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Bras » Freya » Patsy Padded Half Cup Bra (1223) » 30DD 30:5

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Fits ribcage73.8
B. perimeter21.4
Stretched Band81.7
Band Length65.7
Cup width12.6
Cup depth20.5
Wire length22.1
Cup height12.5
Cup separation2.3
Gore height5.5
Wing height8.2
Strap width1.6
Hooks2

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  1. 3
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    Didn't fit

    This is such a cute bra (ordered in the new S/S peacock colour-way). Unpadded Freyas (and the deco) are a complete disaster on me, but I'd heard the padded half-cups better suited shallow boobs, so I really hoped this would work on me. Sadly not.

    The pluses: wire and gore width is absolutely perfect, which surprised me. The padding is fairly light and not overly contoured like some half cups.

    The minuses: although the cup seems to fit me well width-wise, and in terms of depth in the lower cup, the top of the cup gapes a lot - to the extent it would be very noticeable under clothing. ... The way the cups are structured flattens me as well - no cakes on a plate look like I get with the Cleo Juna.

    The band - I know Freya is renowned for generous/stretchy bands, but this is ridiculous. I measure 29 under bust and I could fasten this on the tightest hook with ease; the middle hook and the band rode up when I leaned forwards. This is the smallest band in the style; what about the many women with smaller ribcages than me?

    A shame, as I had high hopes for this bra. I also tried the Lauren half cup at the same time and the fit issues were identical. I think I've reached the end of the road for me and Freya...

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    Didn't fit

    Now that I've tried on every size combo I could have possibly fit into, I know that I'm not shape-compatible with this bra. I'm not full enough on top, and my nipples are way too high on my breasts to work with the cups (the 30DD was the only size where they didn't peek over the top).

    The pros: The bra has a really nice lift to it, and the strap length is FANTASTIC. I seem to be one of those people who needs to loosen straps as far as they'll go, but not these ones. Lots of leeway here. Strap spacing is fine too, which is another ... rarity (I often find straps to be too far apart). Also, it's just really darn cute.

    My first impression of this bra when I put it on was that it looked great, but upon closer scrutiny came the cons: First, it's surprisingly loose for a 30 band. I have a 29"ish underbust, and I'm going to try this bra one band size down- a first for me. Issue #2: Combined with slight gapping along the top of the cups, the lace edge takes the bra (in this size at least) out of the running as one that would be invisible under shirts. It looked mighty lumpy under the one I tried. Third: Wires are too wide, resulting in some slight wrinkling along the outside of the cups.

    In the minor complaint category: Gore is a bit wide for me as well, but all gores seem to be. Since it's not painful, I could live with that if everything else fit great.


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    Didn't fit

    This review is for the old Patsy fit, with the old lowercase Freya label.

    I purchased the 28E Patsy in Ballet Pink and loved the fit, but as the style is discontinued, I've had to scrounge for sister sizes as I tried to collect other colors. I was able to get my hands on a 30DD in Black, which is also the same updated fit, and it fit me well. So, when I found the same size in Fuchsia, I ordered it and expected it to fit the same. What I didn't know is that this colorway is the old Patsy, which has a slightly different ... cup shape. As a result, while the measurements are really similar to my Black 30DD, it doesn't fit the same way.

    The old Patsy fit is slightly deeper in the cup (+.5 cm), but the upper cup is not as closed off as the new fit, so it doesn't sit close to the body the way new Patsy does on me as I am not very FOT. The upper cup edge measures 21 cm in the new style and 22.5 cm in the old style when comparing the same size, 30DD.

    Since I am a 28 band and Freya bands typically run big, with the more open cups, the 30 band in this particular bra ends up being problematic for me. It is not tight enough even though it measures the same as the Black, since the unstretched band is pretty close to my ribcage measurement. I might get better results by tightening the band, however the wires are quite firm and I am worried they will just dig into my ribcage instead of flexing. Unfortunately, padded cups are more difficult to alter than unlined cups, and I am not confident that I can make the upper edge more closed off without slicing and restitching.

    We will see if I can make this bra work or not.

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    Fits

    This review is for the updated Patsy fit, with the current Freya label.

    I purchased the 28E Patsy in Ballet Pink and loved the fit, but as the style is discontinued, I've had to scrounge for sister sizes as I tried to collect other colors. I was able to get my hands on a 30DD in Black, which is also the same updated fit. While Freya bands typically run large, this actually worked out fine for me, and is probably the only 30 Freya band that I have been able to wear so far. It fits almost identically to my 28E except the band is obviously ... a bit larger.

