVEXidUudU9hXH0LS50I7HVEvGpUKuHK7ubysrEYp0YM5vUWhqpEzeWvbXJSbrYGP4rKHr2IlaRnlAikRKcEiuKkZXbxJ64qXOII2RguJxXqIqsSUCXeub_BP-cQ9SZuRpH3g/s1600/logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKOBQ0xkVEXidUudU9hXH0LS50I7HVEvGpUKuHK7ubysrEYp0YM5vUWhqpEzeWvbXJSbrYGP4rKHr2IlaRnlAikRKcEiuKkZXbxJ64qXOII2RguJxXqIqsSUCXeub_BP-cQ9SZuRpH3g/s1600/logo.gif" /></a><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.comexim.pl/lang-en/index.php" target="_blank">Comexim</a> 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! :)</span><br />
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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.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.comexim.pl/plunge/247-tosca-biustonosz.html" target="_blank">Tosca</a>, a padded plunge bra</td></tr>
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Padded Plunge Bra</h4>
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The <a href="http://www.comexim.pl/24-plunge" target="_blank">padded plunge bra</a> 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.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.comexim.pl/plunge/288-mimi-biustonosz.html" target="_blank">Mimi</a>, half cup bra</td></tr>
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The half cup bra is one of the the newest groups of models from Comexim. The only model available so far is <a href="http://www.comexim.pl/plunge/288-mimi-biustonosz.html" target="_blank">Mimi</a>,</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.comexim.pl/balkonetka/299-musetta-biustonosz.html" target="_blank">Musetta</a>, unpadded balcony plunge bra</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.comexim.pl/balkonetka/140-noa.html" target="_blank">Noa</a>, unpadded balconette bra</td></tr>
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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.<br /><br /><br /><h4>
Unpadded Balconette Plunge Bra</h4>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.comexim.pl/full-cup/26-biustonosz-lily.html" target="_blank">Lily</a>, full cup bra</td></tr>
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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.</div>
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<a href="http://www.comexim.pl/15-full-cup" target="_blank">An older group</a> 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.<br /><br /><h4>
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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.</div>
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Sizing</h3>
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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. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The size table from Comexim's <a href="http://www.comexim.pl/content/6-sprawdz-rozmiar" target="_blank">size guide</a>.</td></tr>
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<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vivien in a 55O with reduced cups, fits perfectly!</td></tr>
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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.<br /></div>
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The band sizes are not overly consistent. Some, like the Vivien runs quite big, while others, like Scarlet runs very small. Check out <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/comexim/" target="_blank">Bratabase</a> and measurements for the model you are interested in before ordering.<br /></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcGJF34dGXcL03oO0a_dlZtfUGuvu7QRguVXcWbshlvwCQvNHc5kBPXlwFDLyApf5YwWQ3dseYVZFlbyJez5cOp61Ifz8OdZAuy_tuDCLaesFrtyR6fhwoaplrWkTmiWTbgyewq0qWv8/s1600/Comexim+Iris+60L+Front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcGJF34dGXcL03oO0a_dlZtfUGuvu7QRguVXcWbshlvwCQvNHc5kBPXlwFDLyApf5YwWQ3dseYVZFlbyJez5cOp61Ifz8OdZAuy_tuDCLaesFrtyR6fhwoaplrWkTmiWTbgyewq0qWv8/s1600/Comexim+Iris+60L+Front.JPG" height="224" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Iris 60L with higher gore. Gorgeous bra but the higher<br />gore was sadly not for me,</td></tr>
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Customizations</h3>
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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.<br /><br />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.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geisha 60N, the perfect beautiful basic black bra.</td></tr>
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Placing the order</h3>
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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.<br /><br />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.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jasmine 2 60M, basic does not have to be boring.</td></tr>
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Delivery</h3>
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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.<br /><br />The bras come without tags but there is a small paper receipt in the box. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarlet 60N though a 65M probably would have been better.<br />Gorgeous print, I fell in love straight away.</td></tr>
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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.</div>
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<i>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><br /><br />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? :) </div>
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Nesoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206008513848469928noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-45606512845507695732013-07-13T09:12:00.000+02:002013-07-13T09:12:38.358+02:00Pepperberry's Bold Stripe Maxi Dress<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stock photo from Pepperberry of their<br />Bold Stripe Maxi Dress from SS2012.</td></tr>
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When I finally found the Bold Stripe Maxi Dress in a size close to mine I was left choosing between a 8c/rc or a 10rc/sc. As I'm usually somewhere between a 6 nd a 8 in waist size I was quite sure that a 10 would be too big, but a 8c/rc is in general too small at my bust. Looking through the photos from last season on the Pepperberry Facebook page it did seem to run big and I can confirm that it definitly does. And did I like it...? Well, let's see...<div>
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With a 40-41" bust and a 26" waist I'm in general based on the Pepperberry size chart a 8sdc or 8sddc, non which is currently made. For me to fit into this without it being indecent I tould say definitly means it's generous. While there is some slight pull at the stitch that keeps the two wrap-over bust parts together that isn't because it's too small, it's just because it's only one stitch as opposed to a full seam. The whole point of jersey is to use the stretch to avoid some darts. To do that we need to stretch the fabric slightly at the fullest part, which, with only a single stitch of course will be gaping some. I might choose to add more stitches later, but at the moment it doesn't bother me enough to make it worth the effort.<br /><br />While a 8rc/sc most likely would have fitted too and maybe had less pull in the bust area I'm getting a feeling that it might have ended up being the same area, resulting in the known bags of empty fabric under the bust I and many other so often get. In this case I actually got a dress that fits sn'and is wearable without a single alteration at all, which isn't overly common for me.</div>
