Well... it's not the worst strapless ever. It's a shape mismatch, but that's a guarantee for projected boobs in a strapless bra. I've owned this bra twice now in 2 totally different sizes. In my blog review I talk a little bit about why all strapless bras are shallow, and how I've managed to make this one "work" by being in a size far from my usual size. It's wide. It's big. It's tall. It does the job, though.
Strapless bras were always my enemy in my pre-bra-that-fits days, and at least now I know why - I'm not shallow! I still don't relish the idea of having to wear one - even in my correct size - but if I do, I shall use your tip of sizing up.
If you can handle the cup height I think it helps to size up in strapless bras. I woul never settle for wires this wide in my regular bras. But strapless bras are a different bird. It's a compromise lol.
Like you, I'm low-set, and I also don't wear low-cut tops, so I should be good!
I outgrew my 32DD Panache Cari bras, and the 32E in that style doesn’t fit quite right, so I’m looking for a replacement. This new bra from Freya is a good possibility! Nice spacer foam that’s good for projection. The band runs big, though, so I’m going to try the sister size of 30F. I like the design a lot, just wish it was available in colors other than pink.
My shape: Narrow root, close set, center full, even fullness, functionally full on bottom, immediate projection, and apparently very narrow shoulders (straps are basically always too wide set).
This is a beautiful bra. Not broken in, the band runs very firm (at least in the dark blue, which is gorgeous BTW), but I’m not sure if that may quickly change. I’m going to wear it for a while, and then maybe try a 30, too (my usual size). I have a terrible problem with most straps being so wide set that they really, really hurt my armpits where the strap meets the cup. While I still wish these were ...even a little closer set, they’re really not bad at all.
I have a tilt to my sternum, so the gore was really stabby at first due to its height. But! I realized there was extra space in the wire channel. So, I pushed the wires down as far as they would go and added some hand stitching to keep them there. Now, it’s not a problem.
My right side is a bit less full on top than my left, but you can’t tell at all in this bra. No wrinkling anywhere. Read more 91 more words
such damn cute bra! This half cup fits very similar to my 70F - Comexim » Rose Half Cup with the difference of too large cups. I need to try it in 30E or 32DD as the wires would be narrower and the cup volume should be okay. Ive bought this bra as I just looked at the tittle on ebay - it was saying 30E, but that was a mistake unfortunately as in the desctiption cleary says its 32E - so my mistake. I love the look of it, the long band feels very cosy on the body - not like other longlines that ive been trying previously. Also the wires are okay as just 13.6cm.
Great every day bra. The shape is very rounded and front and center. I find the padding to add a bit too much mass on some days making chest more pronounced than needed. The band has lots of stretch which is nice for those high anxiety days where it's hard enough to breathe. The material is very smooth and slips under clothing nicely. The cups are a bit high though and peek out from under some lower cut shirts. This has been my every day bra for a few months. The straps sit far to the side but don't peek out under most tops. I would call this a plunge style and one of the only ones that doesn't allow for any spilling!
Only con so far was a slight wire outbreak in the center, easily stitched up with never a poke to speak of!
I wanted to love this bra, but couldn't. First and foremasr, the band is insanely tight. I could barely fasten it, and the rubbery lining (not sure how to describe it) makes it even worse, digging in constantly. The wires and cups are both very wide, extending well into my armpits. The cups are fairly shallow, but because it is so wide I got gaping rather than quadboob. Overall, just wrong. Would work better for a shallow/wide 30FF or a regular/wide 30F.
I love the way this bra feels. My breasts feel extremely supported, and I love the shape it gives me. I've ordered it in a 32F because I feel that I could definitely benefit from larger cups, but I think it is an excellent daily use type of bra. I especially appreciate that while it gives me great support it also allows me to wear v-neck shirts without it showing. I've hesitated from buying fuller coverage bras because they usually keep me from being able to wear some things, but I have no problems like that with the Deco. As someone with wider-set breasts, I also loved how the bra brought mine more front and forward but didn't uncomfortably push them together to create the illusion of a type of cleavage that my breasts simply can't do.
In summary, even though it looks quite simple, it makes me feel incredibly sexy and comfortable.
I got this bra used together with the Bravissimo Cherry Fling. The bundle was veeery cheap so I got it even when I wasn't specially interested in the Pollyanna. The design is not very attractive or interesting, it's rather plain. I found the fit to be kind of similar to the Arabella, but with differences:
The Arabella is non stretchy mesh all over and this one is stretchy fabric and stretchy lace. I think this makes the cut more forgiving but less supportive. I think that it runs smaller and less projected than the Arabella, but because it's stretchy, I can still wear it. However, I do ...get slight quadboob in my bigger breast and in-cup quadboob, whilist my left side wrinkles at the top.
I think this bra could work for even breasts as well as FoB breasts. The wires are almost perfect for me (nice and narrow) and the gore and wings are low, which I like. The fabric is very soft and comfy, but unexpectedly itchy in some spots: near the gore, for example. The straps are thick and kinda ugly and the band is stretchy, and too loose, but that might be because the bra was used when I got it. After taking the pictures I altered the band and it fits snugger, but this has accentuated the fit issues a bit. However, it's still usable and quite comfortable. Just not the best Freya bra out there. My Arabella is a much better fit for me.
