This is my first purchase in the quest for properly fitting bras. I have been scouring the Internet and learning about breast shapes and proper fit. I believe I am (after two babies...) full on bottom, pendulous even, center full, somewhat close set, with narrow and short roots and soft tissue. This bra almost fits, but I think a 28E would be better. I have heard that Freya bands can run a little bigger compared to other bands, and I definitely think that's the case with this bra. I tried on another brand at the same time I bought this one (didn't fit at all, didn't buy) and ...this band was looser than the other one. I have to wear it on the middle hook to get decent support, and the tightest would be better but I don't want to wear out the elastic too fast. The upper edge of the cup is not quite laying flat, because I am quite full on bottom and shallow on top. Wearing the band on the tightest hook also helps the lace lay flatter, further leading me to believe the 28E would be better. But hey, for as cheap as I found it, it's a million times better than what I've been wearing. The wire is probably a little wider than I need, but it doesn't seem to create any other fit issues and is perfectly comfortable. The gore is pretty tall, but I'm so happy it lays flat! I've never had a bra that did that before! The very top of the wires in the gore is on breast tissue just a little because I'm fairly close set. It does not cut or feel uncomfortable at all, however. Overall, a nice bra; for me a sister size and a little more closed top would be even better, but it's totally wearable. Any suggestions for other bras to try based on how this fits would be much appreciated. Read more 218 more words
Cleo Lucy (5851) is great for FoB boobs! Also, you might be successful with Freya 'Balcony Plunge' bras, most of which are both narrow and suited for FoB boobs.
Your 45 degree shot makes it look like you may have tall roots. If you do (and you will know this more than I do, so if not then do ignore the following!)
For bras suited to taller roots, any of Freya's vertical seam bras (sister cuts to the one you're wearing now). The vertical seam 'Pandora' is very pretty:
It's also a better daily bra, I think, than the Freya options - comes in a variety of basic colours, pattern is minimal and disappears under clothes, etc. I would suggest that, if you try this bra, you try it in a 30DD and a 30E, as when I tried it I found the cups a mite small. The top of the cups do close a smidge.
For bras with a different cut (not vertical seam!!!) which are do-able with tall roots AND close, I have also had success with Cleo Kali (Lucy is a sister cut), Freya Fearne and Freya Fearne's sister cuts. Freya Enchanted does have that 'george fold' on me (where my tall root pushes the lace down, creating a crease) but it is invisible under clothes and it gives me a lovely shape.
This v. active Reddit/A bra that fits and bratabase user is a similar size to you and has tall roots. Her blog is here:
Would be worth your checking out, I think! Good luck.
Thank you both for the suggestions! I am on the lookout for a Lucy in my size. What's the best way to determine short/average/tall roots? Leaning?
Oh I know, it's so hard - without really looking at loads of other women's breasts, there's nothing to compare yours too! So how to know.
Anyway. It's about how high up above your apex your breast tissue goes. With short roots all breast tissue will be collected around a smaller area, average roots a little bigger an area, tall roots you'll see (in our size range and w/ soft breasts) a gentle slope up from the apex (which your side picture looks like, but it's one picture and I could very well be wrong).
My roots start about three fingers below my collarbone - if I squish all my tissue upwards I can more or less feel where it starts. So I think do that.
With soft breast tissue it can be hard to figure out (again, I'm the same here!) bc the majority of the tissue will sink to the bottom part of the breast. Problem is in a bra, some of it will get squished back up into the top of the root, so bras which are not good for tall roots will cut in and not sit right. If you ever get what I called a George fold earlier, in spite of being FOB, that would also suggest tall roots.
Here are a couple of images from ABTF which try to show tall roots:
I think mine starts 4 or 5 finger widths down. It's really about where you see the cleavage line (cleavage shadow, lol) start.
Okay, maybe average root height then? Which makes me wonder if the look of your shape in the 45 degree pic is being caused by the bra itself - if it might in fact be too shallow for you? That might then smoosh/flatten your tissue a little upwards? And that the gaping at the top is not so much bc you are shallow there (in an open cup that shouldn't be this much of a problem) as it is that your breast is pushing the cup away to find the projection it needs?
This particular bra is rather shallow for its size. How does its cup depth measure up against your vertical breast measurement? Given that you are pendulous, you likely (though not necessarily) want more projection than this cup gives you.