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The cap sleeves I honestly don't get. For some reason Pepperberry likes to put cap sleeves on everything and I think this dress probably would have benefited from just having plain wide straps. This could be something I would chose to alter with it, just to remove the sleeves. Despite me being very narrow shoulders they just won't stay in place because they are so ridicolously short and tight at the same time, so there is nothing keeping them down.<br /></div>
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The material is a viscose-elastan mix that falls and moves beautifully. The lining mentioned on the tag is just some extra mesh on the waist panel, the dress is otherwise unlined. In the size tag photo you see a hint of the purple stripe I honestly didn't know existed before. It is the stripe between the two white ones with red on the outside and it looks very blue in the big photo. In real life it is very purple though and definitly makes the dress look slightly less like a flag. :P It is still a very bold dress though, a statement piece rather than a basic. Personally I love that but it does take some guts to wear and you will be noticed.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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There are no slit but the fabric stretches well and there is no restriction at all when walking. The pleats below the waist panel adds some flare but no extra volume really. The amount of cleavage showing means for me that it isn't suitable for work but it is definitly something I will make sure I get plenty of wear out of. It's currently packed for my summer vacation as I'm too in love with it to let it stay at home. :)<br /><br />Sadly this dress is currently sold out at Pepperberry but you can still find it now and then on eBay. Please not that this dress originally came with a belt. The one I bought was sadly missing the belt but I feel no need for it. If I would want a belt I'd rather match it with a red wide elastic belt anyway.<br /><br />For more reviews on this dress check out this blog:<br />
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During Wednesday afternoon Ewa Michalak announced that they will go back to producing 50, 55 and 60 bands under the same conditions as before. This means that they will still be made to order, will still have an additional 20 zl (about €4.6 or £4) charge to them and still be non-returnable. They will also not be making any changes to the strap placement at all.</div>
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The reason behind this change in policy was claimed to be the popular demand and the numerous requests, which despite everything that has happend the last weeks means the brand listens at least the tiniest bit to their customers. Personally I'm quite sure that it was more because of the previous decision not making any sense financially plus that it had started to cause negative publicity to the limit that it actually could be strict negative for business. Their ability to listen to customers so far seem to be very selective to say the least.</div>
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Despite their in my opinion bad way of handling the events of the last days I still have to give them credit to taking reason and listen to their customers this time. <a href="http://www.weirdlyshaped.com/" target="_blank">Weirdly Shaped and Well Photographed</a> did an amazing work at convincing them.<br />
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This whole drama started with Ewa Michalak asking for feedback on the strap positions of the bras to know the extent of the problem mentioned in <a href="http://fussybusty.com/2013/06/04/ewa-michalak-chp-mak-nowa-koronka-review-and-strap-alteration/" target="_blank">this review by Fussy Busty</a> in which she does a less permanent version of <a href="http://dressingcurves.blogspot.se/2012/03/alterations-moving-strap-position.html" target="_blank">the strap alteration I do on almost all my bras</a>.</div>
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While a brand has every right to disagree with their customers asking for feedback and lash out when you get frustrated with what you hear does really not lead to anything good. As a brand you will have to expect to be given feedback you disagree with whether or not you've asked for it. Protecting your brand is essential to keep sales numbers up and to, well, in the long run even keep your job. It isn't even about ethics or some idea of "the customer is always right", it's plain logic. Useful honest feedback is vital in order to improve the product and the brand. This does not mean that a brand necessarily should act according to what the customer says in all situations, but to punish for giving feedback means that the customer won't be as willing to open up next time which in the long run can give quite severe negative consequences..<br /><br />Thankfully Ewa Michalak made a U-turn and actually came to their senses and listened to their customers. For many of those this brand has been the only option out there for bras in their sizes so hearing that they once again can order bras in their sizes was definitely a huge relief.</div>
Nesoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206008513848469928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-9332762466898936542013-06-28T21:00:00.000+02:002013-06-28T21:39:42.432+02:00Urkye's Kontrast w fuksji +When I first saw the <a href="http://www.urkye.pl/en_US/p/Kontrast-bialy/109" target="_blank">Kontrast shirts</a> from Urkye I really liked them, even though the fabric content and the size chart made me a bit hesitant. After a friend let me try on hers I fell in love and couldn't resist ordering one for myself in my latest order.<br />
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With a waist measurement at 66 cm and a bust at 104 I'm in reality sized out of all bust friendly brands if going strictly by the size chart. Urkye's stretchy items are quite generous and so far I have had no problems with them but woven pieces, even with some stretch are always less forgiving. Being two sizes too big at my bust made me worry a bit at first.On the website the measurements of all <a href="http://www.urkye.pl/en_US/i/Our-models/24" target="_blank">Urkye's models</a> are listed, which is really helpful when being unsure of which size to pick. I had the amazing opportunity to try my friend's clothes on and this shirt was so gorgeous on me that I finally chose to buy it in my for myself.<br />
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The 36ooo gives me a bit more room at my waist and hips which makes it more suitable in an office enviroment than if it had been skin tight in a 34. It also gave me a bit more room for my boobs, as I'm quite sure a 34ooo would have gaped a lot. The buttons go all the way up so it's up to you if you want to show some cleavage or go for a more strict look. Personally I really like both. The puff sleeves add a bit of volume to the shoulders which not all might appreciate but I love it. I have really narrow shoulders and a narrow back and this shirt fits me amazingly well there. It rippled quite a bit in the shoulder area on my friend with wider shoulders so you might want to consider this. For those of us that usually have the opposite problem this shirt is perfect.<br />
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The material is a cotton-nylon mix with spandex for some stretch. While I personally would have prefered it with more cotton, this is still a cotton cotton comparable to the high street. There is a plus side to it too, the mix means that there is no need for ironing. Just let it hang dry on a hanger. The price, 99 zl at regular price, 49 zl at the sale when I bought it, is really good and definitly comparable to the high street too. Finding fun shirts to affordable prices that actually fits is very rare, but this one succeeds. :)<br />
