- Band is nice, snug but comfortable - Gore fits nicely - Cups fit well - Straps are fine - Wire feels good - Material is nice, lace isn't very snagable - Visibility: no texture or lines showing under a mid-weight sweater
## MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
- Backband is a lovely poly performance knit (not a power mesh) - Two-piece cup split diagonally with a power bar, all stretch lace lined with a mesh tricot - Frame and one-piece gore are lined with a mesh tricot - Hook & eye is plush backed with soft edges
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I really love the look of this bra. That it what initially drew me to it. It is blue with black vertical stripes, a ribbon style strap, two cute very little blue bows on the front ends of the straps, and two cute black buttons on the front gore. It is a molded, plunge bra. No seams to be found under your shirt. The quality of the stitching is superb, the hook and eye closures and buttons are sewn in securely. If hand washed and air dried, I see this bra lasting a long time.
I have only worn this bra two days. It is a snug, comfortable fit leaving light red marks that disappear within minutes of removing the bra. Sometimes I can feel the underwires under my armpits, but I wouldn't call it poking. It isn't uncomfortable, I just notice them.
Overall, I love this bra. I love it's look and it's fit.
As difficult as strapless bras are, I think I've found a winner with this one. It's not perfect, but it's the best one I've ever had, and I'm not inclined to go looking for another.
My complaints: Either the cup is a tad small, or the shape isn't quite right for my breasts. I have even fullness, maybe a little full on top, and it cuts in ever so slightly on the top of my breasts. I think it's a shape issue rather than a size issue because going an entire cup size up would probably be too big. Also, I wish the wires were a little wider and ...a little taller, but I think that about all the Freya bras I own.
Good things about this bra: It doesn't flatten my breasts to the side like the other strapless bras I've owned! This was my main beef with the others I had, so I'm stoked that this one doesn't do that. I'm also a big fan of the optional strap placements. There are two strap positions on the front and the back, so there are a lot of possibilities there. Read more 84 more words
It fits a little tighter than the Freya Patsy Padded Longline Bra (1222), and the cups are a bit smaller. In the Patsy, I find that the top of the cup gaps unless I scoop and swoop quite vigorously. In this one, I quadboob a bit after S&S. I find that there's not nearly as much projection in this one as well. I'd recommend the Piper for the more shallow-breasted ladies, and the Patsy for the more full/projected. Still, though, this bra is oh so cute and a little quadboob will not stop me from wearing it. <3
This bra is incredibly cute. I'd like for the band to be longer or for some boning because it tends to roll up. I love the way it makes my boobs look. The fabric of the straps is a little itchy, which is weird because the rest of the bra isn't.
Runs a little big in the band, which curls up (which could be from my bad posture), but I still find it comfortable and great for when I'm a bit heavier. While I find it good enough, I will definitely size down on the band if I come across another of longlines. I also cut the rosettes on the straps, as I found them too much.
ETA: I've meanwhile realized that some of the issues with this bra (the riding up, the too loose band) are because I have a very "conical" torso. I'm going to try to sew the bottom part of the band so it won't stretch and it might fit me better.
Losing weight, changing shape and struggling to find a good fit. This band should be ideal but it feels constricting. Also, the wires dig into my sternum because the cups are too deep. That's not an option to select when determining fit.
I ordered this size (34E) prior to more accurately measuring myself with the ABTF calculator, resulting in the size 30G. I sister size to 32F/FF for comfort, but wore the 34E until new bras came in. I have firm, projected, augmented breasts. Probably a result of being a cup size too small, this bra resulted in great lift and bringing everything to the front (which is basically where all my tissues sits anyway but its enhanced it). Despite being the wrong size and the band is too lose, I'm keeping it for when I want a little cleavage. The mesh fabric on the cups does show through clothing (t-shirts) as as well, so it will be a special occasion bra.
This review is almost identical to my review for the 34E Freya Offbeat Moulded Demi! I ordered this size (34E) prior to more accurately measuring myself with the ABTF calculator, resulting in the sizes 30G. I sister size to 32F/FF for comfort, but wore the 34E until new bras came in. I have very firm, projected breasts because they're augmented. This bra provided a nice round shape under clothing, and generally seemed to support well. Unfortunately because the band was too loose and immediately riding up in the back, I didn't realize the cups did not have enough projection or depth. The gore didn't tack, which I could excuse if it was just the one fit issue, but also had the gaping underneath the armpits, although not as much as other molded bras I've tried on. Overall not the right bra for me, but a good candidate for someone projected looking for a molded bra in this size.
I ordered this size (34E) prior to more accurately measuring myself with the ABTF calculator, resulting in the sizes 30G. I sister size to 32F/FF for comfort, but wore the 34E until new bras came in. I have very firm, projected breasts because they're augmented, and this bra was great for giving a nice round shape, and did not show under thin t-shirts. Unfortunately because the band was too lose and immediately riding up in the back, I didn't realize the cups did not have enough projection or depth. They are however, somewhat wide and extended well into the side of my rib cage (I'm not particular petite either). Another fit issue was the gaping underneath the armpits, which doesn't show under clothes but I knew and it bothered me. I realize this is more common with molded bras, but with all the other issues, this was not the right bra for me.
This bra is really pretty, but it doesn't provide much support to the pendulous. The side wings are also short, on me that meant a lot of overflow. The gore was veerry stabby, though that might be more of a fit issue. The straps are fully adjustable, so that's nice.
