I want to love this bra, but the gore is stabbing me in the worst place possible. So I won't be keeping it. The wires are also a bit wider than I am used to. The band fits me perfectly, tight and supportive, but I'm closer to a 29" underbust so it might be a bit loose for others.
The cups have three vertical seams, which I've never seen before. I think i like it! I also like this design with the beige polka dots so much more than I thought I would. I personally cant stand the pink Patsy, but this one has a totally different look to it.
Ugh about the gore, but this coloway looks fantastic on you.
I had a completely different issue with this bra - not enough depth.
erispe, what were your issues with the Bella? Still trying to decide how i feel about it. The band is too tight but i have an extender. The wires are too wide and there is a bit too much wrinkling at the top of the cups for me.
annabellynn The cup was too small on my larger side and created a weird shape even with an extender.
Ah, I don't even know where to begin with this bra! Just a total shape mismatch. I have quadding AND gaping happening - quadding in the middle of the cup, gaping near the strap and the center gore. I don't feel like my boobs are going to stay in this bra. The sides of the cup hardly contain me, and I feel like I'm spilling out all over the place.
Read your post this morning, then received the same bra in the mail this afternoon and I'm having the same problem. Very slight quad when I swoop and scoop vigorously, but gaping at the gore almost constantly. :( The height of the cups does work better for me though.., if I could just fill out the center gore area! Ugh
Ugh, yes! I'm so disappointed. This bra was recommended with a 1.21 weight for me, too. Hopefully Cleo Riley will come out in more basic colors and I can forget all about Deco.
This is a cute bra - nice patterns and the lace is pretty and flattering. It almost fits me, but is a cup size too big. I can't tell how well the shape fits on top being a size too big. The band is also way too small for me for comfort! 30" bands are still very snug on me but are supportive enough. For reference, I am more FoB/center and projected somewhat. I may purchase this in a 30E later on.
This bra is really comfortable! I feel like it gives a really natural and sexy look but I think it looks grandma-esque in the photos. I wish it gave a tiny bit more lift and had a tiny bit more room on top, but everything is soo soft and stretchy that this bra still fits well. Since I have only heard people complain about this bra I was hesitant to try it, but I really like it and will probably end up keeping it! I will try it on a few more times and see how it looks under different tops and hopefully it passes all the tests!
It certainly fits you better than it fit me! Very soft and comfy, I have to agree.
I have it too (also in 28F). The cut is good, it fits me but my usual size is 30E and the 28F is too tight and I don't want to use extender. I have to list it here.
It fits way better than I expected! It's definitely true to size! It's as tight as I would want my bras starting off, any tighter and I'd recommend it for someone closer to a 26 band!
This is my first properly fitting bra, and the only one that fits besides Comexim. I have owned this bra for 2 years in both colors. Despite my underbust measuring 24.5 inches snugly and this being a 28, it stays up just fine. The reason for this is the firmness of the band; after 2 years it is quite difficult to stretch it to 27 inches. I failed to measure it when new, but it feels pretty much the same to me. The cups, gore, and straps are all too wide(set) causing me to feel just a bit constricted and not as free/mobile as I would ...prefer, but I do not mind as they are all to a minor degree. The majority of the time I do not notice any of the issues. What I really enjoy is the seamlessness of it and its invisibility under clothing. Manages to have barely any to no gaping on my smaller side.
It's strapless and seamless so that is why I will still repurchase it after finding Comexim.
Excellent fit. I have shallow breasts with a wide root and this fits great. Typically Freya underwires can be a little too narrow on me but in this one it's fine. The lace lies flat and adds a nice detail. The straps are easy to adjust. The band is a little snugger than I'm used to but I went for a 28F instead of my usual 30E because Freya bands are stretchier and I find that a 30E ends up being too big after the first wash and a few years.
My small complaint is that the fabric of the straps is a bit rough, I hope it softens with wear and washing but I wish they would have lined it with something soft like the did to the material of the cups. The wires are also very stiff, I would have preferred some sort of padding there or a more flexible underwire.
