This bra would be AWESOME if the cup sizes were not laughably too big for me (I ordered a 28F). I've never had a band that fits so snugly though (since I work at VS and normally wear a 32C there) so that part was magical. I'd love to try this a cup size smaller.

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Updated on Dec 01, 2012 Flag this

It's not a bad bra, it's pretty in a Noir type way, hence the color name. It's well constructed but it didn't give me a perfect fit.

Updated on Aug 18, 2012 Flag this

The fit of this bra is a bit strange on me. When using the straps the fit is great. When attempting to use it as a strapless, however, it's not quite right. There is wrinkling at the bottom of the cups, toward the sides. When putting it on by just bending over, shimmying into the bra, and fastening it it’s mostly alright. With any manual adjustment, however, the bottom wrinkling becomes more apparent. It looks very similar to what snowflake mentioned in her review of the 34F. The depth seems great, but the cups are pretty wide, and do stretch a bit more when the band stretches. ... The cups are also pretty tall, which may contribute to my problems with it, being bottom-heavy and having a petite torso. The cups on the 28E were too small, and the bands in both the 30DD and the 30E were just too big. The 28FF didn’t wrinkle in the same way, but there was clearly extra room in the cups. Fastening this bra on the middle hook is the most comfortable, so I don’t *think* it’s an issue of the band being too small (for reference, my ribcage measures ~25.5 inches holding a tape measure fairly comfortably, and I do like a fairly tight band). I can only guess I’m between cup sizes and/or this model isn’t ideal for me. I’ll still wear it, though likely primarily with the straps.

As far as the details of the bra itself are concerned, the cups are “molded”, but much more flexible than anticipated. It gives a great rounded, smooth shape under clothing, as would be expected of a deco. There are several different places where the straps can be attached (though I personally find the farthest attachment in the front to be too far apart for my frame), so there are lots of strap placement possibilities. The silicone gripper lining on the band helps to keep the bra in place well. It does seem to have a lower center gore than many strapless bras I’ve seen, which is nice for showing a little cleavage while staying supported. It seems like a great bra, and a lot of people love it, but doesn’t seem to be ideal for me.

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Updated on Mar 28, 2012 Flag this

Measurements:

Stretched Band: 27" end to end
Band Length: 24" end to end
Cup Width: 5"
Cup Depth: 8" (yes, it is small for it's size)
Wire Length: 8.25"
Cup Seperation: 1"
Strap Width: 0.75"

It's really pretty and has the support and structure of the Deco range. The band is just as loose though. Closed on the middle hooks comfortably brand new, but I can manage to close them on the smallest.

Unfortunately this bra runs 1 full cup size too small. This is noticeable in the cup depth. For this size it should be 8.75-9". That is what my other two Deco Plunges measure at. The stitching at the top of the cup doesn't help ... either. It's tight across my boobs and then the outer edge of the cup curls out, more so on my left breast as that one is just a tiny bit bigger. I do remember trying this same bra on instore in Nordstrom...pretty sure in a 32DD...and the cup on that was also small, so I know it wasn't just this one. Returned this for a 28FF, just awaiting its arival (early March hopefully).

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The 28FF fits much better. Reviewed here: http://bratabase.com/browse/freya/taylor-4971/28FF/
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Updated on Mar 14, 2012 Flag this

I bought this size since the 28E was too small for me. My review for the 28E is here: http://bratabase.com/browse/freya/halle-4501/28E/.

This cups on this size fit a lot better on me. They come up high on the sides like a full cup, but it's a plunge style since the wires in front are low. It also gives a nice natural shape as well. The only issue I had was that one of the cups was baggy, but that's because I'm a bit smaller on one side.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2011 Flag this

I like this bra, it's very pretty and very comfortable. There is just the teensiest bit of wrinkling at the top of the cups, they are maybe 1/8 of a size too big for me, and I had to start wearing it on the tightest hook (even then it was not exactly a snug fit) so I would say the band size might be off by an entire size. I have it in black with bluish-grayish flowers... it doesn't really look that nice to me in the lighter colors without the contrast.

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Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this

This is my favourite bra. It fits great and it doesn’t hurt the sternum where the gore sits which usually is a problem for me with Freya.

Updated on May 17, 2024 Flag this

It's a beautiful bra. I just have very wide roots. I overfill the cups, and the sides dig into my breast tissue

Black colorway

Updated on May 11, 2024 Flag this

this bra is a twin of the deco moulded plunge.

i really wanted to like this but the cup is way too tall for me and it hurts my armpits like nothing else. the gore is a bit wide and the cup too shallow for my boobs, which is a shame because the cup width is pretty good. it does give a nice cleavage so i wanted to keep it but the armpit chafing won out.

this bra would work better if you were shallow with a tall and narrow root.