All suggestions thus far are still good though - Lucy is less projected than Freya bras, and it tends toward wider wires in this size range, but if the wires won't be a problem for you its definitely still worth a shot. Kali is narrower and more projected. I think the fit of Cleo bras is great for softer tissue - their fabrics don't have much give, they really lift and shape. Panache bras would be a good try, too. For those two brands, I would order a cup size with a depth close-to or slightly under your vertical breast measurement.
Freya plunge balconies are also good. Curvy Kate has a number of good narrow/deep styles with closed tops - Ellace and Bardot in particular are available in a similar colourway to this one, if you prefer darker shades/neutrals. Again with these, I would look for a cup depth similar to your vertical measurement here on bratabase and order your cup size based off that. I wouldn't go smaller than your vertical measurement in either Freya or CK though, as their wires are softer than Cleo and do pull a bit wider when worn. (As an example, the CK ellace has a depth of around 9.5 inches in the 28F unworn, worn on me it is around 9 inches).
Yes to projection, definitely. I haven't done my vertical breast perimeter yet, but this bra's depth is a little smaller than my horizontal perimeter. So that makes sense--the gaping on this one is actually more near the center, versus at the very top of the cup like I have with molded cups. Pushing out for more depth seems like it could cause that. Thank you again for your comments; they are very precise and helpful. Any insight on Polish brands? I hear they are great for projection.
Ugh and it is late here so I am being silly - horizontal is absolutely what I meant to say/type, not vertical.
I have not tried any polish bras but, if you haven't seen it, it would be worth looking at the blog dreamsandunderthings. She is projected, soft, w/ short roots but lots of the polish bras on her blog are halfcups so should work for you too. If you're in the states, there is an online company which sells polish bras . comexim I think, maybe avocado too, and their bras are gorgeous? - but I am in the uk so have never paid too much attention to them. I'd also search on the A bra that fits subreddit for polish info - everyone is v. helpful there!
I got curious when Freya introduced this new longline style with four-part cups, because their usual (three-part) half cup styles are just a bit too shallow for my shape. I had high hopes for the Fancies and thought that I would finally get the perfect longline, but unfortunately it turned out quite disastrous!
I’m somewhere between 28F-FF for Freya. I decided to go with the smaller size because I got to try a 30F in store, and it felt too big in both the band and cups. It does seem like this cut might actually allow a bit more projection in the bottom of the cups. However, the horizontal ...seam makes the bra much too closed at the top for my FoT shape, and totally minimizes the top of my boobs. As a result, I get quadboob and a really sad “upside-down seven” kind of shape. It looked worse in real life than in the pictures. The wires at the same time are already much too wide (for some reason they don’t measure so wide but it definitely feels like it). The wide gore doesn’t really help the issue.
I’m so sad about the fit because the bra itself looks fantastic! I love the allover lace and pretty details (which don’t really show in my pictures) like the straps and bows. The color looks absolutely amazing too. All of the materials feel very soft, and the cups are very thinly padded. The band seemed to fit well, although it gets minus points for only two rows of hooks.
I also bought the matching brazilian bottom in size XS. I have an older Fancies brazilian in the watermelon colorway, and I was hoping that they would have changed the cut, but no. It looks really good and I like the coverage level, but I have a weird problem: the cotton gusset. It’s weirdly shaped and only sewn in at the corners, which makes the fabric roll up during wear. It doesn’t feel very comfortable! Why, Freya?
With a heavy heart, I returned the whole set. Although Freya’s traditional half cup shape is not so good for me, it’s still better than this new style. The shape really made it unwearable for me. This bra would probably fit better someone with FoB shape and maybe average projection/width. Read more 273 more words
I get the upside down seven shape in this bra, too. Our reviews are pretty similar. I also found it to run big and cut in sharply on top. Plus it feels super wide even though it doesn't measure it...
I'm sorry for this but it really doesn't give a good shape. Also the wires look really wide. Anyway thank you for your helpful review, I now know it probably also wouldn't fit me.
letstalkaboutbras I saw your great review too and thought that we had quite similar problems with the bra! It's sad because it's so pretty. :( I'd be interested in seeing a review from someone who it actually fits.
AbracaBra I'm glad it was useful! The bra was a big dissapointment for me definitely. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with FoT/tall roots.
So it actually might work for my FOB/very short roots, but omg those wires!!!! They look like they're almost on your back! No way could I wear wires that wide. What a shame, it's gorgeous!!
