Fit pretty well. The stretch lace on the top section of the cup is a nice feature. I do have to adjust where the side seam of the wing sits on my ribs or I get a sore spot, but it's very comfortable once I do. I'm amazed at the difference wearing ABTF makes in how clothes/silhouette look. Kept this one and bought a second in Mineral Grey.
Updated on Jun 10, 2023 Flag this
Too small in the cup.
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Updated on Jun 10, 2023 Flag this
A few major issues with this one for me. The gore is painful- it digs into my sternum. I can't honestly tell if it is because it is too high or too low. The underwire on this bra is very firm and thick so I can't bend it away. The udnerwire goes too far under my arms toward my back which means there is space in the side of the cup that my breast tissue isn't in. I'm also getting some wrinkles in the lower cup where the underwire and my inframammary fold don't align right. Finally, the straps are set too wide for me.
Overall, not a winner for me.
Updated on May 31, 2023 Flag this
The band is firm, supportive, and fits "true to size" unlike some other Freya bras. The lace detailing is perfectly symmetrical across the two cups, which is a good sign. The cup are cut a little low for the amount of fullness I have, but I'm not sure if sizing up in the cup would help. I don't quad out of the top unless I pull my shoulders all the way back. The shape isn't the best for me and it consistently gaps a bit under the arms. My straps tend to slip, and this bra is no exception. Fortunately, a cheap strap clip to bring them together solves the gapping and slipping issues. Poseidon is a lovely deep blue, and the black straps are understated when they peek out from a neckline. For full price, it might not compare favorably to more expensive brands that cost just a little more, but if you can get it for <$30 it's totally worth it.
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 Flag this
I love this pink color! I will be reordering a cup size up however as the upper stretch lace ended up cutting into me. It seems to run a bit smaller than you would expect for a FF.
Pink colorway
Updated on Feb 15, 2023 Flag this
Summary: A pretty bra in good quality materials with lots of depth at the wire. It fits large and stretchy in both band and cup: I would recommend sizing down 1-2 band sizes and possibly one cup letter size (1-2 cup volumes.)
Appearance/Materials:
I received this bra immediately after reviewing the 38GG - Cleo ยป Valentina Plunge Bra (10486) . On the surface, they're pretty similar: sheer, bright pink bras in dainty fabrics. Offbeat is made of stretch lace in the cups and part of the band, with a heavy swimwear-type spandex for the back. The lower half of the cups is lined with nonstretch mesh, leaving the top ... a little stretchy for FOT shapes. The band itself is very stretchy: this is nominally a 34, but I could stretch it to 38 if I was willing to pull a little harder.
This bra has coated metal hardware and wide, soft straps in a contrasting bright red. There's a tiny red ribbon between the cups, tacked down with a silver stud - it's not quite a bow. The wire is very firm, in a wide U-shape with a slightly flattened bottom. It does not splay under the arm, though it can be deformed slightly outward.
Freya seems to be using the same wire for multiple sizes, and in the 34HH, that means there's an inch of unfilled channel under the arm. This works terribly for me, since I have a lot of tissue there, but could be helpful if you usually experience wire-poking. Compared to my usual Cleos, this bra uses much higher-quality materials, though I worry about them stretching out too quickly.
Shape/Construction:
I've been looking for a bra with a wide wire and enough immediate depth to stop the cups from slowly riding down and pinching - the Offbeat does this very well. It has a very "forward" shape that prevents the width of my breasts from getting in the way of my arm. Unfortunately, this isn't quite the right shape for me, so I have some fluff escaping under the arm and along the top of the cup. I may try a 34J, if the cup height doesn't increase too much.
The general shape is a standard balconette, with the side-support power bar cleverly built into the design. The materials are plush, rather soft, and much less flimsy-feeling than some cheaper brands. The band is rather tall, and the bottom tends to roll up in the back. This might not happen if you are thinner or less squishy.
Fit:
Me - wide roots with "faux-omega" indentation that makes them look narrow/projected. I need a deep cup, with a lot of that depth right at the wire. Normally, I wear Cleo or Panache, but achey, bruisey feelings sent me looking for something with a different wire. The Offbeat is *almost* right. Unfortunately, the cup doesn't quite have enough volume, and there is a lot of weight on my shoulders, so the search continues.
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Pink colorway
Updated on Feb 09, 2023 Flag this
I ordered this bra to try on but I'll be sending it back. I'm not sure if the cups were too small or maybe not projected enough for me, but the band pulled and the wires seemed to be punching into my ribs underneath the cups in a very uncomfortable way. I did like the way the cups went far enough to the sides that it seemed to actually hold in all my side boob without cutting into it (I have fairly wide roots). But it was painful to wear so I can't keep it.
Pink colorway
Updated on Jan 14, 2023 Flag this
This bra is marked as fitting for me, but it just doesn't. It doesn't provide the lift and support and shape I want, and it feels like it's not providing the right coverage on the sides for me. The shape is not for me, I think the side support makes the sides of my breasts flat, turning them into triangle shapes from above, which I do not like looking down at.
Black colorway
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Updated on Dec 11, 2022 Flag this
This bra was recommended to me based on my measurements and shape, however ultimately I did return it. The gore runs rather high and being somewhat close set, this caused it to dig into my tissue and become uncomfortable very very quickly. Comfort wise, the lace was pretty soft and did not rub or feel irritating against my skin.
Macaron colorway
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Updated on Sep 29, 2022 Flag this
I have the plunge version of this bra in the same size, and it's crazy the difference between the two! Off the body, it looks gorgeous, but putting it on the cups are wayy too small, it fits me like a half cup bra with major quadding and the gore floating. The band size is also a lot smaller than the plunge version, stretched its 25" which I actually prefer because I'm supposed to be a 26DD, debating on trying a bigger cup size just because the band fits so well, but yeah I'm returning this one.
Updated on Jul 07, 2022 Flag this
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