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For more reviews on this shirt check out the following blogs:<br />
36ooo on Boosaurus: <a href="http://www.boosaurus.com/2013/04/urkye-review-rohe-and-kontrast-dress.html">http://www.boosaurus.com/2013/04/urkye-review-rohe-and-kontrast-dress.html</a>, <a href="http://www.boosaurus.com/2012/07/urkye-review-groszki-latte-and-kontrast.html">http://www.boosaurus.com/2012/07/urkye-review-groszki-latte-and-kontrast.html</a><br />
36ooo on Muscular Hourglass: <a href="http://muscularhourglass.blogspot.se/2012/07/urkye-order-final-part-button-up-shirt.html">http://muscularhourglass.blogspot.se/2012/07/urkye-order-final-part-button-up-shirt.html</a> </div>
Nesoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206008513848469928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-1866544419041970132013-06-27T20:24:00.000+02:002013-06-28T17:30:17.602+02:00No More Sub-30 Bands from Ewa MichalakOn June 20th Ewa Michalak made the decision to no longer manufacture 60 (28), 55 (26) or 50 (24) bands. This was announced on Facebook after a question from a previous customer. The reason behind this is currently unknown but I'd love to hear an explanation for the reasoning behind the decision. Custom sizes in 65 (30) bands and up will still be made, just as before.<br />
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As these sizes has been non-returnable and made to order they have been safe sales for the brand, they have not had any risk of standing with an inventory that won't sell. As other sizes are also made to order, but still being returnable it cannot be the additional cost of making bras to order. As patterns already exist it cannot be a question of costs for creating patterns either. These sizes also had an additional charge of 20 zl placed upon the regular price for ordering them in non-regular sizes. Sizes made to order available on the drop down menu are both returnable and has no extra cost paid by the customer associated with them. This means that the sizes no longer produced should not be the least profitiable sizes sold. Because of that I'm personally quite sure this was a decision not made based on financial reasons.<br />
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It is also unknown if this means withdrawal from this segment of the market completly or just temporarily. There has lately been some controversy at their Facebook page. <a href="http://fussybusty.com/" target="_blank">FussyBusty</a> posted a <a href="http://fussybusty.com/2013/06/04/ewa-michalak-chp-mak-nowa-koronka-review-and-strap-alteration/" target="_blank">review</a> mentioning problems with the straps being too far apart on her CHP Mak Nowa Koronka bra, which lead to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=500551003348394&id=393975224005973" target="_blank">the brand asking its customers on Facebook</a> if more was having this problem or if this was an isolated incident. The response from well-meaning customers was massive with many wanting the straps closer together on their bras. The official judgement from the brand was in general that in the cases this was experiences the problem could be avoided with a bigger band and smaller cups, something the customers disagreed with publicly. The brand itself has called it a "Strapgate" and will post an answer at the <a href="http://ewamichalak.blogspot.se/" target="_blank">official Ewa Michalak blog</a>.<br />
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What I strongly do hope is that the withdrawal of the 50-60 bands is just temporarily, to give the brand some time to fix the fit issue many are experiencing. With the release of the S and the SM bra not all sizes were released at once, the smaller and larger cup sizes needed some more testing according to Ewa Michalak, but after that had been done they were also available. This is an excellent approach to ensure that all sizes hold up to the high standard the brand aspire. Grading, the practice to start with a sample size preferably in the middle of the size range and then change the pattern according to a set of rules to create the different sizes, usually causes the most issues in the outer-most sizes, so taking extra care to fit test the largest and smallest cup sizes before releasing them is definitly how thing should be done. The same thing however applies to the opposite direction too, to the smallest and largest band sizes, which it obviously hasn't.<br />
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As for now Ewa Michalak has gone from being one of the most inclusive brands in size range to not being on the bottom but far from the top. Their brand promise:<br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">"Ewa Michalak</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;"> is a bra brand that offers the widest range of sizes on earth :-) Bandsizes from 65 (30) to 100 (44), cupsizes from AA to LL (</span><a href="http://www.ewa-michalak.pl/Size-Calculator-chelp-eng-10.html" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_self" title="Sizechart">see the sizechart!</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><i>). Any woman can find the perfect Ewa Michalak bra at affordable price, no matter how big or how small her bust is. " </i>from </span><a href="http://www.ewa-michalak.pl/About-me-cabout-eng-3.html">http://www.ewa-michalak.pl/About-me-cabout-eng-3.html</a>, see photo below.<br />
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surely does not apply anymore. A 28 band or smaller is not uncommon at all. For long Ewa Michalak has been the brand to go to for smaller framed women of all ages. I hope with all of my heart that Ewa Michalak will be going back to being that, just in an improved version. Because we need options.Nesoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206008513848469928noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-22440372432811649612013-06-21T21:17:00.001+02:002013-06-28T17:30:59.032+02:00Pepperberry's Floral Embellished Maxi Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="mceItemHidden">Ever since Pepperberry last spring released their </span><a href="http://www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/sale/dresses/day-dresses/floral-embellished-maxi-dress/black-pink/fr23bp/" target="_blank">Floral Embellished Maxi Dress</a><span id="goog_1684843234"></span><span id="goog_1684843235"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span class="mceItemHidden"> I've been longing for it. At £79 without any special occasion for it was a bit too much for my student budget. When I saw it new on eBay I had to take the chance though. As someone a bit taller than </span>Pepperberry's clothesare meant for I've been a bit worried of it being too short. It is supposed to be 144 cm long, which turned out to just be perfect for me. Might be good to notice though that I rarely wear heels and that these photos are taken without any shoes on.<br />
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<span class="mceItemHidden">The size I chose to go for, a 8SC, I picked by looking at the Pepperberry Facebook page where many other customers have been kind enough to post photos of clothes on them to enable the rest of us to see the fit "in real life" or as close as possible to that. </span><span class="mceItemHidden">According to the Pepperberry </span>size table I'm at the lower end of a size 8 and in need of a SDDC, a size above the SDC size they've previously offered in a size 8. Many 8SC pieces are too small on the bust but too big in the waist on me but this one was spot on. It seems to run a bit generous in the bust, but the smocking in the back (the elastic panel) probably helps with the fit too.<br />