This confirms my theory that measurements can't always be trusted.
lcl0706 Yeah it would probably work better for you, but those wires are still really wide. :( The cups are also deeper than in the half cup version, however. erispe It's weird! Maybe the shape of the underwires has something to do with it. Of course a wider gore makes the wires further apart, but still - Comexims with the same width fit perfectly and this one had at least 2cm empty space on both sides.
lcl0706 I'm fob with short roots, so it should have worked for me. The wires seen unreasonably wide on given the actual measurements. Surprisingly, they weren't uncomfortable on me and no armpit poking. However the wires are far too soft, and I love Comexim-soft wires. They distort easily; probably why it's wider when worn. What did me in was the gore - wide and tall. I put my short root issues in my review.
No clue as to why Freya keeps on making the wide gores, it is a problem for many of us. I really like the brand, especially their swimwear, but their gores are just ruining it all.
letstalkaboutbras I didn't even think about wires distorting but you're right, that's probably the case. The bra didn't actually feel uncomfortable for me either.
letstalkaboutbras & Nml817 I just got this bra, and while looking at the ra, I noticed the wires are very soft and plaible. I think they're actually plastic, so that would account for why they seem so wide. If they're not plastic, they're very very thin metal.
Prettyncharmeuse That's interesting! It would make sense, I guess that Fancies was meant to be a more affordable range (I'm assuming that plastic ones are cheaper). But it still seems like a weird design choice. :/
If they are plastic, they sure are sharp on the edges...
Beautiful, delicate, and feminine bra. Love how sheer it is while still being fairly supportive. It gives me a pointier shape than I am used to. This blush color has a deep cup measurement so while I'm usually 30E, I think 30DD was best here. It doesn't look like as much of a plunge on me because of this, but I'm appreciative that the cups aren't so tall. I think the amount of projection it allows for is good for me, but the fit in the top of the cup is slightly off - sometimes in-cup quad, mostly bubbling at the diagonal seam while the top seam lies ...flat.. So this was a fun adventure, but this bra still isn't topping my Cleo Lily or Marcie in terms of being wrinkle and gape free. Excited to try more Freya unlined bras though - Jasmine for sure, and I've always loved the look of the Arabella plunge which is apparently the same cut as this.
The blush color looks a bit whiter on me than I would prefer - I would love to grab this bra in black, but who knows how it would fit then. Read more 86 more words
I saw you added measurements for this bra in 30E and 30DD - any idea what colors you measured?
Blush 30E and black/henna 30DD. I find it pretty difficult to measure cup depth of these bras. I had the feeling that the blush one was more than one cup size larger than the black.
Very pretty. Have you worn it under sheer or semi-sheer tops?
That's helpful - i would probably try to get black in 30E then. Thanks!
I did put it on under an off white t-shirt and the white embroidery stood out like crazy.
Depending on where you are, that is not necessarily a bad thing!
This style is old and been reviewed a zillion times. It's not like anyone's gonna find a brand new one from any major retailer so I don't really feel the need to post a giant blog review about it. I am planning on a comparison review between the Comexim and Ewa 3HCs and the Freya 3HCs, because I think it would be interesting to the mass public to see the fit differences with them lined up side-by-side.
As adorable as JFI is, it's really not a shape match for me, and I knew that going in but was hoping I could overlook that. The problem with ...wearing fabulous bras that fit all day every day is it makes you unable to tolerate anything less than a fabulous fit. This bra is about a half-cup (haha, funny pun) too small on me, but it's obvious the wires are already much wider than I need. It gives cakes-on-a-plate cleavage because it's a bit small, but it also feels like I'm going to fall out of it (even if I really don't). I suppose I'm used to more coverage, even though this is the look some people go for. It's also lacking in depth at the underwire. Too wide, too shallow - story of my life. The band is also too big, and this is pre-owned but it likely would have been too big from the start. The longline aspect of it prevents it from riding up on the tightest hooks, but I wouldn't get much use out of it as is. Sizing up may offer more coverage, but would also result in much too wide wires. Given the fact the wires already bug me, and it's just too shallow, I'm not going to be re-trying Freya half cups again.
Interestingly - at the same time I got this I got a Daydreamer (Lauren based) half cup that had noticeably more projection at the underwire. It was also a 28E and I couldn't pray my way into it, so it went to the stepdaughter.
I will be listing this bra. Overall it's in really good condition for being secondhand.
I can believe the Just Flew In longline is too wide and shallow for you, but the profile shot makes you look quite projected! It's amazing. If I hadn't read your review, I might've believed you loved this bra.
"...28E and I couldn't pray my way into it, so it went to the stepdaughter..."
lol
Oh man. I tried with that daydreamer too. I've always loved that bra. I tried not scooping & swooping, & it was passable if I stood very still & never planned on moving that day. Sigh. At least it's still in my house ;-D
It looks amazing!! Sigh--regarding fit.
looks beautiful! I know what you mean about fit though--now that I have some bras that fit great, I've gotten a lot pickier about what I'll accept fit-wise.
