I am a 28e, but sized up to a 30e because it's so hard to find 28 band bras. The cups' volume fit my wide boobs pretty well, despite being one size too large, but they are a bit wide. The band is just too big, which is not the bra's fault. I'd love to swap this for a 28e.
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Updated on Feb 13, 2016 Flag this
Saskia_C Thanks for the tip! It's good to know. This is the first bra I bought in my "real size" (well, more of a sister size) so it felt tight to me then, but now I know better! I will be more strict about getting 28s in Freya and Curvy Kate, even though 30s do seem to feel fine in Natori, Cleo, ect. Thank you again!
This bra is just so soft! You hardely feel the cups while wearing it!
The band could be a bit smaller for me. I bought it new and I'm already closing it at the smallest hoock! So you might wanna size down if possible. The good thing about the band thought is that it doesn't strech a lot and it seems not to be one of the kind streching out very fast.
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Updated on Nov 28, 2015 Flag this
Really pretty bra, probably my favorite one I own. I was so excited to find the very last one hidden in the bottom row of clearance at Nordstrom Rack in my size.
The cups are lined just enough that they hide nipples while still being flexible like soft cups. It gives me a nice rounded shape and a little cleavage.
Interestingly, unlike what other reviewers are saying, mine does have three rows of hooks. I'm not sure why there would be different numbers of hooks, but it doesn't seem to be related to size. My only guess is that Freya started making them with three rows later on. If ... you're ordering this online and the number of rows is important to you, make sure you ask before buying, because it looks like it could turn out either way.
The most annoying problem with this bra is in the bottom of the band - it cuts into my five-months-pregnant belly and flips up, making it feel annoyingly tight. I mostly fixed it (for now) by using two extenders: one on the bottom two hooks fastened in the middle row and one on the middle two hooks fastened on the tightest row. Then I just fasten the top two hooks normally on the loosest row. I've seen a lot of people mention this flipping problem, so I guess it's a common issue. Hopefully this can help someone!
One thing I don't really understand is that when I take it off, the marks from the underwires are pretty far below where my breasts actually are. But when I'm wearing it, it doesn't look or feel like there's empty space at the bottom at all. Not a huge issue, so I'll probably just ignore it for now. I'd be interested to know why this happens, though.
Overall, I love it, and will definitely keep an eye out for more good deals on Freya longlines.
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Updated on Jul 14, 2015 Flag this
Oh my god this bra is ADORABLE! This is the first one I've gotten that actually FITS and is COMFORTABLE! It's so soft. The only issue I have with it is that I don't feel like I'd find enough excuses and opportunities to wear it because I am so used to wearing molded and t-shirt type bras.
Updated on May 11, 2015 Flag this
I love longline bras! This one is very comfortable and smooths out back fat nicely. The front can ride up a bit, specially if you have fat rolls under your boobs. Otherwise I love it.
Updated on Apr 19, 2015 Flag this
This bra is pretty but definitely too big. I thought it might fit despite my Just Flew In in a 30F fitting/being slightly too big most days of the month...sigh. On the plus side, the fabric is soft and the wires are relatively narrow, although obviously wider than my JFI.
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Updated on Apr 07, 2015 Flag this
Good bra, much softer fabric than some of the other half cups (like the Patsy). The wires are a little narrower than I prefer and stiffer than I'd like but it has a good fit and is comfortable. The longline style gives a lot of support.
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Updated on Mar 01, 2015 Flag this
Love it but longlines just don't work for me.
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Updated on Feb 09, 2015 Flag this
I've wanted a long line for a while and I'm happy with the way it looks and it feels quite secure and snug for a 30 band.
I'm not sure if Freya have changed this bra a bit, because bratabase is telling me its discontinued, and other reviews say there are only two lines of hooks, whereas I got this bra recently (albeit in the sale), and it has three columns of hooks. So maybe it's a slightly newer version.
I've put it as fitting although I think there might be a slight shape mismatch, because during the day it shifts so that the wires are sitting on my breast tissue. But almost all my bras do this.
Top tip: I find this bra a lot easier to do up at the back if i start from the top hooks and hook down rather than up. When there are only 2/3 hooks per column I'm in the habit of doing it the other way.
Updated on Jan 11, 2015 Flag this
This is my favorite Freya print. It's amazing and adorable and pretty. When I could wear it, I wore it only a few times because it rolled right up my stomach. I considered putting true boning in it, but since it's now far too small in the cups, I didn't bother.
The comfort level is impressive-the rolling up never hurt me, just annoyed me. This is another favorite that I've sat on for years because I love it so much even though it doesn't fit me.
Now I'm going to sell it and hope that it'll actually get worn
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Updated on Nov 15, 2014 Flag this
Freya bands run large (as do Curvy Kate bands). You may find that you fit best into a 30 band in most brands but 28 in Freya and Curvy Kate.