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My only concern with the fit is that the straight panel at the underbust, before the ruching of the skirt part comes, is a bit short. As my ribcage is larger 5 cm down from my underbust than at my underbust I get the slightest bit of a pret look, though I don't think it's enough to care about in my case. If I find this more of a problem I can always add a belt. Judge for yourselves.<br />
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The fabric is a polyester chiffon with a floral print in fuchsia, black and ivory. It is fully lined with a beige fabric, also a polyester chiffon, which means that there is no need to worry about underwear showing through. The slightly see-through effect of each layer makes the colours slightly more muted though, so the black has a tendency to look slightly brownish. At the strap attachment in the front there are beading in a brown-black-greyish colour and a fuchsia which actually look quite good in my opinion. They've held up well in machine washes and does, in my opinion, make the garment look a bit more finished.</div>
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While most straps are too long on me in clothes from Pepperberry these were just spot on. On the inside there are things meant to be attached around your bra strap to stop them from showing. I've so far never used them. As the thicker parts of them have quite sharp corners that rubs against my arm and honestly sometimes hurt I will most likely just remove them. My bra straps aren't going anywhere anyway...<br />
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As mentioned earlier, it is in polyester. Personally I would have prefered a cotton or viscose jersey in the same print, but at the same time that would have given it more of a drape rather than the flowy look it currently has. The current price of this dress from Pepperberry is £47 and there still a few sizes left if you're interested.<br />
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Some have reported to have coverage issues with this dress. I didn't have any such problems, but I would still recommend to wear this dress with a plunge bra. The center front is too low for a half cup or fuller coverage bra, which for larger sizes might be a problem.</div>
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For me modesty seem to essentially be about not drawing attention to yourself, something I've never been good at. Ever since I could even talk I've always stated my opinion and always questioned everything that seemed non-logical to me, no matter if it meant getting into an intellectual verbal fight with teachers or the nine-year-olds at school when I was 6. I was never aiming at getting attention, the attention I got was just a consequence of my lack of fear of questioning authorities and my inability of keeping my nose out when I felt someone was treated unfair. Modesty as a concept as always seemed very strange to me and I never really understood it, despite living in a country with a culture more or less based on the idea that you should not stand out. Why diminish yourself in order to be seek some sort of peer approval? To be open to the ideas of others, yes! Listen and respect each other, absolutely Be open to new perspectives, definitely But does that mean that we as a group need to make each and every one of us smaller as an individual in order to be able to do these really basic things? And if we demand that sort of modesty in order to respect another human being, do we even respect the person to start with?<br />
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When I was for the first time fitted in truly well-fitting bras it was in a 28G Pollyanna. The difference was amazing in all the ways it usually is. The back pain I never knew I had was suddenly gone, I could suddenly run in stairs without holding my breasts down and they were lifted up where they never been before. There was just one problem, what was I supposed to wear with my new well-fitting bras?<br />
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This was before there was any lower cut bras available, before the time of Freya Deco and before I knew to look to Poland. The only options for bras that fit were bras covering me almost up to my collar bones. For a 19-year old girl with a love for fashion it honestly felt devastating I wouldn't be able to wear the clothes I loved anymore. It wasn't society, it wasn't religion, it wasn't my family, it was the lingerie industry.</div>
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The double standards</h4>
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To blame it all on the lingerie industry might sound a bit harsh but for me that was really the case. Just as I found bras that actually fitted me and started to feel somewhat normal after blaming my body for being so hard to fit, I was thrown back by the lack of options. I could wear fun and cute prints, or sexy sheer bras, but I was not given the option to have some cleavage, or even show some skin. Even worse, I couldn't find a single nude bra without bumping embroidery or contrasting lace so I couldn't even wear light-coloured clothes either.</div>
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Trinny & Susannah kept talking about v-necks and wrap necklines to visually break up the chest. I tried that. Standing in a fitting room I looked in the mirror and half my bra was showing. Slowly I started replacing my wardrobe with high-neck tops, not because I wanted but because this was my only choice. I even tried the clothes from Bravissimo, but even those where too low cut to wear with the bras I could find. Not even the company that claimed to designing with my boobs in mind did design with my bras in mind. The experience that in the beginning was empowering and made me feel normal made me feel even more outside the norm than I've ever felt. </div>
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The one savior I found to not have to replace all of my old wardrobe was to wear vest tops under my old clothes. While I almost despise the commercials for modesty panels, for me, my version of it was liberating. It brought the choice back to me and gave me back the power to chose what to wear.<br />
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Thankfully there are many more options today. Within a year from my first well-fitting bra the Freya Deco was launched which for me was amazing, as it was both nude, moulded and a plunge and came in my size and both Panache and Bravissimo do have options today as well. Pepperberry, which Bravissimo now sells clothes under, has actually slowly realised that the clothes they sell also needs to be made with bra in mind, not only boobs. Companies like Urkye and BiuBiu are great at cutting their clothes with bra options in mind, like making a halterneck dress with regular straps instead for the larger cup sizes.</div>
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Despite this, the mental challenge of being fitted into often a band smaller than one ever thought one would fit in and cups sometimes bigger than one thought existed isn't the only challenge. Still many bra manufacturers seem to believe that the only thing worth selling to women with bigger busts are minimizers and heavily padded bras to those with a smaller bust. While I'd never believe that there is any genuine badly meant from the companies part, this is still very problematic as it once again enforces the norm that there is one ideal and one ideal only that everyone should aspire for.</div>
