This bra is perfect in every way except the band is just a bit too big for me (I normally wear a 32G). I still wear it pretty regularly though; it's not a big deal for me because I only paid $5 for it second hand, and it's comfortable. I just have to pull it down in the back throughout the day.
I adore the scalloped lace along the top panel of the cup, and I love the big bows. I wish this bra had more color options.

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Updated on Feb 20, 2014 Flag this

band is comfortable but I am able to take up about 2 inches. This is even true with the band hooked on the tightest hook.

All photos were taken with the band hooked on the tightest hook

i do fill bottom and sides of cups but still have wrinkles/gapping at top of cup. its weird, with as much gaping as I feel I have in the top of the cups, I don't "fall out" when bent over and really shake breasts in the cup(maybe I am close to finding a style/size???)

Really strange, but it seems to minimize my breasts, as I measure 39" with this bra on and 40" without a bra.

I really love this bra. just wish it fit a little better

Updated on Feb 19, 2014 Flag this

I originally tried this in a 34E but I had forgotten how stretchy Freya apparently is. So I got a 32F this time. Unfortunately, the band is still too big. I need to be on the tightest hook and the straps yanked up really short in order to fill the cup. So it's possible that I might need to size down in the cup if I stick with a 32 band. Looking at the measurements for 30 bands, I don't think that'd be very comfortable for me.

So with it on the tightest hook: it still wrinkles just a little near the center seam in the cups. But ... the wrinkling is tolerable. The gore sits flat but the wires poke just slightly at the top, and the fabric at the gore pushes very firmly against my sternum which I find more uncomfortable than the wire poking. I get some major side, armpit, and back flab going on with this bra.

It's a really pretty bra and my husband likes it, so I may try it in a 32E to see if it resolves some of the issues I'm having with it. I suspect it won't, but it's worth a try at least.
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Updated on Feb 18, 2014 Flag this

The Freya Arabella in 32FF (my normal Freya size) is my favorite "wear around the house bra." The wires are too wide for me, so they slip around a bit, and it doesn't give me perfect support for that reason. It is the most comfortable and supportive combination I have found. I can lounge around, feel supported, and not feel constricted by this bra. The only problem I find is that when I get cold my nipples rub and hurt on the mesh, so I can't wear this bra out on cold days.

Updated on Feb 15, 2014 Flag this

This is a very pretty bra, and from the reviews, one that is suppose to be good for projection. The band is stretchy so I sized down from a 36" band and tried three sizes in 34, an F, G, and GG. The G fit the best, although not perfect, but close enough to keep it. The wires are flexible. I have only worn the bra once and the material left red marks where the straps meet the cup. That was unexpected. I suspect with washing and more wear that will stop. There is very, very slight overspillage on the left, larger side and the gore almost, but not quite tack. Sizing up caused more issues with unfilled cups.

Updated on Dec 26, 2013 Flag this

beautfull bra, nice sheer (looks like i`m the only one on bratabase loving sheer bra`s)
shape is beautiful also with clothes. my size is 80E/36E and it fits well.
i can walk all day in the bra without problems. the only thing is at the end of the day i get a irritating spot just under my armpit.but i have this with all my bra`s. overal very satishfide with this bra. one of my favorite.

Updated on Dec 10, 2013 Flag this

This is a beautiful bra, and the fit is nice. For me, it fits a bit like the Cleo Lucy in 30 G, i.e. the band fits well, the cups too, but on my smaller side the cup is a bit too big. However, this can be adjusted with the straps and gives a little room for bigger chest days (PMS). I also like that you can see the breasts through the material since it also shows where the bra is really sitting (i.e. directly in the fold or too low etc.). . I guess there are breasts on which this bra looks better. Mine are very soft (pregnancies etc.) and you can sometimes see some wrinkles, but it still looks good. And my husband likes it, too... https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Also, it is comfortable and not just for the bedroom, and it gives a nice shape, somehow forward and up (I didn't find it pointy like other reviewers). However, I had to bend the wires around the sternum as they were uncomfortable.

Updated on Nov 06, 2013 Flag this

Beautiful bra. I want to love this, I really do. I have just a bit more upper fullness than this bra allows for. I get epic quadboob that is undeniably a shape issue.

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Updated on Oct 23, 2013 Flag this

As far as I'm concerned, the Arabella is as close to perfect as a non-customised bra gets. Not saying it's for everyone, but it works for me.

I've been experimenting with a few differently shaped Freya bras, and while many are good, Arabella suits me best. My breasts are:

- narrow-rooted
- close set
- even - shape 3/6
- fairly soft
- round
- neither high nor low set

If you're the same, the Arabella could be for you. It is an extremely comfortable, forget-you've-got-it-on sort of bra.

Depending on time of month, there's either a tiny bit of wrinkling at the top of the cup on my smaller breast, or quadboobing ... on my larger one, but neither is an issue.

In terms of appearance, I love the Arabella. I love sheer bras in general, and I squeezed myself into many far-too-small bras in my youth just because they were sheer. The bra gives a very up-front and slightly pointy silhouette, although the pointiness softens after a few washes. I slightly prefer the up-front-but-more-rounded silhouette of the Freya half-cup, but I much prefer the comfort of the Arabella.

ETA: After trying out some new bras it's become obvious to me that the Arabella only fits 95% - it gives me a little bit of quadboobing. However, the bra is so comfortable and pretty (and fits well in all other regards) that I'm going to keep it.
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Updated on Oct 13, 2013 Flag this

Overall I think this bra fits pretty well. I have a few small issues: I get a TINY amount of wrinkling at the bottom of the cups, and a TINY bit of wrinkling at the top of the cup on my smaller breast. Also the band could stand to be a tiny bit tighter.
I think what may potentially be a problem it that the outside edges of the cups cut into my underarms a bit. I'll need to wear it for a while to really decide if this is a deal breaker, though.

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Updated on Oct 11, 2013 Flag this