I've tried a lot of unlined bras, and this is the closest I've come to an acceptable fit. For us tall shallow ladies , the top is somewhat more open than other options and isn't quite as projected.

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This bra band is tighter than my 30DD - Freya » Ooh La La Plunge Balcony Bra (1481) in black/henna. Seems TTS to me and fits even though the wires are wider than my IMF, so some wire bending will come I think. Given that I am experiencing some boob growth/tissue migration - not sure if need to hurry with that. I usually prefer a 28 band in Freyas, but this one I got at a reasonable price, while the 28F (my dream size) was available for full price only. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
A pretty decent fit, I'd say.
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Updated on Sep 13, 2015 Flag this

I wanted this bra so bad, originally intended to buy in 28E, but left it in the Figleaves basket for too long, and it was gone one day. Obsessed as I was and panicking that I'd miss my chance I ordered the 30DD. The band on this one is longer than I need, but works on the tightest hook. When I just got it, the fit was not perfect, but could get away with it. It is now small in the cups, boob spillage even on my smaller side. I realise now, that a 28F would be a perfect fit. This one goes to the drawer for now, it is so beautiful, I refuse to part with it.
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black/henna colorway

Updated on Sep 13, 2015 Flag this

For me, this bra is the perfect hybrid of the Cleo Minnie (in 32F) and Panache Jasmine (in 32FF). Both of these bras fit me pretty well but the Minnie is a bit small in the cup, and the jasmine is a little big (the very high wires were the main issue). I searched on here and ABTF to figure out something that might be a "Goldilocks bra",and this is it! It has more of the dimensions of the minnie, with the shorter wire length, but with deeper cups that are almost what my jasmine measures.

I have even to somewhat FOT boobs. I have read that this ... fits similarly to the Arabella, only more open on top. For me the top of the cup lays just flat, so I am not sure how it would work for anyone who is truly FOT. Wire width is on the slightly narrow side for this size range. The band runs large, pretty much the same length as my cleo and panache bras in 32 when they were new. Typical freya.

Minor issues- Rubs a little in the armpit area. I usually get this with all bras and it tends to go away after a few wears and washes. I have the blush colorway, which is much more pink than I expected. Will still function as a "nude" bra for me, just not so much of a pink fan personally. It looked a bit more peach in the photographs. Also the bra has a little more full coverage look, the lace comes up a little higher than I would like. Not a total granny bra, but not a really "sexy" bra either...the fact that it is completely sheer does at least help it out a little. I have even folded the lace under and tucked it for under more open necklines.

TLDR: Try it f you really like the fit of the Cleo Minnie and are looking for a similar fit outside of the Marcie sister cut family. I would sister size down from your panache/cleo size. Good for even types with average/narrowish roots; YMMV if FOT or FOB.

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Updated on Sep 06, 2015 Flag this

This is one of my favorite bras. The color is very nice and can be worn under very light clothing.

There is lots of room for projection. The top part of the cup is not very firm (unlike the Arabella), meaning that this bra is probably great for women with some upper fullness. I lean towards full on bottom, so I sometimes find that the cup is loose at the top, but it's not so loose/big on me that it causes wrinkling.

Updated on Feb 13, 2015 Flag this

Having already fell in love with the Ooh La La's blush colorway, I knew I needed to own the flame colorway as soon as it hit the market.

The red is very vibrant and adds to the sexiness of the already sheer bra. It's also extremely comfortable, which is hard to find it "sexy" lingerie like this. Needless to say, I love it.

There is lots of room for projection. The top part of the cup is not very firm, meaning that this bra is probably good for women with some upper fullness. I have an even shape, so I sometimes find that the cup is loose at the top, but it's not so loose/big on me that it causes wrinkling.

Updated on Feb 13, 2015 Flag this

Absolutely beautiful and sexy bra!! I bought this new off ebay but impatient me settled for my sister size and got the 32E (normally wear a 28 band). The cups actually fit ok, but oddly enough, there was the slightest wrinkling on my larger right boob. Weird. But most bras of this style i quad boob right out of. Not with this one. The top of the cups lay perfectly against my boob, there is a nice, smooth line. And they are more full coverage than I was expecting but I quite like it. They seem narrow and deep, with good immediate projection. This bra would prob work ... really well for FOB. I am pretty even and they worked well for me also. The wires seem to be just the right width for my girls, and they don't extend all the way out to my armpits! The gore fit comfortably and the straps are fully adjustable (and rather comfy as well). I did have to adjust them all the way up to the halfway mark to accommodate the large band. But I can see this as being a very lovely bra in the proper size.

My only complaint about this bra is the shape it gave me...very VERY pointy!! I am not of fan cones on my chest! I prefer a much softer, rounder look. BUT, I've read that this bra gives a nice natural teardrop shape, so it might work better if I had the proper size. I think tightening the straps so much gave it more of that pointy shape. I will DEF be on the lookout for a 28FF in this bra. I am listing this one as an exchange or selling it for what i spent on it. It really is a pretty bra, and surprisingly very comfy https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Dec 24, 2014 Flag this

Too tight as I am a 36, but worth noting that this band is still larger than my Panache/Cleos in 36.

KILLING ME at the armpits, cup/strap junction is chafing. Trying to figure out if i could go down a cup size (and up a band).

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Updated on Dec 11, 2014 Flag this

Sexy and sheer, with henna colored ribbon and sparkle. Almost a perfect fit- right side doesn't quite fill at the bottom.

Updated on Oct 23, 2014 Flag this

I grabbed this because I needed a nude bra and the Arabella works pretty well for me.

It's a bit pinker than I was hoping, but turns out that works okay as a nude for me anyway.

I find the fit very similar to my Arabella, except where the Arabella wrinkles on the upper cup, this one doesn't. I think it's a touch more open on the upper cup edge than the Arabella is.

I have the same problem in this as I do in all bras: I just can't find a gore that's narrow enough. On first donning the bra everything sits well enough (the wires do sit ... on breast tissue at the gore, but it still tacks and the gore is low enough that it's not painful); then with wear my breasts and the gore start fighting, and the gore inevitably loses, which makes the top of the cup alternately cut in and wrinkle, depending on which way the wires get pushed.

The main problem I have with this bra is that, like all Freya cups, there's a combination of the straps being just wide enough and the cups being tall enough at the side to cause the strap/cup edge to chafe me. It's not completely unbearable, so I've not marked it as a fit failure in that regard, but it's far from optimal.


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