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Modesty on it's own is problematic but as a women the additional layer concerning my body gives it a whole new dimension, especially as my body is something which I have no direct control over. While I would never see the fashion industry as the cause behind this, they can chose to reinforce the current norms or to empower women to be in charge of their bodies. A bra fitting puts a women in a highly vulnerable position and the way her body is treated can make or break the process of building body confidence. Claiming that a minimizer or a full coverage bra is the only option implies that a fuller bust should be covered and made smaller just because of it being a fuller bust, regardless of what the woman wants. It takes away the choice and the power. </div>
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Still, today I'm five cup sizes bigger than I was that autumn, but I show more cleavage than I did back then, mainly because I can. I wear low cut wrap v-neck tops together with plunge bras (and I promise, those tops does not minimize my bust so maybe I shouldn't have trusted that much in the recommendations anyway... :P) and I wear shirts buttoned up almost all the way, all depending on my mood. Finding clothes might not be easy still, but knowing that they do exist does alone mean a lot. Finally how much I cover and reveal is now my choice and my choice alone.<br />
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I still wear my black vest tops as modesty panels under my boob-friendly tops occasionally. Not to earn someone's respect, not to fit in and certainly not as some sort of duty as a woman. I do it because it enables me to wear any bra style I feel like. What and how much I chose to cover up is my choice and my choice alone.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">Recently, several women who write about breasts and proper bra fit came together to create the Bosom Bloggers group with the goal of helping each other and our readers. Naturally, the topic of modesty arose during our interactions with each other, usually accompanied by “I should blog about that someday!” Well, someday has come! This week, each of the following bloggers have shared their own perspective on modesty:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="http://www.hourglassy.com/"> Hourglassy</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="http://www.missunderpinnings.com/">MissUnderpinnings</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="file:///C:/Users/Helena/Downloads/:%20http:/sophiajenner.wordpress.com/">SophiaJenner</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="http://thatbradoesnotfither.com/">ThatBraDoesNotFitHer</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="http://www.thinandcurvy.com/">ThinandCurvy</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="file:///C:/Users/Helena/Downloads/weirdlyshaped.blogspot.com">WeirdlyShapedandWellPhotographed</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="http://windiegardie.wordpress.com/"> WindieGardie</a></u></span></div>
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Nesoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206008513848469928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-26765473839957502372012-12-19T17:44:00.001+01:002013-06-28T17:32:18.758+02:00BiuBiu Portimao in PurpleOne thing BiuBiu is really really good at is to offer quite neutral basic pieces that we all need in our wardrobes, and that can be combined to get the style you want. Usually each style is available in a range of colours, so it's just to pick and choose what you prefer. Compared to Pepperberry who instead offers one colour of the style each season this doesn't "force you" to wear colours that doesn't flatter just to get clothes that fit. :) This specific season I chose to go for red and purple mainly, two colours I know suit me and that fit well into my wardrobe. The first one I will be reviewing here is the<a href="http://www.biubiu.pl/en/duplicate-1-142.html"> Portimao top in purple</a>, in my regular size in jersey from BiuBiu 34BB/BBB.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>It is made out of a viscose-elastan mix, and is a three-quarter raglan sleeved top with a boat neckline and rusching at the sides in the front. It also has rusching along the raglan seams just at the neckline, which brings the neckline together a bit and makes it more versatile It can be worn both as wide neckline, and be pulled up closer to the neck to create a more drapey version, sort of a cowl neckline instead<br />
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Last Friday me and my boyfriend were invited to a H&M VIP shopping event. Not really anything VIP about it, but, it's usually quite nice going there and being able to shop without too many people and with the 20% off discount. I usually mainly go for basics, but this time I also found some Christmas presents and, I found a coat I fell in love with the second I saw it.</div>
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My love for purple is no secret but I've become very found of bouclé the last one and half year, and then seeing it in one coat, well, I couldn't resist it. Normally i don't even try on woven non-stretch clothes in a store like this, it's extremely rare they fit at all and well, trying to make clothes fit that doesn't is just depressing. This time I was quite lucky though. The 36 I first tried fitted, though it was quite tight. As I prefer a bit more room for a fleece jacket or so beneath I went for the 38 instead.<br />
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Piece number two of my first <a href="http://www.biubiu.pl/">BiuBiu</a> order was the <a href="http://www.biubiu.pl/en/violet-city.html">City shirt</a> in violet. I have a huge weak spot for purple, most of my wardrobe consists of black and purple, so when I saw a shirt in purple in my actual size I just had to go for it.<br />
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It has 98% cotton in it and a 2% elastan, creating a nice cotton shirt with a slight stretch. As I've said before I prefer natural materials and finding a shirt that is purple and in cotton just made it sound even better.<br />
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As in the dress I chose a 36BBB based on the size chart. This colour way is supposed to run tight and I can certainly agree. I'm right inbetween a 34 and a 36 and I don't think this shirt can fit someone on the larger end of the size interval. The information in the webshop also states that going up a size is adviced in this colourway and I believe that to be true.<br />
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I usually have quite a lot of trouble with the fit of shirts. Even before I grew out of the regular high street stores' size chart, when I wasn't more than a C-cup they still didn't fit, as the boob room was situated close to my waist. I'm not especially short, at 5'7" I'm quite average but still I had the issues of a petite women. Even Bravissimo shirt always do this to me.<br />
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This shirt was surprisingly a perfect fit on me too. The boob space is in the right place, it fits both my boobs and my waist and underbust without any gaping between the bottoms. Kind of a dream coming true. :) The cut feels very similar to the one of City Summer, however there is one big difference that even my friends noticed. My boobs does look quite minimized, much smaller than usual. For me that is definitly a good thing, but I still find it surprising as the fit still is so similar to the dress while the dress definitly isn't minimizing.<br />
