The cups gape on top, the wire is too narrow and the straps are set too wide
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Bras » Freya » Patsy Padded Half Cup Bra (1223)
Patsy Padded Half Cup Bra (1223)
Since SS2012 - Lightly lined 3 part half cup
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Got this off ebay-- I've been obsessed with Patsy since I first saw the mint-green colorway, but it didn't come in my size (due to Freya's padded half-cup sizing weirdness: big band and small cups).
This is a full cup size too large on me, I am going to exchange it for a cup-sized down-- i.e. a 30GG (which I will probably forget to measure unless someone reminds me in a few weeks). The band is very stretchy, as is Freya's way, but I find that comfortable. It stretches to a full 32 inches (I stretch as far as possible without causing wires to warp), but is still comfortable ... for me to wear on the loosest hooks-- I suspect it will get loose quickly and I'd prefer to get a band-size down, but can't find it in a 28H. I'm only speculating that it will loosen quickly as I'm not keeping this bra, so it really may not be an issue.
Based on this, I'd *estimate* it fits fairly true-to-size, but slightly small (I can't say for sure as this is clearly NOT the right size). I'd describe myself as a small 30GG who fits into large 30Gs and small 30GGs, and for this I'll need the 30GG. Patsy is 30G is definitely too small.
It's very comfortable to wear, and I like the really rounded but somewhat minimized profile-- it's very flattering. I generally find the padded-half cups to have a very comfortable design, which is why I kept trying them even when they didn't come in my size. It looks really good under clothes, and without them as well. The gore is a bit too wide on me, but it doesn't go up so high on my sternum to be uncomfortable. The shape works very well for my balanced (not really full on top or full on bottom, I get fit issues from both sides) breast shape-- it doesn't cut in on top, nor do I have an empty top section (in a better size, at least!).
The ballet pink colorway is the only Patsy currently available up to H cup, and I really like it. It's a pale pink (like the color of new ballet tights) with a sort of taupe brown (a very muted, greyed brown) lace accent across the top and matching taupey brown polka dots. It may not be a colorway that everyone will be excited about (yet another pink bra?), but it is fabulously flattering on my fair skin, and I like the unusual accent color they chose for this season.
All in all, I'm excited to get one in a size that fits, it's pretty, comfortable, and will fill a good niche in my bra-wardrobe! I wanted to measure this one in particular, since there are none measured in this size, and I really want Freya to continue the larger size range for the padded half cup! Buy it if you like it and can afford it!https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Oct 16, 2013 Flag this
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Cups are too small. 32GG is a better fit.
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Updated on Oct 10, 2013 Flag this
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The Patsy half cup bra is my absolute favorite bra! It fits so well and is super cute and comfortable. The only problem is the seams along the cup can be a bother when wearing a t shirt or something tight fitting. It has stretched out a little bit in the past 8 months since I've gotten it but nothing drastic.
Updated on Oct 07, 2013 Flag this
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I found this bra to be pretty comfortable, although the center gore doesn't quite tack and the underwires are slightly too far apart for me in the middle.
My measurements put me in a 28F, but I've been wearing a 32DD so I thought I'd size to 30E first and see if it was still too loose. I can wear this adjusted all the way in already, so I'd say the band runs true to size. It's not super stretchy, though, so I'm not totally uncomfortable when wearing this bra on the first hook.
The straps are very slightly too far apart for me, so I have to adjust them a little more than I'd like.
I fill the cups just about right, although there is a slight bit of space in the top when not fully adjusted, as well as part of the way through the day (the next size down would have been to small, though)
Even given all that, though, it's one of my favorite bras and I wear it quite frequently. It's a beautiful bra.Updated on Sep 30, 2013 Flag this
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I love the polkadots! I just wish I knew if the bra fir me properly or not.
Updated on Sep 28, 2013 Flag this
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I had this in 30E green with white dots and this one fits better. The band is much snugger and it doesn't create a quadboob effect on me. With that being said, I still had to move the straps in a bit.
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Updated on Sep 23, 2013 Flag this
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Beautiful bra but the band is too big for me. I am a 30 band in deco. It fit on the tightest hook.
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Updated on Sep 21, 2013 Flag this
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I absolutely adore how this bra looks, but I need a larger size. It's great for shallow breasts, and gives me a wonderfully round shape. Unfortunately, since it's too small, the wires dig in horribly. The last time I wore it, it left blisters that took days to disappear
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Updated on Sep 14, 2013 Flag this
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This bra is so pretty and cute. I love the ballet pink with the taupeish polka dots. Unfortunately it doesn't work for me. The cup runs small. My best fitting bra is the Panache Jasmine in a 34H. The center gore does not tack at all on this. There is about an inch of space. It's definitely a wide and shallow bra. The wires don't go too far back though. I just need more depth in the cup but H is as high as they go. I've been on the hunt for an H+ padded bra but everything I've tried just doesn't work. It's very frustrating. Why can't they take the cut of the Jasmine and make it padded. My last hope is the Parfait Charlotte in 34HH which should be arriving any day. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Updated on Sep 10, 2013 Flag this
