Gemmy

I bought this bandeau because I own one already in 30FF and found the fit to be more supportive than any other bandeau bikini I've tried on. Seeing as that the band was a bit loose on the 30FF, I decided I could try the 28G. I couldn't be more wrong on my assumption.

The 28G fits nicely in the band, however, the problem arose when I calculated the total bust perimeter. In losing band length, I effectively reduced the total bust perimeter. The cup volume on a 28G/30FF are clearly 1-2 sizes too small, but what made the 30FF tolerable was the fact that the band could compensate ... a bit for the lacking cup depth. If this bandeau was made in 28H, I think I would be confident to swim in it.

Regarding the construction of the bikini top, the cups are padded with foam so you needn't worry about getting cold and poking through. The gore doesn't really tack since it's over an inch wide, but I'm wondering if this is just the way it's supposed to fit. I have some fullness in the centre which results in the wires pressing down on my inner boobs. The band fastens with a single snap closure in the back. Other than the fact that I'm sized out of this bikini, I do really admire the construction and look of this bikini. Like many full bust women here, the bandeau style has eluded me for a great part of my adult life. I will keep chasing this dragon until I catch it.
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Updated on Nov 27, 2014 Flag this

Like many women with large breasts and/or a small ribcage, I've struggled all my life to find a strapless bra that stayed up and supported by boobs instead of slipping down my torso.

When I wear this bra, I find that I'm always in a state of half inhalation in my breathing cycle. I keep my diaphragm expanded slightly in order to keep the bra from slipping down. This results in very short breaths as well as sore and tense middle back muscles.

The bra gapes from my chest wall a good amount that I can peek through and see my toes. The cups don't fit either, they're a bit small. I'm thinking of taking it to get the band altered.

Updated on Oct 30, 2014 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

Comparing the fit of my 28GG Decos to my 30G Decos, the former is definitely a better fit. However, 28GG is not often an option in many of the pretty seasonal Deco styles. So I have the black and beige in 28GG.

The 28 band is definitely a better fit. But this also affects the fit of the cup. On a 28 band, while there is more stability in the band, the cups do slightly quad me in the middle. On a 30 band, the top of the cup fits smoothly along the top of my breasts. This is due to the fact that there is more space in the bust measurement due to the increased band size. So it appears as though a 30G fits me better in the cup, but I know that the cup volumes measure identically and the looser band is what is preventing the quadboob.

Black colorway

Updated on Aug 20, 2014 Flag this

I've owned a lot of Decos but I like that the newer models come with the piping/additional strip of fabric along the top of the cup. It's an improvement on the design making the cup less open at the top but also reinforcing the cup shape so that there continues to be a smooth line along the top of the cup. The older models had a tendency to become misshapen and slouch within a few wears. Not a huge problem in the older models, but a nice improvement, nonetheless. On the other hand, while benefiting shapes like me, this design change may not benefit breast shapes that are ... clearly full on top and may cut compared to the older model design. The straps on this bra are like no other Freya Deco I own. They have ridges and ripples to prevent the adjuster from slipping. It's unnecessary for me, but some users may prefer it. I like soft smooth straps. The gore doesn't lie completely flat for me, but that's a combination of me having much center fullness as well as the band being a bit bigger than what would be a perfect length. Of course, this still fits better than all of my 30G Decos.
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Lagoon colorway

Updated on Apr 15, 2015 Flag this

I fell in love with this bra the minute I saw it. There's something very romantic about the colourway and material combo that just works. I ended up getting matching thong because I loved the material so much.

As much as I love the appearance of the bra on its own, it does not agree with my boob shape. The cups close too quickly in the centre and cut into my cleavage despite this being a plunge bra. It seems to want to pull my breasts east-west.

I've read that the band should feel pretty snug, but I feel like this bad is ultra stretchy. It's a 28 band ... that rides up as much as my Freya 30 bands. I think this has to do with the type of elastic inside having more give. I do like the hook closures though; they have a shiny metal coating which seems less likely to chip and peel like the paint that is normally used on hooks.

I ended up keeping it anyway despite the less than ideal fit. There's something about the colours and fabric that puts a smile on my face https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />


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Updated on May 27, 2014 Flag this

The colourway of this bra makes it easy to throw on under dark sweaters and tops without the fear of colour transfer. The band is close to 28 inches stretched, but due to the stretchiness of it, it has a tendency to ride up moreso than on a bra with less stretch that measures the same when stretched. As a result, my boobs don't get the forward-pointing lift that is intended. I'm not crazy about the shape so it's basically a sweater bra for me.

Updated on Dec 03, 2015 Flag this

The Casey bra has very soft cups that would work better for you if you have a bit of shape problems with Decos which have less pliable cups. The moulding is what I would describe "squishy" and that also adds to the comfort level. Cups feel a tad bigger than equivalent Deco size, but not enough to make a difference.The straps are stretchy and comfortable and the band closes with 3 hooks at the back. The lace detail on the cup doesn't really show under anything I own.

The band on this bra is confusing to me though. I don't know if I like it or dislike it. ... It has this stretchiness to it that is definitely firmer than a Deco, but the load distribution does not seem to spread across the band from top to bottom but rather is concentrated at the top and bottom where the elastic is. The middle part is a mesh material which does no heavy lifting. The result is that this band will ride up and stay up stubbornly. Apart from that though, the rest of the bra is great and gives me pretty cleavage.
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Nude colorway

Updated on May 27, 2014 Flag this

The Deco Honey is one of my favourite Deco styles. I appreciate the lacy trim on the straps. It serves as a cute accent when it peeks out from some of my tank tops. The trim also helps keep the band adjuster from ever slipping anywhere. Another aesthetic perk is the lacy trim along the side of the band. It keeps this Deco looking interesting. An indirect advantage of this trim fabric is that as a second layer of band fabric (as well as being of a sturdy nature) it adds to the firmness of the band. Yes, the band is rather big on me, but the fact that it doesn't stretch easily definitely helps make this bra very wearable.

Firecracker red colorway

Updated on Aug 20, 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