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The colour is very true to the pictures in the BiuBiu webshop, a true violet, a purple with a lot of blue in it. The fabric is nice and thick, with a cotton feel and a nice stretch, which makes it possible for the shirt ot be tight fitting but still enable you to move.<br />
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For me this shirt was just another success in convincing me that BiuBiu definitly is a worthy player on the market and worthy of another order, that I've already made. If you're interested there is two discount codes right now valid for full price items, "WELCOME" for 10% off and "Face Book" for 5%. The city shirts are still on sale, and until the end of May all white shirts are reduced with 25%. Everyone needs a shirt in their wardrobe.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-84269219789930319532012-05-01T08:06:00.001+02:002013-06-28T17:50:43.666+02:00BiuBiu Summer City<a href="http://www.biubiu.pl/">BiuBiu</a> is another brand for those of us with a bit more boobs than the highstreet really can handle. They are based in Poland, which actually is as much of a mecka for curves as United Kingdom, only that atleast I haven't heard so much about it. I first found out of BiuBiu when Brittany at Thin And Curvy did a<a href="http://www.thinandcurvy.com/2011/01/biubiu-review-awesome-clothing-for-big.html"> review</a> on some of their clothes. For me it sounded great as I also have an issue with Bravissimo/Pepperberry clothes being too big in the body, though I didn't really dare to make an order at that point. Then I saw her in her <a href="http://www.thinandcurvy.com/2011/08/outfit-post-biubiu-summer-city.html">Summer City</a> and that's when I knew I just had to give it a try. A week ago I actually saw the dress on sale for €26 in the store and I just had to order it.<br />
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Just as Pepperberry <a href="http://www.biubiu.pl/">BiuBiu</a> has two dimensions of their clothes, first a regular normal size like 36, 38 or 44, then a size for the bust, a B, BB or a BBB, where the more B:s the more room. Stretchy fabrics are made in B/BB and BB/BBB while non-stretchy is made in the three sizes. The clothes range from 34 to 48, to not always all sizes are being made. On the chart I'm between a 34 and a 36, with a bust measurement in the top part of the 36BBB, so I ordered a 36BBB. More on this later though, my main point here was to show my lovely dress.<br />
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I placed the order on the 26th and at the same day it was released. On the 30th, which basicly is two days later considering the weekend, I had an invoice in my mailbox to pick up a package at the post office and there it was, my BiuBiu order. I never thought it would go that fast!<br />
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My first impression was just love. I'm a natural fibre girl and from what I can see BiuBiu uses much less polyester than Pepperberry. This dress is in a lovely thick satin cotton/elastan satin which gives it a slight stretch but still a lovely feeling. The print is gorgeous. These pictures just doesn't do it justice colourwise. It has one of those combinations of colours that seem to suit everyone really.</div>
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The fit is amazing as well. The closest I usually get to a good fit straight of the shelf is Pepperberry, but even there the shoulder part is always way too long on me and the bust space sits too low and points too east/west. To make them wearable I always need to do some alterations. This dress fits great right away. It does not expect my boobs to sit at my waist and it does allow me to wear a proper bra underneath, as long as it isn't a full cup one.</div>
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The only issue is that it is just a tiny bit big on the waist. I can pinch away about 2 inches of fabric. It still doesn't really show a lot amazingly, which means that this actually is a dress that works well even without a belt with it. It also has side seams that goes all the way down into the skirt so it wouldn't be hard to alter it if I wish to in the future. I tried it with a belt just to see if it made a difference:<br />
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The difference isn't especially big and as you can see the extra space really doesn't show, which really just means that I probably can choose if I want to wear a 34 or 36 in BiuBiu. And if anything, that is a good thing!<br />
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I really haven't seen this dress look other than fabolous on anyone so far. Georgina's <a href="http://fullerfigurefullerbust.com/2011/09/01/i-feel-pretty-in-summer-city/">review</a> shows how well this dress works in slightly larger sizes as well and June's <a href="http://braslessinbrasil.blogspot.se/2012/04/biubiu-lovin-part-2-fitted-clothes-38bb.html">review</a> shows that it still looks good even though it is a bit too big on her too. </div>
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In my opinion <a href="http://www.biubiu.pl/">BiuBiu</a> is just great. So great that I most likely will place another order later today. As in this moment the shop is down due to moving to another platform, but it will open later on today again so I will have to wait a bit, but then I'm back there trying to choose out of all the great styles available. Compared to Pepperberry BiuBiu feels younger and less formal, which suits me better, but it also has a different approach offering most of their styles in multiple colours/prints so that there is usually always atleast one version that works for each person. And, it is possible to stock up on multiple colours if you really like something. :)<br />
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Still I think it is the fit that really makes me so sursprised in a good meaning. I sew a lot and make my own patterns and this is exactly how I would make patterns for me, and that says something knowing how important fit is for me. BiuBiu works really well for high-set boobs and forward pointing boobs. What that really means is that getting a bra in the right size is crucial, otherwise you won't get a good fit.<br />
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A friend of mine just send me a link to a polish store that actually does stock this dress in multiple sizes: <a href="http://www.bra-dreams.pl/product-pol-308-Sukienka-BiuBiu-Summer-City.html">http://www.bra-dreams.pl/product-pol-308-Sukienka-BiuBiu-Summer-City.html</a> Might be worth taking a look at. :)</div>
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One common issue with larger cups in general, and with larger cups on smaller bands especially, is that the strap is positioned way to far out. That causes the fabric to cut into the arm, affects the fit, shape and support of the cup and causes the straps to slip down. If you have narrow shoulders the last one should definitly be familiar too you.</div>
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In this tutorial I will be assuming that you are doing this with a sewing machine. This is mainly for simplicity, most people don't know much about making durable elastic seams by hand, and because most people will be using one for this. You don't need anything fancy, just being able to sew zigzag is enough. You also need matching thread and a fresh sewing needle.<br />
