For me this is just lovely. The colours and patterns are just right for my skin tone and my taste. Freya cups fit just right; I'm a pretty standard 28FF in them. The band is a neat fit: comfy on the tightest hooks with room to tighten up as it stretches. And really cute briefs and thongs to match. Just the perfect sort of bra for me.
What I like best about Freya is their cup depth, I seem to be fairly consistent as a 28FF in their soft cup bras. The underwire on here is firm but not uncomfortably so, I can wear it on the tightest hook to get a very snug fit or on the middle for a bit more breathing room. The only real down size is that the lace up top is sort of flimsy if I had very long nails I'd be afraid that I'd put one through it. It feels good though and that's what matters.
I had already owned a black Deco in 30F (see my other review), but the band was a little too big. (Needs to be fastened on the tightest hook.) One day while browsing Ebay, by a stroke of luck a 28FF in nude popped up and was only $20! So of course I had to buy it.
The good news is that the smaller band size helped a lot with how far apart the straps were. The ones on the 30 were a little too far apart and dug into my armpits. It's still a problem on the 28, but not nearly as bad.
The bad news is that it ...seems the nude color runs tight in the band! It seems like a size and a half smaller than the 30. I can fasten it on the loosest hook, but I feel most comfortable in an extender. (And this is not a new bra... it was used when I bought it.) This may be because the Deco isn't as stretchy as other Freya bras; normally a 28 band would stretch enough to be comfortable for 29-inch-ribcage me, but this one doesn't.
Another thing that changed with the smaller band was the width of the wires. The 30F wires didn't bother me, but for some reason the 28FF's wires dig in and bother me. This may be because the band is so tight.
Overall though, still a huge Deco fan. So it still gets great ratings! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 140 more words
I really like Arabella's design - the black mesh and the pink details go beautifully together. Sadly it's not the best fit on my slightly different-sized boobs, the bigger left boob cuts in the fabric a little bit while my right boob doesn't fill the right cup completely and the mesh wrinkles unattractively. Also the band is a bit on the loose side, I'd like to tighten the straps to get more lift but the band rides up. The straps are quite pretty and very comfortable.
Overall I think it's a nice bra, but I can't wear it with anything too figure hugging.
The band of this bra is kind of big for a 28. I usually use the middle or tightest hook setting as the day goes on. The cups are just a wee bit too big, but it's definitely acceptable and changes as the day goes on (not as much gap my 28FF regular deco though).
I quite like this as an everyday or to work bra, but I do wish the band was a bit tighter.
UPDATE: This bra no longer fits. I lose 5 pounds and 2-3 cup sizes.
I will not be repurchasing this bra as I have since learned that plunge/ deco bras are not suited for my breasts. I need a higher centre, the deep plunge allows my soft tissue to settle in the centre. Not a nice look.
Cup size too small for my usual size in this bra. Would recommend sizing up although I have no tried a larger cup size myself
UPDATE: This bra no longer fits. I lose 5 pounds and 2-3 cup sizes.
It has a deep plunge which allowed my soft, bottom heavy breasts to "settle in" and create some quad boob. I need a higher centre gore; this is just not the right type of bra for me.
UPDATE: (I feel weird updating when I didn't actually write a review initially, but I think it's worth adding in the update.)
I can't remember much about this bra when it *did* fit, but I have lost 5 pounds and as a result, 2 or 3 cup sizes. This bra no longer fits, and I don't think I will be purchasing it again in my new size because I really prefer padded or non-soft cup bras. I have some asymmetry which I can't seem to easily disguise in soft cup bras.
This bra alternately gapes, quad-boobs, and fits perfectly along the top. It also feels quite tight - not sure if the cup is too small or I should go up to a 30 band. I don't think the plunge style is really for my boobs.
Great fitting bra, what i wear everyday. However, it's pretty uncomfortable (leaves deep red marks all over). I've tried getting a 30 band but that is too loose and rides up. I wish the under-wire was padded for comfort!
This is a great plunge bra. I prefer an unpadded bra for my everyday bras, so I purchased this to work under specific tops and for special occasions. It makes a beautiful, clean, rounded shape under clothing. Surprisingly, although the padding is not thin, it doesn't add much visual bulk. I suspect that this is because the bra pushes the breasts front and center, slimming the profile from the front.