I would consider sizing down in the band. I normally wear a 34 band, but in this one I could’ve used a 32. The cups fit great, but they give me an extremely pointed, minimized appearance. If I had gone down in the cup, the minimizing effect would be even more pronounced. I’m not going for that look. I have very wide hips and a booty, so I like to have some oomph on top to help balance it out. Overall, I’m just not happy with how this bra looks on me, soooo it’ll be going back. I have another non-padded/unlined bra by Auden that makes me look and feel great, so it’s not a big deal (and it was a lot cheaper). It’s well-made, fairly comfortable, and it’s cute, so if you like the look it gives you then go for it!
Nice quality and very comfortable for a strapless bra! The outer material is a bit corse, but it shouldn’t be a problem as it isn’t really touching you. The inside is smooth and soft. It doesn’t slide down AT ALL thanks to the silicone grip. The band is nice and wide which helps with any back chonk.
**EDIT** I just realized that the band is actually too big. I can wear it on the tightest hook and it fits so much better, but I really could’ve gone with a 32. The good thing is that even though the band was fairly loose, it didn’t slip. The wires are ...too wide for me, but it isn’t uncomfortable and my breasts fill the cups (no gaps on sides of cups). There’s only one problem — the cups are a bit too tall for my short torso. When I wear it strapless the tops of the cups gape a little when I sit/lean a certain way. If I go down a cup size it would be way too small. This is an issue I have with most bras, though, regardless of size and probably isn’t reflective of the bra itself. I think I might have a shortish torso and tallish roots. Read more 100 more words
This bra is so cute! I love the longline! Encapsulates breasts well, and seems to be correct size. The underwire is a bit tall at the gore and at the armpit, but not so much that I didn't like it. I have fairly shallow, wide/tall rooted breasts, fyi.
The reason why I got this bra was because I really liked how the Freya Fearne Padded Half Cup Bra (4093) fit me. Since this was somewhat similar, I decided to get it. Well... hmm... It DOES fit though, and the cut is very similar to the Fearne. However, I wouldn't call it "padded" as it would be more apt to describe it as "heavily lined". To be honest, I didn't quite like it as much as I wanted to. It's cute though. I got the "Ink" colourway, a dark blue with fuchsia lace ribbons/trimmings. Now, why didn't I like it? I suspect it's the material. ...It's too "slippery" for my taste and it's super stretchy. What I liked in the Fearne, I did not find it here. The bra just wasn't "firm" enough if that makes any sense. It fits on the loose/bigger end of the 34E spectrum.
What I liked: The pretty colours! For a "padded" bra, it's quite light so it would be good for summer.
What I didn't like: The material - it was too "slippery" for my liking, even the straps slide! The super stretchiness - the straps are stretchy too...
Thanks to LeProfessor for the "size up in the cup" tip and the dearth of information in Bratabase, one of the four bras that I recently purchased actually fit pretty well! The other three were:
i. Panache Andorra Full Cup Bra (5675) in 34E, which fit quite nicely albeit the pointy shape (easily fixed with nipple covers), but I had to return it as it had a small hole in the wing! Sad! ii. Fantasie Smoothing Moulded T-shirt Bra (4510) in 34E, which proved to be a disaster as the cups were WAY too big for me. ...In retrospect, I should have sized down to a 34D. Even then I would think the cups would have gaped. iii. B.tempt'd By Wacoal Ciao Bella Balconette (953144) in 34DDD, which I didn't quite like as it flattened my boobs and was a tad too tight. I forgot that I should have gotten a 36DDD instead but even so, the cups would have been way too shallow.
Back to the Fearne! What I love:
- The padded straps (although I know not everybody loves padded straps but I found them to be very comfortable!) - The rounded shape, thanks to the padded cups. Incidentally, the padding was slightly thicker than I expected but it was still nice. - The stretchy band, it's stretchy but it's not overly stretchy so those who are in between bands might be better off sizing down. I'm pretty much a 34" so I stuck with a 34 band and it's pretty good so far, after about 3-4 times of wear.
What I didn't quite like but can live with:
- The wires are quite firm so those with more sensitive skin/tissue might feel some discomfort here. Wires are still "bendable" though. - The half-cups are less half than I would have preferred although I think this might be due to my short(er) torso. My roots are tall-ish so it was still alright. They're less open on top though. - The stretchy band. I'm concerned that the band will stretch out in time, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
What to bear in mind:
- The cups are quite projected, which works for my shape: wide, shallow but projected. I do get "wrinkles" but it could also be due to the fabric, which is on the shinier side. - The cups are on the taller end of the half-cup spectrum, being about 6.5" high.
Overall, I quite like this bra and am quite happy with it! Read more 313 more words
My boobs: currently changing a lot cause I'm 21 weeks pregnant. Normally narrowish (but growing), FOB (but growing more even), soft tissue, low-set, close-set, projected/pendulous
I have another Deco half cup in 30F, and a 34F - this is basically the same review for the 34F. This 34E fits for now but is a tad small - I'm bubbling out of the top. I like that it mostly stays in my IMF even though there isn't a lot of room at the bottom for my projected boobs. It does a great job of hoisting them up. The gore is narrow/low enough to not give me too many problems. It's a great width for me, but as I grow with pregnancy/breastfeeding it may sit on some tissue and get uncomfortable.
I love that it's a great t-shirt bra while still being supportive. Yay Deco half cup!
Heya, thanks for reviewing multiple sizes, very helpful!
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