This is my first experience with the Freya brand. There are a lot of things that work for me in this bra, but it is not quite right for me.

The good? The band easily stretches to 33" which is actually perfect for me as that is my snug underbust measurement (so 32" bands are often too tight, but 34" bands can be too loose). There is only one hook in the band. I thought that would be weird, but it feels fine and seems supportive enough.

The ok? The wires fit me reasonably well. They may be a little wider than I'd prefer, but they follow my inframammary ... fold fairly well. The gore tacks nicely and is comfortable. I think the cups have enough projection at the wire for me and I fill them fairly well, but this leads to the bad. The material is a little itchy/irritating, but I know that often resolves after washing/wearing a few times. I won't test that with this bra as I'm not keeping it.

The bad? The top of the cups don't fit me quite right. My larger breast quads in the cup a little. I don't think this would be a problem if the top of the cup was just stretch lace, but the strip of elastic digs in. I get some wrinkling where the lace meets the cup at the strap on both sides. I don't think this would show under a shirt, but it is still a little annoying. Finally, the seam placement allows my nipples to show through my shirt unless I ensure they are sitting behind the seam which isn't where they naturally fall. This may not be a problem for some people, but I'd prefer coverage in that area.

Overall, this is a bra that is almost, but not quite right for me. I won't be keeping it, but I will consider other Freya offerings and may even revisit this bra again in the future.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Apr 13, 2019 Flag this

fits, but feels flimsy. soft lace.

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Updated on Jan 04, 2019 Flag this

This bra is beautiful. It has lots of projection, but sadly, the wires are too narrow for me.

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Updated on Sep 09, 2018 Flag this

I'm not sure why this bra doesn't fit, but I know it doesn't! I'm asking for fitting help to figure it out, but it looks like the band and/or the cups are too small.

32:8 32FF

Freya Fancies: Band and cups too small?

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Fancies Plunge Bra (1011)

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Updated on Sep 03, 2018 Flag this

I love this bra, it fits quite well. I have narrow roots so this bra has a good width for me. The only thing that is a negative is the band. It rides up slightly, I don't know if it's because it is too big or because this bra only has one hook.

Red colorway

Updated on Jul 09, 2018 Flag this

This was one of the 8 bras I tried in my first Amazon Prime Wardrobe Box! (Sadly, 8/8 did NOT fit)
Ok, the note I have written for this bra is: "TOO BIG" in all caps, hahah! So yeah, this seems to run big.
And again, the one hook clasp is a dealbreaker for me. It might work for others, but not this gal. Three hooks or bust!
I ordered this in the graphite color, which was really pretty! It's a nice alternative to a black bra. I also liked the little peekaboo hole in the gore.
Overall? Cute bra, but at least one cup size too large.

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Updated on Jun 02, 2018 Flag this

This is my second Freya Fancies bra, a giveaway from SoM . The Fancies plunge has quite deep, tall cups that are fairly closed at the top, with an elastic trip along the top of the cups - it might be an especially good fit for shapes that tend towards FOB and are quite shallow on top. I'm even to FOT with tall roots so the elastic cuts in on me a bit. The lace portion at the top is not stretch lace, so that's another thing to consider if you're FOT or have tall roots. It gives a natural, gently sloped profile with a slight ... peak.

The Fancies Plunges is a very delicate looking, lightweight bra, and is great for wearing in summer months. In my photos you can see that the gore on this bra has been altered - the wires have been pushed down and the top of the gore has been cut off - it's fraying and needs a bit of a repair job. I'm going to do my best and give it a bit of TLC, and hopefully I'll be able to wear it next summer.
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Updated on Dec 05, 2017 Flag this

I don't even know why I bothered to try this bra. I guess it just looks too good. Although the top seam is stretch lace, there is an elastic near the edge so the cups still cut into my tall roots. The band is a little stretchy and is too loose. There is only one hook so it doesn't make me feel too secure. This bra is projected like other Freya plunge balconies, but it's more like a balcony than a real plunge. The gore is quite high. The cups are also too tall.

Black colorway

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Updated on Oct 25, 2017 Flag this

Very pretty. The cups are on the taller side, which suits me. The lace is very delicate and lovely, but not the softest. The band fits like a 30 1/2 on me. I have a little wrinkling on the outer top corner, not sure why, but it doesn't cause me any trouble.

EDIT: the wrinkling has gone now - I've put on a bit of weight recently. I haven't found the Fancies plunge very supportive - I get quite a lot of jiggling actually.

30:7 30F

Wrinkling in top outer corners of cups, floating straps.

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Fancies Plunge Bra (1011)

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Blue colorway

Updated on Sep 29, 2017 Flag this

I am still on my journey to find the correct size for myself. I bought this bra together with Curvy Kate's Dreamcatcher on size 36G.
When I first tried them I thought they were a perfect fit until I learned to "scoop and swoop". After that I noticed that the center does not lie flat against my chest so the cups are a bit too small. However there is no spilling in the cups (or if there is, very minor so I can't really see it. Still learning here!). It feels comfortable to wear though as I have been using the wrong size for years so I don't know ... yet how properly fitting bra looks and feels. Getting there eventually! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> The band is a bit looser compared to CK's Dreamcatcher, so I think I might be able to wear 34 as well. Will try that one later.

I love the looks of this bra though and tempted to buy it in red too and bigger size to see how it looks on me.
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Black colorway

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