There are some bras that you can tell right away will be comfortable when you get it in your size, and this is one of them (some bras can seem to be comfortable in a certain size, but once you get it in your correct size it isn't, because of too tight strips of elastic and whatnot).

Although this bra doesn't nearly fit me except for the cups, it is oh so comfortable. I can tell it'll be one of my favorite bras once I've had the time to alter it smaller in the band https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> The fabric is so soft yet sturdy ... (when I say sturdy I mean one that isn't flimsy, some may say sturdy when they mean that the band is similar to the Panache sports bra for example, extremely strong and kinda restrictive) and the bottom section of elastic on the band is sewn beautifully. It has zigzag-stitches that are further apart in both length and height than most UK bras. This allows for greater movement while still maintaining stability https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> This is something Freya could learn; sewing a super-duper tight zigzag elastic at the bottom WILL create stability, but at the cost of comfort. I've been wearing Freya bras in the past that actually were too big for me in the band, yet I experienced awful cutting-in due to the excessively tight elastic seam on the bottom. I experienced cutting-in simultaneously as the band was riding up considerably. I generally think that Freya sucks at making band constructions because they make really stretchy bands and then slap some super-tight elastic at the bottom to save the shit.

Except for the band, the cups are really comfortable https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I'm not talking about the fit here, I'm talking about the fabric it's made out of. Sometimes my nipples get scratchy from certain bras, but this is definitely not the case with this one! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> It's foam-padded and it's very gentle on the little thingies inside there https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> No chafing. The straps do have *some* stretch in them, but I wouldn't say it's a dealbreaker because it's very firm. You really have to tug on them purposely to make them stretch, they never do when I'm wearing the bra https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I'll update this when I've altered this pretty, pretty bra! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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This isn't actually a size 36D, I just had to type something in because Bratabase wouldn't allow me to write "L". I estimated what it'd be closest to though. The band is far too big for me and the cups are too small in the sense that they're not high enough to cover all of my lovely bits. Lol. The straps are ridiculously too long for me and they're not adjustable at all. Really, the only reason I bought this is because of the colorway, I admire it so much! I usually buy bras before I decide if I'm going to keep it or not because there's so ... many things you don't notice until you're at home doing your normal movements. I understood right there in the store that this wouldn't cut it as a sports bra but because I love the design so much, I thought that *maybe* it would work like a sleeping/lounging bra. For sleeping it would work because anything is probably more supportive than nothing at all, but it's a little too much money to spend on something ONLY because you like the color. I'd keep it if it would work as a lounging bra but it didn't. I'll return this to the store.
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