Honestly, I’m surprised this bra didn’t fit me. I really thought it would based on its shape and how it fit others. I’ve had my eye on it for a hot minute, and finally decided (thank you Pay Day) to scoop one up.
It’s gorgeous. Sooo pretty, looks nice and delicate/feminine yet feels supportive. It has a lovely appearance on. But it’s sadly too small for my bigger boob. It’s quad-boobing quite noticeably.
Positives: • A true to size 28 band from Freya, what a surprise!! 😂 love the fit of the band, perfectly snug. • IMMEDIATE PROJECTION!! Look guys, there’s no wrinkling at the bottom of the cup! I’m so ...happy because this hardly ever happens for me (especially in a UK bra!) but it makes it even sadder that the rest of the bra doesn’t fit lol.
Negatives: • Only that the wires are slightly wide, but I would happily ignore this if the rest of the bra fit. But I think the wires would be significantly too wide in a 28J, however, I might still give it a try.
P.S. Some people might find the wires on this bra a bit firm but they’re fine for me. Read more 87 more words
My shape: full on top, short roots, high set, very narrow/borderline Omega shaped, space between breasts, very soft breast tissue, pendulous, evenish to somewhat center fullness (5'1, short torso, store a lot of fat in my ribcage)
I've heard a lot of conflicting reports on this bra, so here I am to add more onto that.
I like the Offbeat a lot, actually! Firstly because its material is just so, so soft. It also has a lot of immediate projection, really thick and sturdy straps, and oh my gosh, isn't this colorway just so cute? Matching outfits with pink straps is such a dream!
Most of the conflicting comments about this ...bra I've heard have been regarding the band and the wires. I actually got a 30H and a 28HH to compare, you can see my measurements for the 30H on my page. I liked the 28HH better, and I'd say I agree with the take that this is 'a true to size Freya band!' but I guess kind of with an asterisk? I'm used to 'true to size' meaning more like a half an inch to an inch smaller than whatever the band size is, and this 28HH stretches to 28 inches. Good for me who measures exactly 28 inches around snug, but keep an eye on that regarding where you fall in your band size if you wanna give this bra a try.
The wires on this bra are way, way wide and also really firm. Neither of these things bother me except for some reason the gore was hurting me the first time I wore this bra? I've seen the gore on this bra twist on people with less space between their boobs, so maybe that has something to do with it, but I had to wear it with a bra liner kind of shoved upside down the first time I wore it. After that, it wasn't so bad. I guess the bra just molded to my shape better? I had a similar issue with the sides on my 30H - Panache » Olivia Balconnet Bra (7751) but that took a few wears before it stopped hurting.
Overall, the Offbeat reminds me a lot of a softer, shorter Envy. Read more 262 more words
wow, thick band and thick straps! Like, kind of surprising for a 28 band!
I've been interested in this one for a while, and "softer, shorter Envy" sold me on it lol. I had an Envy a long time ago, and while it fit well, it was pretty scratchy.
But, after reading a review from a fellow bratabaser, I saw how tall the wings were, it looked totally different from the backside photo in the above link. For bigger cups, the wings struck me as matronly. I am sure there is a logical explanation for this but regardless, my enthusiasm dropped off a cliff.
I was looking forward to this bra because my actual calculator size is 28HH and it's not an easy size to find. I was aware that Freya runs big in the band and can run big in select styles but I found this bra for 50% off the price so I thought it was worth the risk.
I found the band actually fit quite comfortably, but the cups are far too wide for me and so they run too far under my armpits (although they don't poke me). Also I found the cup overall to be just too big. I think this bra might be ok in a smaller cup size, like a 28H.
This bra would be perfect for me (FOB, projected, narrow roots) if I had gotten it in the right size. The band was uncomfortably tight and unusually small for Freyas. The material (non-scratchy, thicker material) however felt wonderful and the lift was awesome.
Even though the cups are too small for me, it is great for support. Straps are thick, band is comfortable and material is breathable. Band is perfect fit.
I got this bra used from another Bratabase user and all I can say is that it a classic and dependable go-to Freya bra. It fits exactly like my 30H Freya Antoinette and the structure, including the wide, heavy-duty straps, is almost identical. It also creates the same shape, maybe only ever-so-slightly more rounded than the Alntoinette.
While this type of Freya bras may not be the most romantic one out there, it is very dependable. There is no way your boobs are popping or spilling out of the Clarissa, ever...
I can't even tell you how happy I am to finally have this bra! I wanted it so badly when it first came out but didn't get it until I found someone on Facebook selling it.
It's a pretty perfect fit for me- maybe a smidge snug in the cups, but it doesn't quadboob unless I'm leaning forward. The amount of support I get from this bra is excellent, and it's really sturdy- I feel like it's going to maintain its shape really well.
This bra is just the tiniest bit small on me in the cups, which is unfortunate because it's gorgeous and very comfortable. The side-sling construction also doesn't seem to suit me terribly well, because there's some wrinkling in the cups from the straps pulling my breasts outward (see picture.)
Other than those minor fit issues, though, it's a great bra. It's sturdy (could perhaps be more snug in the band, but it isn't as stretchy as some other Freya bras I've tried) and well built and very comfortable.
Pros: Beautiful lace with a nice soft lining underneath so it's not itchy or stiff. Comes in gorgeous colors. Lovely perky shape that's mid-way between rounded and pointed.
Cons: Prone to being visible under shirts; definitely not a T-shirt bra, though the lace is smoother than some bras.
The shape is wrong for me in every way. That makes it hard to tell for sure, but the cup is probably two sizes too big and the band could be one size too small but it's probably the right size.
I LOVE the colors in this bra! I really wanted the longline, but this did the job for me. Cups are silky and smooth. Lace is not scratchy and it fits very well. The very tips of the cups are juuuuuust empty, but it doesn't bother me enough to get rid of it.
The material is nice and breathable. The lace section on the top of the cup conforms well to my slightly smaller breast (doesn't wrinkle too much). The design printed on the fabric started to crumble off after the first wash. Band is very stretchy.
Despite the cup covering my larger breast almost perfectly, the bra does not fit my petite frame well. The cups go as high as my shoulders and are cut high under my armpits (the wire doesn't poke, at least). The straps are very wide set and fall often.
So close, but yet so far away! Sorry for this bra fail!