This is a newer model of Freya's, following the strappy trend or whatever. I like this bra. As a matter of fact, I like Freya bras in general, and if they didn't give me this weird pointing downwards shape, I'd only wear Freya bras. I think I've only ever tried one Freya bra that gave me a nice rounded shape, it was a very old model (Freya Marvel Side Panel Bra (1501) but I tried it in 36F or some similarily completely wrong size for me, and it just didn't feel supportive. If I could find it in 30GG now, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
But anyway.
Taboo ...is marked as both a plunge and a balcony, and I'll admit I have no idea where the line is for plunge vs. balcony but this bra is less plunge and more balcony. That sentence sounds dumb, but it is what it is. It's a soft cup bra, and the cups are a little sheer, with no stretch to them at all. Weirdly enough, even though it's sheer, the nipples barely show through. I don't know why. So anyway, these cups fit me perfectly, it's just that the shape is god awful and I guess I just don't like it. Maybe I'm a little too FOB? Who knows. I can't quite tell which bras are made for FOB/FOT so it's all the same to me.
The wires are extremely stiff and hard (and now I feel like I'm writing an erotic story lol) but not so much uncomfortable. My main issue is that they are a little too flat, and I don't have the strength to bend them to wrap around my torso right now. Maybe later. The gore tacks, but is the stuff of nightmares. Again, I don't find it uncomfortable. I do think I'm a little closer set than this and there might be some poking into my breast tissue where the gore ends. I'm trying to figure out a way to make the gore narrower but I don't think a simple stitch in the middle to bring them wires closer will do...
Band is a little stretchier for a 30, as Freya's usual.
THE STRAPS. They are heavenly thick. Like almost 2.5cm thick. I love them. And they adjust long enough (another reason I like Freya bras, I never have the too short straps issue with them).
I tried to model it with a deeper v-neck sweater (that's the deepest one I have, lol) to show the straps don't really show unless you're wearing a really low cut shirt (like the tank top I'm wearing in the other photos). I don't think I would leave the house with the straps showing as I live in a pretty conservative country and I don't think that would be very appropriate. The straps are very soft and don't cut in at all (they're the same as in 34E - Bravissimo » Dina Bra (LN578) )
I got this bra for a couple of reasons-- it's only GBP18 on Figleaves right now, and I haven't tried a newer Freya bra in a while now and wanted to see if anything changed. Cups seem to run tts now, the band a little looser. Still tho, bra science and all. I think I will keep this bra because I like the way it looks and idk, I'll try get over the shape. Also, hate returning stuff. Read more 459 more words
That is a really cool looking bra. "Gore is the stuff of nightmares"... yikes. My sternum hurts just reading that.
Yea I'll say they really went a little too far with this gore...
I like this on you...but I tend to look a more natural shape than round. It's pretty:)
Looks very nice on you! In the end it's just a matter of preference, but when I saw the pictures before reading the review, my first thought was that I really like the shape :-)
It might take some getting used to. I think mostly I've been spoiled by my EMs but even those in the right size aren't exactly round and have a slight peak so not much difference. With a shirt on I don't hate it nearly as much either.
I agree it looks good on you! The detailing on the cups is quite nice. It reminds me of the 60s beaded curtains for some reason, haha. I like it! And if you ever figure out the plunge vs balcony cut off let me know! Gore height vs center cup seam maybe??
Yes I was surprised by how nice this bra actually looks. I've always been a fan of Freya aesthetics though.
To me, all EM Bms are more plunges as they kinda give really nice cleavage (depending on the bra he he) which in my mind is what plunge does. Like I said, I really can never tell the difference. This bra seems to have at least as high gore, if not even taller, as most my Bms.
I know when I got my first Comexim Plunges I laughed since a 3.25"+ is not plungey by any means, haha. I like Freya designs as well, but they just don't work for me. (The fact that they only going to a J cup in the 28 band being a big factor...)
Unfortunately their size range doesn't seem good foe you lot. The fact I fit into a 30GG is worrisome cause what if the cup does run large, I'm just a 30H?! I hope not.
brasaremean The last Freya I tried was for FOT and I can't fill it, so it was a combo of too big and just fine on the bottom. I'm pretty sure if I tried a 28J that it'd "fit" just not be comfortable.
The gore width alone would be a deal breaker for you Sovavosi.
Very true. I'd say the gore is suitable for AprilGoulding cause she's pretty wide set though! For me it's neither here nor there. It's not uncomfortable, but it leaves a mark on my breast tissue which is mainly why I'm concerned about it and also, tf I didn't I look at the gore before I bought the bra lol!
