The wires on this size (28H) were too wide for me (as in too wide to be wearable/comfortable), and not sure if it's the too-wide wires, a side effect of having a v-shaped and rounded torso, or if 28H is more shallow than 28GG (or I got a dud in one of the two sizes, which is throwing off my reviews). Despite that this should be the better size...there's not enough immediate projection in bottom of the cup, especially for my smaller (but more projected) side. Where it's cutting in is actually painful. If I knew bending the wires to make them follow my torso ... would fix the issues at the bottom of the cups, I might have kept it.

The puckering is just from a shape incompatibility, I think, and seems to be a pretty common issue. There isn't as much extra space there as it looks, and the 28GG (which was clearly at least a little too small in the cup!) also puckered in the same spot. I think the cups are just too tall for my short (vertically) breasts. Gem may also be cut or fit a tad big in the cups, as I know I've seen mentioned. Not a lot, but if you're in-between, you might consider sizing down--do look at measurements, though. The band also lives up to reviews as running a band-size big, and why I tried 28 bands.

So far, Cleo Kali in 30GG has been my 'best' fit, although it's meant more for FOB shapes and I'm more even (which is one reason I tried this bra--Gem is supposedly geared more toward even/FOT). Shape-wise, if it helps others, my breasts are wide set, splayed with outer fullness, and again seem to be more 'even' as far as a bra is concerned.
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White colorway

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Updated on Aug 07, 2016 Flag this

Poor fit, band feels loose and stretches out 3 inches on loosest setting, 36 band stretches easily to 40inches.

Updated on Jun 23, 2016 Flag this

Flattering shape and good support for larger boobs.

Updated on Dec 01, 2015 Flag this

Some notes: I am still buying and trying bras armed with my new size information so my purchases are kind of across the board. I am also nursing my 7.5 month old so that affects my sizing experiences!

I took a chance and ordered this bra in a 28J UK size even though I measure at a 34 GG UK simply because there was a $46(!) price difference between the two sizes.

Initial impressions: This bra is beautiful in person! Lovely design and craftsmanship. The band is way too small, of course, so I had to use three extenders to even fasten it (don't hate). The cups fit me beautifully which is such a plus as I seem to have trouble locating cups that can accommodate my nursing relationship. I'm beginning to so suspect that I'm larger than a GG cup. Even though the band is too small, I may convert this to a nursing bra even if I just wear it around the house to feel glamorous https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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Updated on May 11, 2015 Flag this

love this bra even though it's the wrong size, correct size wasn't 70% off though https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> it's very comfortable and the underwires don't poke me. the center gore doesn't lay flat, but that's not the bra's fault. i wish the straps had a bit less give, they seem a little too stretchy to me. has a great silhouette and i'd definitely buy it again when all the sizes go on sale.

Beige colorway

Updated on Mar 11, 2015 Flag this

I am soft, short rooted, center full, pendulous, projected and narrowish. This bra was probably a cup size too big for me.

On first glance this is a good looking bra. All lace on the cups, gore and a little on the band, where it then has a supporting seam that leads into a smoother soft band to the hooks. Really cute yellow pinstripe bows on the gore and where the strap meets the cup.

The straps on this bra are long and a full inch wide, and also fully adjustable all the way. Elastic coated on the bottom of the strap and and cute pillow pattern embroidered ... in the top. Where the strap meets the band in the back isn't a ring but a double loop keeper.

The gore was typically as tall as it should be for a balconette, but it is wide at a full inch, and I'd need to alter it if I was going to keep it. I have a solid two fingers of space all the way down to the bottom of the band in the gore area. Pushing the gore in, I get quadding and cutting in along the top of the cup.

The cups on this bra were tall. I had about 3 fingers worth of space where the cup meets the strap. I also get a pointy look in this bra, but I think that's because the cup is too big/wrong shape on me. Because the gore is wide it's pushing my breasts out to the sides, the sides are bringing it in and compressing the tissue into a non rounded side and I get a very pointy shape. When I pull the strap down, I get a rounder shape along the sides.

Soft wires and stretchy band as per usual for Freya GG+.
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Updated on Mar 05, 2015 Flag this

I was truly disappointed that this bra did not come close to fitting as I hoped. I am having trouble finding bras in G+ cups that works for my breast type which are full on top, close set and narrow roots. Before buying this bra; I searched Bratabase to find the reported measured cup sizes in this style, which would match my best fitting Cleo bras. This bra was supposed to be a close match and if needed I would make slight adjustments.

The Rouge label and packaging had a AA designation before the Style/Model number which leads me to believe this may have been an earlier ... model/style compared to the AW designations of bras made after 2012. Initially the band felt snug on the center hooks, but was easily stretched by the second fitting to the last set of hooks. The one inch center gore was way too big for my close set breast. The cut and shape of the bra should've given me support, but the gore was two and half inches away from my sternum. This lack of tacking and spacing left my breast feeling unsupported and my shoulders slouching. The height and width of the cups made filling the cup uncomfortable due to my narrow root breast. The wires ran under my armpits and caused the side supports to pinch and bind. The binding pulled my shoulder straps off too. Overall, there was too much wrong with this bra to justify slight adjustment to make it work and I will be sending this bra back.

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Rouge colorway

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Updated on Feb 21, 2015 Flag this

The gore didn't tack and the top of the bra appeared to cut in faintly, but the gore still didn't fully tack going up a size and I had to over-tighten the straps to make the cups fit. The wires are quite flimsy, and the overall construction is not solid enough for this cup size.

Rouge colorway

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Updated on Jan 22, 2015 Flag this

I've tried this bra in two sizes, and the underwires are too flimsy to offer much support or allow the gore to tack. The wires are wide like with most Freyas, but the overall construction simply isn't stable enough for this range of cup sizes.

Rouge colorway

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Updated on Jan 19, 2015 Flag this

Great Bra! My first proper bra - I was not initally used to how much of the cup went up and into my armpit. After a few days, I am much more comfortable. My tissue is migrating due to my new-ness to the proper size. I've found the fit of this bra to be very forgiving of all the "fluff" I have to move around when I put it on... everything stays smooth and comfortable for me.

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