Finally, a bra that fits!

Updated on Feb 08, 2014 Flag this

This bra is a good fit if you are full on bottom and have shallower breasts than I do. Because I am more projected, there was a small gap between the underwire and my inframammary fold. Since I am full on bottom, I also did not completely fill out the top lacey part of the cups after settling into them (although with the scoop and swoop I filled in just fine). The wires were fine and the gore tacks just fine. The band fits nice and snug, and the straps are fairly adjustable. If you are a shallower 28DD or have more even fill between the top and bottom, I would recommend this bra.

Updated on Feb 08, 2014 Flag this

Only barely too small in the cup for me. :/

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Updated on Feb 08, 2014 Flag this

I purchased this bra because it was at a really good price and I wanted no more my 70C/75B European size. I always had east-west pointing breasts and pointy in soft cups, because in my country I can't find smaller back bands and D+ cups and I hadn't no other choice. So, I thought that the sister size of 30D will fit me and ordered the bra from ebay (recently, I wear 30D in a local brand but the quality is low, very stretchy band), but it seems I was wrong. It is much smaller in cup than I need, a cup or maybe two, I don't ... know as I am not experienced with good fitting bras.
P.S. When I took the measurements, I was paying attention to the help section and I didn't took in consideration the wire channels in cup depth, cup width and wire length.

Edit: ashewyn posted in Adventures section,on 4th of February '14 how to make the top of the cup more open and I tried it on Freya Latisha. It seems that it fits better,especially on my smaller boob.So,I think that if I purchase a cup size bigger it will fit wonderful.
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Updated on Feb 07, 2014 Flag this

EDIT BELOW

This was probably the worst fitting bra I have ever tried on in my life. Ok maybe not that, but I had high expectations because was hoping it would work under my (non-strapless) wedding dress. (Yeah, I'm one of the rare women that hates dresses without straps.)

It's a wild understatement to say that this stabbed into my sternum. It poked inwards so viciously that I was convinced that it would break skin if I didn't take it off immediately. Literally stabbed through the heart. OUCH.

Otherwise the body of the cups was OK. However there some gapping along the top, and it didn't really work as pushup, further ... suggesting the cup was too large. Somehow, this bra is looser in the band than any of my 30D bras - the tightest setting worked with some riding up my back.

The final nail in the coffin is that the "nude" would be more accurately described as ivory. I'd say this would work as a nude bra only on the most untanned of pale people. I guess I should have expected this from a British brand.

EDIT: OK, for some really weird reason it fit me a whole lot better the second time around, when I was trying to decide whether it goes to the UPS store. The trick is to move the underwires around from the center to the side. Now, there's no stabbing, zero gapping if I stand straight (there's some gapping as I lean forward), and it pushes up right. I'm on the fence about whether it's the right level of pushup for a wedding - I have a feeling this look could get me kicked out of church. (My sister summarized this look as "No %^&* way is that natural.") It's still REALLY pale, though.
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Updated on Feb 06, 2014 Flag this

The cup in 30F is too big for me, so there is room under my arm and at the top of the cup. The straps may also be a bit too wide for my frame (I just got this in the mail, haven't worn it). The wires also seem to be a little too high for me in the front, I might try the plunge style instead. Otherwise it seems like a nice bra - wasn't expecting it to be a push up.

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Updated on Feb 05, 2014 Flag this

Oh, Freya, I think I'm in love. The wires, they don't jab me! This is my first Freya bra. The band is too big, and the cups too small, but it's still my favourite of the bras I currently own.

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Updated on Feb 05, 2014 Flag this

Nice bra, like the idea of the side panel, but the wires were much much too wide for my root. The straps also seemed quite far apart, but overall comfortable (just tried this on).

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Updated on Feb 05, 2014 Flag this

This bra is so cute! It's not a perfect fit on me, as it gaps a little at the top and side, but it has excellent support. When I first got it the band was a little tight even on the loosest hook, but I've had it for a few months now and it's quite comfortable. It gives a slightly pointy shape (I've read that this is often true of Freya), which I like.

