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Fits ribcage0.0
B. perimeter0.0
Stretched Band0.0
Band Length57.0
Stretch ratio0.0
Cup width12.2
Cup depth20.0
Depth ratio1.6
Wire length21.0
Cup height14.5
Cup separation2.0
Gore height7.0
Wing height8.3
Strap width1.4
Hooks2
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Index28:6
FR75F
JPG60
US28DDD
AUS6E
UK28E
EU60F

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Didn't fit

Viva is a newer side support style from Freya. I've only tried the Starlight Hero Side Support and the Rose Tapestry Side Support, but didn't end up keeping either of them. I bought Viva about a month ago and at the time was very pleased with the fit. However, since then I've experienced even more cup size increase with more upper fullness, so this is definitely a bit small for me now, and I've reordered 28F. This review will be commenting on the fit from when I received the bra and it was the correct size, not at my current size.

Freya's side support styles are very similar to the Fantasie ones, but they are available in a 28 band. I've noticed that newer Freya styles are much more TTS in the band, as many older Freya 28s basically fit like 30s. This is a true 28E, so I am very pleased with the band. It is made from firm printed powermesh and has a gentle leotard back. The wings are rather short, but I didn't find the band to be uncomfortable at all.

The cups are made from lightweight silky printed fabric, basically the same fabric that Freya uses on most of their printed bras, and basically the same fabric on Fantasie's printed bras as well. This lightweight fabric gives pretty good shaping and support while remaining lightweight. The cups of this bra are unlined, but they still give me a great rounded shape. The side support panel is lined with nonstretch tricot, but I didn't have any issues with it cutting into tissue and creating a horrible vertical line like these panels sometimes do. Most of the upper cup is made from mesh elastic with shadow stripes. Side support styles are typically pretty closed off at the top, and this is no exception, but the fact that it is mostly elastic helps it stretch better. Thus, this will accommodate tall roots better than most side support styles out there.

I have noticed that Freya's side support styles tend to run a little small in the cup, however, as that was part of the reason why I didn't keep any of the other styles I tried on previously. When I got this, it was the right size, but I did feel that it was a little small in the cup. Now that I am almost a cup size bigger, it's visibly too small, because the proportions are not quite right, and the upper cup cuts in terribly. If you are on the larger end of your size, I'd recommend ordering a size up in this silhouette.

The styling of this bra is super cute. I bought the Black colorway, which has fun geometric pink, blue, and coral flowers on a polka-dotted black base. The print is whimsical without looking too young. Trims are super simple, with medium width plain straps, and two tone skinny pink and hot coral bows at the center gore and strap attachments. Best of all, no metal center gore charm! Crossing my fingers that sizing up works for me as I'd like to keep Viva in my collection.

Black colorway

Updated on Sep 11, 2020 Flag this


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Fit information

On Oct 2020 View measurements

Band is snug, overall cup feels pretty good but is a little bit small, upper cup cuts in a small amount. Gives a very nice rounded shape

Top of the cup:
Cuts into breast tissue (quad boob effect)

On Jan 2020 View measurements

Band is snug, overall cup feels pretty good but is a little bit small, upper cup cuts in a small amount. Gives a very nice rounded shape

Top of the cup:
Cuts into breast tissue (quad boob effect)

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