This bra would be AWESOME if the cup sizes were not laughably too big for me (I ordered a 28F). I've never had a band that fits so snugly though (since I work at VS and normally wear a 32C there) so that part was magical. I'd love to try this a cup size smaller.

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Updated on Dec 01, 2012 Flag this

This bra runs loose in the band, and supposedly a bit big in the cup, but I didn't find the latter true- sizing down in the band and up in the cup from my 'usual' size worked well.

I have semi-soft and bottom-heavy breasts, but this bra worked anyway without any spillage. Not the cleavage one sees on the models, but everything was encased and shaped beautifully. Creates no issues under t-shirts.

I'm not a fan of all the scallop detail, and the 'nude' is lighter than my actual skin. So it creates a great shape, but the color and design leave me unable to rate the appearance as 'excellent'.

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Updated on Nov 25, 2012 Flag this

faustineli

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I really want to love the Deco -- it is a gorgeous, deep plunge style that lifts my boobs and gives them fabulous cleavage.

However, gapping is a serious issue for me in this bra, and while it isn't visible in a fitted shirt (most likely due to the stiff, molded cups), it bugs me.

Since I heard that this bra is a bit big in the band, I first tried it in a 28F. I was met with massive quadboob and painful underwire. Since I figured it was a band issue, I tried a 30E. The cup volume definitely did not seem the same, despite it being a sister size, since I have lots of gapping at the top.

This bra is definitely extremely large in the cup. I'd say between a cup to two cup sizes larger than most soft cups I've tried.

Regardless, I have kept the bra since the gapping doesn't show in tees and during my time of the month, I fill out the bra pretty well.

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Updated on Sep 17, 2012 Flag this

This was my first bra after getting a proper fitting. It was basically the only bra in the store here in my size, so I thought it fit fantastic. (I had at first purchased a 28F, but returned it for a 28FF due to a small amount of quad boob that drove me crazy.) I ordered a few more of the Freya decos online, since I "thought" they fit well.

My breasts have most of their volume at the bottom, and this moulded plunge bra has the tendency to leave gaps at the top. The gaps are not there all the time, but sometimes I will look down and ... can see a gap. It really depends on how I am sitting and what my posture is like. When I put the bra on, I love the rounded and supported shape I get, but that never remains for the whole day.

For awhile I thought that the cup ran large, and it very well might, but I think this bra is best suited to rounded breasts or breasts with lots of top volume.

The band for this bra is also larger than many other brands that I have.

I gave the looks a "meh" because of how it looks on me. The gaps make it kinda crap, but the bra itself looks nice.

UPDATE:
I lost 5 pounds and 2-3 cup sizes since I wrote this review. I no longer wear *any* of my decos (I have quite a few since it is the only bra that the stores here have in stock in a 28 band, and I really needed more than one. In the end I didn't like how it fit. I have soft tissue and the deep plunge looked great at first, but my breasts would fall in the plunge and then I had a gap at the top of the bra. If I stood up straight it went away, but as soon as I hunched a bit it was a large gap. Granted it wasn't visible under clothes, but I was self sonscious (which makes sense, since it really wasn't the bra for me- post pregnancy and breastfeeding.)

I will most likely NOT re purchase the freya deco since I know more about my shape and what works for me (more horizontal bra shape- centre gore and sides of the cup I mean), half cups seems to hold everything in, without giving me a place for the tissue to fall, and don't have lots of extra material at the top which I can't fill (soft bottom heavy breasts- not very full at the top so I easily get empty space when bras are cut too high.)
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Updated on Aug 10, 2012 Flag this

Some people think the deco is the most amazing bra in the world, and I'm going to admit that I'm biased a little that way. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> It's definitely the bra I wear most, and I hope to get at least one more. However, I realize it may not work as well for others as it does for me, maybe because of the style, maybe because of the shape it gives (it's a characteristic one!). So I'll write what I think.

-The band runs a little large, like many Freya bras. I can wear the 30F on the tightest hook, but the cups gap ... a little because of it. I wish I had gotten a 28FF, but I bought this at Nordstrom, after they stopped selling 28 bands. I would recommend anyone between sizes to size down in the band.

-The cup also seems to run large, but only slightly. If you're at the smaller end of a cup size, I would size down in the cup. If you're at the bigger end, this will probably fit you well.

-When I tried this on, it seemed pretty snug on the loosest hook, but after wearing it for a few days it was clear a 28 band would fit better. It's not because of the fabric stretching, it's because the wires bent to fit my ribcage better (with some help from me). I have a pretty round ribcage, so the flat wires were a bit uncomfortable. I think it's awesome that they can do that, I just wish I knew it would affect the band so much.