I think it’s giving you this pointy shape because it’s too big in the cup. You can seem to “fillout” the cups without it fitting well. The bra fits like a full cup bra even without the strappy bits it’s too far up into your armpits and might be uncomfortable after a few wears when it gives a bit. It has a granny bra shape and you are not getting any uplift. It is pretty though:( .
Oh I definitely don't think I'd fit into a 30G.
I know what you mean I have had a similar fit issue. I was filling the cups but getting no uplift but the size down was just too small I kept the larger size but ending up not wearing it because it was digging into my armpits and leaving red marks. I don’t think you are particularly fob you look even but the bra is giving you a bit of a pressed down pointed look (as you have said). I don’t like those extra straps they look good but I don’t like the feel of them on the top of my breasts. You know best how the bra feels on you. You never know it may soften with washing and become a bit more rounded.
Unfortunately I think the shape is here to stay. I imagine maybe some reconstructive surgery would do wonders on it, but I'm not very good at sewing so I don't dare try (on a new bra especially). Yes the issue is I'm more between 30G and GG and so the smaller one is small, the larger one a little loose in the cup. Can't win!
Yeah, you’ve hit the nail on the head “in between sizes” that’s me too 🙂. Well good luck anyway 🌸.
I joined Bratabase to spread the word about this bra, as it's AMAZING and the answer to many a bra-wish I've had over the years. I've never felt more secure in anything that wasn't a sports bra, and still the shape is super hot. The girls are up, in from the sides (side support!!! SO slimming!) and perfectly rounded, with a slight upward angling and a subtler version of the super-cleavage that I get from the Deco (my boobs tend to roll into each other a little with Deco, and Marvel will have none of that). I could slay a dragon in this thing and look good doing ...it.
It's odd to compare a 3-piece bra (which Marvel technically is) to a moulded cup like Deco, yes, but this is all I wish the Deco were in shaping and support, oddly enough. The uplift effect is similar, but Marvel is more "in" than "out," and frankly, I feel classier in the Marvel. The Deco can be a bit much for work, ya know? Marvel is nothing like the sometimes-pointy 3-pieces in Freya's other offerings. And I don't see the seam under t-shirts at all, somehow. I'm just giddy over this thing. Thanks, Freya!!!!
Now to fit, which is a bit surprising: First off, the band is FIRM and SHORT. My 30GG Marvel is a full 2 inches shorter than my (slightly small in the cups) 28G Deco overall. The elastic stretches plenty, but snugly and with resistance. If you're a 28 who can wear the occasional tight 30 in one brand or style, do yourself a favor and size up in this one. And of you're a 26 band, this might be a great option in 28. Similarly, the cups run a touch small for Freya, though the underwire is quite high on the sides and moderate in the gore. I'd recommend trying a cup size larger than what you wear in Deco, after adjusting for band size. (I expected to be a 28GG in this, guys.) I'm wearing my 30GG Marvel on the loosest hook to start, which has never happened in a 30 for me before, in any brand. Feels like a good strong hug.
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That sounds really awesome. How would you describe your shape? I require ridiculously narrow wires, would this be good for that.
The wires aren't narrow--they're broad--but the fit of this bra is so unique that it might be worth a shot anyway. I'm slightly full on top, with a moderate root and some underarm tissue. The wires broaden under the arms and go up high, but the effect is forward-lifting and slimming, with no east-west action. The wires encase everything under the arms, but rather than broaden my figure, they hold that tissue firmly to my ribcage and move it forward. It slims me as much as bras with narrower cups, and I feel more secure in this one. I hope that makes sense.
Okay, that mostly makes sense. What's confused by is the moderate root with underarm tissue. Moderate roots have slight underarm tissue (at least that's what I consider to be a moderate root). I have an extremely narrow root but with fat under my arm that's not breast tissue (I can see a demarcation where my breast tissue is when I life my arms, but when they're down, the root looks much wider due to this fat), is it more like that?
If you wouldn't mind, could you at least post a 45 degree shot? I've been trying to decide whether I want this bra, and I have yet to see it on anyone other than a model (which I don't trust, I'm pretty sure most brands photoshop).