I really like the way this bra fits. It has great structure and support (most likely because the band size finally fits!) and the straps give good support and slips off less due to it's wider width/more friction. I find it to be rather comfortable too.
It has a pretty colour and pattern. However, it gives a more conical kind of shape to the boobs than I would prefer.
Nonetheless, I think it's a good bra that helps to keep the boobs in place. Just wish it had a rounder shape to it.
I think this fits! I know that Freya bras tend to run large in the band. The 30 longlines I had stretched out pretty quickly and since there are only two rows of hooks, I didn't want to have to sew it so I could continue to wear it. The 28 is a tad tight, but the band is stretchy, so I don't mind.
I have shallow boobs and this bra gives me cake on a plate look. I can hardly believe they're my boobs! I'd like the wires to be a bit wider, so I might bend them, but other than that it's great. The straps don't dig into my armpits either, another added plus. The straps are a little scratchy, but I'll put up with them.
I have the orange with white dots. I wish I could get another color, but that's ok. No one will see it under my clothes.
I love the Freya long line bras. They are so pretty and I think they fit better. Freya's soft cup bras never fit me. I like the Deco but it puts marks on my inner boob tissue. I love my 28F Just flew in Freya long line. I wish I had it in a 28E though, just to see if it would be too small. Sometimes I feel like I need 2 sizes in one bra.
Deco never worked for me. I've got a Piper longline coming in the mail in 28F. Can't come soon enough. Is the JFI too big? Are you selling it?
It fits. Sometimes it gapes a little bit on top. Do you ever feel like you're in between sizes? I feel that way a lot. Like the 28F JFI is a tiny bit big but the 28E probably would be just a tiny bit small. I sometimes feel like I'm in-between a 28F-28FF in Cleo Juna. In be-tween a 28E-28F in other bras. Lana in-between a 28DD-28E. Or some 30DD-30E. 32D-32Dd. LOL I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. It would be really nice to have 3 or 4 sizes in the same bra. It's weird wearing different sizes in different bras. It makes our quest to find the perfect bra even more difficult! LOL another one of my rants! LOL
Yeah! All the time. My boobs are uneven. So if one side fits the other doesn't. Wish one cup could be E and the other F.
uniteacher always fit your bigger breast. I always try to fit my bigger girl. I just sometimes feel like I need two different sizes for one bra even when fitting my bigger boob. Which polish calculator put you as a 32E?
Yes. I always get bras that fit my bigger side. http://brasizecalculator.eu This is the bra. It put me in. 32E when I was pregnant. I need to update my profile.
sizemapp.com says I'm a 28F. But a week ago when my laying down measurement was 31.5", sizemapp sized me at 26E/28DD. Ewa Michalak's calculator sized me 30DD/30D. reddit/r/abrathatfits sized me at 28F/FF
It says 28F if I put my over bust at 34" It says 28E if I put my over bust at 33.5".
EM puts me at 70A. Sizemapp puts me at a 28F. Blah.
uniteacher GO ON ZULILY.com!! They have Masquerade and Cleo bras for really cheap right now! You'll never find stuff this cheap ever!!!
But they don't do returns do they? Do they ship to Korea?
I don't know. I think they are in the U.S. 15 dollars for a Cleo bra and 30 for masquerade. If they do ship to Korea it would be worth your while to look. I have never seen such low prices for those bras. If women on bratabase sold new bras for that price they would be selling like hotcakes!!!
$18.99 for some of the Cleo bras. 8 dollars for wire free Atlantis bras!!! 8 dollars for padded push up Atlantis bras?!!! I looked on bratabase and they were trying to sell those for a lot more than $7.99!
Not going to happen :(
Can zulily ship internationally?
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The good news is that I have a handful of bras coming in the mail. I'm a minimalist, so 5 should be enough. Just hope they fit!
what's the best way to make a 34 band into a 28 band?
You could take in the gore and band and then move the straps in.