-My favorite thing about the deco is the characteristic shape it gives! It lifts and rounds me out like I've never seen another bra do. I don't have cleavage in it, probably because my breast tissue connects in a way it's not supposed to, but I definitely get an "oomph" shape-wise from it. People who like a more natural shape (ie non-showgirl Curvy Kate) may not like the up-front, smoothed out shape. However, this is a shape I prefer, so it's great for me.

I think this bra will fit most shapes pretty well, but I would recommend it for full-on-top and close-together boobs especially.
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Updated on Jul 24, 2012 Flag this

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I actually really like this bra although I find the cups a bit too "tall" for my shape. I fill out the cups completely everywhere except the top - not sure if this problem would be fixed by going down to 28DD.

Despite not being a perfect fit, this bra is comfortable and gives a nice shape.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 Flag this

I also reviewed this bra in a 30GG, the band size down feels a bit better. Here is an abridged an edited review.

Band: The bra has a very very stretchy band. If you are between band sizes, go down one and up a cup size, although if you’re borderline you may not need to go up a cup size. I wear a 32G in Panache/Affinitas, so the 32 will probably get nowhere near the life I want out of it.

Straps: Fully adjustable, which is excellent.

Cups: It’s cut so that women like me who are full on the bottom and sides are accommodated, perhaps due to the way ... the plunge is constructed? The wires come up high on the side, which is great for trying to reverse migrated breast tissue. There’s also a decent amount of space between the cups and it pushes my separate breasts a little closer together, so it might be a bit much for ladies who have very close-set breasts. The shape is stupendous for me, as everything was held pretty much straight up. The mold gives nipple modesty and shapes well.

Some have reported getting a fold on the bottom of the cup- I found this stopped happening after a few washes, and is more pronounced if the cup is too small.

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Updated on Jun 29, 2012 Flag this

faustineli

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I just got this bra today, in the Ocean/ blue color, and measured it brand new and only briefly worn.

The band is slightly big on my rib cage, and I do believe it runs a bit large in the band, as I can fasten it on the tightest hook with comfort. At this point, it doesn't ride up and is not uncomfortable, but if it stretches much at all with wear, I will need to alter the band to be shorter (as 28GG is not sold in this model and is the size that I need).

The shape is very flattering, but my breasts can sometimes overflow or not ... fill the cups completely with movement. I'm not sure yet if this will be an issue, but I haven't been able to see this problem with the clothing I tried on, so I'm hoping it will be a non issue as my breasts don't actually shift around in this bra, it's more of a thick, stiffer padding issue.

The straps are definitely too wide on me, but I have somewhat narrow shoulders. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy fix for this problem, as pulling the straps inward makes the shape of the cup less flattering... I intend to keep this beautiful bra anyway, as I think the fit issues are minor enough, and the size and shape good enough, to justify keeping.

I will update this post after more time with this bra.
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Updated on Jun 06, 2012 Flag this

This bra gives a nice pushed up round shape that I like, and gives me more of a cleavage look. I like the fully adjustable straps. As far as the nude color goes it’s a little pale for my skin, and I’m rather light complected. In the size 28G, I find the cup size is too small because I really need a 28GG, and they don’t make that size in this bra. When I start moving around my boobs wiggle towards the middle and the tops of my areolas will peek out. For the band size the 28 fits but I have to wear it on the middle set of hooks. Very nice other than the fit flaws due to sizing. Crossing my fingers that Freya will start making this in cup sizes larger than a G in a 28 band.

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Updated on May 19, 2012 Flag this

This is the 4th different Deco size I've tried (the others being 30G, 30FF, 30F). The band on this 28G is small enough that I have to use an extender to make it comfortable, but this size has the best fitting cups I've been able to find. Unfortunately it is still not a perfect fit.

The tops of the cups simply don't quite lay flat on me, so the top line of the cup is visible through t-shirts...which kind of defeats the purpose of a "t-shirt bra". The center gore is close, but doesn't quite touch my sternum. Also, where the strap meets the cup, this area is not ... touching my skin, it pulls away from my body by about an inch. I don't quite know how to describe this, however it's an issue I have with many bras. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I realize these symptoms could sound like the cup is too big, but I assure you, if I went down a cup size there would be major quad.

The straps are too far apart, which is an issue I have with almost every bra I try. (I have narrow rounded shoulders.) Using a strap accessory in the back fixes this, however it's not ideal.

The bra would be nice if it fit right, and I can see why it works great for many women. However, this is the last try I'm giving the Deco, as it seems that it just isn't compatible with my shape. Will be returned.
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Updated on Apr 09, 2012 Flag this