I look forward to your comparison. E.M. CH fits me significantly better than the others and it will be interesting to see the measurement differences :-) :-)
I love birds so I've been trying to get ahold of one of these (or the balcony) for years with no luck :(
I have a 36D with alteted band so that is a 30F now. The just flew in is perfect for a swallow shape. The wires are wonderful and the bra is soooo comfy. Just love it.
I would very much appreciate a comparison between Polish half-cups and Freya half-cups. The latter fit me pretty well, although the cups are a little wide, so I would be very interested to see what are the similarities and differences with Ewa and Comexim.
I think doing one with all 3 will be helpful, if only to show that not all 3-part half cups are the same, i.e. it is somehow possible to make a wide and shallow 3HC thanksfornothing Freya.
It best caters to people who have slightly narrow roots, slightly above average overall projection (but immediately shallow), and an FOT and/or tall rooted shape. If you feel like the Cleo Marcie was a good fit you will like this one too.
This is literally the only bra I've found that fits me. I love it so much. (Not as big a fan of the original deco, since the cups flare out at the top on that one) I have a very narrow rib cage and very narrow, somewhat tall roots. Cups are always too wide for me, and end up wrapping around my sides and being intolerably uncomfortable. My boobs also aren't very squishy, so if a bra isn't shaped like me, well, it's out. I always have a problem with bras being too big just above the nipple area, and yet giving me quad boob. Deflated quad boob is not a good look. I guess I'm more rounded than the majority of bras? I've tried so many, and this is the only bra that gives me some real support and yet doesn't feel like it's trying to saw me in half. Hooray!
My ABTF size is 30E, but I found the 30E in this model to be too big - the band was loose, the cups tall, and lots of gaping was happening.
Sizing down to a 28E was a good choice. The cups fit much shorter on me, so i fill them out better and gapping is minimized. Sizing down also made the cups pretty narrow for me. The band is a bit tight for me now, but wonderful with an extender. I know the band will stretch and fit me.
The color and print is cute and playful - a perfect response to reviews that call these Decos basic or boring.
Update: despite having a decent fit, the thick seams on the top of these cups make it unbearable under most of my t-shirts. Very sad.
I wanted to try this bralette since it came out. My perfect size I believe would be S, however I had only option of M and XS, so I gave a go to both of them. It is in beautiful vivd purple with orange bow - love it!!! The bralette is not really stretchy, on my 73 underbust and 93 overbust is bit too loose but still it holds boobs a little. The straps are little too wide as well, however I dont think that they will bother me while sleeping. Actually it gives nice shape - comparable to my 30E - Fortnight » Mira Longline (517-11) but is made of more delicate fabrics but strong enough to give a little support and hold bigger than mine breasts. Definietly worth trying!
Isn't this so soft?! I was blown away when I tried it on once. Unfortunately, it's not the right fit for me, but it did win Freya some points in my book, because it doesn't look soft from the pictures online.
Great fit! I've had success with Freya's unlined bras in 28F-30E. Their undies used to fit really large - I wonder if this change is general or just for this model.
erispe these are the only ones I tried so I can't really tell! What I noticed was that their a bit tall (for my personal taste, but for me, the smaller the better hehehe)
Well... it's not the worst strapless ever. It's a shape mismatch, but that's a guarantee for projected boobs in a strapless bra. I've owned this bra twice now in 2 totally different sizes. In my blog review I talk a little bit about why all strapless bras are shallow, and how I've managed to make this one "work" by being in a size far from my usual size. It's wide. It's big. It's tall. It does the job, though.
Strapless bras were always my enemy in my pre-bra-that-fits days, and at least now I know why - I'm not shallow! I still don't relish the idea of having to wear one - even in my correct size - but if I do, I shall use your tip of sizing up.
If you can handle the cup height I think it helps to size up in strapless bras. I woul never settle for wires this wide in my regular bras. But strapless bras are a different bird. It's a compromise lol.
Like you, I'm low-set, and I also don't wear low-cut tops, so I should be good!
Freya. Whyyyyyyyyyy. Why do you do this to us? I am heartbroken about this bra because I LOVE the aesthetics of it but it fits so horribly that it is unflattering and I'll have to return it.
