LONGLINES.

I have a serious Freya longline problem.

It all started when I read Invest in your Chest's review of The Freya Nieve. I was new to this market of cute, well-fitting bras that didn't shun the sub-32 band or the DD+ cup. All I'd had all my life were nude-colored, poorly fitting 32DDs. (I couldn't go to Victoria's Secret, because every time I went they laughed at me for browsing the 32DD drawers and coerced me into trying on 34Bs. This is a real store that makes lots of money, people. It's unacceptable that I couldn't even get a bra there when I was in their size range. But, that can of worms is for a different post.)

Anyway, after crying multiple times about not being able to find a single longline that fit me, this blog had shown me the light! It was a longline, it was the cutest blue flower print I'd ever seen, and IT CAME IN MY SIZE! I HAD to have it. But, unfortunately, I realized that this amazing longline was from a few seasons ago--nobody carried in anymore. My heart sunk as I searched everywhere to no avail... it really was too bad that everyone who bought it liked it enough to keep it.

Until one day, I got an email from Brastop showcasing their new collection... AND THERE IT WAS. The elusive longline I'd been longing for (ha) was FINALLY in stock somewhere. BUT... by the time I had seen the new listing, my size was gone.

Gone.

But I HAD to have it.

So I sister-sized up two bands: that's right, I got a 32E. Right back to where I started. I figured that if the fit was really THAT bad, I could just return it.

I put it on and looked in the mirror...

No, it turns out I couldn't. It didn't fit at all, it was riding up to my shoulders and I didn't even have to stretch the band out to get a fist between my back and the band, but I couldn't return it. It was perfect, even though it fit worse than some of the Victoria's Secret bras I'd tried on. "I'll alter it," I thought, "I'll make the band small enough for me!"

Now, imagine repeating this same experience with a 30FF Ivy Longline.

...and a 30FF Carys Longline.

That's right--I now own 3 longlines, and none of them fit me. And I've convinced myself that I have the ability to alter all three of them. I've been convincing myself that I can do this for almost a year now. (Only a couple months with the Ivy and the Carys.)

But I CANNOT PART WITH THEM! I tried listing the Nieve on a forum, but it broke my heart. I want them to fit so bad that I've become a longline hoarder. I keep telling myself that I won't be allowed to get the new Freya Hello Dolly or Babes in the Wood OR EVEN THE BEAUTIFUL GREEN DECO HONEY unless I sell at least one longline or alter them all... but the longline hoarder in me says I can keep them all.

The worst part about this is that I'm not even all that thrilled with the way longlines look on me. I think they make me look really narrow and tall. But I just love the idea of a bra that can also be worn as a flirty crop top. (I also kinda want to die when I look at the prints. In a good way.)

So, I guess what I'm asking is... how do I deal with this? Should I buckle down and alter them? Should I get someone else to alter them for me? Should I buck up and sell them? (Maybe just one...?) Maybe I should make one of them into a half-cup so I'm not such a longline hoarder anymore?

Tell me what you think and you may win a barely-used Freya Longline! (Not really. The longline hoarder in me says I can't do that. But I still appreciate your opinions, especially if they include sewing expertise.)

Freya ‘Nieve’ Long-line Bra: Bras for 30+ backs reviewed

Back in September, Cheryl reviewed the balcony version of this lovely bra and whilst it might be a little too cold for my ideals of frolicking about in a field with this and a high waisted skirt on, it still ...

http://www.investinyourchest.co.uk/freya-nieve-long-line-bra

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