First day of wearing: The support is really poor, but I feel SO DAMN SEXY wearing it! I will remove the bows from the straps and will sew just little pieces of black ribbon instead to cover seams. Masculine way of sexy... I look at my boobs in this bra and I think: Oh gosh, I am such a hot dude ;D Sounds funny, but I feel just great this way. Now I need some fitting sexy pants or boxer briefs and I can go and undress in a front of a girl I like https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":p" /> ...I feel it for the first time, nice thing. I feel that my boobs make me a hot dude xD I have to find more bras like this one! I want to share so badly, I hope you don't mind https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Sorry for overuse the word 'feel', I can't help it. My English is a way too bad to replace it with different ones. Read more 68 more words
This came from Breakout Bras, from an endless series of returning and having another bra sent and returning and having another bra sent. I was on the fence about keeping it because I can poof over the top a bit, but I did keep it and discovered that the poofing didn't always happen, so I figure it's hormonal.
The bra is exceedingly comfortable, and cute. Because it is lime green with white polka dots, it is visible under some shirts...
The bra does give a fair amount of forward projection. When I first got into this whole figuring out the better size for myself, I didn't like this, but I like it better now. It does mean that some shirts are harder to wear though. I think that years of wearing the wrong size minimizer migrated tissue towards the sides and bras like this are helping put it back where it belongs.
The band runs loose. I have another Freya bra in the same size, which fits very well, but with this one, I had to start using the second set of hooks immediately (I should have gone for a smaller band, but I was still enthusiastic from my First Fitting and allowed myself to be talked into buying this one. My bad.)
The material used is a sheer mesh, which doesn't stretch much. I thought it would scratch, but it's in fact very comfortable... and I really like the way it looks.I love the detailing, and even though I'm not a big fan of pink hues, the subtle red/salmon color ...of this bra is wonderful.
The straps are rather slippery - not that they would fall off shoulders (although I'm quite broad-shouldered, so I rarely have this problem), but sometimes, when I'm taking off the bra or putting it on, the metal thingummy slides up or down from it's own volition, which is rather annoying. I've never had to re-adjust the bra during the day, though, it really only happens when it's not taut.
As for the shape from the side, see the photo. I was rather unhappy with it at first, because I felt too "pointy" but I've grown onto it.
P.S. I've found a wonderful use for this bra - I wear it for my singing lessons https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> My ribcage expands temporarily during breathing exercises and wearing some of the snugger bands was rather uncomfortable. The Arabella is ideal. Read more 144 more words
One more thing I forgot to add, which I didn't realize at first: apparently, the Freya Arabella is famous for being a sheer bra, however, the balcony version (from GG up) is not fully sheer, only the top part of the cup is. It was not an issue for me, because I was buying it in a shop, but it may be a nasty surprise for someone who orders it online.
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! :)
The Great Amazon Prime Wardrobe Try-On, Part 4! My shape: projected, soft tissue, narrow shoulders and roots, FOB Fit: The gore tacks TOO well on this bad boy. It HURTS, like, digging in big time hurtage. The cups themselves are too big. The band feels nice and firm, which makes me think a 32G in this model would be too big in the band, but a 30G will be to small in the cup. Damn you, picky boobs! Appearance: This is the black version of the Hero, and it's.... OK. There's a silver bow on the tops of the straps and a smaller one at the gore. The fabric isn't very soft; this could be an issue for people with sensitive skin.
Band: The bra has a very very stretchy band. If you are between band sizes, go down one and up a cup size, although if you’re borderline you may not need to go up a cup size. The black color tends to run larger in my experience. I have owned Decos in four band sizes (changing weights over the years), and they all stretched out very quickly within a month or so, with the exception of a 32FF in Pistachio (fashion color, no longer available). The front part of the band is continuous and curved, and edged in odd scallop detail (see straps).
Straps: Pretty ugly- wide slightly ...scratchy-looking elastic with detailing on the side looks as if it were supposed to be scallop-inspired. I’m not sure why this is, but the straps are fully adjustable, which means I’ll take pretty much any weird detailing they will throw at me.
Cups: It’s cut so that women like me who are full on the bottom and sides are accommodated, perhaps due to the way the plunge is constructed? The wires come up high on the side, which is great for trying to reverse migrated breast tissue. There’s also a decent amount of space between the cups and it pushes my separate breasts a little closer together, so it might be a bit much for ladies who have very close-set breasts. The shape is stupendous for me, as everything was held pretty much straight up. The mold gives nipple modesty and shapes well.
