I really wish this would fit it's such a pretty bra. The cups are way too big though.

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Updated on Jul 09, 2014 Flag this

This bra is the second Freya longline I've owned. I do like this cut and fit of these longlines, which is why I have them in a few different models.

My absolute favourite thing about the longline style are the wide wings at the back. Most of my 2-3 hook bras do not do a satisfactory job of spreading out the load. As a result, this bra in a 30 band does not ride up as badly despite the band being too loose on me. I do like that it doesn't need to be super snug to feel comfortably secure. I don't mind sometimes jumping +2 or even +4, ... but if you are used to wearing your best band size, do stick with it as the wider wings probably won't compensate for +2.

The straps are stretchy and smooth. I never have trouble with strap placement on Freya bras. My shoulders feel absolutely relaxed even while sitting at my desk for several hours. Shoulder pain due to mousing is a different story though https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />

The only con about this bra, as has been mentioned by everyone else, is that the front of the band will fold up no matter how you try to adjust it. For me, I'm wearing it under a loose fitting blouse so that does not affect the appearance under clothing.
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Updated on May 27, 2014 Flag this

I have the 30FF Freya Patsy Padded Longline Bra (1222) in orange with white polka dots. The cups are larger than those of my 30FF Freya Piper Padded Longline Bras, which I have in Passionfruit (light pinkish floral) and Cornflower (bright blue floral).

The Patsy's straps are too long, which may be why the cups gape at the top. The vertical seamed, half cup construction is excellent for a super rounded, cakes on a plate cleavage, though. Even with the cups/straps too big, I achieve the very rounded half cup shape.

I think the reason why I haven't altered this bra by shortening the straps is the center gore, ... while a typical height for a half cup bra, is too high for me. I haven't worn anything with a gore higher than 2" in about eight months, which is how long I've had this bra. Even 2" gores are too high for me. I really only wear 1.5" gores now, so I'm going to have to take in my 2" gore bras, mainly Prima Donna Madison Plunges, so the wires overlap in the center. That operation wouldn't make the center gores of my half cup bras work, though. Half cup bra gores go higher up my petite torso, to where my boobs are pretty much touching. So I'd go to all the work of shortening straps and, perhaps, taking in the gore of a longline, to achieve a suboptimal, though improved, fit.

The super rounded, somewhat minimized profile of half cups was my obsession for a long time. I've been slow to let go of my uncomfortable bras for that reason. The shape is fantastic. It makes my clothes look sooo good. Not that I'm vain or obsessed with bras or anything. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on May 18, 2014 Flag this

The band is ludicrously large even on the tightest hooks, it barely touches my skin. I would recommend this for someone who takes a 30 band maybe even 32. Also, the cups are a little too separate for my breasts.

The look of the bra is delightful though and the color cheers me up just to look at it.
The foam of the cups is that good stuff that springs right back when you crush it instead of denting.

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Updated on Mar 15, 2014 Flag this

This bra is one of my favorites! It creates a nice round shape and the longline looks really slimming under clothes. I don't quite fill out the top of the right cup, but that is my smaller breast anyway. The other side is perfect. Unfortunately, there is no boning in the band to keep it from rolling up. For me, it's only an issue when sitting down. I am on my feet all day, so it shouldn't be a big deal. For someone who works a desk job, this would probably have to be a special occasion bra rather than every day.

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Updated on Mar 09, 2014 Flag this

I've got the same problem as galaxie12 , but only with my smaller boob. Under a top the gapping is not visible and this bra should fit me fine around that time of the month, when my boobs are biggest. Like with the Patsy Halfcup the cups come up a bit higher than older HCs such as the Libby.
I close the band on the tightest (of two sets of) hooks, otherwise it moves. I didn't want to get the 28 band, though, because I thought an extension would look weird on a longline and because it should be fairly easy to shorten the band when necessary. I've since discovered that it will be a bit more of a hassle to move the straps than I thought, but well, I'll have to deal with that when the time comes and the band is stretched.
Edit: I haven't put on any weight but for some reason the band stays put in the wider setting now.

Updated on Dec 27, 2013 Flag this

I also tried the Just Flew In longline, and like that, this bra didn't work for me. While the width was perfect and the depth seemed good, it was almost like the cups came up a bit too high for me (or I'm just not full enough on top). The cups on this bra actually seemed taller/maybe slightly deeper than those on the JFI. The band wasn't super tight; it was comfortably snug. I wouldn't recommend this bra for girls who are slightly projected to shallow with wide roots.

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Updated on Oct 17, 2013 Flag this

The bra does not fit (too shallow on the bottom) if I scoop and swoop. The wires in this case are way too wide. The "solution" to this is to not S&S when putting it on and to wear it on the tightest hooks. It's too bad that I have to wear it the "wrong" way for it to work.

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Updated on Oct 11, 2013 Flag this

I am so disappointed that this bra doesn't fit! The Freya Just Flew In Padded Longline Bra (1393) fits me nicely, but I encounter entirely different fit issues in this bra. The main problem is that I get some gaping at the top of the cups, but not along the entire edge. The cups are comprised of three panels, and the cup's edge lies perfectly flat for the inner and outer panels, then strangely pulls away only at the center panel. It's as if the top of the cup is too open, but only at that center panel. I guess it's just the wrong shape for me!

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Updated on Sep 19, 2013 Flag this

Love this. Comfy, with great shape and lift. Wish I could get it in 28GG, since the band is roomy in this one, and I'm sure it will stretch in no time. Slight quadboob on the larger side, but not a deal-breaker. Over all, this is a great bra.

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Updated on Sep 11, 2013 Flag this