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First, just look at the bra. See how the seams have been made, in what order. As the aim is to recreate this later, if this is the first time, work on one side at the time so the other one can be used as a reference. Here the strap have been attatched last, with two rows of very narrow zigzag. Before that the eleastic along the armhole have been sewn, with the top seam along the actual armhole first, then flipping it over and the second seam have been made. The elastic is in almost every bra sewn like this, apart from some Freya bras that actually only have one seam. After taking a close look, rip all of these seams. The top one at the armhole you might want to leave a cm or two off as it is harder to reattach it that close to the underwire.<br />
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The result you end up with is hopefully a much better fit than before. By moving the strap to a better position the major lift comes closer to the center, which leaves less room under the arm and shifts the boobs more to the front. It also shortens the top edge of the cup, which could eliminate some gaping, but also possible make a well fitting bra cutting in, so make sure the top edge isn't too tight before trying this. And, good luck! :)</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-71440409268993880212011-10-11T21:25:00.000+02:002013-06-28T17:52:23.632+02:00Alterations: Reduce the band widthI absolutly adore my Tease Mes and Thrill Me:s so much I still keep on buying them even though the smallest band size I can get is still way too big on me. I'm almost preaching about the importance of wearing the correct size but for some reason it is sooo hard to follow my own advice. A too big band makes the bra slide up in the back, makes the bra less supportive and just uncomfortable after a while. So, I decided to make one of my bras just a bit more comfortable.<br />
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To do this you need a seam ripper, matching thread and a sewing machine. It is possible to do it by hand, but then you really need a whole lot of knowledge about tecniques in hand sewing and well, it's not as easy as it sounds.<br />
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<b>1: Look at what you've got</b><br />
This is how the back part of my bra looks. I need to take away enough to reduce to width one to two sizes, which means 2-4 inches stretched. However when the fabric isn't stretched but just resting it's enough with just a bit more than an inch on each side. When moving each part of the closure even that small amount the band is too high in the new position so the height needs to be altered too. The easiest way is to move the elastic that leads to the strap. Since I don't mind the straps being a bit closer together and I do such a small alteration I can leave the attatchment for the strap where it is.<br />
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<b>2: Remove the closure</b><br />
Rip the seam apart that holds the closure to the fabric. The seam is just as in the picture and is usually just a narrow zigzag. Take a good look so you can replicate the seaming later on.<br />
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<b>3: Remove parts of the elastic</b><br />
Now the closure is gone and it is time to take parts of the seam on the elatistic leading to the strap away. Don't go all the way unless you plan to move the whole strap. Take your time to look carefully at the seam here too.<br />
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Pin the elastic back in its new position further down than before. make sure that it makes the height of the band just right for the new closure position. You may need to stretch the elastic just a bit to make it fit well.<br />
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Check once again that the elastic is in a good position and start stitching it back again. I use a 2.5-3.5 mm wide zigzag with a length of 1.5 mm. The seam should follow the inner edge of the elastic.<br />
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Since the elastic now sits lower than before there will be excess fabric there that you can just cut away. Leave about 2-3 mm just so that the stitches won't come loose, but it should be okay. Also, take away some of the lenght in the band. I took away about 2 cm at each side.<br />
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Pin the closure back with the fabric of the band sandwiched inside the closure. Start of with the longer seam so it stays where it should be when you do the last two (the upper and lower). I use a 2 mm wide 1 mm long zigzag for this. When you stitch the shorter the needle should go down outside the actual fabric on everyother time it goes down.<br />
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Once the pins are gone you're finished with it. This is how my ended up.<br />
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It is always good to complete one side at a time. Then you can try the bra on properly before you start on side number two. It is hard to tell at the start what amount you need to take away so better to be safe.<br />
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If you need to reduce the band width with more than one or two sizes you will need to move the straps. It is certainly possible and I will at some point show how to do it too, but in that situation you need to alter more than just that. I would therefor not recommend anyone doing that if they don't have a lot of previous experience. When it's about smaller amounts it is really not that hard and you really should be able to do it. :)<br />
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In my case I discovered as soon as I but the bra back on that there was a new problem there. The shoulder straps have always been positioned a bit too far apart but since the smaller band means that the cups are being stretched even further under my arms this was just too much to make it wearable. This was my next project which I will tell more about later.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-69447506968912376482011-08-04T22:00:00.000+02:002013-06-28T17:53:16.739+02:00Regular Clothes from Highstreet that fitsTMost people with a body just the slightest bit outside the regular high street standard has probably been though times in the changing room trying on piece after piece and nothing fits. If the fit is good in one place it is most likely too tight or too baggy somewhere else. However, there are short cuts to find well fitting clothes at the high street. The part of my wardrobe that doesn't include stuff I've made myself is mostly from H&M, Primark and other stores like Cubus, Monki and Lindex. To make the shopping a bit easier I've made som guidelines.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/91175?article=91175-T">Vest top from H&M</a>, size range from XS to XL,<br />
5.99 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fafaf8; font-family: 'HM Ampersand Light', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;">£. </span>The ribbed knitting in the tricot gives a<br />
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One of the absolutly easiest way to fit as many different bodies as possible, something the highstreet stores really is aiming at, is stretch. Any form of stretch is usually good, but the effect isn't always the same. Ribbed knitting is usually more stretchy than other's but the main thing is to try the stuff on here. Most of the time it's best to ignore your boobs when choosing size, and hope for it to stretch enough to accomondate them anyway. If you size up you'll only end up with a tent anyway.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/92032?article=92032-A">Turqoise hoodes jaccked from</a> for 14.99 för 199 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fafaf8; font-family: 'HM Ampersand Light', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;">£</span>, size 8 to 16.<br />
