I've been on a mission to find my size and a bra that fits. I am a hard one to fit since I have a lot more projection than width so it's made bra shopping harder and I figured out today that I've been measuring in the wrong spot to get my under-bust measurement, instead of a 26.5" I am 25". When I first put this on I was once again saddened, the 28FF have been too small and this in a G was apparently too big and rather uncomfy. After awhile I decided to try it on again and after wearing it a bit on the loosest ... hook the underwire was hurting and it was riding up a bit so I took it off and slightly bent the wire around so that it molded to my body and I put it back on but hooked on the tightest hooks. Holy cow! It was like a completely different bra! It fit and better yet, it felt good! I'll admit I did shed a couple of tears too. : ) My right breast is slightly smaller than my left so a small dart at the bottom will make that cup nearly perfect too but the center gore now sits fully against my sternum though the top digs in a wee bit, however that can be fixed.

This isn't a very pretty bra, as far as they go it's kind of basic and not one that you'd want showing however I'm in love with it and thankful that I've found something that fit.

**The review pictures are before I bent the underwire and on the loosest hooks**
Read more
165 more words

Updated on Aug 24, 2012 Flag this

Weightless, no structure, stretchy nylon and stretchy lace. Fits pretty well. Does not control bounce but it lifts and shapes a bit. White printed pattern has faded off black fabric over time (a couple of years of hand-washing.) I could probably use an H cup if they made one.

Updated on Aug 12, 2018 Flag this

This is a very comfortable bra. It's more rounded than other Freyas I've tried, which I quite like. The fabric is very soft and comfortable. The wires are relatively narrow, which fits me perfectly. The band seems to be a little large - however, I did receive this bra used so there's a very good chance it's simply stretched out from being well-loved. I fastened it on the second hook from the get-go.

Updated on May 15, 2014 Flag this

First bra I've bought off of ebay and it fits pretty much perfectly!

Very light weight which is nice.

I find the band to be relatively stiff - doesn't need to be stretched very much to be fastened, but it feel snug enough when it is on.

There is slight wrinkling at the top of the cup where the lace is, but I think that's just due to the way the lace lays.

Updated on Jul 11, 2013 Flag this

I bought this bra in both black and beige when my local Nordstrom Rack had it on clearance. This review is for the black version. The beige does seem to fit a bit differently, so I'll add its measurements separately.

The band is very stretchy and far too loose--even on the tightest hooks I can feel it sliding around on my back. I would need a 28 or even 26 for this bra to fit, and even then I think the elasticity of the band would make it a no-go for someone like me who prefers a firmer band.

If Bratabase's fit issue selector used check boxes instead of radio ... buttons, I would've checked both "wrinkling" and "quadboob." On my larger breast the top 1/4th or so of the lace gaps and wrinkles, and then it cuts in and it's quadboob from there on down. Since I had some issues with the gore as well (one underwire would roll up on top of the other and they'd dig into my sternum) I think this is another pretty bra that just doesn't suit my extremely close-set boobs, but it's hard to tell in such an ill-fitting band.

Despite all that, the cups themselves feel supportive and comfortable, as do the straps. Overall, the shape I get is fairly typical unpadded Freya--slightly pointy, but not in a bad way. The lace and associated fit issues don't show through any of the shirts I tried it with. I like the look of this bra a lot, but the next unpadded Freya balconette I try will definitely be one with less of a reputation for crazy stretchy bands.
Read more
163 more words

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

Cups fit well, I'm debating on if the cups are filled enough at the bottom or not. I don't feel they are "quite" filled, but it doesn't feel like a bad fit so I'm thinking it's O.K. Underwires aren't uncomfortable... while I can definitely feel them, I'm thinking it's something I'd get used to rather quickly.

Profile from side isn't bad, it's what I would call ever so slightly pointy, but not at all bad. Profile view from front is a bit wider than I like, but not terrible. My main issue with this bra is that the cups are soft and have no structure (versus a molded or foam lined cup), so I have to tighten the shoulder straps tighter than I like to get a non-droopy appearance.

Band fits best on the tightest hooks, so I think a 28G would be a better fit. Bra will be returned for now, but in the future I may consider picking one up in a 28G.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on May 21, 2012 Flag this

This fits well where I need support and gives a reasonable shape (not much lift though), but there is just too much room at the top. If it's cut like the Naomi, going down a size will be too small everywhere else. I just don't have anything on top for the lacy part of this cup. It's otherwise very pretty.

Updated on Nov 01, 2020 Flag this

Great bra, the elastic lace at the top is great for fluctuating sizing.

Updated on Oct 20, 2019 Flag this

The lace gaps on my a bit.

Creme colorway

Updated on Aug 27, 2016 Flag this

This was my go-to nude bra, as well as my go-to relaxation bra, for a long time. This is an extremely comfy bra, which for me makes up for the fact that it doesn't give the oomph lift of a going-out bra.

Grew out of it, sadly, so now selling.

Updated on Mar 25, 2015 Flag this