The transparent mesh is comfortable and sexy. The houndstooth is based on a cream color, not a pure white, which adds sophistication. The upper cup portion has rainbow metalic thread woven into the houndstooth detail that glitters gold, teal, and magenta. Houndstooth. Houndstooth. Houndstooth. Sparkle. Houndstooth. Styled bows. :https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_confused.gif" alt=":s" />obs quietly::
The wires are nice and narrow. That is a about all there is to say in favor ...of the way this bra is sized. The sides are a little too low-coverage for my prefernce as is typical of Freya plunges but I would have forgiven that.
What really breaks this bra is the cup depth and how closed on top the cups are. With a 7.75" cup depth, I would say this 28D bra might fit someone who measures 28DD or 28E, assuming they could deal with the narrow wires and closed-on-top shape. I get a little bit of digging in / quadboob at the top immediately after putting the bra on but it does settle down quickly so you can't see it in the photos.
I might write a letter to Freya. I want 28D and similar sizes to remain available but I'm worried that they'll see low sales numbers and discontinue those sizes. If they could do the scaling/cut a bit differently, I'll bet a whole bunch of us would run out right now and buy this bra. Read more 163 more words
The Arabella is actually in my official Bratabase recommendations. I might try that one next!
I love that bra. But seeing it on you tells me it won't fit me, in a way I'd like. I can tell it would be too closed on top, and I'd probably have that little bit of space to the upper side of the apex. *if* you didn't pay a lot for that bra, I'd suggest altering the cups (by taken it in on the seam where the upper piece meets the lower pieces); that's also if you really wanted to keep the bra.
I guess that would happen for me with Freya plunges, too. I heard all these unpadded plunges to have really deep cups, so I tried Fauve Chloe plunge, noticed that there was way too much cup for my breast and stayed away from Fauve and Freya plunges. I guess they are made having a different type of breast in mind.
This is exactly how the Vixen fit on me as well, and I was trying on a 30G. The cups were so deep, but closed on top. I loved the look of it too. :( I wish Freya balconettes fit differently.
Uhh, hate to say it now - for some reason Eveden designs for my shape. Freya/Fauve balconettes especially.
I had the exact same problem with this bra and basically all Freya plunges that are from the past 4 years. I've had better luck with their older designs, though!
I noticed that you also have the gap in the side of the cup above the wire, by the armpit. This is another Freya habit and it annoys me so much and I don't know why they do it :(
I have many Decos (probably 10 or so) of various colors and types (Spotlight, Vibe, Delight, Rebel, Honey, etc). I had previously passed on this one because I saw nothing special about it, but changed my mind when I found out it has 3 HOOKS vs. 2 (and found it at a great price)! That makes this bra feel very secure. The straps are much narrower than the normal Decos, but so far that doesn't bother me because the band does so much of the work. In my opinion, the band runs firm, but not as tight as the vibe, and the cups run a tad on the smaller size. They hug the top of my breasts like the spotlight does.
With your Deco expertise, may I ask a question...? Do you have a recommendation for a style that may create a tiny bit less cleavage/less spill of breast tissue to the center? I have a Deco in lagoon (is that Rebel?) & love the shape, color and fabric but need a slightly better fit for my next Deco. I'm around a 30H in Freya these days... thanks!
berexxa I also have the Lagoon and it is very similar to the Rebel. You might want to try the Spotlight. I have very soft tissue and tend to spill into the middle, but this version holds me in place the best. Some people can not wear this one because it "cuts in", but I don't have this problem. I just find that it "cups" my tissue better.
Regardless of version, if you are a 30H, you might have a problem with all of the Decos simply because they only go up to size GG. You might want to try the Deco Vibe in 32GG. I have tried this model in the 30GG in both the blush and the electric blue colorways. In both cases, I have found the band to be tight and the cups to be on the small side. In this version, I have to wear my "sister-size" of 32G. Since you are currently a 30H, you may want to try the 32GG in the Deco Vibe.
Also, you might want to try the Freya Idol. I have found that this bra gives a very similar shape to the Deco, but more coverage, so I don't spill to the center, ever. In this bra (I have both the nude and the black), I have to wear the 30G because I find the cups to be on the big side. You may find the 30GG works for you since you are a 30H. The band on this bra is very tight!
I hope these ideas help. Best wishes on your bra quest!
Thanks SavvyL ! That was very comprehensive and helpful.
Great review, thanks for the information! I wanted to ask you an..opposite question :D The older version of the Deco was more open on top and didn't have the sewed edge on the cups, and I liked the edge-free one better than the new cut (I tried the old&new Honey for instance). From your experience, which of the styles you've tried would be more open on top? Thanks! :)
This is the first bra I've tried recently that fits! It more than fits...I think it makes my shape look almost cartoonishly good. I love how much lift it gives me.