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The fit is always a bit distorted when you wear clothes that really isn't made for your body type. A larger bust usually starts higher up and also demand more fabric to cover it in the height department too. That easily puts one in the situation where half the bra is showing, especially since most everyday-bras is quite full coverage. Adjustable shoulderstrap, or just shortening them can make a whole lot of difference here, when it might be hard to find tops that is cut high enough. Avoid tops that has a seam supposed to sit just below your bust, they will almost never fit well and instead just look terrible. And don't forget that you might need some extra long tops too to not show of that tummy of yours.</div>
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If you feel uncomfortable with the amount of cleavage on display, if it gapes open or if you for any other reason feel as if you show too much skin, just wear a vest underneath. Many v-necks demands this, but it is also a way to make regular shirts to work. Just wear one under and only button it up til just below your bust. Then the boobs will have room since the shirt will be able to expand in the front. For me this worked well up to a F-cup, I cannot get away with it anymore more, but when I could this was my way to be able to dress more preppy. This can also be adapted to jackets.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cubus.com/sv/#/en/Jeans/Dame/Spring-2011/FRIDAY/">Black jean called Friday</a> from Cubus, 199 SEK/about 15 pounds,<br />
size 32 to 46 (4/6 to 20). I have these in three colours, black, raw<br />
denim and darker washed denim, all in 34, even though I could<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/93108?article=93108-A">Black dress with white polka dots and elastic waist</a> from<br />
H&M, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fafaf8; font-family: 'HM Ampersand Light', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;">£</span>24.99 Very generous in the bust, a bit<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-81260687296378051492011-07-18T22:08:00.000+02:002013-06-28T17:27:50.691+02:00Summer 2012: The first swimwear from Curvy KateNext summer <a href="http://www.curvykate.com/">Curvy Kate</a> will be launching their new swimwear collection and I'm already excited. All tankinis and bikini tops will be available from a D to a K-cup and from a 28-band to a 40. Sure, there have been stuff available in those sizes before but nothing like this.<br />
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Rio Ruffle is much more playful with all the ruffles and the jade with hints of purple is just lovely. The top will have just as much support as the one above, and, ruffles, have anyone seen something like that in this size range? I think I've only seen up to maybe a C-cup, but hey, we can look cute too!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-17740056769746605522011-05-15T21:58:00.000+02:002013-06-28T17:27:21.445+02:00Some new dressesThis week I managed to finish four dresses. From the very beginning of this season I've felt a craving for light flowy summer dresses and everything pretty in the stores have just made it worse. Even though it's been two years since I last tried on pieces in woven fabric in "normal stores" I still long for them. All of these dresses have each some adjustable feature. The first one is a true wrap dress and the rest have fake-smock in the back to add some flexability. I still grow an inch or more when it comes to my bust, so this feature will hopefully enable me to wear these dresses more than just one summer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This dress was the first project of the week. A lovely wrap inspired by <a href="http://www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/dresses/day-dresses/full-fifties-dress/duck-egg-blue/bl95de/?show=16&sort=1">Pepperberrys similar one</a>. Having the bust darts off grain really helps with the fit, and the ribbons add another possibly to show of some more waist.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I later continued with the same fabric. Ever since my mum found a<a href="http://shop.hm.com/se/shoppingwindow?dept=DAM_KLAKJ_KLA&shoptype=S#"> gorgeous maxidress</a> (worn with a belt) I've wanted something similar. This was my first try and I really do like it. It does also work better with my body than I anticipated. As long as you make sure it's fitted where you're the smallest it seems to look good.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is maxi dress number two. A bit more flattering for my figure, especially with the large leather belt added. The cup parts have been constructed to work well with <a href="http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/t-shirt-bras/deco-bra/black/fyn2bl/?criteria=deco&show=16&sort=1">Freyas Deco</a>, the number one bra for some cleavage.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one is almost the same as the one above, apart from the length. With the pattern and the colours of the fabric a maxi would just have been way too much. However, it is easy to see that my waist is a bit lost without a belt in a noticable colour.</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652398593073630962.post-35606279676364809662011-05-06T22:24:00.001+02:002013-06-28T17:53:59.082+02:00A Tribute to My MotherMy body type isn’t especially alike my mum’s. Before she had me she had what now probably is best described as a “models figure”. Tall, straight and skinny with really long blonde, almost white, hair. 5 feet 10 and a 24-25 inch waist, and with a small A-cup at the most. She didn’t even used to wear bras back then. With high cheek bones and piercing blue eyes she was a real beauty.<br />
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I on the other hand as a lot shorter compared to her. Fourteen years old I filled a C-cup, but not until I was 17 my boobs I really started growing. A couple of years later I wear a GG(K) and still growing. I’m still fairly slim with a 26-inch waist, but with a large bust and quite some booty. No one on my mother’s side looks anything remotely similar to me, but about two years ago I found out that my grandmother on my father’s side had a breast reduction done way back. <br />
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After having me and my sister my mum got hips, something I still believe is hard for her to accept. Because of some (negative) medical reasons she is now more of a E-cup, and has gone from a straight slim figure to a true hourglass, which probably is even harder to accept. Her hair might not be so blonde anymore either, but the cheekbones are still there and I still find her very beautiful.<br />
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My mum didn’t really understand the whole idea of bras when I thought it was time for me to get my first. Maybe she was right back then, but later on it was a whole different story. Neither has she been able to understand my iritation of clothes that doesn’t fit me, until now when she starts to enter the same field. And suddenly I am the one to offer advice about bras...<br />
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Apart from the difficulties when it comes to shopping, I absolutely love my body. I only hope my mother at some point will be able to do the same about her’s.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0