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Updated on Apr 26, 2024 Flag this

I know this isn't a perfect technical fit, but it works for me. I don't need to accommodate my smaller side with an insert. The quad effect on my larger side is minimal.

The wire length is perfect. Wide wires are my nemesis - so I pay attention to this detail. I took photos of how I measured the wires to isolate them from the channel.

The band is snug. I used an extender until worn & washed a few times.

The bra comes with removable front detail straps. I have never used them except when I first tried it on.

I also have this bra in a Bright Blue color (UK 28E). I'm keeping my eye out for the green color in the 28FF.

Black colorway

Updated on Jan 13, 2024 Flag this

I’ve tried this in multiple sizes now. The 28G probably fit the best. The band is very tight, good thing. The wires are too wide though and I feel like my boobs get stretched into the cups horizontally. Fabric isn’t super soft, a bit scratchy. Not the right shape for me.

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Updated on Nov 15, 2023 Flag this

I really thought this was going to work. I liked the expression lace bra and the quality so I had high hopes. This is supposed to have the same wire as the lace plunge. The size 30dd fit pretty well but I could use a 28dd or 28f (waiting to try these sizes).

The molded cup is stiff and not like my spacer bra. The wire is also hard with no five. The cups are shallow and I can’t fill the bottom near the wire, there’s about 1” of empty space, so I need something with more immediate projection. Everything else seemed ok. Band width was good, the wires were high but not high enough to bother me. I don’t think sizing up would help, it’s a shape mismatch.

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Updated on Nov 13, 2023 Flag this

Love the style, but the cups are way too small and probably too shallow for my shape (not good for full-on bottom shapes I think). Compared to the Deco Moulded plunge the cups are probably a cup or two off even if they are the "same" size. Boobs spill out over the top and around the sides of the bra.

For a 28 band it is on the very snug side, but not uncomfortable.

Pink colorway

Updated on Aug 14, 2023 Flag this

Fits really well and snug. Cups are filled out well and band is nice and tight. Fits a little snugger than the sister size 30E, but still very comfortable. The cups are filled slightly more than sister size 30E, but are not spilling over.

Black colorway

Updated on Aug 14, 2023 Flag this

Definitely not my favorite bra. The band rides up constantly with movement unless I make it uncomfortably tight. The straps also CONSTANTLY fall off my shoulders but granted, I am petite, slender-shouldered, and short-waisted. The top of the cups also gap when I move around and the top of the center gore does not sit flat. I think I might have learned that I am not as full-on-bottom as I thought...

Black colorway

Updated on Sep 22, 2022 Flag this

This bra is really pretty and I like how it looks on me. The gore tacks at the top, but not the bottom. I'm not sure if this is related to my anatomy or my implants or if the bra is too shallow or all of the above. The cups are definitely too wide but it's not horrible. The band is actually nice and firm for a freya. I'm unsure whether to keep or not.

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Updated on May 17, 2022 Flag this

This bra is good for full on bottom or even fullness plus short roots (me). The upper lace is stretchy but still very closed on top. It seems to run a cup size small. The fabric on the inside is smooth and fairly soft.

Rosehip colorway

Updated on Apr 24, 2022 Flag this

Quite see through, but it’s attractive. Makes a rounded shape.

Black/blue colorway

Updated on Mar 08, 2022 Flag this

My fit needs: projected, immediately projected, slightly narrow, fob with tall roots (functionally even), very close set, very center full.
I've had this bra for 4 years and it's still on the 2nd hook! Originally I had problem with the gore being too high like all non-plunges but it actually helped reduce my symmastia. It's super cute and it gives nice cleavage. I'd say it is projected and average width and the straps are a little wide but not as bad as most bras. The cups are very open on top which is why I think I can get away with it as a uk 28FF. That being said, I am quadding when I am a 28G so maybe I should get the next size up? But I am afraid of too wide straps and the cups going into my armpit.

black and white colorway

Updated on May 26, 2021 Flag this

My fit needs: projected, immediately projected, slightly narrow, fob with tall roots (functionally even), very close set, very center full.
I've had this bra for 4 years now in black and blush and it's still on the last hook and the only sign of use is the fact that the straps are a little fuzzy and the blush's straps are also more gray.
But this bra used to be too tall for me and now it's way too small for me but the height is still kinda okay since the cups are so tall. The straps are too wide set like most bras and the tall cups really don't help the feeling of them being in my armpits. It's a great cleavage bra especially if you have symmastia and need the j-hook to force your boobs to stay together.

blush colorway

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