This band is like 32 or a 30. The cups are right next to each other so I'm not doing the gore on this one. I should of folded it and sewn it like that, instead I ripped the seams out of the hook and eye pieces and cut a little off the band. Now I'm hemming the part I cut trying to make the band A shaped instead V shaped. And then I was going to sew the hook and eye pieces back on. LOL. This is my first attempt doing it this way. 2nd attempt at altering a band. LOL Frankenbra!!! LOL
I used to alter all my bras but gave up. Now I just try to find a few that fit well.
I've also sewn along the bottom of the elastic so it stretches less to make the band smaller.
So I could sew on the top of the elastic band to make the top stretch less or make it smaller? Good idea. The reason I want to do this is because most bras in my size, the straps are too wide set, and the gores are too wide. I think altering a band is easier than doing the straps. Maybe I'm wrong, I don't know. It's just sad when nothing fits except for an altered VS model bra! Makes me want to buy sister sizes and just alter the band. :) :/
Give it a shot. You can always take the stitches out.
Why did you give up on altering bras?
I found some brands that work for me. I figure they know more about it than I do.
I found some brands that work for me. I figure they know more about it than I do.
I really really love this bra. I'm a fan of Decos in general, and I have this one in the pistachio green with matching thong. After a few washes, it is so flippin' soft and comfortable. As with all Freyas, the band is pretty stretchy, so I plan to probably take it in a bit. The wires fit me pretty well, I'm petite and my breasts are narrow and I have no poking or pain under my arms.
Alas, a plunge bra that works for my wide-rooted, shallow boobs... but it's not aesthetically pleasing to me.
Pros: The wires are wide enough for me. I don't have quadboobing or gapping (unless I really hunch my shoulders forward. I like that has some padding, but not too much.
Cons: Not a fan of the material. There is some strangely textured striped fabric going on. The cottony knit stripes are an odd contrast against the smooth nylon/polyester fabric. The seams do show up a bit under clothing. One hook per column. Not a huge deal for me, but I could see it being an issue for people with larger boobs.
I'll preface by saying I've wanted this bra for a long time now, just got it on sale. I'm FOB 26G, so I didn't choose this bra because I expected it'd fit my shape or anything.
Pros: -Great cleavage, as expected with the Deco -The cutest design -Very comfortable, I feel like I could wear it all day
Cons: -I have a bit of gapping at the top, which I assume is from the shape incompatibility -The band is slightly loose for a 28, not as bad as other Decos though
I had to size down in the cup, I'd usually wear a 28FF (I have 28FF in the Deco softcup that fits me just fine). I would definitely recommend this bra if you're looking for cleavage or even just a molded cup. I only wish it was better for FOB breasts!
I have Lyla in two colourways, amethyst and black. Lyla amethyst in 28F was my first choice, my standard cup size with a smaller band as Freya is known for it's loose bands.
Unfortunately, the fit isn't perfect.
The band is ok but could be more stretchy. That's my overall complaint about Freya bands, they are very loose so that I have to size down, but not stretchy enough in my opinion.
The straps are really beautiful, wide and comfortable. They're very long and they don't stretch a lot (just like the band which is partly made of the straps).
My biggest problem concerns the cup fit. The first thing is that ...the cups run very high on my chest, more like a full cup not a plunge bra which it's supposed to be. Another issue is the top of the cups. I have full on the bottom (and empty on the top) boobs, and I can't quite fill the cup at the same time as the edge cuts in the breast tissue particularly near the center gore.
The center gore is hurtful and I don't exactly know why. I suppose it's because I don't have any fat on the sternum and this is my recurrent problem in bras with hard underwires.
Due to the cup fit problem, I've tried Lyla in 28E, but I's definitely too small. Unfortunately it seems that I'm not compatible with this bra and that's why I won't try any Freya bras in this style. That's quite a shame, because the design is just beautiful and Lyla liquorice was very tempting. Read more 153 more words
This is the first strapless bra I've been able to wear comfortably and with confidence that it won't fall down or slip off. The long line definitely helps with the secure fit and support. The cups are nicely moulded and, unlike many other Freya bras, the top of the cup angles back in toward the chest. That's part of what makes this model work for me, the top of the cup sits smoothly against my chest. I also like that the cups provide a little more coverage compared to many other strapless bras I've tried. When I wore this bra under a strapless dress I've worn before with other bras and never got amazing compliments on, several people remarked on how well the dress fit me and flattered me. It was this bra that made the difference. I haven't yet worn it with straps, but I'm hopeful it will work just as well.
