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The fit of this bikini top is ok. I could go down a band and up a cup to a 28GG and have a more modest and proper fit, but as a bikini, I'm ok with some cleavage. The gore doesn't tack on this bikini top, but I imagine it is supposed to. It doesn't bother me, however, I might need to practice caution when entering and exiting the water in case of any unexpected wardrobe malfunctions (yes I still use that reference 10 years after the fact). I can reduce the risk of that happening by using the straps it comes with https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" ... alt=":)" />

I'm very neutral about the design. It's cute, but maybe too cute for me with the heart in the middle. I've seen people remove it and put little buttons in its place. I have the bottoms in size S and they fit nicely (my lower hips at the widest are 37.5 inches).

All that being said, this bikini is the best strapless "bra" I have ever owned. The front design is what I'm looking for to create cleavage. While the gore may not tack and the wires are not sitting exactly at my IFM, the bikini very firmly encircles my bust and doesn't feel like it's on the verge of slipping at every move. What would make this bikini an even better strapless bra is if it had a ton of hooks in the back, but it actually does a much better job staying up without straps than my Deco Strapless and Wonderbra Ultimate Strapless bras. Not everyone will agree with my strapless fit preferences, but this is the only setup that seems to work on my narrow ribcage. When I wear strapless bras big enough to enclose my breast tissue, there's too much bra and too much weight added on the band, which is always too loose. This causes said strapless device to slide down to my waist. This doesn't happen with my Lucille bikini.
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Updated on Aug 20, 2014 Flag this

This bra reminds me of a candy store--particularly of a candy necklace.

The fit is small in the cups. Fully swooped and scooped, I spill out of the front and a bit on the sides. Since the cups are small and the band is a bit too big, my boobs naturally want to escape anywhere they can. The bra then gets pushed outwards away from my body and boobs escape at the bottom as well. I would fare better in a bigger cup and smaller band, although I'm ok with the band tightness due to the fact that the extra hooks (there are 6 in total) provides more stability in the bra structure.

The bottom of the band that makes up the longline aspect does flip and bunch with any amount of daily movement. I don't mind it. I almost feel like short boning might eventually poke through and stab me. I'll pass on that.

Updated on Aug 19, 2014 Flag this

This review is for the neon pink colourway. This version of Dessous is from Claudette's first release of the model. The neckline on the cups is definitely taller and more of a sharper v-shape than the newer versions of Dessous. There's a smooth feel to the mesh which has been removed with recent versions. In terms of cup, the depth is about the same as the newer versions, but the wire width and shape is more narrow in this version. If you have tried a newer Dessous and found that the wire was a bit wide, the older first season models might give you a better fit. On me, the wires were too narrow.

Neon pink colorway

Updated on Dec 03, 2015 Flag this

This is my third Totally Tartan Longline. I went with a 30FF for a fuller look. The cups on the 32FF gives a more relaxed look. The band totally doesn't fit on the 32FF but wearing it as a halter, I kind of wanted my boobs to just sit and settle in the cups. The 30FF is less loose in the band but still loose. Both feel very comfortable. I love wearing these bras under low back or side cut tank tops and loose shirts. It's a cute way to let your bra peek out and doesn't look like a conventional bra because of the longline aspect. I'd buy more if they had other colours.

Updated on Oct 30, 2014 Flag this

This style has always been my go-to for an everyday bra. Living in Canada (and it currently being winter), having a moulded cup bra is pretty much the norm if you want to hide your pokeys. Even in summertime, you walk indoors and the a/c will instantly betray your nipples if you're wearing a soft cup bra.

