Comexim Angel Unlined Balcony vs. 3HC

After getting my Comexim Coco and loving it, I wanted to try more unlined Comexims.  The Angel is a newer release so there wasn't any information on it.  I chose my size based on the fit of my 60H Coco (which is too small in the band for me, but a great fit in the cups),  I decided on 70F.  I was initially going to get the balcony/plunge version in 70G with reduced cups, but Comexim doesn't reduce cups for unlined bras, after being informed of this I asked to change the size to 70F for both the balcony and the 3HC.

The bras arrived along with my Comexim Quail, I had also ordered a new Milk and Honey to replace the one that didn't fit right, but it wasn't included, I emailed and found out that had ran out of fabric, so I got a refund.  Both Angel bras a absolutely beautiful in person, I liked them online, but was unsure of the uppper  lace since the stock photo makes it look like a it is a big contrast between the lace and the mesh, in person they are only a half shade to a shade apart.

On both cuts the Angel is a single layer of mesh with the top of the cup being lace.  The lace is not a stretch lace and is quite firm.  If you are very FOT you may want to size up.  I'm even to slightly FOT and while not really noticeable I do get a slight bit of bubbling on the balcony.   I did request straps moved in 2cm on both bras.

I tried on the balcony first as I was most unsure of how that would fit since I already had an unlined 3HC in a sister size.  The balcony is a pretty good fit.  The lace does close the cup off a bit, and does create some subtle bubbling.  However this isn't noticeable under a shirt so this isn't an issue.  I think a size up would probably be too big unless Comexim would reduce the cups on the unlined bras.  I think that the Angel balcony would fit perfectly in a 70G with reduced cups, if Comexim would reduce the cups on the unlined.
 

Here you can see that the cups are a bit too tall near the straps.

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Under a cheap white Wal-Mart Tshirt you can see the lace, but otherwise a great nude bra.

Somewhat natural but rounded and slightly minimized shape.

If I were to reorder the balcony I might try it with a narrowed gore (narrowed not overlapping).  I feel like I'm spaced further apart in this than in a padded plunge, and I would like a bit of cleavage.  Other than that minor issue this bra is very comfortable.  The Coco lace on the entire cup and it is a bit scratchy, but the mesh used on the Angel is very soft and comfortable.  The first day I wore this I was working outside for 12 hours in 90+ degrees, and was comfortable all day.

Then I tried the 3HC Angel, fully expecting it to work just as well as my Coco since this is a sister size.  Unfortunately this doesn't fit like my Coco, I think Coco runs a bit big, and this might run a bit small.  The Angel 3HC is at least a cup too small for. I have quite a bit of quadding and also get some distortion in the side of the cup.  The gore doesn't quite tack and when I press it down the quadding is much worse.

The shape of the 3HC does seem to be a bit more uplifted than the balcony although it's hard to say how much of a difference it would be if the 3HC were the correct size.  I will definitely be reordering, most likely in a 70G.  I do think that even in the correct size the 3HC will be more uplifted and cakes on a plate like cleavage than the balcony, the balcony gives a slightly rounded minimized shape that is a bit more natural. 
As with my previous order the bands do seem to still be running a bit smaller. I sized up to a 70 band on this order because my last order had 65 bands that fit like a 55.  This most recent order didn't run as small,but still on the smaller side.

The color on the Angel is a peferct nude for fair skin, the lace on the upper cup  can show the texture through a tight shirt.  With this being such a good match to my skintone, I'm tempted to see if I can also order it without the lace upper.  I do plan to order Angel again in 3HC and will post updates.  I will add some photos under shirts when I get a chance, I have a hectic work schedule the next few weeks and it's taken me a few days to just get this post together.


Update: I ordered an Angel 3HC in 70G see the review/ comparison here.

Angel Balcony/Plunge 70F

Angel 3HC 70F

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32DD Aerie Sunnie Full Coverage- Sensationally Soft

Sunnie Full Coverage in Royal Navy, stock photo from Aerie

After trying out a few Aerie bikinis, including one bra sized top, I was intrigued by how their bras might fit.  I had tried the Blakely bikini top in 34D, while the band did run small it was still too big for me.  None of my local American Eagle stores seem to carry any bras in stock (other than a small bralette selection, literally one bralette style in a few colors).  I contacted Aerie and mentioned my interest in their bras, and that I don't have a local store that carries my size or really any bras in stock (they did inform me that all online orders do come with a return slip for free returns).  However Aerie was generous enough to gift me a bra for review.

I got my package while out of town for work, I just got back this morning and tried it on immediately.  Aerie sent me the Sunnie Full Coverage Lightly Lined T-shirt bra in 32DD, also listed as being Real Soft T-shirt bras.  I will not argue with the bra being "Real Soft", everything about the Sunnie is soft and silky smooth feeling including the band. Quite possibly the softest bra I've ever tried one.  Sunnie comes in slightly expanded matrix sizing and is available in 30A-D, 32AA-DDD, 34-38A-DD, and 40C-DD.

If you look at the right side of the photo you can see how tightly I have to adjust the straps.

The band while being incredibly soft is fairly TTS, it stretches to about 32.5 inches.  This is a slightly larger than ideal stretched length for me so this does fit more comfortable on the middle or tightest hooks.  I know many people say Aerie bands run smaller, but that is not the case with the Sunnie, at least not in the navy color I received. 