I have but two minor complaints. First is that the top ridge of the cup shows through some thinner materials. However, this is more a gripe with padded bras in general than with ...the Deco itself. Second, the "nude" color of this bra doesn't match my skin tone at all; it's more of a peach color than a flesh.
I've only worn this bra a handful of times, so I'll have to update my review later on to comment on its longevity.
Pros: - Great cleavage. My breasts don't seem to escape the cups to pool in the center as they've done in other padded styles I've tried. - Smooth under clothes. There's no telltale seam along the upper lip of the cup to show through thin materials.
Cons: - I prefer a nude that's a tad darker than my skin to blend in under clothing, and I doubt many women will find this to be the case with the peachy Deco.
It is a very comfortable bra and a good all-rounder. It fits the shape of my breasts well which are quite close together, but the plunge shape of this bra makes it very comfy and supportive. I bought the nude colour for practicality but it's not that pretty in the flesh. There are other much prettier colours in this range.
Edit: Since I first bought this bra I have grown a cup-size and it is now too small. It creates amazing cleavage because of this, but after a few hours I start to get double-boobage, and my nipples are only 1cm away from the edge of the cup - ...any more growth and I will definitely not be able to wear it. I feel as if my breasts are trying to burst out of the fabric. However, there is no more gaping. Another issue is the backsize, which was great at first but after a few wears I have to do it up on the tightest hook, and it still doesn't feel quite right. I still wear it as it is very comfortable, but it is not as good a fit as when I first bought it. I'm ordering a new one in a 28G to see if that is better. Read more 103 more words
This bra is gorgeous. The band feels tighter than the regular Deco of the same size, which is a good thing for me. Unfortunately, it fits about a half size smaller in the cup than my 28FF Deco; cutting into the top of the breast. That's weird for me because my first Deco ever was a cup size too small and it never gave me quad-boob effect (wore it for months before I could admit that it wasn't giving enough support). Anyways, it didn't fit so I'm going to exchange this for a 28G...
I also got this in 28FF for comparison. This one was a close fit, but just a bit of side squish, and a hint of quad boob, but not too bad. The 28G was a slightly better fit. A very pretty bra, which I ordered in Charcoal. I hope to get more soon https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
I love this bra because I am a young person who wants to look perky.
However, I don't think the cups are the right fit for me as they gape at the top. I had originally worn the deco in 30FF, so when I went down to 28, perhaps I should have gone down a cup size too.
It lays flat against my sternum and doesn't poke. I find it a little uncomfortable under the underarms at times.
I have so far found it to hold its shape and not stretch out too quickly, despite daily wear.
I'm still looking for just the right size in this one, though.
This is my current favorite! I originally bought this bra because I needed something nude-colored. This one is great - the cups are deep and a little narrow, which suits my shape well. The center gore can dig in from time to time since my sternum curves a little bit right at the top of the gore (which is 6.7cm high). As one who really needs a sub-28 band, I've found this bra to be sufficiently firm around the band. Ever so slight quad-boob on the bigger side, but other than that the cups are smooth underneath tops and the nude color is a slightly darker shade that suits my olive complexion - nothing shows through.
This is the best bra I have own so far. My breast looks smaller but higher and like I've lost weight. The shape is a bit pointed, and the material is totally unlined and my breasts are round so I had a little trouble at first filling it out, but after about a half hour of wear my boobs settle in nicely. I've had it for over 3 months and still haven't had to tighten the band from the loosest hook. One "con" the wire has left a small red bruise on the outside of each boob but I don't feel it, but it doesn't look great, but i have huge boobs for my body size, so it's a small price to pay for support!
Not a fan, too tight, ordered this bra in 28ff because that is what I wear in the Freya Deco. I can wear this bra but the band is really tight. I do not really like seamed cups, if find them itchy and don't like the way they look in general. This bra is no exception. This itches and the seams are very visible. Alot of that may just be personal preference. however. The cup does provide a very nice shape to the breast which is good. Also, this bra does provide very good support.
It's one of my faves, I think it fits me well, is very comfortable and I consider it pretty https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Have you considered tightening the band via DIY methods? Helpful tutorial if you want to give it a try. :) http://www.venusianglow.com/2010/07/tutorial-tightening-bra-band-without.html