Gemmy

This bra is the second Freya longline I've owned. I do like this cut and fit of these longlines, which is why I have them in a few different models.

My absolute favourite thing about the longline style are the wide wings at the back. Most of my 2-3 hook bras do not do a satisfactory job of spreading out the load. As a result, this bra in a 30 band does not ride up as badly despite the band being too loose on me. I do like that it doesn't need to be super snug to feel comfortably secure. I don't mind sometimes jumping +2 or even +4, ... but if you are used to wearing your best band size, do stick with it as the wider wings probably won't compensate for +2.

The straps are stretchy and smooth. I never have trouble with strap placement on Freya bras. My shoulders feel absolutely relaxed even while sitting at my desk for several hours. Shoulder pain due to mousing is a different story though https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />

The only con about this bra, as has been mentioned by everyone else, is that the front of the band will fold up no matter how you try to adjust it. For me, I'm wearing it under a loose fitting blouse so that does not affect the appearance under clothing.
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Updated on May 27, 2014 Flag this

I bought 2 of these bras in the same size and they fit exactly the same.

I purposely bought these in a larger band size hoping that the wings would be higher/longer than in my usual band size. My intention was to wear these as a crop top under those tank tops with the very low dipping arm holes that are so popular this summer. The back rides up and actually doesn't even come in contact with my back where the hooks are, but the fact that it's a longline style means that the band is wide/tall enough to compensate for some of the lost stability of a ... too loose band. For its intended usage, it works well. As a bra, however, if I were looking for more support, I would size down to a 28 band while keeping the cup volume constant.

The best thing about this bra is the straps are stretchy and supple and feel like a dream on your shoulders without looking like granny straps. I will be bold and make a generalization that all the straps on my Freya bras are beyond comfortable, but I would have to say the straps on this longline are even better.
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Updated on Aug 19, 2014 Flag this

This is one of 2 bras I have in this same style and size. I keep one at my apartment and one at my parents house. I can wear it as a bra or as a top with light a jacket/sweater over it. I really like that with the casual appearance of this bra, it can be styled to work into my wardrobe as both as functional support garment and as a fashion accessory.

Updated on Aug 19, 2014 Flag this

This bra is entirely too small for me. Even if it were the correct size, I don't think this style will work on me. The cups are too separate and shallow. Since I can't wear it, I will probably list it.

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Updated on Nov 17, 2013 Flag this

This bra is very close to giving me the boudoir cleavage I long for. That's about all it does for me though. The band is too big and rides up so uncomfortably that when I pull the band back down, it immediately creeps back up and slides back to a higher level with any sort of arm or torso movement.

There is embroidery on the cups and also some crisscross strap details that would make these details visible under thinner shirts. There are 3 hooks on this bra, which is nice since more hooks is always better than less. The cup volume is small for me. I'd say it has about the same volume as my 28G - Freya » Hopscotch Padded Longline Bra (1633) but with slightly wider wires. The gore does not tack, but doesn't bother me so much in my search for a bedroom bra. I was close to buying this bra, but decided against it because it was not available in black without the contrasting ivory colour detail.

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Updated on Sep 02, 2014 Flag this

This bra is entirely too small for me. I took a chance and sized down a few cups hoping to get shelf-like cleavage for a low neckline shirt, but in sizing down, the wires became much too narrow and small.

The bra is otherwise very attractive and would work well as a strapless or multiway. I can't comment on the shape it's supposed to give as the fit is so bad. What I can say is that the band is sturdy and tight, but it could just be that it was meant for a much smaller overall bust measurement.

Updated on Aug 11, 2014 Flag this

This sports bra almost fits me. The band is very firm, yet comfortable. It does ride up slightly, but generally, the band is not a source of discomfort. The cups are a bit small on the sides and I have some tissue escaping, but I can usually just tuck it back in.

The material on the cups is very soft and smooth. While the cup material is not thin, there is no padding whatsoever which is a problem if I ever want to work out in this bra and it's cold.

The back is criss cross style and to get in the bra, I need to pull it ... over my head and over past my boobs and fasten it at waist level and pull the straps back over my shoulders. I can see this being a problem for ladies with really big boobs or who are not terribly flexible.

Overall, this is still the best sports bra I've been able to find for myself. I've tried a couple of Freya and Shock Absorber, and they didn't feel very comfortable. I've yet to try the Holy Grail of sports bras yet--the Panache bra everyone on Bratabase seems to be in love with. I'm not sure I could work out or want to lounge around the couch in anything with a wire (I had a bad experience).
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White colorway

Updated on Nov 27, 2014 Flag this

The Flourish is the same cut as the other Freya longlines I own. I ordered down a size for very vain reasons. This is a cup size too small, but it's achieved the desired affect for me (super shelf cleavage).

The difference with this 30 band is that it feels quite a bit looser than my other longlines. The black part of the bra is made of soft lace material. I think this is what makes it feel looser than other styles like the Piper, Patsy and Totally Tartan longlines. I still like it though, but after wearing it just 2 times, I think I may need to take it in.

Updated on May 27, 2014 Flag this

I bought this bra to replace my Ahh Bras and Genie Bras for lounging around my apartment. Those bras have steadily stretched out over time and can no longer contain my boobs. They will serve as sleep bras now.

This sports bra does not have an underwire so it's a compression style. The "cups" are much too small for me and leave me a bit exposed, but the overall construction of the bra is quite supportive. The band is stretchy (all the way up to 32 inches), but it's a strong elastic that doesn't give easily. There are 2 hooks on this bra and you can tell there were some comfort considerations in the design of this bra given the soft cushion padding on the closure panel. The material is both breathable and wicks away sweat without leaving you feeling wet or cold. Even though this bra is too small for me, I prefer the design and construction of it (and my 32DD UA sports bra) over any other sports bra I've owned.

Black colorway

Updated on Nov 27, 2014 Flag this

This is the third size I tried in this model. I started with 60G --> 60H --> 65H.

In a 65H, this bra is fitting well in the cups. The band is definitely too big and rides up a lot worse than in the 60H. I would say the fit of this bra is similar to my Cleo Leila (6861) in size 30G. Cup volume and construction as well as shape are very similar. The cups are lightly padded, with a sort of foam filling. It's a more malleable and thinner padding than the moulded Deco cups, but more substantial than a Freya longline halfcup.

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Updated on Sep 02, 2014 Flag this