Design: I really love how this bra looks, seriously if I ever get the chance to design my dream bra it would look like this! Purple is my favourite colour and the bra is a lovely deep magneta shade. The gore has two cute buttons on it and the straps have a bow where they meet the cups. The bra has thin stripes on the cups and back band. The buttons, bows and stripes are all a deeper darker purple than the cups.
The fit: Hatty doesn't fit me perfectly but the issues aren't severe enough for me to take the bra back. I have full on bottom ...boobs and the bra gaps slightly at the top of the cups but it's not very noticeable. The gore is slightly too wide for me and it sits on breast tissue but it not uncomfortable. I think this bra fits the same as the regular deco bra as it runs a bit big in the cups and band. I have a 29 inch underbust and the bra fits well on the loosest hook so sizing up to a 30 would make the band too big for me. I'm also inbetween sizes and even though they don't make a 28H it would have been too big in the cups for me. Hatty gives me the best shape out of any bra I have ever tried. I don't get a lot of cleavage but it gives a really upfront rounded shape that looks nice under clothes.
I love this bra (even though it is now too big). Like the regular Deco, it does run a bit large in band and cup, although the band might only really be an issue if you're on the smaller side of a band size. Right now, even though the cups are too big, I'm 27.5" around the ribcage, and the back feels perfect on the second hooks (I think in the right cup size, though, it would be fine on the loosest). The only thing I would warn anyone about is this bra might not work for bottom-heavy breasts, as there is a lot of room on ...top, and it can easily gape along the top edges anywhere someone isn't very "full".
I have the Deco Honey in "Firecracker," and it is an orange-y red that I usually don't like against my skin, but in a bra it isn't too overpowering. The wings and band are covered with a patterned overlay, which makes it a bit more "interesting" than the standard Decos, and I do prefer the button details between the cups to the ribbon. Read more 83 more words
When I needed a 28GG, this was perfect, even if the band was stretchier than a lot of 28's I own. It is now too big in the cups, even though the band fits perfectly. Like the regular Deco, it runs a bit big in cup and band. The stripes do show through very thin t-shirts, but I guess that is only a problem if, like me, that's all you really wear in the summer https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />.
When this first came out, I was thrilled with it; it was comfortable and the plunge was low enough to get some great cleavage under v-neck tops. Since then I've lose some weight, and I could really use a 28G. Like any Deco, it does run large in band and cup. Because a lot of my density is in the bottom of my breasts, it is also hard for me not to get gaping at the top edges.
This bra is very pretty (hence the close up of the embroidery). I didn't find it loose. However, this bra is too small on my left side. It's frustrating because I get orange in glass going on. Yet, I find the wires too wide on the other side! Now, on my smaller right side, I would say only a little too wide (half an inch... didn't stop it being too much). It wasn't uncomfortable, I just couldn't stand leftie not fitting. It's not a forgiving bra for someone with one side bigger than the other.
I need a deeper cup. Yet 28H has too wide wires. ARGH.
I hate to dislike this bra because Freya used to fit me perfectly, but at GG plus they just scale weirdly - I miss their narrow wires. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
The band was verrrrry snug for the first week or so I wore it and then it loosened nicely. I have narrow shoulders, so the straps are kind of wide set on me, but not nearly as wide as some other brands I've tried.
That being said, my boobs look ah-mah-zing in this bra.
Creates a lovely rounded shape for your boobs, and it feels very secure. However the cups come up far too high under your armpit (so much so that after prolonged wear it rubs) and the straps aren't the softest, and if you're feeling a little tender they can rub quite furiously.
I got the white Freya Jolie second-hand, with the intention of maybe dyeing it a different colour. It fits perfectly, and doesn't poke anywhere. I also appreciate the wider band in the GG+ sizes - better at distributing load (and helps offset the fact that the band itself runs so huge).
The shape is also good - nice and uplifted but still natural-looking. Many people complain that Freya bras give a "pointy" look, but I have found that under clothing, the natural teardrop shape looks better than the perfectly round orbs I get from other brands or from moulded bras, and doesn't draw as ...much attention to my boobs.