This bra is gorgeous, comfortable and gives me a great shape. I love it!
To be honest it's probably a tiny bit small in the cups but I am in between 28F and 28FF in Freya and I tried on the 30F in a store and it was a bit big in the cups, so I think the 28FF would have been too big. As long as the gore tacks and the underwires aren't digging in, I would personally prefer to have a bra that is a little on the small side than too big, as I hate the look of gaping cups under clothes. That issue aside, ...this bra is very comfortable and the back band doesn't seem to ride up even on my 26 inch ribcage. The straps are fully adjustable too, not that that is a problem for me. The only issue I have with the bra itself is that there are only 2 columns of hooks rather than the standard 3, which means it won't last as long.
I highly recommend this bra! I'm so happy that Freya is making it in a 28. For size reference: My ribcage is 26 inches, my bust is 34 inches, and I'm full on bottom. I usually wear a 28F in Freya bras though I'm definitely at the upper end of that size.
EDIT: I have just gone back onto the pill and my breasts have grown again, making this bra now too small for me. I've added pictures of how it is now. Shame as it's such a lovely bra! I'll still keep it for if my breasts shrink again.
The band on this one seems tighter and more sturdy then most Freya bras. Aside from the quadboob, its a lovely fit. The underwires are very comfortable, and the wide, adjustable straps sits nicely against the skin. The top seems to be quite closed - possibly a good bra for FOB breasts? The lace that runs along the top of the cups will show through very thin and/or clingy fabrics, but it is not as noticeable as you would expect.
I love this bra. It's comfortable and gives a wonderful shape despite the lack of wires. I'm really quite shocked that something wire-free could be so supportive (not sure that it would be super supportive for larger sizes though). It works well under most clothes, though it does give you 'butt cleavage' which is nice at times but not suitable for all situations! The cups are a good fit on me, and are slightly less rigid than the cups of the regular deco which works well for my full on bottom breasts as I don't get any gaping. I know the band looks a little big in the ...photo where I'm pulling it out but I have a 26 inch ribcage so pretty much all bands are too big, and despite it seeming too big it doesn't seem to ride up during the day. Overall this bra is wonderful. I wear it almost every day.
EDIT: Just want to add that having worn it, I agree with the other reviewers that the seams of the band can get a little scratchy after wearing it for a while, but this only happens in one spot on me. It doesn't really bother me as I don't notice it unless I've worn the bra for the whole day, and despite this it's still very comfortable and worth that small sacrifice for me. Read more 122 more words
This bra is too small for me and I returned it. The band and cup were too small, causing the wires around the gore to dig into my breast tissue and a little bit of quadboob up top. I tried using an extender, but it caused the straps to be so far apart that they fell off my shoulders.
I love the back of this bra, but would need a cup size up. I hate that it has 3 part cups/seams...side view is pointy https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
Hm.. I believe my breasts to be too shallow for this shape. There are wrinkles in the apex of the bra, but the top edge cuts into my tissue (muffin boob). Also, I feel as if the cups force my very centrally-located breasts down at the top and pushes the tissue out to the sides (armpit boob). Not very pretty.
The material is very beautiful though! If I had enough patience and sewing skills, I would alter it to make it fit (more open on top and less depth), but alas...
The centre gore lies flat against my sternum. There's a tiny bit of quadboob going on in the right cup, but I can live with that. The band is stretchy enough for me. The shape is flat compared to Cleo, which is fine with me because some days I just don't want my boobs to stand out too much. All in all a good, comfortable bra.
Ugh about the gore, but this coloway looks fantastic on you.