Too excited on the price in the Rack; didn't notice all the empty space on the sides. I really wish Nordstrom would sell the full ranges from Freya and Panache, instead of starting at 30E https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />. I never wanted to gain a cupsize so badly!

It's gorgeous though. Absolutely beautiful! I would love this in my size.

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Updated on Aug 17, 2013 Flag this

My overall impression about this bra is very good. The fit is ok since it's a very nice construction, my breast generally gets on easily with half-cups and vertical cuts.

The shape – is very rounded in profile, Ivy gives the impression that my breast are bigger than they are in reality.

The underwires – when I wear this bra, I feel like they were too wide. This impression is not confirmed by the measurements, the cup width is “standard” for this size and the underwires aren't particularly flexible. I guess that it's related to the straps' position and the distance between the strap and the underwire. In other words, ... the straps are too centred for me, I prefer the strap position like in EM bras.

The straps – very wide and comfortable like in all Freya bras, I find them very long too.

The band – I bought Ivy in 30E because it was the last size likely to fit me, usually I wear 28 bands in Freya. I also thought that such a large band would be too constrictive in 28F. I was very surprised when I first tried Ivy on. The band is not only long but also very stretchy, definitely too loose for me. I have to fasten it on the tightest hooks and it's still not stable enough. If I ever try an another Freya longline bra, it'll be in 28F. I'm also very disappointed by the fact that their other bras based on the same or similar cut start at 30 band. I'd love to try some other half-cups from this brand, but I would be obliged to alter the band.
The band is comfortable but it tends to ride up and the hooks are visible under the clothes.
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Updated on Aug 06, 2013 Flag this

The gores a tiny bit big for me but otherwise it fits really well. It's my consistent Freya sizing of 30E (I wear the same in the Deco and Taylor). Over all it's pretty great!

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Updated on Aug 03, 2013 Flag this

First thoughts:

Oh FSM, the band is huge! I would do well with a 28GG had it existed. I can hook it on the last set with extreme ease. Any looser and my breasts slip into the band. So sad. But all in all I am in love with this bra. I wore it all day and there were no glaringly obvious issues, but time will tell.

I love longlines so much, and I am so happy I finally have one. One problem is that the front rolls upwards after moving a bit. In the future I think I might attempt to sew in some pieces of plastic or ... silicone strips or something to help keep it down. It is not a huge problem at all, but I would prefer the bra to stay as a longline while wearing. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />

The bra itself is quite pretty. I love the colors together; black, white, coral, and navy blue. There is a double bow on the gore, and a single bow at the base of the straps/cup. Straps are heavy-duty sturdy, my goodness. They feel like a quilt and are wider than the straps from other brands. It's really nice; I don't think they'll be slipping any time soon.
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Updated on Aug 03, 2013 Flag this

I absolutely adore this bra. Well, mostly. The seams on the front of the cups stick out and can easily be seen under any moderately tight blouse. With this particular size, the straps dig into my shoulders, but that's probably just because the band is too big on me.

Now that I'm through with complaining, here are the good things about the bra:
The longline design is beautiful. It makes it look somewhat like a corset for that sexy feel.
The large band comes down over my back bulges and smooths them out (awesome!)
The cups are perfect for my ladies. There's no spillage, no folding on the cups, and no empty space left for anything more. I am in love with this bra, and will be buying more like it with smaller band sizes that coincide with the right cup sizes (if I can find them.)

I definitely would recommend this bra to a friend.

Updated on Jul 29, 2013 Flag this

I love this bra. The colours are so great, the cups fit similar to other Freya longlines. The straps seem a bit thicker, than other longlines, though, and have a textured diamond pattern on them to stop the adjusters from sliding around. It has 3 rows of hooks to fasten, but I think the band seems a bit longer than other longlines I have.

Updated on Jul 22, 2013 Flag this

Unfortunately too small in the cups. Perhaps two cup sizes. The gore is more than an inch away from my body, and my breasts fall towards the center towards it. I also have the issue of the longline part of the bra rolling up, but it does not bother me. The bra is gorgeous. The longline makes me feel really pretty.

I'm going to wear this bra for a bit because of how gorgeous it is, but it's probably not a keeper.

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Updated on Jul 15, 2013 Flag this

Love the way the cups fit but I can't keep the longline part of the bra flat on my body.

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Updated on Jul 10, 2013 Flag this

Just got this is the mail. Do not like. I'm already self-conscious about having a square, blocky torso. I was hoping this bra would add some shape. It didn't. :/
I hope someone else could use it, it is very pretty and has nice thick straps.

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Updated on Jul 06, 2013 Flag this

I found this too tight around my ribs. My ribs stick out under my breasts, so it's more about my body than the bra. Maybe a 36 would've fit better. It made my tummy fat roll up more, though, which is what I was trying to avoid.

Updated on Jun 27, 2013 Flag this