    The 3HC cups of the new Patsy and Summer Haze are more closed off than the typical open 3HC padded half cup. This cut works the best for me, as the shape eliminates gapping at the top, which I experience with tall, open cups since I am not particularly FOT, while giving a very nice rounded shape similar to what one would get from a molded foam T-shirt bra. The wires are a nice and even curve instead of the wonky J curve or Nike swoosh shape that many Freyas have. The cups are very similar to Fantasie Sofia or Fauve Aurelia in shape, but are more closed off and rounded at the top. The angle of the cup is also cut at a slight plunge angle, which allows it to sit closer to the inner part of the breast where I am quite empty. The Fantasie and Fauve half cups are mostly constructed with straight cups. Despite the slightly closed top, this can certainly accommodate tall roots or more upper fullness, as there is plenty of room in the upper cup on me, and it works well when I tried it on with inserts. The only criticism about the fit is that the cups are a bit tall for my frame, leading to some gapping when I move, though I don't get this issue in similar bras that are cut with lower cups.

    Note that the old Patsy fit looks the same and measures similarly, but the upper cup shape is different. The upper cup edge measures 21 cm in the new style and 22.5 cm in the old style when comparing the same size, 30DD.

    The wires on me are perfect on this bra, so I don't experience any discomfort like I did on Fearne, where the cup fit well but the wires were narrow and intolerable. Based on my experience so far with Freya Half Cups, the wires are all firm instead of the flexible ones used on their Unlined Plunges, so any mismatch in wire shape or size can be very painful. The bra band is printed powermesh and moderately firm.

    The appearance of the bra is nice, but a bit plain. It's definitely cute and girly without being overly young. It's the perfect kind of styling for an everyday bra. Patsy also uses the same lightweight mesh fabric on the cups as Summer Haze, which is a firm structured mesh rather than the standard stretchy mesh (like used on Cleo Marcie and Lucy), meant to be cool and breezy for summer. Indeed, the combination of this fabric and the lightweight foam lining in the cups makes this lined bra feel so much cooler than wearing a stuffy foam T-shirt bra in the summer heat. Black is a black base with mocha polka dots throughout, and I like this color combination, which extends to the lace and bows. The upper edge has a bit of simple lace decoration and isn't visible or lumpy under clothing. Though the bra is seamed, it isn't nearly as noticeable under clothing as many other bras of similar construction. Straps are plain wide elastic, but are covered with the same printed mesh fabric, so the print extends throughout. The bows are sweet and delicate. The center gore bow is really pretty as it is double layered with thick and thin ribbon, and topped off with a tiny flower. Yay for no weird charms!

    I think this is a fabulous bra for everyday wear, and is a bra you can really live in. Overall, I love this bra because it gives me a great shape without a molded cup, and is supremely comfortable on me. This ticks all the boxes for what I am looking for in a padded (not foam cup) bra--the natural, easy shaping and lightweight feel of an unlined bra, with the rounded shape and additional modesty provided by a foam bra. What a shame that Patsy has been discontinued! Now that I've collected every color, I've found that the ones that work for me are the new fit, as the old fit is too open at the top and gap.

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    Didn't fit

    I tried this bra in multiple sizes. Band is very stretchy, so I sized down to a 30 band. In the 30DD, I filled the cups and had nice cleavage. I think my shape is full on bottom, slightly splayed, center full, and short roots. Center gore was too high and/or too wide, resulting in pinching in the center.

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    Didn't fit

    The depth was great, but the wires were really, really wide. I generally wear a 28 so this wasn't the result of a tight band. It was really loose but the wires seemed to pull anyway. It was cute but unsupportive. I wasn't thrilled with the fabric either. It felt a little cheap, like lining/backing for a stuffed animal or throw pillow.

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    Didn't fit

    I altered the band down to a 28, Unfortunalety I am between sizes so I have a bit of gaping, but otherwise the fit is just lovely and really comfortable

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    Didn't fit

    Nice bra. Fabric is soft and doens't feel scratchy. It doesn't poke but it's a bit too small for me now and I need a 30E now. Band feels comfortable and doesn't feel to tight. The bra gives a great shape.

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    Fits

    I'm in between a 30DD and a 30E in this bra. There is slight spillage in the 30DD, but overall, I still get a nice rounded shape. The material on this bra might feel a bit scratchy at first, but after a few washes, it should feel more comfortable.

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    Didn't fit

    The gore of the bra sits a bit lower than other bras such as the Cleo Juna. For me, I have very close boobs (almost no space in between then. Even bras such as the marcie is too much.) and this makes it much more comfortable. The band is loose. Even on the tightest hook, it rides up. I wish the wires were narrower as they are too wide, but that's okay because I may just bend them slightly. This bra actually lifts and pushes it a bit closer as opposed to my other bras that just lifts them just slightly. Also, no armpit bulges at the top of the bra! The only thing I do not care for is how thick the straps are. I prefer thin ones.

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