I've been playing around with Deco sizes to see the varying levels of comfort and shape each offers. So far I've tried 30G, 28GG and 28G. I'm going to say that I feel comfortable in all 3 of these sizes, but in terms of bust perimeter, the 28G is a bit ... tight. The 28GG of the same colour that I own is the most proper fit for me in the Deco size range. But I like the 28G in that it gives me both a plungey cleavage line as well as some cakes as a result of the total bust perimeter of the bra (band plus cup volume) being a tad small. If I'm going for lots of cleavage, I'd grab my 28G, but the 28GG is great for every day and every occasion.
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Nude colorway

Updated on Feb 12, 2015 Flag this

The fit of this bra feels identical to the Deco Honey I own in the same size. I've discovered lately that I prefer the style of moulded cup that is a bit more closed and has piping along the edge of the cup. This is present in current Deco models, as well as Honey, Charm, Spotlight and Vibe. When I'm standing the cup lays perfectly smooth along my breasts, but if I am sitting while driving or something, the cups collapse and gape. I imagine these older styles are better suited to FOT ladies who would benefit from a more open cup where they might otherwise be sized ... out. Another thing to note is that the cup thickness appears to be a bit thicker on the Decos that have the outer edge cup piping. It doesn't feel like it adds any bulk, but it certainly helps with keeping the cups from collapsing when I sit.

Apart from that one detail, I love all my Deco bras and they get 5 stars from me every time https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I'm not picky https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />
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Updated on Sep 28, 2015 Flag this

The shape of the Deco Vibe cups seems to work for me. The cups are definitely stiffer than older Decos and I think this is the reason a lot of people have commented it runs a cup smaller. I ordered my usual Deco size of 28GG and it fit me as expected. The stiffer cups and additional trim along the cup edge helps the cups keep their shape in any position--standing, sitting, slouching, leaning forward etc. This works fine for my neither FOT nor FOB breasts. FOT ladies have complained there is less room at the top of the cup. There are small details about this bra that ... are super romantic. There's a subtle bit of lace edging along the band and also a mesh/lace panel between the cups. Very pretty for a tshirt bra. Like my other Deco 28GG bras, the band is stiff but measures just over 28 inches stretched. Even though I measure sub-28 and the band rides up slightly, the stiffness of the band offers me adequate support and I disagree with the broad assumption that "Freya bands run loose". As with all my other Decos in 28GG, 28G and 30G, the gore soft tacks.
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Papaya colorway

Updated on Dec 03, 2015 Flag this

This bra is not a friend to close set boobs, but I went ahead and kept it anyway. My boobs feel weightless in it and the profile shape is rounded and projected, which I don't get much of in my moulded plunge bras. It also makes my boobs very narrow from a front view, pushing all of my sideboob towards the front. I don't have a preference for that either way, but I can imagine it would have a slimming effect under a tight dress https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

I kept this over a 28GG I ordered at the same time. I found the band to be a bit snugger on the H and the wires were higher on the side without going too far back.

Update: I've recently lowered the gore to 2.5 inches http://www.bratabase.com/adventures/entry/4446/

Candy pink colorway

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Updated on Aug 30, 2014 Flag this

Good solid moulded nude bra to turn to for almost any outfit. I'm usually a 30G in this style, but opted for 30FF for plunging neckline styles that may reveal the top of you bra if the cup is tall. I measured this bra vs my 30G Casey and found the cup width to be the same, the cup depth to be less than half an inch less and the cup height to be a quarter inch shorter. This bra will not accomplish what I purchased it for since the fit is so similar to my 30G Casey. Its a great bra anyway and I'm not going to complain https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Updated on Nov 06, 2014 Flag this

My favourite thing about this bra is the colour. It looks different depending on the lighting, but in daylight, it's a deep warmish yellow. The wires are stiffer than I'd like which does force the gore to tack, but it's a bit uncomfortable. I pushed the wires down about half an inch and stitched the wire channel ends so the wire can't slide back up. It's the same alteration I performed on my 28H - Cleo » Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) in pink. It does help reduce the chafing and rubbing.

After owning the pink version for several months and now the yellow version, I'm beginning to move on from my honeymoon phase with this bra due to the stiffness of the straps. They are not as soft and adequately accommodating as other soft cup bras I've owned such as the Curvy Kate Angel or Lottie. While I still love many things about my Marcies, these straps give me shoulder aches.

Yellow colorway

Updated on Oct 28, 2014 Flag this