This is a bra that fills a niche that I'd been pretending I didn't need filled for years: that of the moulded plunge. It's a simple bra, but not the too-simple that had put me off the standard Deco or the overdone patterns of all the Deco spinoffs.
It makes my breasts more suited to v-necks, pushing up the cleavage that often sits happily in my other unpadded, more comfortable bras. It's not my go-to or favorite bra, as I prefer those unpadded bras and the more natural shape they give, but it does what I need it to.
Such a sexy bra. Unfortunately, the band is a bit too big. I've had it on the tightest setting ever since I got it. If I were to buy again, I would definitely go for a 30 G instead. Still, this bra is confortable enough to wear all day, and sexy enough for evening wear.
My first experience with Freya (I've tried Deco, but only it the shop). Wow, the band is pretty stretchy! The bra is nice, but it gives me strange shape (http://media.bratabase.com/cache/82/4e/824e03659de83d65be617824f1ccc5d8.jpg). The bra is too big in the cups (too much space), so it might be caused by it. Also the wires are too wide. And maybe it's problem of 4-part-cup style. I prefer rounded shape, so I will try two-part-cup or buy another Ewa's bra (probably on order). It looks better on the screen than in the real life. I will update this review, when my Freya Piper arrive. I order cup size down, so we will see. I will compare these. Stay tuned https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
I really really like this bra. I got it in a cherry red color, with little bows and lace details. It has a little bit of quad boob, but other than that it fits comfortably. I tried this is a 32FF and a 32GG (there wasn't a 32 G available) and the 32FF fit better. There is lacy detail all around the band and it can become kind of uncomfortable and itchy, and the straps are set wider apart than most plunge bras, but other than that it is an amazing bra. :3 I still suck at these.
Pretty, and seemed to fit great at first. As with all my 32ff's it's feeling a bit big in the band and small in the cups now. The cups sit on breast tissue, the gore does not sit quite flat, and I get a lot of pit fat. Do you think that's the bra fit, or just that I have pit fat?
I bought this in the same size as my Deco Plunge with straps. At the time they all seemed to fit great. Lately they are all feeling as if the strap is maybe a tiny bit too big, and the cups are maybe too small (as the outside of the wires feel as if they are sitting on breast tissue, and the center gore is not quite flat. With the strapless I am getting this strange folding on the bottom of the cups. I'm guessing I need to try a 30gg, what do you all think?
Bought back when I was a slightly different shape - it fit better back then.
Right now (I take a 28 or 30 back) it has the strange property of cups that are too loose at the top (and all around on one breast), but stilll cut in at the very front on the bigger one. Possibly the bra would better fit someone with breasts that are set more toward the sides.
The bra has not really stretched out even with a year of fairly frequent use. I think Pollyanna also might have a slightly more rounded shape than most other non-padded Freya bras. The material of the cups is very light and pleasant against the skin - there's a slight stretch to it as well, which I think may be what contributes to the bra taking on a less conical profile.
I love this bra, but if you fluxuate a lot in breast size you can be taken by surprise and wearing a bra that is far too small all of a sudden! You will spill right out the front! Great lift but the "runaway titty" risk can be great if it is a bit small in the cup.
This bra is absolutely amazing! It encases my breasts perfectly, I don't get the quad boob effect at all. The straps are comfortably wide enough that they don't dig in uncomfortably, and they're made of a good material. I just got it, so I'm still breaking it in. For me personally, my right rib, just where the underwire sits, it juts a bit oddly because of an old accident, so it can be a bit uncomfortable for now though it's curving to my body wonderfully, it'll be fine in a week or two. If you have a bony ribcage, I might recommend a band size up, which is why I mention my odd quirk. You can tighten the straps all the way, so if that's something you need, I'd go for it.
This is my first bra in maybe my size. I was measured at Victorias Secret at a 36C and when I was clearly popping out of that, they plopped me in a 36DD. I was on the tightest hook and it was still too loose plus the straps were falling down and I have broad shoulder so I thought that was weird. I researched some online and figured out that I was wearing the wrong size. I tried some 34DD but the wire was sitting on top of my boob and really uncomfy. This might be my first bra that is comfortable and maybe fits. I mostly fell in love with it because the band and wires feel good plus its green with polka dots. How could I not love that. I'm not sure about the size though but maybe I just need to get used to it. I also like that the straps are fully adjustable. Even though I'm tall a lot of the time the straps don't adjust enough for my shoulder to boob length.
I ordered this bra in a 32FF and another bra in a 30G because I was unsure which band size I need. I now know I prefer a 30 band, because I immediately had to put this one on the second hook. Other than the band, the fit of this bra is nice. It gives me a very nice, rounded shape, and appears to be the correct cup size. The "fit" page says this bra doesn't fit because I marked that the center gore was high, but I just bent the wires out ever so slightly, and it's no longer a problem. I chose this fabric because I thought it was unique, but might also work as a neutral bra to wear under lighter coloured clothing. Unfortunately, the darker dots show through a thin white t-shirt, but will be fine under most other clothing.
Edit: After wearing a better-fitting bra for the last month or so, my "back fat" has migrating back where it belongs, and the cups on this bra are definitely too small.
So close... the band is a tad bit loose and the cups are also a tiny bit loose (but I pop out of a 32F). It's a lovely bra... but it flattens me a bit, which I didn't notice with the other sizes I tried.
I can't fill the bottom... even the 32E (which is way, way too small in the cup) has space in the bottom. Why? I can wear cookies with it, which helps fill the gap a bit, but it's an odd phenomenon.
For some reason, I've found that a 34 band in this bra needs fastening on the tightest hook pretty fast, but this bra is still way too tight in the band for me after six or seven wears. The cups still lift up and out and give a lovely shape, but the marks left by the wires on my ribcage after I take this off after several hours are pretty intimidating.
Additionally, perhaps this color (Pistachio) runs a little smaller- I do get quadra-breast in it but not a 34F in nude/black/pomegranate. Alternatively, converting could have just changed how it was cut enough to matter. Perhaps I will try the 32G next, if this band does stretch enough over time.
Edit: The 32G in black is much roomier, and the band is a darn sight looser. I'll chalk it up to the Pistachio color (and perhaps other fashion colors?) running small.
I probably should have tried this in a 30G, but that size wasn't available as soon as I needed it. This fits, but started out on the tightest hook right away. Has a nice shape, but not a lot of push up or cleavage despite being a plunge style.
Easily my favorite bra. I ordered it off of figleaves when it was on sale was disappointed when I went back to discover its no longer available. The pattern is more subdued, I think, than on the site as the yellow is rather pale so it does not come across as 60s/70s. The band is a little big for me but I do need to get 30s in the future, not 32, but I would say it would run true to size if not a wee bit snug. The cups are accurately sized and are not not stretchy in the paisley fabric, the lace is sightly stretchy until you get to seam binding on the edge where it is a fixed length. It does hold the tissue forward but not squished. It is incredibly comfortable. The embroidery does show through a bit on knit tops and some draping silk tops, unforgettably but the seaming does not.
This bra seemed to stretch out fast. Another issue I have is the shape, It doesn't seem quite suited for my shape, and I get some extra room right above the wires in the cup, very strange.