Freya and Fantasie bras do not tend to fit me well because they size for a rounder or fuller at the middle breast. I usually cannot fill the point of the cup and there is space or it wrinkles, and then the bra cuts into my breast tissue at the top if I size down. The Deco is an exception- probably my favorite bra that I’ve ever found. I’ve found I can get a fold at the bottom of the cups during the beginning of the bra’s life when the fabric is pretty stiff. I’m told this is because my breasts are set high and I have a shallow profile (full on bottom), so I don’t always fill the bottom of the cups (think orange in a glass). Read more 273 more words
The brand is feels supportive and I like the fact that there are 3 sets of hooks, not just 2 like in many Panache bras in this size. The band is, however, long compared to Panache for example, as is usual for Freya. I have to have it on the tightest hook on my 30 inch chest and it is till fairly loose (I can fit a hand in there, but not more).
The cups are supportive, but the ribbon running along the top of the cup cuts into my breasts a little, although the rest of the cups is really big enough if not slightly too big. I ...don't think this style will work for full-on-top breasts.
The shape this bra gives is also a little different. I wouldn't describe it as pointy, but it is very round at the bottom and kind of flat at the top, partly due to the constricting band running along the top of the cup.
The straps are stretchy throughout and fully adjustable. Be warned that the contrasting seams will be quite visible through thinner clothes. Read more 72 more words
I can relate to the ribbon cutting across the breast. I thought it was just due to my boob shape, but I see now that it may be an issue for a lot of people people.
Yea, I think we're definitely not alone ;) I think this ribbon is also what causes they wrinkle along the seam between the sheer part and the opaque parts.
I probably should have just saved my money but I did not.
I wanted a strapless bra so badly.
But the thing I have to accept is, there's no bra to hold up my boobs without straps.
Freya Deco Strapless is not necessarily small. I had a 32G before this one that I was just too upset about to enter in the database (sorry about that)... I read previously that the band runs tight on this one but the 32 was just sliding down my torso so I got a 30GG instead. The band is a little tight on it but it's not as bad as it looks in the photos. ...I can breathe, move, and I can pull it way away from my body. The silicon on it is really strong, though! It grips very strongly and doesn't budge.
And at first look, the cups kinda fit too. This bra is very projected, so I don't think projection is my issue. I honestly can't say why it fits so awkward :/ It might be because of the slings inside? Honestly at times it feels like the cups are even too big.
I don't know, I can't quite tell.
The wires are really comfy tho, and although they are too wide they're not that much of a bother to me. The gore sits nicely against my sternum, no issues there.
I think if I were in a pinch and absolutely needed a strapless bra this would work. A long long time ago tho, my one strapless bra was my workhorse bra, so I'm really bummed this wouldn't work the same https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Read more 163 more words
I am confused as to what those slings are actually supposed to do.
I'm cutting them off...
Yup makes no difference, still the same issue. I think the construction of this bra just lacks in this size
Ugh I dread strapless bras and having to shop for them. Back in the day I used to have a Fantasy strapless that was actually pretty good. Ran small in the band but the cup construction was really good and had great shape. Hope you find a strapless you love soon.
I always figured that strapless, like Sports bras, run small in the band since you needed more "hug" for them to do their job. So really running small in the band wasn't really running small but instead being sized as intended? I don't know, but that was my logic! 😄 Sorry it didn't work out for you.
Have you considered trying an Ewa S multiway without the straps, with some breast tape to keep ot from sliding? I know it's not intended for the purpose (though I did just buy one earlier this week for the purpose) but I wore my S bras as strapless for a week straight with tucking in the straps and they stayed in place fairly well. With the tape as grippers, maybe it would work for you too?
For me this bra was a smidge too tall, and the straps killed the fit for me. I was trying to sister size into this size as I need a 28" or less band. The band on this however was WAY too stretchy. I immediately wore it on the last hook and even then it was too much stretch. I had read a few reviews from folks with very similar measurements to mine online before purchasing this bra. They had said it had fit them well, but this was not the case for me. What didn't work: 1.) The straps are far too wide set for me. This tells me ...I can't sister-size in Freya bras at least with this sort of material as it is far too wide for my frame. 2.) I would have needed the cups to be more close-set. I had read that they were a bit separated, I should have weighted that more heavily in my decision making process. 3.)The straps were strangely long for me. Actually the longest I've ever encountered in a bra. I couldn't even fasten the J-hook because once I shortened the straps enough that they weren't falling off my shoulders the J-hook racerback converter was at the same point as the back of my neck. So unless I wanted to wear it like a halter top or bikini top then I would not be able to fasten it at all. 4.) I filled the cups, but the bottom of the cup did not have enough projection for my breasts. This has become a common issue of mine with bras no matter the style: moulded, padded, lined or unlined.
