My shape: Narrow root, close set, center full, even fullness, functionally full on bottom, immediate projection, and apparently very narrow shoulders (straps are basically always too wide set).

This is a beautiful bra. Not broken in, the band runs very firm (at least in the dark blue, which is gorgeous BTW), but I’m not sure if that may quickly change. I’m going to wear it for a while, and then maybe try a 30, too (my usual size). I have a terrible problem with most straps being so wide set that they really, really hurt my armpits where the strap meets the cup. While I still wish these were ... even a little closer set, they’re really not bad at all.

I have a tilt to my sternum, so the gore was really stabby at first due to its height. But! I realized there was extra space in the wire channel. So, I pushed the wires down as far as they would go and added some hand stitching to keep them there. Now, it’s not a problem.

My right side is a bit less full on top than my left, but you can’t tell at all in this bra. No wrinkling anywhere.
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Poseidon colorway

Updated on Mar 31, 2022 Flag this

I measure between 32DD and 32E. The 32DD was too tight, the cups were more filled but breast tissue was spilling out the sides into my armpit. The 32E is too projected for me. I struggle to fill out the tops of most bras, and this was very empty in the stretch lace.

- the band runs very snug, I needed an entire non-stretch extender to fit this band. I measure 33/32/31.4 on my ribcage, so the wider end of the 32 spectrum, may be more true to size on someone with a snug 31”!

- cup width seemed off. There is a small amount of space between ... the wire on the outer cup, and because of the empty space, the side support isn’t effectively pushing the tissue out.

- wire height was low compared to others I’ve tried on, I didn’t necessarily find it comfortable. There was some pressure on the right side of the gore, which is my smaller breast.

-stretch lace is empty up top, I also notice that there is emptiness at the apex of the bra, causing wrinkling up to where the strap meets the cup.

After this, I tried 34D. The 34 band was much more aligned with my measurements. The offbeat is such a cute bra that I really really wanted to make work, but unfortunately have concluded it is not the bra for me :[

See my review of the 32DD & 34D if you’re in between 32DD and 32E and want to compare!
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Chilli Red colorway

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Updated on Aug 18, 2024 Flag this

Cups are too big and too wide on the sides. If I go a cup size down the problem of my soft tissue still exists and I get this weird shape on the side where the strap pulls. I get cone shape too. I may try a 32DD just to compare. Although I think side support bras aren't best for center full gals.

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Updated on Apr 25, 2024 Flag this

The band is firm, supportive, and fits "true to size" unlike some other Freya bras. The lace detailing is perfectly symmetrical across the two cups, which is a good sign. The cup are cut a little low for the amount of fullness I have, but I'm not sure if sizing up in the cup would help. I don't quad out of the top unless I pull my shoulders all the way back. The shape isn't the best for me and it consistently gaps a bit under the arms. My straps tend to slip, and this bra is no exception. Fortunately, a cheap strap clip to bring them together solves the gapping and slipping issues. Poseidon is a lovely deep blue, and the black straps are understated when they peek out from a neckline. For full price, it might not compare favorably to more expensive brands that cost just a little more, but if you can get it for <$30 it's totally worth it.

Updated on Apr 16, 2023 Flag this

This isn’t my unicorn bra but it is the first bra I’ve worn in years that fits and works well. It’s a hint too wide in the cups but isn’t uncomfortable. I really like it and I think my chest almost looks bigger in this without the padding than in my last push-up!

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Natural Beige colorway

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