Wire 2 cm shorter than wire channel (in armpit).

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My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, soft tissue.

I ordered this from Bare Necessities partly for bra science and partly to see if it would win me over!

I really love the prints Freya has been putting out for their swim line, this one is really lovely. It has a black background with a pink and blue-green print on top. It has little pink detailing on the edge of the cups (the top) which is super cute.

This top is their plunge style, and it has one vertical seam on the inner third of the cup. The wires are a little ... bit flexible, but not much, maybe 1-1.5cm out (so around 0.5”). It definitely gives more of a bra-look because of the straps, but the print makes up for it. The straps are fully adjustable, which I thought was nice. It gives me a natural shape/look which is what I prefer for swim tops. I don’t usually like any padding or extra foam layers on top. This is the first time I’m actually trying on a bra sized swim top and it feels so comfy and supportive!

There is soft, flexible boning on the wings which give the top more structure, but these don’t hurt like some of the other cheaper swim tops I’ve tried.

The band has one plastic closure, so no tighter adjustments are available. The closure is smaller than the other Freya top I tried, but seems sturdy. The band is snug, but not tight, pretty much perfect! Much better than the wire-free Freya style I tried! This one is 24.8” in length unstretched (63cm) and stretches to around 30” (76cm). It probably stretches more, I don’t pull too much to get this measurement.

The bottoms... I hate them!! I got the string tie bottoms in a size M, and like the other Freya bottom I tried, they were way too loose for me. I usually buy M bottoms in everything, so this is a surprise, not sure if this brand runs large for their bottoms or not since I have only tried two styles so far. I measure 39.5” (100cm) at the fullest part of my hips. These bottoms are very full coverage as well which I hate. (I will add some measurements of the bottom to the pictures for reference!).

Compared to the Zamba Print, this print is even bigger, and looser in the butt. I have added pictures comparing the two. I think I will match this style top to some pink bottoms that I have because I really like it and I don’t really like any of the other matching bottom styles they offer.
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Black Tropical colorway

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Last year, I got Freya Cabaret bikini top 28F + bottom. The top cut in horribly on top of cups, so I sold it. I just should believe that Freya bras / bikini tops are not my shape...

I was left with the bikini bottom and I liked the colour so much, I decided to try this halter top. I have another Freya haltet top in 30F which fits quite okay, so I sister sized to 32E due to availability.

The top is a bit problematic. It is not a very good fit, but I think I will accept it. The wires are again very wide in this cut, but ... it doesn´t bother me that much. The cups however have some gaping in the center, so I guess they´re too projected for me. There is however not so much gaping, only a little, so I think I can wear the top. I have to tighten the halter strap to maximum, it will help a little.

Bikini bottom is UK12 and a little tightish for my bum (I usually wear UK12 / EU M). It is very much wearable though.
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Updated on Aug 29, 2014 Flag this

This swim top is very comfy, but not the right shape for me. The wires are quite wide, wider than Freya halfcups, but are firm. One might guess from the single vertical seam that the cups are shallow, but this is not the case, they are rather projected. The top edge is fairly closed which causes slight quadboob, but of course in a swimsuit that is also very functional and prevents anything from popping out or gaping.

The neck is an adjustable tie with nicely finished (sewn, not tied) ends. The band is not adjustable and has a plastic clasp. I find the band runs pretty loose, but again this is forgiveable in a swimsuit.

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Updated on Jan 06, 2014 Flag this

Bought this bikini top in multiple sizes. For me, the 32E was way too tight. The gore poked into the sternum, I had fat overhanging around the band. The 34DD was much better. However, the top felt great in the cups.

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Updated on Mar 08, 2013 Flag this

This is an INCREDIBLY comfortable bikini top. It's supportive, doesn't exactly look like a bra, and the flirty pattern is really cute. For once, I didn't have to worry about a wardrobe malfunction.

The biggest con- the straps to tie around your neck are VERY long.

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