26 Inch Bra back, Bikini options

Its that time of year again when us girls start thing about that dreaded B word 'BIKINI', Its bad enough if your average size but what do you do if your like me when your bra size is only availible by special order and a bikini is unheard of?

Well there are brands you can try 

This is my fav bikini 

The Miss Mandalay Boudoir beach ice white I have it in a 28GG and a XS (bottoms) it is too big in the back and I should adjust it  but this is great for doing swimming and some activities on the beach

From miss mandalay

Second is the Polka Dot Halterneck Bikini Set by SlinkyDip in Blue and yellow versions 
(PS the material has been ordered in pink and black excited YAY!!) 

                                             

 

From the big bra bar

these bras are mixed back size and cup size and are not for use while doing beach or water sport activities there are no wires in these bikinis so are best for sun bathing and sitting by the pool they look fab on and I love them (there is also a zebra version which I may get), I find I love the yellow the most but if the pink comes out that may well change. 

The Blue is slightly bigger then the yellow in the top and bottoms but not much that it make's a whole lot of difference.

Next was my first bra sized bikini by Faubourg cant remember where it came from but it is years old and still going strong great for my water sports as it is almost full cup I love surfing and wakebaording in summer and this bikini is amazing under a wetsuit or a rash vest and board shorts and I also have a matching rash vest.

Next is my Miss Mandalay Paisley the fit or this is not the same as the Boudoir beach the cups are much smaller even for the same size 28GG show the discrepancys in size even with in the same brand the back size and a tad bit bigger then the Boudoir beach. 

 

And in last place is my freya bikinis they are just too big in the band and this is why they are in last place the fit of the cups is great so I think I am going to have to sell them on ebay as they have not been worn (I will show you why)

Both at bra stop 

they are just way to big in the back and as a 24/26 inch back it is just too big I really need to adjust them. 

 

As you can see they are quite a lot bigger then bikini's that is surpose to be the same size and has been worn for years where as they freyas have not been worn at all they also still have their tages so I think I may as well sell them on ebay.

 

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26 inch bra back Ewa Michalak haul

I have just recived 4 ewa bras in a 26 HH (55 HH), I will write individual rewiews of each bra this week one I have road tested them, as they all fit very differently and the tightness of the back in each one is different but I think that comes down to the different materials, these are the best construted bras I have ever owned the seams are perfectly stright.

top row of bras  

PL Black 26 HH 

HP Bella 26 HH 

bottom row of bras

HP Cieluś 26 HH

CHP Malwa 26 HH

All knickers size 34 or a UK size 6 which is fantastic as it is so hard to find knickers in a uk 6 as nearly all UK brands start at a uk size 8 which is too big for my body.  

 

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Cover ups - Underwear Top from Patra silk

When your busty like myself a cover up camisole is a must have, but a lot of the time a full camisole is quite annoying as the rid up under your clothes leaving unsightly bulges. So I started to look round for a crop top type cami and after a long search I came across Patra who sell silk crop under tops which fit great under dresses and tops and dont move and cover your bra. 
http://www.patra.com 

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My 26 (HH) inch bra from Ewa Michalak HP Koktajl

At the moment I have two Ewa Michalak bras one in a 26 HH and one in a 28 GG (which was too big in the back so they said they can make a 26 inch back for me and told me to go for a HH instead of a H and they were right the fit is amazing) and have four more on order.

I have the HP Koktajl and  CH Lilia

Here is the order and bra for the HP koktajl

Having a bra that fits is the best thing in the world I could go down to a 24 but I think I will stick with the 26 this bra has made so much of a difference no more wires rubbing no more bra backs ridding up the back no more wires in the under arms. The bras are so well made and the lace over the bra is amazing the bra is soft and comfortable and the best thing is they are slightly padded not for size but for shape. I cant say how much I have fallen in love with Ewa Michalak bras so I've ordered four more.

Here are the measurements from the bra stretched and un-stretched

Here is the bra un-stretched and it measures 18 inches

 And here is the bra stretched it measures 23 inches

This bra fits well in a 26 H.

Below is the 28GG CH Lilia as you can see the back is a lot bigger and was too big for my rib cage

Please remember if you order 28 backs and below they are nonreturnable so may be try a 30 back with the equivalent cup size and see how it fits.

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My daily skin care routine for Combination Skin

What I do twice every day 



First (Cleanse)
I start with my facial cleanser Palmarosa Facial Wash this face cleanser deeply cleanses combination skin.  Removes impurities without stripping away natural oils. I think it is fab 5 out of 5.

Second (Tone)
I use a toner which is Purifying Palmarosa Toner A gently astringent toner to cleanse and sweep up last traces of make-up and grime. With toning alpine willowherb and clarifying mahonia to help balance excess oils and leave skin feeling refreshed and revitalised. 
Love this toner takes all my make up away with out drying the skin or making it oily.

Third (Treat)
I use a treatment gel to balance my combination skin 
Clarifying Mahonia Skin Gel is a purifying treatment to restore balance to blemished skin.

Really does work stops dry and oily patches all day would really recommend if your skin is like mine 

Last (Moisturiser)

I use two moisturisers one for the day and one at night.

During the day I use Purifying Palmarosa Daily Moisture which is a Mattifying moisturiser for Combination skin. Its a lightweight, easily absorbed blend of palmarosa, alpine willowherb and elemi helps balance excess oils, purify and nourish skin I also mix this with my lily lolo flawless matte to make a perfect base for my make up.

Then at night Purifying Palmarosa Night Cream a restorative, oil-balancing night time treatment, with a purifying blend of palmarosa, mahonia, alpine willow herb and aloe vera. 

Leaves skin really soft and mattifed in the morning.

 

    

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