The cup shape and cup separation feels like it was made for me. The problems that I've been running into with other bras recently are: top edge of the cup digging in if the rest of the cup fits me, next cup size up even worse because the underwire is wide enough to flatten me, and cups too far apart. This bra doesn't have any of those problems. And the convertible straps ...are a must for me - crossed straps are the only kind that won't fall off my narrow, sloped shoulders.
The band feels either tighter or less stretchy than other 30 bands I've tried. I don't mind that - I think the tight band might be helping to create the epic shape in front.
There are 2 things about this bra that I think could be improved, though.
1) The convertible hardware. I always prefer hardware that detaches at the middle of the strap - it's easier to put on, easier to take off, more comfortable with no possibility of being poked, and more durable because the fabric isn't stressed when the strap position is changed. This bra doesn't have that type of hardware, unfortunately. It has strap hooks in loops of fabric, in two places - in the front at the top of the cup, and in the back on the band. Being able to attach them in the front makes the bra reasonably easy to put on and take off, but I think the fabric loops will still wear down over time from repeatedly detaching the straps (which I need to do every time I put it on or take it off, because I wear the straps crossed). It's difficult to detach the straps without the little metal hook getting caught on the inside of the fabric loop.
2) Exposed elastic. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I prefer a seamless band - or covered elastic at a minimum.
I don't know if this bra fits or not because it arrived from Amazon with blood stains and hair stuck to the cups! I'm returning it for a refund for obvious reasons.
OH MY GOD! That's terrible, please report the seller to Amazon OR if Amazon shipped this to you themselves from the warehouse after a return, please complain to them in the strongest possible terms! They need to check their returns more carefully for biohazards at least. I can understand the odd deodorant stain sneaking past controls but this is BAD!
wendybien Yeah I called right away and complained in the strongest terms. I have had regular issues with Amazon sending me crushed items (including another Deco earlier in the week), and once with deodorant stains, but this was a new low. It was sold by Amazon, not a third party, and they didn't have any more left in the size and color to send out a replacement. I did get some promotional credit as compensation in addition to a refund, but yuck. The only reason I order from them is free returns, but it's becoming less worth the bother all the time.
I think this is gonna add to the list of reasons why I may be going to hell, but the first thing that came to mind was "She should have taken a picture of this and posted it here!" :P
I don't know if you're interested or not, but I have a 30FF Freya Deco Spotlight in my listings. It's an inky blue color with black polka dots. It's brand new, with tags attached ... no blood, hair, deodorant or any other nastiness included. :)
valentine556 , I actually have photos, but I don't want to upload them here because that's gross and also because I pity the poor bratabase user who would be innocently browsing and happen upon them as a example. Anya99, I only ordered the 30FF to try it out for size and then if it didn't fit, use Amazon's free returns. However, if I get a chance to try a 30FF and like it, I will keep your listing in mind!
Anya99 Also that blue color is so pretty. Claret was my first choice, but that colorway is really hard to find now.
I completely understand. :) I have the same bra in a 30G as well, so if you find that size works better, I've got that too... brand new, but the tags were accidentially removed by my husband, who thought he was helping ... clearly, he knows nothing about bra fitting. :) They're both blue because I couldn't find the red either. But they're super cute. Prices are definitely negotiable. Hope you find a perfect fit. :)
I'm regularly a shallow, slightly FoT 30D, but I read endless reviews that Freya bras tend to run big in the band, so I ordered a 28DD. For disambiguation, since different colorways often have a slightly different cut or stretch, this was the bright yellow "Zest". Well, the band fit fine, properly snug on the last hooks, but the cups were insanely narrow. I haven't put on a bra that narrow in the cups since I stopped wearing A cups. It was only 4" across! Whether this was a manufacturing error or just true of that particular model, I don't know, but that seems fairly ridiculous to me for a brand and model known for being fairly good for shallow breasts. If I can find the Deco Plunge in a physical store in 28DD and 28E in other colors, I may try again, because the material itself was perfectly pleasant against my skin. As it was, I only ordered this color because it was the cheapest price.
Ugh! Freya! Get it together! Inconsistent sizing makes me crazy. A 4.0" wide cup that is 6.5" deep is what I would expect to find on a 28C. Maaaaaybe a 28D.
Super fun color and straps though!
FWIW you're not the first one to notice Decos cups are pretty useless. It's too wide & shallow for 99% of the larger size range & too narrow for most of the small end.
