Cons:

The worst offense is that the underwires hurt like the dickens. They poke really hard at the top of the gore as well as at the tops of the sides. I tried pulling the back of the bra alternately tighter on the bottom, then the top, and nothing seemed to help. The wires are also really thick and inflexible.

This bra is really large in the band. I haven't measured it yet, but the band is soooooo loose on me. Also, there are only two rows of hooks, so your options are "loose" or "looser." I hate to imagine how much the wires would hurt if the band was properly tight.

The cups don't fit me either. There is a ton of empty space in the tops. I wonder if the wires would hurt less if I filled the cups better and some outward pressure was applied to the bra from the top that way.

Pros:

The bra is really pretty. I like that the patterned fabric is continuous over the whole band and even up the fronts of the straps. I also like the floral print and the Barbie-pinkness of the bra. The cups are soft and flexible, not thickly padded or with stiff foam.

The cups are narrow for this size which is fantastic and so rare to find in a half cup!

Conclusion:

It's too bad this bra is such and epic failure on me. I would be willing to try a 28D if I didn't think the underwires would probably pierce holes in my flesh.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jan 31, 2016 Flag this

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  I nearly ordered this bra from Figleaves last night, but I'm so glad I didn't! Boo to Freya and their loose bands.

• Seriously. I would be willing to take in the band if the wires weren't so stabby (and if the cups fit me at all)! I wonder if they cut the band big on purpose in attempt to create "comfort" despite the wires. Ouch.

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  Ugh. Is the band really long or really stretchy or both?

• It's long, but it doesn't feel stretchy.

• That's how my Gem is too, but no stabby wires. I'm probably going to take it in some because the fit is good otherwise.

• I kind of want a Gem, but I have only been able to find the red color, and I would want the blue or black. Good to know about the wires! If I find one I'll probably buy it.

• Yeah, I'd totally get a second if I came across one. The red is actually quite nice. I don't think red looks good on me, but it's the bra I get the most compliments on.

• Pics added! I know I'm twisting a little awkwardly but the cups really do gape that much. Also, a 25" long band is a little ridiculous on me because my "break the tape" underbust measurement is 25". lol

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