The fabric of the cups were comfortable, and overall the materials were very comfy. Overall, I think would have been a good bra for me if it had been much less wide-set in general. It was very comfy, and I liked the feel the bra in general. I'll be returning this for a smaller band size from Amazon if I can get it. I want to see if a 28GG is any better. Read more 238 more words
The fabric isn't super nice to sensitive skin, a common problem with Freya bras. Like everything from the Freya Fancies line I've tried the band runs at least a size too large. I am a 32 in almost every other bra I've ever tried over the last 6 years, but I have to sister size down to a 30 band in these. The straps are wide and the pattern of this bra is beautiful though. This bra is still narrow but leans more average.
I looooveeee a Deco. I really love that high, round shape they give, and they're so good for my full on top, squishy breast tissue. True, the Vibe has a firmer top of the cup than the regular Deco, which sometimes cuts my squishy tissue in a way that looks like just the slightest bit of quadding if I move a certain way or my tissue shifts a certain way with wear, but the softness of the regular Deco would sometimes leave my soft tissue going any which way it wanted (which was usually towards the center).
I actually got this particular bra a long time ago (approaching ...4 years ago) when I was first getting into sizing myself for bras--I stopped wearing it because it was too big in the cups. I dug it out just recently because my boobs have grown, and it fits great now! All of my many, many 30G Decos are a bit too small now, but with some wiggling I still like to wear them.
The side wires are too wide for me, as is the case with every Freya bra I have, but I am not bothered by this. The side height is great for my short torso. I also really love Decos' thick straps; they're very comfortable and sturdy.
Overall, what I have to say is that when Decos are great, they're great, and if you have a shape like me and enjoy the same kind of breast profile I do, you're sure to like the Vibe (and Decos in general) too.
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Cute but way too shallow. There isn't enough immediate projection anywhere for me, and I end up quadding out constantly even though when I initially put it on there is none.
A year ago when I was first entering 30G+ territory, I was obsessed with the bright tropical print of this Freya Flourish. So I bought the longline, briefs, thongs and the balcony bra (good discounted deal on brastop). First I had the balcony in 30G, but that turned out to be too small pretty quickly. Did love the bra so decided to re-order in a size up.
When the 30GG arrived I was in for a surprise: it looked like a LOT of bra compared to the 30G! (As I didn't know back then but found out the hard way https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />, Freya tweaks their ...balcony designs after a certain cup size, mostly 30GG. Meant to hold up larger boobs. They are sturdier but look and feel pretty different!)
Industrial width reinforced straps, a wider band (3 hooks instead of 2) but my biggest issue was the double lining in the cups.. While the 30G was a very 'airy' bra, this one felt more rigid and constricting. Also the reinforced cups made it look more pointy and the black lace part of the cups didn't have any give or stretch, unlike the see through lace on the 30G. Although the 30GG was deeper, the firm closed off lace part made me quad practically as much as in the 30G!
(Don't worry, since then I've also realized - and accepted - that Freya balconies are not my friend; being FoT their designs are just too 'closed' for me. It's either a larger size with the 'Freya pucker' in too deep and pointy cups, or quadding and gore not tacking in a smaller size).
Anyway, back to Flourish: With all those issues, why did I keep her? Very relevant question; truth is a year ago I knew less than I know now; and I really wanted to make it work, because the Flourish longline wasn't working on me for daily wear (different story, band flipping up, see other review). This balcony I did wear quite regularly, but only under thicker clothes to camouflage the pointiness and quad. The sturdier band and straps actually do feel nice, the bra is not uncomfortable to wear and I still love the print! So more of a winter bra: nice to wear something tropical under all those layers when it's cold https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":p" />
But over the last 6 months other bras (e.g. Jasmine, much better for my shape) forced Flourish out of my bra roulation. This summer, clearing out my closets I inspected Flourish' double lining on the lacey part and decided I could easily cut it away. So that's what I did and it looks much better now, imo. Fit issues are sill there but I'll hold on to her for a bit longer. We'll see!
Interesting hack! Would you be willing to post pics of the finished product? I'd love to modify some of my older, poorly shaped balconies - make-do bras that I no longer wear.
Re: changes in construction from sub-G to G+ cups: *mind blown* when I was a 32FF the Freya balconettes shaped me beautifully, but now I'm +/-28J/30HH+ my FoT boobs also point & quad. I never made the connection that it was the cut - not me!
