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Patsy Padded Half Cup Bra (1223)

Since SS2012 - Lightly lined 3 part half cup More...
This bra is discontinued.

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  1. 28 D-GG ... (28 :4-:10)
  2. 30 D-H ... (30 :4-:11)
  3. 32 B-H ... (32 :2-:11)
  4. 34 B-H ... (34 :2-:11)
  5. 36 B-H ... (36 :2-:11)
  6. 38 B-G ... (38 :2-:9)

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    32D

    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 figured I could just alter down the band of this 32D, so I ordered this size in both the Patsy and the Summer Haze Half Cup. However, I didn't know that Patsy's fit had been updated, and that the fashion colors I purchased, Fuchsia and Peacock, are both the old fit which is more open on the top and have ... a slightly different shape. As a result, while the cup measurements are pretty close to the Black 30DD that fits, this one doesn't end up fitting me the same way even if I tighten the band.

    Compared to the Black 30DD in the new fit, the cups measure the same between the two bras (slight variation in cup width), but the upper edge measurement is slightly different, with the Peacock being +.5 cm more open at the upper edge. This doesn't seem like much difference, but considering that the band is much looser, it doesn't sit close to the body in the same way.

    I originally intended on altering down the band, but I had forgotten that Freya's padded styles tend to have pretty firm wires, and I am not sure if 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.

    Note that one minor difference in this bra compared to my other Patsys is that the straps are a bit narrower. I'm not sure if it's unique to this colorway or if it is because this is the only one in a D cup and the others are all DD+.

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    30DD

    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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    30DD

    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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    28E

    Fits

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

    I don't think I've ever shelled out over $50 for a bra that may or may not be returnable, but that's exactly the chance I took on Patsy, since I had had this style on my wishlist for a while, and I had such good luck with the Summer Haze Padded Half Cup and felt they were very likely to be twins. Thankfully, the blind buy worked out, and now I have a beautiful Ballet Pink Patsy in my possession, and she fits wonderfully!

    The measurements on my Patsy are just slightly bigger in the cup ... than my Summer Haze, but as it is .5 cm, it is not very noticeable. I would say both bras fit me quite identically, which means that the wires are comfortable, the cups are a good shape and volume, with none of the minimizing effect that I got from Rhea in the same size. Summer Haze and Patsy have what I typically think of as a 3HC, which is a rounded cup shape with 2 vertical seams, no upper panel, and a slightly closed off top.

    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.

    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. Freya's bands typically run large and this 28 is comfortable but not snug on me, though I might have to alter it down in time.

    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. Ballet Pink is a soft pink 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! I'd happily buy this in every color. Meanwhile, I'll be checking out all other Freya bras that look to be the same Padded Half Cup cut, with fingers crossed that I find some more dupes!

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    30F

    Didn't fit

    About me: dense, center full and close set, full on bottom with tall, sloping vertical roots and narrow horizontal width.

    How cute is this fabric?! Another take a finding a padded Comexim 3HC dupe, but, again, the material being less structured combined with the structure of the bra being open on top makes me feel like it's not a very secure fit. The cups are also too wide for me.

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    30E

    Hasn't set fit

    I love this bra if it werent for one huge con: the fabric. Its soooo itchy, its actually scratchy. It made my sensitive skin burn where the straps touched it. I love the high gore, almost straight beckline and lift this bra gives. The style, the color, the round, wide, slightly projected breasts are great. But i cannot stand it for 2 min!

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    28E

    Didn't fit

    I bought this for find substitute of EM CHP and Cleo Mimi. Sadly, this didn't. Like too wide cup separation, quadding, and too stretchy band, this have many issues for me. But I think this works well for people that need open top ones.

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    34G

    Didn't fit

    This was my first half cup after struggling with full cup bras. I wish these were still available as I would own one in every colour. Gave me a great "cakes on a plate" look without feeling like I was going to fall out. I could wear it for 9+ hours without issue.

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    36FF

    Didn't fit

    If it was bigger and the fabric wasn't so scratchy, this bra would be one of my favorites. Cup needs to be larger, band smaller. Cup shape is very flattering.
    This bra's measurements have been altered
    Cut decorative bow off center gore. No functional changes.

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    32H

    Didn't fit

    Patsy and I are not made for each other. I'm full on bottom and need a lot of projection. Patsy requires a lot more going on up top than I can provide. The cups gape horribly while the bottom is shallow and I keep pushing down the wire. Also, it seems wide with a wide gore. I prefer to bring everything close together but that's not going to happen for me with Patsy.

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