This is the prettiest thing I've ever seen (although I am usually not a fan of pink). The only optical downside are the straps which are rather wide. As usual I cut off the bows as soon as I was done with the pictures.
The wires are rather narrow, narrower than I've ever worn them but no problem for me. The band runs about 2 cm loose (0.8 in) - which means I am starting on the middle hook, I might shorten in a few months. I might have bought it in 30FF but the boutique I visited did not have that in store. There is a tiny bit of space at the top of the cup but not enough to go down a cup size. I do also get a strap gap - with my short-rooted breasts that's almost unavoidable. The straps are not only wide but also thick which contrary to intuition doesn't make them feel comfortable but weird.
Overall it gives good support, especially if you consider the very thin material.
This bra is definitely too projected for me and too full on top. The band is very stretchy (had to put it on the tightest hook) and the straps feel too wide for me. Such a shame because it feels like a very well made bra and it's super cute.
The band fit perfectly, fits like a 34 band as it’s quite stretchy. The cups were way to small for me even though technically it should have fit me according to measurements. Gore was perfectly narrow. Wires are firm but covered in super soft material. Very pretty and nice cup material and straps. Hoping the 32FF will work for me.
I have such a love hate relationship with Freya. Their bras are so pretty, but it always seems like something is off and makes them not work for me. This bra has some comfort and fit issues.
The main issue I have with the fit is the cups go up too high for my tissue. I'm full on bottom and I also believe I have short roots. This is a bad combo with how high the cups come up. I get a lot of wrinkling on my smaller breast and a bit of wrinkling on the top of the cup of my larger breast. I think this bra ...would be better suited for tall roots or maybe full on top. The wrinkling does disappear when I wear tops, so it is still wearable when I'm washing my other bras.
Comfort is the main issue I have with this bra. The gore isn't particularly high, since it's a plunge. Unfortunately, despite having a lower gore, it presses into my sternum really hard. After a few hours of wear, it starts hurting. I end up trying to adjust the gore every so often so that it isn't constantly pressing into the same place.
I really wanted to like this bra, but it just isn't for me. Maybe some day I'll find a Freya bra that works for me. Read more 118 more words
This Expressions Demi Plunge is advertised as a combination between their Deco and Idol. It's more projected, like the Idol, but wider wires like the Deco. Memory foam like the Idol instead of thick padding like the Deco. Molded but not rigid.
It's cups are 7.5" tall, which is hardly what I'd call a demi! And with a gore of 2 3/4" tall, I'd hardly call it a Plunge! (Unless you were 6 ft. tall with broad shoulders!) The cups are wide-set, with 6" wide wires. Quite uncomfortable in the armpits. (Yes, I have a short torso, but average build & frame width.) Depth is better ...than their well-known Deco, and handles center-fullness well enough. The band is firm, but it's only one layer of mesh. So I suspect it'd stretch out quickly. Tall 4" wings. The design seems better suited for a tall and straight torso (aka not a good fit for V-shaped, short torso). Fully adjustable straps, 3/4" wide. Also wide-set, causing the cups to buckle underneath them.
Overall, a little scratchy, but probably would soften up with washing and wearing. Read more 81 more words
I tried a number of Freya bras all at the same time and multiple sizes of some Freya Fancies styles, that were all 'pretty good, but not perfect' and then I got this one in the mail, and the difference in fit was noticeable. Even with banded mesh at the top of the cup, this bra is invisible under thin shirts, and serves as a basic black bra with a bit of floral for fun.
This was my first order to find a bra that fits, and it was an epic fail. I believe myself to be splayed, slightly pendulous/projected, low set, and perhaps fob. Recommendations for sizes were 30F - 30G. I bought the sister size 32F because it was on sale.
The material is fairly scratchy in all parts. It is a very light mesh bra, without lining. The entire bra is mesh, which suprized me because it looked like the lower cup was a softer material. The straps are adjustable, even on my long frame.
The bra is supposed to have "side support", which was recommended for my splayed breasts, but ...I felt like my breasts sides weren't supported at all, and in fact the look was a little "east/west". Perhaps this is because my breast tissue doesn't really go that far over to the side. My breasts were not enclosed in this bra at all! The wire around the entire breast was about 1/2 to 1 inch away from my breast tissue, and the cups were obviously gapping. This was definitely not in my IMF. I'm not sure if it was simply too large all around, or if it was just the wrong shape for me? The band was obviously too big, and it stretches a LOT. Even when I scooped, and adjusted the straps, there was still a lot of gaping. I'm pretty sure that I still would have had quite the 'elf shoe' look on a side profile even if this bra had fit me. I will be returning this bra!
Clearly too big, but also I'd say you are very FOB (full on bottom) so you need cups that are good for that - maybe even half cups? You also dont look particularly splayed to me, just wide-set. You have a lot of room between your breasts - i problem I really wish I had. I used to get really bad rash between the girls because my bras didnt separate them enough!
Ooooh you are definitely FOB, narrow, and projected. You should check out CK's Florence, Bardot, and Ellace. I'd stick with a 30FF for now, or try both a 30F and 30FF at the same time if you can. This is too big but Freyas tend to run big, and this is also a shape mismatch.
dbmamaz, and lcl0706, thank you both for your comments. This helps me a lot actually, because I have not been able to figure out my shape exactly. I'll watch for some narrower listings. I've been looking at comexims and Ewas as a possibility, so I may that next.
I think Polish bras would suit you well :)
When wearing a bra that is way too big in the cups like this, almost anyone will look more "projected and fob" than they really are because of the lack of compression. I think you will find it easier to judge your shape after trying designs closer to your size Wilderness1 !