Pics are there already? Should be visible! :) First picture is with the thick black lining, next picture is after cutting it out, making the lace see through. Try to convince myself it also made the quadding less obvious ;)
Yeah please don't think it's you: it's Freya! Here in Holland they're the best known / most advertised full bust brand but I've found out Freya plunge / balconettes are generally NOT ok for me. Padded half cups are better but they only go up to G :( In larger cups I think they might work better for FoB breasts?
(Edit: last sentence by 'they' I mean the upscaled GG+ plunge/balconies, perhaps working better for FoB)
Ugh, what a horrible shape this gives me. Very east/west. Not enough lift. I think I am too narrow and projected for this bra. Seems like it may be more suited for shallow, wider shapes. Also, although it is beige, it isn't a good t-shirt bra, the seams show through. So, for me, a failure on all fronts.
I have every colorway that they make in this version of the Deco because I find the fit to be superior than any of the other Decos (and I have almost every other version of the Deco that Freya makes). I love the closed-in top. The cup seems to be sturdier and hugs me better than the other versions. The lift is the same. I have even fullness, narrow roots and soft tissue. At times, with all Decos, even this one, I tend to fall toward the center and need to readjust periodically during the day.
The ivory version would be perfect, but alas the black spots and black trim show through thin and/or light-colored fabric. Obviously the red and purple versions can only be worn with darker tops. As such, I am still looking for the "perfect" t-shirt bra.
I don't really understand what's going on with the fit in this one... The tops of the cup gap, and they'd projecting my boobs forward, but instead of being really supported on the side they're sort of being made to hang towards the front. Very odd fit overall, with lots of space along the top-sides. I'm not sure what to make of it. (note: as I wrote this while wearing it, I started to get back pain, so it's a no-go for me!)
This bra is definitely a very pretty one. Pictures of it on the internet don't do it any justice. I'm not really a butterfly person, but the butterfly wing pattern looks very good on the sheer purple mesh of this bra. The iridescent pale purple stitching is also a definite plus, and the bra's edging and embroidery is unique and geometric, unlike anything I've seen before.
This was the first bra I bought when my size shifted from 32G to 30GG, and though Freya's bands tend to be stretchy, this 30 feels true to size. The breaking-in period took a good while, which discouraged me from wearing the bra ...very often, but now that it's stretched to me a bit it feels great. The padding on the underwires is comfortable, and the fabric used on the bra's fastener was a wonderful choice. My sensitive skin appreciates it.
The straps are a bit wide set, but are still manageable, even on my small frame. I've been told I have broad shoulders, though, so maybe that should be taken with a grain of salt. In fact, the bra seems a bit wide in general. With a shirt on, it makes my breasts appear further apart than usual, which is a bit strange. This may make it a good fit for far-set breasts.
This bra is definitely not full coverage on me, which my youthful self appreciates to no end. I think it is the closest thing to a demi-cup bra I have. (Envision the level of coverage that the stock photos of the Claudette Dessous Mesh Underwire Bra (CD2000) have in the smaller cup sizes.) Its construction gives some low-key, non-pushed-together cleavage-esque lift, another thing I missed out on thanks to my early development. It gives a very rounded look from the front. Its one failing is that it is slightly afflicted with pointiness, especially from the side view. Read more 208 more words
I'm the same person who reviewed the 30H, so this is a review of the best possible size for me.
My breasts are deep and full toward the center, and this bra is too shallow and wide for me-- I get a slight amount of quadboob toward the center of my chest, and the sides are slightly empty-- it's the right size, but not really the right shape. That said, it is very comfortable, and I really like how it looks under clothing, so it's still a great bra in my opinion.
This is like an actually FLATTERING and attractive minimizer-- it gives a lovely, uplifted rounded profile, but ...the breasts aren't projected forward, they are spread wider across your chest. I included a few pictures of myself wearing a tank top with this bra underneath to give an idea of the profile you can expect from this bra. Even though the fit isn't perfect, it's still cute as hell without a shirt, too.
The strap feels stretchy, which is comfortable, but I think I'll be moving to tighter hooks in short order. It runs a full band-size large, IMO, typical of Freya. A 28H would be perfect. I'd also prefer 3 hooks across the back, but it's a very comfortable feeling band, so it's not really a complaint. I wish Freya's bands ran more true-to-size. The gore does float a small amount, which is unusual for me as my breast tissue is pretty soft and normally will conform to a wide gore (and then scream bloody murder after a few hours). I think the underwire may be more flexible than most. Read more 162 more words
That is a really cool looking bra. "Gore is the stuff of nightmares"... yikes. My sternum hurts just reading that.