Super cute! Love the shape it gives me under clothes. Wish the cups weren't quite so tall because there is some gaping when I'm not standing perfectly straight. It is nice to find a plunge that plays well with my tall roots though. Overall I am happy with it as a tshirt bra.
Updated on Apr 26, 2015 Flag this
renemy thanks again so much!!
I'll preface by saying I've wanted this bra for a long time now, just got it on sale. I'm FOB 26G, so I didn't choose this bra because I expected it'd fit my shape or anything.
Pros:
-Great cleavage, as expected with the Deco
-The cutest design
-Very comfortable, I feel like I could wear it all day
Cons:
-I have a bit of gapping at the top, which I assume is from the shape incompatibility
-The band is slightly loose for a 28, not as bad as other Decos though
I had to size down in the cup, I'd usually wear a 28FF (I have 28FF in the Deco softcup that fits me just fine). I would definitely recommend this bra if you're looking for cleavage or even just a molded cup. I only wish it was better for FOB breasts!
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Updated on Dec 28, 2013 Flag this
It's a deco, shallow, slightly wide, slightly loose band and great for cleavage.
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Updated on Jan 11, 2021 Flag this
The flamingos pattern is very cute!
The cut is the same as the Deco, with some differences:
- As others have also pointed out, the fact that the cups edge is sown with the red fabric makes the cups more closed on top, so they will fit a bit smaller.
- the straps are made of a silkier elastic, instead of the more textured elastic straps of the Deco. Also, they don't have that lace-like edge that the Deco has, which I find such an improvement!
- the band also doesn't have that lace-like edge, whereas the Deco had it all around the lower part of the band. Again, it's more comfortable.
My only complaint would be that the pattern is not very practical - worn under white tops the pattern shows through (also under any sheer tops). However, whatever is white and worn under darker colours tends to get some colour transfer which is then impossible to clean.
Updated on Sep 21, 2018 Flag this
I'd say this variation of the Deco is pretty similar to the original plunge. Other variations like the Vibe, Delight, Spotlight, etc are said to be more closed on top, but this is not the case with the Flamingo.
Some small differences between my Deco Flamingo and original Deco Plunge in Lagoon:
- The gore on the flamingo is wider (1.2" vs 1"). On the lagoon plunge, the wire channels are sewn together, ie they are touching at the corners. On the flamingo, there is extra fabric between the wire channels.
- The straps on the flamingo are smoother and stretchier.
- The cups on the flamingo seem ever-so-slightly more open on top.
Otherwise, I'd say the fit is almost identical to the original Deco Plunge:
- cups are narrow, tall, open on top, moderately shallow
- band is loose
Updated on Feb 16, 2017 Flag this
I wanted this bra because I love the print, but I was a bit worried about the fit. Usually I wear a 30E in the Deco, but I do have a tiny bit of spillage in that size. The 30F actually works wonders and fits beautifully, I would say that going forward I would purchase a 30F!
Updated on Jul 04, 2016 Flag this
Can I marry this print? Band is a bit loose but cleavage is more than, ahem, adequate.
Updated on Jun 29, 2016 Flag this
Of course this is an adorable bra—flamingos! That said, the fit is not quite right for me. Gaping at the top, and the band is, for me, not tight enough (though I've had the bra for maybe a year?).
Updated on Apr 24, 2015 Flag this
I love the flamingo pattern and I feel like there's a little less gaping in this model that in the regular deco plunge.
Updated on Dec 30, 2014 Flag this
This is the first bra I've got in my "real" measured size. I'm really disappointed that the cups are such a poor fit. Especially since 28Es are so hard to find. As I'm new to the game, I'm not sure if this is a shape incompatibility or a size mismeasure, or if this bra simply runs large.
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Updated on Dec 09, 2014 Flag this
It could very well be a shape mismatch. I feel like Freya plunges are really narrow and the cups are close set while the half cup bras are really shallow and the wires too wide.
Thanks for the feedback! I have two Freya longlines that actually fit well in 30e no less, so it could very well be a plunge vs half cup issue. I will keep this in mind when shipping for Freya again :-)
This bra IS fairly narrow, It's for FoT shapes and is not forgiving at all. Just by you saying this bra doesn't work, I'd suggest even/FoB shapes for you and possibly wider wires. A Cleo Juna or Maddie in 28F (they run small) would be good to try as well as Parfait Charlotte in 30DD (runs tight).
You might want to try an unlined Freya in 28E (Lauren cut and clones)... and maybe an unlined Curvy Kate in 28E but only if you can find them at a place that's returnable. Amazon is a great place for that because they have free returns if you buy from them as a seller.
I just wanted to say thanks, animated! I got the Cleo Maddie and I love the fit. I will continue to search for your other recs :)
Oh, that's great news! I'd try the Parfait Charlotte next if the Maddie was a good fit!
I'm so glad that you like it and that the shape (mostly) works for you!