The floral mesh is not pretty but is ever so soft and breathable. The straps are wide and comfortable, but a little too wide and too utilitarian to be attractive. The full coverage cups come up to high to be worn under anything remotely low cut, and for reasons unknown, the bra is decorated with out-of-place teeny tiny ribbon roses. This bra will not be winning any beauty contests, but it is oh so very comfortable for lounging about on weekends. Read more 91 more words
I bought this bra on clearance from a local boutique, so it is not returnable, but I figured for such a low price, I could deal with a fit that isn't perfect.
The band is really snug, but I'd rather not risk a band stretching out to quickly, so I prefer a bra to be sung to start out with. I can always use an extender for a while if I need to.
I do get a little bit of bubbling out of the cups, but I'm not sure if this means I actually need a 28H, or if I am just too full on top for this bra. (I'm not actually a full on top shape, not I am really full on the bottom either.)
I'm not too fond of the shape either. I prefer a round shape.
If I tried an alteration to make the bra less full coverage would that fix the fit problems? Like maybe some of the alterations from brasihate.blogspot.com?
Reading all the rave reviews, I had to give the Deco a try. However, I came to the conclusion that this is not for my shape. I have softish boobs which are full in the middle and full at the bottom. This combined with slight pectus excavatum, makes that the underwire near the gore rests on the breast tissue a bit. Up top, it leaves it gaping.
This is my favorite bra so far. It fits me very well. I love the lime green/polka dot pattern and the little white bows on the straps. Breathable material. Band is very stretchy, but stays in place.
I wish it gave more lift, but it provides good support and coverage for my breast shape. It fits my petite frame: narrow shoulders, shorter torso, wires don't come too high under my arms.
I really like the material. It's very breathable and the pattern is very classy. Unfortunately, it has very prominent seams which show through even under layers.
The cups are a touch too small for me, so the gore doesn't tack. The band became even stretchier after a few washes and wears.
This bra is very comfortable, and the shape it gives me is very good. I am happy to see Freya coming out with larger cups/smaller bands in moulded and plunge styles!
This bra fit well on the tightest hooks when it was new.
This is a beautiful full cup Freya bra, great for everyday use. Brand new only has been tried on. Unfortunately, found out that I need a 26 band instead of a 28. So it is too big for me
How big is your ribcage? My ribcage is 26.5" and Bratabase is telling me that this bra will actually be too tight in the band. I find that Freya bands are really stretchy, which is too bad because I love every other aspect of the bras. (Well, I do dislike that the GG+ styles differ from the
Hi, my ribcage is 24."" I find that Panache and Curvy Kate bands run smaller than Freya. But I do not think that this will be too tight it runs more like a bigger 28 band. I have made a few purchases in my band size in Ewa Michalak. So far they are the closest to my band size, a 25.
Ewa Michalak is basically the only option for people with <26" ribcages! I did find the special ordering process to be very easy, though, so good luck with EM. (I found that the CH styles have stretchier bands so I can wear a 55HH Cielus just fine, but I needed an extender for my 55HH HP Koktajl. With four sets of hooks, they will last you for a while.
As for the Freyas, I used to fit 28 bands but they've gotten stretchier. Now I need all of the 28 bands to be on the smallest hooks from the start. I might try the Antoinette though, because it seems like the band is less stretchy than other Freyas.
I previously had this bra in a 28G and it lasted ages, I loved it. The 28GG is a tad tight in the band, but I have put on a fair amount of weight, and I'm in the process of losing it, as the pounds shift it's starting to feel better.
The jolie is a great day to day bra, slight plunge but still a good overall shape, nice and lifted plus the purple is pretty.
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How big is your ribcage? My ribcage is 26.5" and Bratabase is telling me that this bra will actually be too tight in the band.
I find that Freya bands are really stretchy, which is too bad because I love every other aspect of the bras. (Well, I do dislike that the GG+ styles differ from the