Had opportunity to try on the Red version in a store so I knew to order 1-band size smaller + 1-cup size larger as this band was just a bit loose in my regular Freya 30.

Incredible design! I'm less a frilly girl but they flatter in just the right amount and are positioned nicely. Cups are perfect fit, band is quite nice & snug, I'm assuming it may stretch some after a season of swimming. (Have yet to test it out!) Halter neck is tie-back so adjustable for cleavage.

Excellent buy and a timeless piece of swimwear. Highly recommended if you have any remote interest in it, go for it! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Purchased late-November 2011 from Asos.

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I actually bought this one about a year ago, and I bought it with the knowledge that it was an imperfect fit. I was pretty desperate to get a swimsuit that didn't have me flopping about and falling out in the ocean waves, and it certainly serves that purpose well.

I find the quality to be excellent. A year on, there's no frayed seams or bits falling apart/off, and it's been in ocean, chlorine, and parasailing. It's still a very stark black and white with no noticeable fading, and I haven't noticed any stretching either, although that may be because it was a bit too big to begin with.

It's ... also pretty comfortable and supportive. The only issue I have is that my boobs' weight does put a lot of pressure on my neck because it's a halter top, but that's obviously not a fault on Freya's part as much as mine. I should've realised this and come to terms earlier with the fact that my boobs are simply too heavy for halter tops.

Finally, I adore the way it looks. I love the polka-dots and the little frill details and if I could stand to have the neck pulled tighter my boobs would look killer in it.

tl;dr - I love this swimsuit top and would definitely recommend it to others, with the caveat of being careful of how much weight you're putting on your neck.
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Friend with similar boobs? Get a smaller cup.

I absolutely fell in love with this bikini when I first saw it. I love the pink with white polka dots, and the ruffle across the top of the cups and up to the strap. I love that it's a halter top. It is just *so* feminine! I'm ecstatic. Yes, my boobs don't quite fill the cups, and if I were to buy it again (and I'm definitely lusting after it in the black with white polka dots) I would size down in the cups.

The fabric is terrific, with enough elasticity to fit the shape of my boobs, and to give ... some jiggle and bounce. The underwires are stiff enough to make this bra feel very supportive.

As it is, though, this is my very first bikini and I'm loving it. I am definitely keeping this one. The briefs fit great, too, but I'm not quite ready for putting up photos of my butt.

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I took the photos just for you because you asked me if I was going to.

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Updated on Mar 08, 2015 Flag this

I love this swimsuit top. It is very comfortable, has great coverage (not too much or too little) and stays put in and out of the water. I have several Freya halter swim tops all in the same size. The Pier seems to run just a bit smaller. It fits but is a bit more snug than the others - mostly in the band.

Updated on Dec 31, 2014 Flag this

This is by far the best swimsuit I’ve ever had. I originally ordered and reviewed a size 30FF and after trial and error, and realizing I am not a 30FF, I reordered in my now actual size a 28GG in the bright pink color.
The shape is a sweetheart neckline with a ruffle detail along the top of the cup. The underwired cups and wings are lined with mesh material to help keep its structure. It has one plastic clasp in the back with a halter style tie at the neck. The tie straps are thick and have some sort of reinforced elastic material inside the straps to ... aide in support. I still have the complaint that after wearing it for an extended period of time the knotted part of the tie starts to dig in and irritate my neck no matter how loos or tight I tie it.

I paired this top with the matching bikini bottoms (#3022) that have a little ruffle detail on the hips that matches the ruffles on the top of the cups. This suit is fun and functional and very flattering.

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Updated on May 17, 2012 Flag this

This bra is very comfortable and I don't have any real issues with it. One thing that I appreciate is that it isn't one of those plunge bikinis that attempts to shove the breasts together to create a huge line of cleavage. Instead, it is open in the middle while retaining separation. I would prefer if the wires were a little wider for my slightly wide roots, but they are just barely wide enough that they don't sit on tissue. My breasts are about 2lb and this weight creates some pressure on the neck due to the bra being in a halter style; I can tolerate it, but ... women with heavy breasts might not enjoy this style.

Instead of having hooks, this bra has a strange plastic closure that snaps into place. It's not difficult once you figure out how it works, but I wonder about how it might stand up to wear. The band isn't as loose as some other Freya bands, but I'll probably have to shorten it if it stretches out since there is only one band setting with the unique closure.
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Me: Average projection. Fuller on bottom. Slightly wider left breast (I suspect this breast is also 1-2 ml taller than my other breast). Maybe tall roots? Usually wear 28DD or 30D.

28DD was my recommended bra from Bratabase. I bought both 28DD and 30D because some of the reviews say the band runs small. 28DD fit me perfectly. With 30D, the band was a bit looser but I think 28DD fit me better. For 30D, the gore wasn't didn't fully tack. Straps don't dig in and my muscle/fat doesn't stick out from the bikini. It's a good bikini, but I think I'll keep the 28DD.

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Updated on Sep 01, 2020 Flag this

Me: Average projection. Fuller on bottom. Slightly wider left breast (I suspect this breast is also 1-2 ml taller than my other breast). Maybe tall roots? Usually wear 28DD or 30D.

Excellent bikini top. I'm not popping out when I move. 28DD was a recommended bra from Bratabase. I bought 28DD and 30D because some of the reviews say the band runs small. 28DD fits perfectly on me. 30D fit fine too but the band was slightly looser on me, which isn't really a problem. 28DD was great. Straps don't dig in and my fat/muscle doesn't stick out from the bikini.

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This bikini top runs true to size and the materials are the usual bikini fabric. It's been holding up very well to multiple washes.

Updated on Sep 14, 2018 Flag this

I find this an ok bikini top. It is not extremely supportive, and I hope the halter style will not start digging into my neck with longer wear (I've had this problem with other bikinis). It does look cute on, but I would have preferred a slightly thicker material, to push my boobs up and to the center a bit more. I bought this mostly because of the matching bottom (60ies style briefs with a little frill), which looks absolutely awesome on me!

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