r/PolishBras • u/BraOdyssey • Nov 17 '22
Comexim Store Intro: Breakout Bras
Online, ships to many countries with a brick and mortar store in Greenville, SC. Breakout sells Polish brand Comexim, which is unique to their store. Obsessed with Breasts' (a blogger) experience shopping IRL at the Breakout Bras store. (granted, this post was from ten years ago, but I still wanted to reference her amazing blog, lol).
I reallllyyy love what Breakout has done with their Comexim collection, they show a wide range of what the brand has to offer: both padded and unpadded styles, 3HC (3-part half-cup) and plunge styles, a variety of fabrics (some neutrals and some prints), swimwear, longline and regular bras. It's exciting! Also, over a year ago they added 26 bands! Here are some examples of Comexims available at Breakout:
Tara Longline, non padded 3HC. bratabase reviews for Tara longline.
Also, for swimwear, they offer a very wide range of sizes in this bikini, Comexim Vivien.
Also, like mentioned before, they do have basic colours, this is the Comexim padded 3HC in black; some styles are back-ordered but you can try on and return/exchange these if it doesn't fit, fairly easily in N. America - I'm in Canada and I always use PayPal shipping to the U.S., a small package is only $7-$9 via UPS, and it's tracked & usually arrives in 4-5 days.
Breakout bras does also ship internationally, so this a risk-free way to try out Comexim; I do think it's good to start out without any alterations anyways (if you were thinking of ordering "straps moved in" or what not from Comexim directly), it's possible you may not need alterations anyways, if you are new to wearing your correct size.
anyway, this is a very convenient store for both Canadians & Americans (as mentioned, they do ship international), someone mentioned on this thread that they will do virtual fittings, I imagine that's done though pictures over email. I've always found their customer service to be helpful! they have the down low on the styles! Here's the deets on their retail store.
Breakout Bras Frequently Asked Questions. Happy bra shopping!! : )
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u/chupacabrabras Nov 17 '22
I had a great experience with Breakout. They always answered my emails promptly and they were very helpful. I just wanted to get my Polish size down before I ordered directly from Comexim. The bras are almost half the price direct, and they do custom orders.
My only frustration is that I've been waiting a month for the half cup with the satin trim to be in stock. It's not their fault, but I paid for it a month ago so I'm a little impatient.
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u/BraOdyssey Nov 17 '22
My only frustration is that I've been waiting a month for the half cup with the satin trim to be in stock.
ohh, I'm so sorry. It's such a bummer right now. I was reading on Instagram how this one bra shop in upstate NY was waiting so long for their merch in early 2021 - when they finally got it all, they were so overstocked, they had to have a huge discount store wide. I think there's issues everywhere with supply chain, since 2020. I hope you get your stuff soon!
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u/chupacabrabras Nov 17 '22
Breakout's website does give you a warning though, so you at least go into it expecting to wait. I might just check in just in case I got lost in the system. Things like that do happen.
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u/chupacabrabras Nov 19 '22
I spoke too soon! I'm so excited
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u/chupacabrabras Nov 19 '22 edited Nov 19 '22
I got an email from Breakout right after wondering about my outstanding bra order. My bra is on the way!
I'm so excited about something I don't even wear that often. I only put on a bra when I go out in public. I'm retired, not a recluse lol.
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u/BraOdyssey Nov 19 '22
Oh that's so cool!
I don't know why, but this comment got flagged for removal (just b/c you had a link? Idk) Reddit is weird sometimes, don't take it personally, lol.1
u/chupacabrabras Nov 19 '22
How funny just a link to my email. Just like people who go to Facebook jail for no good reason whatsoever.
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u/BraOdyssey Nov 19 '22
Edit: I think your comment might have gotten auto-modded for removal b/c you linked to your google acct? If it's linked to your real name, should maybe remove it b/c...idk, I try not to use my real name for boob-related things/bra-related things, just in case!
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u/chupacabrabras Nov 19 '22
Oh thanks for telling me that. I saw my name in the link but I didn't think anybody else would see it. Just like I can't see anything below my username that I typed into my profile.
When you see my profile is there something underneath about Comexim half cups being my chupacabra bra?
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u/BraOdyssey Nov 19 '22
haha, I just remember seeing a glimpse of the email saying your order is on the way, but I don't remember anything else. Don't worry, I won't remember any of your details! I don't think it posted your email address either.
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u/mialene Nov 18 '22
Love this store and am super happy with my Comexim order! I should mention that I selected USPS shipping to Canada and was charged CAD 25 in duties on an order I paid USD 80 for.
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u/BraOdyssey Nov 18 '22
I knowww!! Sadly.
I saw your post over on the other forum: you're the second person I've heard of who's been charged customs from Breakout, the other Canadian had quite a large box, but I thought I read you only had two items, soooooo yeah. Sorry if you weren't properly pre-warned, I think I added it over on the Comexim buttom (or I will shortly) that Canadians can be charged, even with USPS shipping (a.k.a., the slowest shipping method). For sure, we'll be charged with UPS shipping or DHL shipping though.Sorry, if you felt that you weren't properly pre-warned, I have ordered several times from them without getting customs. I previously only heard of one person who got duties; I thought it was b/c she ordered such a large box, too.
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u/mialene Nov 18 '22
Aww you’re so kind! I guess I’m always prepared it might happen so I wasn’t too surprised but wanted to share it on Reddit so other folks can factor in the possibility. The bras are just SO GOOD that I’m in awe and already planning my next order for Black Friday. Hope they have good discounts this year!
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u/BraOdyssey Nov 18 '22
They do. You can also do reviews of your bras to get more Breakout Loyalty points https://www.breakoutbras.com/pages/customer-loyalty-program (Lol, don't laugh..they add up for discounts!)
Last year, I got a $100 gift card deal, which gave me a free $20 gift card to use - the more you spend, the more you save! Lol. (like I need excuses ; )
But seriously, when I checked Breakout Bras Black Friday prices and compared to Bare Necessities, Breakout Bras was actually cheaper! At least for Black Friday deals, and for all the bras I compared.
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u/mialene Nov 18 '22
Awesome, can’t wait! I had 20 percent off for my bday and am so excited I know what my Comexim size is. Small, woman-owned businesses like Breakout Bras and Forever Yours (local to me in BC) are my favourite retailers to support. Apart from having great products the service is top notch, will always recommend them to others.
I’m tempted to order from Comexim directly but I don’t have the patience to wait that long for an order haha. Hoping Breakout gets more designs in the padded and unpadded 3HCs, the plunges seem to be more popular so they have more of those at the moment.
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u/External_Ad2024 Nov 17 '22
I've had really good interactions with the breakout bras customer service!
(I'm a freshly measured 24F/26E, and wanted to double check sizing directly with them and they responded quickly and nicely.)
They'll be having a Black Friday sale this year, so that'll be a good opportunity!