A well-made soft cup bra in must-have wardrobe beige. Invisible under clothes, nice wide & firm straps, just an all-round daily gem of a bra. Supportive without feeling confining, and the side panels really help to bring in side tissue. True to size. At the beginning of my ABTF journey Marvel was recommended and I thought it fit and looked great, plus being incredibly comfortable for hours of wear. After (entirely too many!) different bras and discovering Polish cuts, I have realized that the Marvel is incompatible with my shape: narrow, close & high-set, immediate projection, even 2/5 shading toward FOB. Probably because of the wider gore, Marvel gives me a noticeable east-west shape and does not provide the uplift or centering that I now know I prefer. Funny how we learn our shapes and preferences bit by bit!
For reference, my measurements are: 1: 30.5 2: 27 3: 36 4: 37.5 5: 35.5 Size: 30F or 28FF Full on top, slightly wide roots. When I first got this bra, I was wearing a 32F.
Good: At first, this bra fit wonderfully. It was comfortable, had a low and tacking gore, and the fabric is soft. The tone of the fabric matched my skin tone well and didn't show through clothes. It gave my breasts a nice, rounded shape. It added a bit of enhancement, but nothing major. I felt like my breasts looked awesome even in a baggy t-shirt. It was my go-to bra for a long time.
Neutral: The bra's shape is not the shape ...of my breasts. It was not so different as to cause problems, but it could potentially for some. My breasts are not as natural round as the Deco shapes them to be.
The cups on this go fairly high. When wearing a low-cut shirt, there's a chance that they'll show. However, the gore is pretty short, so the center is not too much of a problem.
Bad: I should note that over the time I owned this bra, I lost weight. Both my underbust and bust measurements changed a bit, so that should be taken into account.
However, as others say, this band stretches. Not only is it stretchy at first, but over time it stretched out badly. I would recommend sizing down. The cups also tend to flair out a bit near the armpits. They did this a little at first, but as I lost weight and couldn't quite fill them, the cups flaired badly and had a floppy look. This may have something to do with the band stretching as well, but I can't say for sure.
The fabric is also fairly thick. This can look a little strange under thin materials. If the cup is not sitting flush against your skin, it has a tendency to show through.
Results: I absolutely love this bra, despite the small issues I had with it. I plan on buying another in my new size. I'd definitely recommend it, but I would caution you to make sure it fits properly or you're going to run into problems, more so than with other bras. Even so, it's my favorite. Read more 262 more words
This little beastie is a tricky bra. The cups seemed too big when I saw this bra for the first time, biut after a lot of scooping and swoopin I filled the cups. The goe digs a bit into my breast tissue, but that is a very minor issue, What concerns me more is the band; its a 32, but as you can see in one of my pictures, it stretches exactly like my 36DD - Neu Look » Smooth T-shirt Bra ! The band is extremely stretchy, though on the last set of hooks it kind of fits - not perfectly, but it does not ride up my back. I like the pattern and colors, but the fit it kinda off - I think that in Patsy I would have had to buy a 30FF or even a 28G to make everything okay.
Makes a really nice cleavage! When I first saw it thought it might be too small, but it hugs my girls like a glove. I love the pattern, reminds me a bit of a schoolgirl uniform. Fits me definitely better than Curvy Kate of Cleo softies!
I took my usual size in this despite everyone saying it runs large. The band seems TTS, if a bit stretchy. There's a bit of gaping on the top edge of the cup, especially on my smaller breast. Not sure if a cup size down will help as I think it would ultimately be too small. Straps are a bit wider than I'd like, but because the material is so soft it's not irritating. Gives excellent lift and pretty killer cleavage, nice rounded shape. All in all, it's a beautiful, comfortable bra, and I'm fairly sure I'll be keeping it, though I may try it in in a 32E just to see how it fits.
For a strapless bra, I love this. I have never, ever had a strapless bra that was comfortable and stayed up. And it's not a granny bra, which is fantastic. Gives good cleavage, but not a ton. It's a good amount. I don't feel like I'm going to fall out, and you don't see it under low cut dresses and tops. Overall, a great bra!
This bra is incredibly pretty, very comfortable, and gives a great shape under clothes. It did stretch out slightly after washing but it still fits ok. I expect it to last a long time.
This is a great bra, but I think I need a 34F instead of a 32F. The styling is beautiful, very feminine. It is supportive, but the actual underwires are not long enough...they don't come up as far as they should, they stop mid boob on the outer side. I do like this bra, so I will be ordering one in the larger size. One more note... the band size is a little smaller than average, so keep this in mind when sizing.
Update: Now that I know what really good fit is, this bra was just too small. I also noted that the sizing was not consistent between colors nor across the brand. Even plunge I got from Freya fit different, even though they were all the same size. They're sitting in a drawer until I decide whether to sell them or donate them. I want to love it, but it's not The One. The good: Fits my IMF best of what I've tried so far, lifts the ladies well, the gore tacks perfect even though I'm close-set. Pretty projected, good support. The bad: Straps sit too wide, always in danger of slipping off. The ugly: Fits my smaller side okay, slight quadding on bigger side when first put on. As the day goes, the quadding gets worse and it starts happening on the smaller side. I have to re-seat periodically to keep it looking okay. Thinking I need to go up a cup, but then I fear the strap problem will get worse.
Clearly too big, but also I'd say you are very FOB (full on bottom) so you need cups that are good for that - maybe even half cups? You also dont look particularly splayed to me, just wide-set. You have a lot of room between your breasts - i problem I really wish I had. I used to get really bad rash between the girls because my bras didnt separate them enough!