Here’s my latest Polish lingerie review: the Ewa Michalak PL Laguna Bra 36/80K and Briefs 16/44. See how it works for me in myriad photos and read my in-depth analysis of the style and fit.
Although I have been very fortunate to receive a number of gifted lingerie items from Polish brand Ewa Michalak recently, I have also bought pieces myself to add to my collection.
It might seem as though I have a never-ending supply of bras, briefs, and thongs, but in fact my cup and back size in bras has changed a few times since starting this blog – both due to my body changing and also due to furthering my understanding of bra fitting – and I had reached a point where I had very few items that fitted correctly, so I decided to place some orders to get my hands on more beautiful lingerie!
Today I am reviewing a set I bought for myself during the Ewa Michalak pre-Christmas discount period: the Ewa Michalak PL Laguna bra and briefs.
Image courtesy of Ewa Michalak
This set appeared to be similar in design to other bras I’d tried before (Ewa Michalak PL Ametyst, Ewa Michalak PL Milady, Ewa Michalak PL Cappuccino, Ewa Michalak PL Jagodzianki), but I couldn’t resist the gorgeous turquoise behind the sexy black lace.
As only limited sizes were available in the sale, I ordered the Ewa Michalak PL Laguna bra in 36K/80K (I am currently wearing 34KK/75KK so this was a sister size up in the band) and briefs in 16/44.
The Ewa Michalak PL Laguna features a very delicate shade of turquoise; I suppose I would describe it as pastel turquoise, and it’s a hue that wouldn’t look out of place on swimwear. With the contrasting black lace and stretch fabrics, it is rather dramatic and looks lovely against the skin. I bet it would look fantastic on suntanned/darker skin.
I donned my black Prague Lady Microfiber Opaque Hold-ups from The Big Tights Company and some new black and gold heels from eBay, and took some snaps.
As you can see, the Ewa Michalak PL Laguna set looks great! It’s really comfortable to wear and is made from soft fabrics so it doesn’t scratch or irritate my skin.
The Ewa Michalak PL Laguna bra is made from lightly padded four part foam cups, which are overlaid with black lace. The bottoms of the cups have pockets that contain removable pads, which are primarily there to help correct asymmetry but can also be worn to add extra support and uplift.
I am wearing the pads in these pictures and I find they make the cup just a fraction on the small side for me, but not enough to make me want to take them out! There is a large black bow with a jewelled centre on the centre gore and small black bows at the tops of the cups where they meet the straps.
As with all Ewa Michalak bras, the underwires of the Ewa Michalak PL Laguna are wonderfully narrow and encase my breasts perfectly. The central gore sits flat against my sternum and the wires are not too tall under my arms. I can safely say that Ewa Michalak’s wires are the best of any brand I’ve tried, so if you’re looking for a bra with narrow wires and deep cups look no further than EM!
The Ewa Michalak PL Laguna bra’s band has enough stretch to feel comfortable, but not so much that it makes it feel too loose. I am wearing the bra on the first set of hooks (there are four rows of three hooks and eyes) in these photos but since then I have been wearing it on the middle hooks as it feels more secure. This makes sense as I usually wear a 34/75 band these days so I would have ideally ordered this size but as it wasn’t available at the time of the sale I took a chance on sister sizing, and I am pleased I did as I think the band may run a little small.
The wide straps of the Ewa Michalak PL Laguna bra are fully adjustable and have embellishments along the edges to stop the slider moving during wear. They are reasonably firm but have a bit of stretch to them so that they don’t dig in painfully, and do not fold over.
As I have big boobs the straps do quite a lot of work to hold my breasts up and so it might look as though the straps are hurting my shoulders but I can assure you they are not. I have quite soft flesh on my shoulders so straps on any bra tend to look as though they dig in, but I certainly wouldn’t wear a bra that caused me pain.
Just for fun and variety, I also took some photos whilst wearing a different pair of shoes – these ones are from Primark.
The Ewa Michalak PL Laguna briefs are made in the same soft materials as the bra and are perfect on me in a size 16/44. There is a black bow with a jewelled centre on the front centre of the briefs. I can’t help but love the sheer backside – such a cheeky touch! The rise is the ideal height for briefs and I don’t feel I need to keep pulling them up or worrying that I’ve revealed too much.
I absolutely adore the Ewa Michalak PL Laguna lingerie set and it’s already become a favourite of mine.
I wonder what colourways Ewa Michalak might try in this design in the future – what would you like to see?
This looks like a very good fit on you. As you normally wear a 34 band, do you not find this one a bit loose? Polly x
Thanks for your comment, Polly. I find that the band is fine when I first put it on, but as the day goes on it does become a little loose. I can simply tighten the band when this happens, so it's not really a problem.
I am SO jealous of your Ewa collection. This set looks just wonderful on you, it gives great support. The turquoise is such a pretty colour too. I need this lingerie set in my life!!!
Thank you, Anna. I have to say this lingerie set is definitely one of my favourites at the moment x
This is a really beautiful set.I also like a cheeky sheer back on pants- if you've got it, flaunt it! xx
Hehe – good to hear you're a like-minded woman 🙂
Such a comprehensive and useful review and photos. This blog is like a lingerie library! I am definitely going to order this bra come pay day, thanks for sharing!
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Ooh, two anonymous comments, not sure how I am supposed to make it clear which reply is to whom! To the first commenter: thank you, yes I am single but I am not looking to meet someone through my blog. To the second commenter: thank you for defending my honour 😉
How does the fit compare to the PL Jagodzianki?
It's pretty similar; the measurements of both are on Bratabase and you can do a side by side comparison to see for yourself 🙂
This looks like the perfect fit. Great choice! After seeing all this beautiful lingerie on your blog, I tried Ewa myself a few months back when I managed to get a bra at an absolute steal on Ebay. Since then, I have been trying to convince my mum to try Ewa Michalak but she is so nervous about ordering from Poland (we are in the US). Do you have any tips on sizing or anything that might make the order a bit safer and ensuring she will order the right size? Thanks a million x
Thanks Katie – keep going with convincing your mum, I am sure you will win in the end! Maybe you can find a bra in her size on eBay?
And sorry, I should have said I recommend your mum entering her measurements on Bratabase and seeing what sizes in EM bras are recommended for her. Then you could order one of those if they're still available.
Super jealous that you have this set, it is so so pretty. The colour is amazing. I love Ewa's plunge bras, and they look like they are perfect for you. Such gorgeous lingerie on a beautiful figure. Love your blog more and more each day x
Thanks Joanne – this is indeed a really gorgeous lingerie set. The 36/80 band is definitely too big for me though so I may be attempting to make the band smaller, which scares the bejezus out of me!
You have big boobs
Thanks, we hadn't noticed…
Haha…wow, what a very insightful observation you've made. I had absolutely no idea that I have big boobs.
What a gorgeous set of lingerie. You’ve written a great review too. Thanks, it’s so helpful!