I don't think going up a cup size will be much help. When I look at your side on picture and front on picture I can see that the seems on the band aren't sitting far back enough. They are quite forward. I think you should try a size 30 band as it looks as though you need the width not projection. Hope this helps :) Good luck.
I agree with Ambie-Australia, if you sister size up the cup should be wider, and you could alter the band down or have someone else alter it. :)
It's definitely a matter of width, not projection. Any more projected and my smaller side would gape terribly. I read a very detailed Amazon review from someone whose 28DD was actually wider in the cup than their 30D, though, so I'm entirely unconvinced going up in the band in this case will help.
This is the most uncomfortable material in a bra ever. The fabric feels like fine sand paper on skin. Very rough. I just wore it for a few minutes but until now I can feel somewhat of a slight tingling/burning sensation. (This is what I feel like when I get sunburned. At least a milder version of it.) The band fits just fine on me (I measure 27-29.5). The cups are a bit too small on my larger breast and fits just right on my smaller one. Even though the cup may be too small for me, I still feel it is a supportive bra. This is not a padded bra, but rather lightly lined.
Wish they made it with a comfortable fabric.
Update: Washed the bra, and the material became more bearable. Still uncomfortable, but bearable. I just make a conscious effort to have less friction when I put it on.
This is not a perfect fit but so far this is my best fitting bra to date because most of my bras are still 32DDs.
most comfy bra i've worn is padded ewa michalak - lined with cotton!
I just wore the Patsy yesterday. I admit it's not as comfortable as some bras but I didn't think it was that bad. Maybe my boobs are numb from all the nursing though.
I just wore the Patsy yesterday. I admit it's not as comfortable as some bras but I didn't think it was that bad. Maybe my boobs are numb from all the nursing though.
I just got the Patsy recently, too. The fabric is kinda harsh, I agree - I don't know it it softens with washing. Worn it once for half a day, but had no skin reaction or anything. It fits me similarly. Mine is black, which colour did you get?
mine is black white white dots. the cups are lined. but the straps are really rough. only my back is affected since cups are lined. i am planning to just put tissue when i wear it. :) the effect is not gone until now. hopefully with washing it will get softer.
Fits me like it fits you - good on one side, a little small on the other. I can't get a 28ff though, the cup will be too wide. But Freya unlined balconies/plunges are usually a perfect fit for me in 28f or 30e.
good thing that you mentioned that. i was planning on ordering a 28FF.
I don't know if we have the same root width, some Eveden bras are a little wide for me even in 28F-30E, so the wires of 28E-30DD would have the ideal width, but the cups mostly aren't deep enough. Also, when I was smaller in size, I had shorter roots - my roots have gotten taller with the boob growth, but not much wider, if at all. My shape has changed by getting more upper fullness. Now I can wear bra styles that I couldn't before my weight gain. But this also means that some others have become out of reach. I am more comfortable wearing unpadded styles now.
I never wrote a review on this because I intended to add it to my blog. As of now, I don't have time to do what I wanted with the blog, and I've worn this a few times, so I think I might as well review it.
I'm not so sure about the fit of this. I bought it knowing full well that it may be a tad small. I measure 30 underbust 36-37" bust, which would put me at 30E or F, but as it seems(from EM's to other typically narrow brands), I'm more in between 30DD and 30E. I think this is due to my boobs being super ...projected and very narrow.
For this bra, it fits a little too snug and I think I would do better in 30E. It's a very similar fit to my Hopscotch Longline, nearly identical. The cups are decently projected (for being a smaller size for me, even), and the width of the wires is spot on-perfect for me. If I could take wires from a 30DD and depth from a 30E, I'd have my perfect fit.
So as typical of the Freyas I've tried, this has decent projection and narrow wires. The gore is also very close set, but does rest slightly on my tissue, making this the most uncomfortable part of the bra for me. I honestly believe this is due to the fact that the cups are just a smidge too small for me and I should size up.
Otherwise, the band is nice and fairly stretchy, but not overly so. The back portion is a layer of black mesh, which felt super nice during the more humid months. Pretty sure the Hopscotch's back is mesh also, so maybe this is just something typical of Freya's longline bras. The material on the cups is a silkier material, very soft and comfortable.
The appearance I get from this bra is projected and uplifted, again, almost identical to my Freya Hopscotch Longline(and some of my EM's even).
Straps are comfortable, but not fully adjustable. I am fairly lower set, and I have them tightened all the way, so that may be something to consider.
Otherwise, this is one of my favorite bras appearance wise. The colors are so vibrant, it's absolutely gorgeous.