On the loosest hooks the band rides up slightly.

The Sunnie does have fully adjustable straps, the straps are quite thin, but not crazy stretchy feeling (they are a bit stretchy, but my Comexim Dottie straps feel more stretchy than this), and I don't have to constantly readjust them, they do stay put.  I do however have to tighten the straps almost all the way (I am high set so this might not be an issue if are lower set, see first photo of me in bra for strap adjustment).

The gore is a bit wide for me, but low enough that it isn't sitting on tissue.  The cups are about average width at 5.5in and are actually quite projected (8.5in cup depth), and have decent immediate projection as well.  The top of the cup is a bit closed off so if you are rather FOT this could be an issue, I'm highset and mostly even and it does slightly press in, but not enough to be noticeable under a shirt.

I did feel like the bra wasn't staying in my IMF, but when I took it off the marks were in my IMF, the wires were obviously a bit too wide, but they are not irritating.  Speaking of the wires, they are also quite soft and flexible, good for comfort, but if you need the support of a firmer wire it might not work for you. The wires felt like they were in my IMF more when I tightened the band.  All photos are with band on loosest hook.

Here you can see the slight pressing in of the cup edge and that the wires are slightly too wide.

While Sunnie is an okay fit for me, it doesn't give me a shape I particularly care for, it's quite separated and very east west.  I'm fine with the shape under a looser t-shirt, but not under a fitted shirt. I feel supported, but the bra is most certainly full coverage (6.5in cup height), I'm not a huge full coverage fan.  I do not get the slightest hint of cleavage from the bra either. The bra would be a more ideal fit for me if the gore and wires were a bit narrower.  The Sunnie also comes in a push up version, I'm not sure how much the push up padding will effect the depth of it, but I would probably prefer the push up over the full coverage. 

Despite not being an ideal fit for me, it is still an okay fit.  The fact that this bra is ridiculously comfortable makes up for the few fit issues.  If you are looking for a comfy lounge around/ lazy day bra or seamless t-shirt bra Sunnie might be worth a look if you fall into the size range, there are also quite a few older colors of Sunnie on sale right now as well on Aerie.

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Freya Tootsie Halter Bikini Top

I'm not sure why, but I'm really trying to find a great bikini top (I rarely go anywhere to wear one, but I want a good fitting one for those rare occasions).  I ordered the Freya Tootsie Halter top prior to trying the Aerie bikinis.

I thought the Tootsie was really cute and I found it on ebay for a reasonable price.  I had purchased a couple Freya bikini tops on vacation last year in the Florida Keys, but they weren't a great fit since nothing in my actual size was on clearance and I bought the closest thing.  Since then I wanted to try a Freya top that was in my size. 

Freya has a pretty good swimwear selection and a lot of really cute stuff.  Tootsie is no disappointment in the styling.  It's just as cute as I had hoped. The pink is a bit more vibrant than expected, but I like it. In the Tootsie I went with a 30E, I was debating on a 32DD instead since I am between band sizes and the top only has a plastic closure with no adjustments. 

Here it looks like a pretty decent fit.  If you look closely you will notice the gore isn't tacking and is sitting on tissue a bit.  If the gore were a bit narrower it would probably tack. 

In the next couple photos it still looks decent, the wires are a quite wide and I think the tie portion of the halter could start a bit lower (I feel like it's somewhat full coverage).  I also don't feel like it's giving much lift or shape, if I tie the halter tighter it is better but I have to do so to quite an extreme and it's no longer comfortable.  The underwires also feel like they are floating a bit which again tying it tighter helps but it isn't comfortable.

 In the next photo you can kind of see that the cleavage I'm getting is actually slight quadding.  The elastic on the cup edge digs in quite a bit.  If I reverse scoop I can get rid of it some, but I would prefer some cleavage (actual cleavage,  not deceptive quadding) in a bikini top.  If it didn't do a werid smoosh and quad thing, I wouldn't mind it, but the combo is of quadding and being smooshed is annoying. (much worse in person than photos)

 Finally, it's a really good thing I went with the 30E and not the 32DD.  Keep in mind I measure 30.5 comfy underbust, and don't think I've ever had a 30 band that was too big.  I'm also not pulling this back really hard either.  The material is very stretchy and easily stretches to 32in without wire distortion, and could stretch a bit further but then wires start to distort a bit.  I did have another Freya bikini in a 28 band and the band on that was TTS/small, so I don't think this is typical of all Freya bikini tops, but for this one I would advise sizing down in the band.

 I really like the style of this top, but I'm not a huge fan of how it fits on me. I think this would be better for someone who has somewhat wide roots is shallow and wide set without much center fullness.  There is not much immediate projection in this which I think is part of what causes the wires to float on me, and may contribute to the quad boob as well.

 Freya Swim Tootsie Bandless Halter Bikini Top (3601) 30E

* Stretched band length: 32.0in

* Band length: 23.5in

* Cup width: 5.8in

* Cup depth: 8.5in

* Wire length: 9.6in

* Cup separation: 1.0in

* Gore height: 1.3in

* Wing height: 3.0in

* Strap width: 2.0in

* Hooks: 1

Full details at: http://bra.pe/XT3R/

I have found a couple tops that fit better and give the look I prefer in a bikini top.  Check my review on Aerie Bikinis.


There is plenty of selection of Freya on Amazon, both swimwear and bras.

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