This bra is ultimate perfection. My first Freya and I'm so in love with the fit. It's perfect all around, my ladies are nicely in and look amazing in this bra. Can't rave enough about this bra.
This is one of the bras I bought when I was still clueless, but knew the 34DDs I was wearing weren't right. I knew I should have been in a bigger cup size, but I tried on this bra in every size from 30F to 30G and 32E to 32G and kept coming up with crumpling at the base of the cups. I had no idea how to interpret this at the time, so I kept the one closest to the size I was used to. Even in the correct size, I still get creasing at the bottom of the cups in this style.
I love this bra. The cups are deep and roomy at the base. The wires are the perfect width and height for me. The band is true and not overly stretchy. The amber colored embroidery on the black base is beautiful. The whole thing comes off as very lovely and sensual, but for me, comfort is key, and this is a 10-12 hour day bra.
The only issue I have is that the straps slip of my shoulders a bit, but honestly, I have yet to find a bra that did not have this issue. I will definitely buy this again in the next color range.
I bought this off of /r/braswap lightly used (worn 10x max). I wasn't expecting a 1 (that's not a typo) hook closure, and it doesn't feel very supportive to me. There's a slight orange in a glass effect (I think it's a projection issue and not a width issue; the wires are plenty wide), which is a shame, since this bra is very cute.
I was on the fence about buying this bra, and I'm very happy I did!
I love the colour - it's such a bright pink. The front of the bra feels supportive around the cups, and the molded cups are very comfortable. After ordering, but before receiving this bra, I read reviews that it was padded on the inside at the bottom. While it is, it's not heavily padded like a Victoria's Secret bra. I would say that the padding is maybe like a doubled-up version of the molded part of the cup.
As I've found with the other Decos, a 32 band is maybe a little big for me. I can fasten it on the tightest hooks (I have a 29" ribcage), but it feels like it's alright there, not too loose. Over time I'm sure I'll have to shorten the band.
The top of the cup comes to what I think is a better height for me than on the full-cup decos. It provides the same nice shape and support that the full cups do.
I was looking for a strapless bra for the summer, and this one fit the bill quite well. It stays up and requires very little adjusting throughout the night (even while dancing) since the band is quite snug, thanks a piece of thick elastic that runs throughout and a 3 hook closure. My main complaint with this bra would be that the padding in the cups is VERY stiff. It feels a little like armor. While this may serve as some structure, it doesn't make for a very natural feel (or appearance), as I usually prefer totally unlined cups. But for someone who likes padding in their bras, I'm sure it would be just fine. It does what it's meant to do very well, and I have lately taken to wearing it with the straps during the colder weather if I feel like having little extra padding.
Didn't believe the hype about this as I've never really got on with these foam-lined t-shirt bras OR Freya as a brand, but I thought I should try it and see. I took reviewers advice and went down a band size, but stuck to my usual cup size, and though it was slightly tight on the first two wears, as it stretch it turned out to be perfect.
So I finally saw what all the fuss was about. Not only does it provide great support and give a good cleavage, it also has a really great shape under clothes. It doesn't look huge on - the uninformed would probably think I was wearing a C cup.
Most importantly, nothing rubs. I have a huge problem with the centre gore on plunge styles - only one or two bras ever have not rubbed in some way after a days wear. This is one of those bras. Totally worth the money and lives up to the hype. Well done, Freya!
I love this bra, it's my favourite. It is really comfortable, the embroidery is not very visible under shirts, and it gives my breasts a very nice shape. It didn't stretch out very much either (and I've been wearing it a lot!) and it even survived machine washing.
Cups are too big and too wide on the sides. If I go a cup size down the problem of my soft tissue still exists and I get this weird shape on the side where the strap pulls. I get cone shape too. I may try a 32DD just to compare. Although I think side support bras aren't best for center full gals.
Thanks for the comment. I have seen that one and may try it. The offbeat padded half cup is one that fits me well but I chose not to go with it because the lace is lumpy under t-shirts and that is not gonna work for me haha. Will have to give the plunge version a try though!
Elladeer I just posted a review of the plunge bra compared to the side support. I tought it might be helpful for you. There are pros and cons for both bras.
Thanks for the info. I want to try it but do you know if the lace is smooth enough to wear under light stretchy shirts?
Band feels true to size or a tad big as I am on the tightest hook but it's comfortable. Straps are soft and padding is nice. Runs too big for me in the cups. I am close set but I think this bra could work for me in a band/cup down and I alter the gore to overlap.
Such a bad shape for me that is was hard to assess. Sits on my breasts in the center but wrinkles at the tops of the cups. But it cuts in, too. Maybe too projected and closed off for me.
Strapless bras were always my enemy in my pre-bra-that-fits days, and at least now I know why - I'm not shallow! I still don't relish the idea of having to wear one - even in my correct size - but if I do, I shall use your tip of sizing up.