I'd recommend this bra to anyone who needs some projection, has narrower roots and wants a front and centered, uplifted look. I would also not recommend sizing down as I did. I only did that because Bare Necessities was having a sale for $10, I'm cheap, I adore this bra, and 30DD was the last one. xD
I have it too (in 30E) and it's amazing. It's my second most comfortable bra right after the Freya Ivy Longline.
I have this same wire thing with Freya, mostly need the depth of a 28F/30E with the wire width of a 28E/30DD. When I gained weight I got fuller and more projected, but not wider at all.
I love love love the pattern on the pansy! I've been looking for one for forever. I missed that sale by like an hour.
Looks good on you, I'm a huge Pansy fan! That print just rocks. Jealous! 😌
Because I don't wear my Flourish longline a lot, and technically Pansy doesn't come in my size, I wasn't allowed to buy it. But for such a great price I could not have stopped myself 😁
From what I can tell, a little-talked about Freya. This must be a much older style for Freya, as the band is actually TTS, if not small, and the fabric is stiff and supportive. A little interesting to have a look back at what Freya was, vs what they tend to mass-produce now. In a nutshell, it's good for narrow roots, average projection, and even fullness.
I might need to check this out! I've never seen this style anywhere, but I'd love to have a nude unlined. Nice to see that the band isn't current Freya ridiculousness.
I found it on eBay :) The band is tight & doesn't feel like it will stretch much. It should be good for you.
Never heard of this style, but will definitely keep my eyes open for it. Looking like a nice fit on you. :)
I changed the underwires of my 30E - Freya » Starlet Vertical Seam Bra (1061) for longer and more flexible ones. Turns out, my instinct was right! The new wires turned Starlet from a torture device into a very comfy bra that fits perfectly.
Old underwires: width 12,3 cm / length 22,8 cm / sturdy New underwires: width 13,5cm / length 23,8 cm / flexible
How this affects the fit of the bra: - The cups became wider and slightly more shallow. - The new wires stretch with the band, so the band is a few cm longer now. Since the band doesn't have a lot of stretch to it, it ...fits more comfily this way. - The underwires don't poke at all - neither under my arms nor at the center gore. I'm happy. - There was fabric sticking out under the arms because the old ones were too short. This is now fixed.
I wish Freya would use more flexible underwires in the smaller cup sizes by default, as those sturdy ones often feel restricting and uncomfortable on people with small boobs or bony ribcages. Read more 73 more words
Vadaslava I got them at an onlineshop in my country that's selling sewing and dessous making supplies :)
Vadaslava It's always a good idea to check out local sewing supply shops and department stores first! But in the case of the Starlet, the wires they sold there would not fit, so I went for an online shop with a larger variety in wire shapes and sizes.
Wait, that's a thing?! How did I not think of this? Thank you! I'm definitely going to look into this!
Very nice! Since it's coming out in a black colorway, I may pick one up again at some point. I'll definitely keep this in mind if the wires are still stiff and pokey.
The rounded, half-cup, mild cakes on a plate shape is practically perfect in every way for my FoT breasts & narrow ribcage. The only other Freya bras that fit my very FoT shape are the Patsy padded half cup and Parade "padded" half cup bra.
Band and straps are comfortable, though straps are a bit wide-set for my narrow shoulders. Most straps are. Wing height is surprisingly low, so no chafing under the arm.
Cons:
This fabric is tricky - it initially seemed rigid enough to contain me, but after a few hours of wear, I was not only quadding but actually nip-slipping on my bigger side. ...I've read a couple of other reviewers who had the same experience. Be ye not deceived, if you're not solidly contained in the cup, SEND IT BACK!
Unfortunately, as with all Freya half cup bras, I would need this in a 28J/JJ and this bra only goes up to a 30H. My ribcage is exactly 28" and while I make do with Freya 30's, the bands stretch quickly, putting more weight on the straps and hiking the back of the band, which of course means my boobs lose their support and start sliding down my torso and onto my stomach and waist. Thank goodness for Tums!
I'm keeping this to wear under very tight camis that will help hold my wayward breast tissue (since the cups only work if I'm holding still) but am absolutely going Polish. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Half cups are a must for me and the US/UK bras just don't make them in my size without extremely wide wires and/or painfully high wings as well as often splaying my breasts from east to west (I'm looking at you, Curvy Kate/Flirtelle!)
Cleo Lucy (5851) is great for FoB boobs!
Also, you might be successful with Freya 'Balcony Plunge' bras, most of which are both narrow and suited for FoB boobs.