Plunge version of Retro Basic.
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This bra is discontinued.
Love that it has only one hook!
First Freya bra to maybe fit! It has a storage wrinkle in the left cup fabric from being folded incorrectly by seller.
In one of the bra only photos you can see the storage wrinkles.
Very minor quad boob if I stick my breast out far.
Has back boning right under the back straps.
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Updated on Jan 27, 2015 Flag this
Good bra to wear under low cut tops/ dresses
Better for shorter periods of time e.g. parties than day to day
Just doesn't fit any more
Black colorway
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Updated on Jan 14, 2015 Flag this
Tried this in a 28DD when I first started and it was far too small, now my only complaint it that that band is very stiff and that the straps are too far apart. May keep it, but also might sell it cheap as the tag is basically gone.
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Updated on Jan 05, 2015 Flag this
I really like the cut of this bra so I found one in 30DD instead of a 28 band since the wires are so firm that I can't hardly wear the 28E I have without an extender.
It seems like this bra's band is significantly larger than the 28 band; it's still tight for a 30 band, but looks like it's 2 band sizes bigger than the 28 band that I have.
Overall, It's very comfy and has a nice understated profile when wearing it, which I really like. I could stand to go up in the cup size, and wish that the straps were like half an inch closer together, all in all though this bra is a really good fit and is very comfortable!
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Updated on Dec 30, 2014 Flag this
Runs small and is quite tight. I think I would try this in a 28E to see if my shape issues were only because of the size. It has a very retro feel to it and would look great peaking through clothing.
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Updated on Aug 11, 2014 Flag this
I am reviewing the white Retro Basic.
Too small. *Sigh* I guess I just need to realize that it's time to try a 28F.
It quadboobed both because of size and shape. On my right breast, there's a definite orange-in-a-glass effect, probably due to the wires being too sharp of a U shape. The width of the wires is fine, it doesn't cut and and isn't too wide, but it doesn't follow the shape of my root very well.
The cups give me a conical shape. I'm full-on-top, and I think the top cuts in because I have tall roots. The whole cup feels tight, so the cups are too ... small as well as the wrong shape. Rather than push my wide-set breasts together, it just squashes them against my chest and into my armpits.
The fabric isn't very pretty either. It looks like a very luxurious satin in the photos, but it feels and looks almost plastic-like. It's a bit scratchy. It's more flexible and holds its shape less than the beige bra photos look.
But the band is very firm. Although the unstretched measurement is almost 24, it only stretches about 5 inches and it feels very stiff when worn. So even though there is only 1 hook, it is a very sturdy band.
I'm sure that if it was a larger cup, it would much more comfortable. But I'm not sure if I'd be ok with the super pointy look.
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Updated on Jun 02, 2014 Flag this
Nice basic bra, but completely wrong shape for my breasts. This bra pushed my wide set breasts together so much they were sitting on each other (never had that happen before). The back has a different design, which is probably fine for smaller breasted women, but I can't imagine it holding up much weight. Wish this had worked out though, it would be a good everyday bra.
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Updated on May 22, 2014 Flag this
Band - It feels pretty firm.
Cups - Claims to be padded, but doesn't feel like they are padded. They have thin foamy feeling to it, but whatever the material is, it is not rigid enough to hold structures. They are basically soft cups. The cups wrinkle even on the places that are filled. The outer layer is just prone to wrinkle. The cups don't seem to be shallow.
Wires - Too narrow for me. Heights are okay.
Straps - Partially adjustable
Beige colorway
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Updated on Sep 21, 2013 Flag this
This bra is not in my size so take my review with a pink of salt.
Good:
It gives good cleavage due to the open front.
Very soft on the inside
Low, small gore
Bad:
Half-adjustable straps
1 hook fastener
Updated on Aug 05, 2013 Flag this
I bought this bra by accident, I actually wanted the full cup version. However, I am glad I made my mistake as this bra has been a really useful addition to my wardrobe. The low plunge style,slim straps and low back mean it works really well with low cut tops or vest tops. I find it comfortable to wear all day as long as I am not doing anything too energetic. I was worried at first that it was more of an "occasion" bra but it does well all day long. It also gives amazing cleavage. I bought a sister size to my current 32G as I was ... a bit fatter then, but it still fits well and I have no issues with the fit at all.
The bad points have been that one of the elastic bits on the back broke very soon after purchase, and the little metal heart on the trim also fell off. I have fixed it with a similar piece of elastic as this is a really useful bra but I was disappointed that it broke so quickly. With larger breasts there is more strain on the single fastening which is what caused the elastic to break.
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