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Bra » Freya » Faye Underwired Plunge Balcony Bra (4201) » 30FF » Bras » Owner

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Fits ribcage0.0
B. perimeter0.0
Stretched Band78.0
Band Length64.0
Stretch ratio1.2
Cup width15.0
Cup depth27.0
Depth ratio1.8
Wire length25.5
Cup height0.0
Cup separation2.4
Gore height6.6
Wing height8.0
Strap width2.1
Hooks2
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Index30:8
EU65FF
US30FF
FR80FF
AUS8FF
UK30FF

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Didn't fit

I bought this bra in both black and beige when my local Nordstrom Rack had it on clearance. This review is for the black version. The beige does seem to fit a bit differently, so I'll add its measurements separately.

The band is very stretchy and far too loose--even on the tightest hooks I can feel it sliding around on my back. I would need a 28 or even 26 for this bra to fit, and even then I think the elasticity of the band would make it a no-go for someone like me who prefers a firmer band.

If Bratabase's fit issue selector used check boxes instead of radio buttons, I would've checked both "wrinkling" and "quadboob." On my larger breast the top 1/4th or so of the lace gaps and wrinkles, and then it cuts in and it's quadboob from there on down. Since I had some issues with the gore as well (one underwire would roll up on top of the other and they'd dig into my sternum) I think this is another pretty bra that just doesn't suit my extremely close-set boobs, but it's hard to tell in such an ill-fitting band.

Despite all that, the cups themselves feel supportive and comfortable, as do the straps. Overall, the shape I get is fairly typical unpadded Freya--slightly pointy, but not in a bad way. The lace and associated fit issues don't show through any of the shirts I tried it with. I like the look of this bra a lot, but the next unpadded Freya balconette I try will definitely be one with less of a reputation for crazy stretchy bands.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this


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Fit information

On Mar 2013

Center gore comfort:
Underwires dig into sternum, because they are too high
Strap separation:
Not a problem
Top of the cup:
Cuts into breast tissue (quad boob effect)
Band fit:
The band is definitely too big

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