Updated on Feb 05, 2014 Flag this

I like the cups and shape of this bra a lot. Unfortunately, there seems to be space not being filled along the bottom of the cup and the wire goes to wide under my arm, not to mention the wire seem to go a bit to high for me in the front and poke my sternum a bit! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

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Updated on Feb 05, 2014 Flag this

I love the look of this bra but it sadly does not fit in this size. Band is too loose and cups way too small, look for my review of the 28FF I have for a better indicator of how this fit.

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Updated on Feb 04, 2014 Flag this

I usually wear a 32 band, but find a 30 fits well in Freya because the bands have some stretch to them. The longline is fun to wear. It's nice to have something a little different from a regular bra. Not the bra for you if you want a padded bra. The name is misleading. I wouldn't say it's padded. It's just lined.

Pros:
Pretty floral eye catching pattern/design
Comfortable
Gives good lift and support without having a lot of padding
The wires sit close together which is good for me.
Very cute matching panties

Cons:
Difficult to put on because of the many hooks in the back
Not an every day bra for me

Updated on Feb 03, 2014 Flag this

I found this bra at a local department store and I was excited that the cups went beyond F. Of course, they didn't have my band size, I had to do the 'sister sizing' method.
It's not too bad; the fabric is soft and the under wires aren't poking. The cups still sit a little too high under the arms for my taste. I still like this for an average everyday comfy bra.
Unfortunately, again, like my Cleo Lucy bras, there is gaping at the bottom of the cups causing the saggyness. I tried adjusting the straps like I did with my other bras and it has the same effect; I tighten the straps, they dig painfully in my shoulders and the cups are right under my arm pits. I loosen the straps, the cups sag worse causing the back band to ride up.

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Updated on Feb 02, 2014 Flag this

This bra doesn't have enough room for my firm upper & inner breast tissue. Likely a poor style for me that will always end up in a bad fit.

Updated on Feb 02, 2014 Flag this

Cups are poorly fitting because the band is also loose. Fit in 30G is correct for band, but quad boob in cups. It's too bad the Freya half-cup styles don't generally go higher than a G right now..

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Updated on Feb 02, 2014 Flag this

Didn't know this was shallow when I purchased it, which probably explains why the cup doesn't fit quite right. It started gaping at the top after a little while, and I also didn't quite fill the bottom. The band stretches out quite a bit, so I'd likely need to size down to a 32. The straps are too far apart and dig into my underarms causing them to roll whenever I move my arms forward(like when I'm typing).

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Updated on Feb 02, 2014 Flag this

Looks good under t-shirts. My only beef is that my breasts don't fill the upper outer corners of the bra, and the top of the bra doesn't lie flat on my breasts unless the straps as super tight. That said, I wear it all the time, as it's the best I've found.

Updated on Jan 31, 2014 Flag this

I LOVE FLAMINGOS. I LOVE DECOS. heaven in a bra.

amazing bra. this is my fourth(?) deco. it just gives me a fantastic shape, and fits my body really well. it's fairly comfortable. I wear my deco(s) practically everyday. it's a good bra for fancy occasions, and also lies flat under a tee (though the flamingos obviously show through a lot of stuff).

it's not a great period bra if you get really sore breasts during or before your period, as being lifted up and in when you're sore can hurt. (tbh, I like that it keeps my boobs in place when they are sore before my period, ... but putting it on and taking it off doesn't feel great.)

The straps on this are a major improvement over the regular deco straps. they're narrower, softer, and have more stretch.

If you wear a tank or a dress, or anything even remotely low cut, you can count on the deco to give you some great cleavage, especially if you S&S! wear something higher cut, and your boobs will look smaller because they are up and in. Awesome!

the only downside of the decos is how quickly the bands stretch.
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Updated on Jan 30, 2014 Flag this

amazing bra. this is my fifth(?) deco. it just gives me a fantastic shape, and fits my body really well. it's fairly comfortable. I wear my deco(s) practically everyday. it's a good bra for fancy occasions, and also lies flat under a tee.

it's not a great period bra if you get really sore breasts during or before your period, as being lifted up and in when you're sore can hurt. (tbh, I like that it keeps my boobs in place when they are sore before my period, but putting it on and taking it off doesn't feel great.)

The straps on this are a major improvement over the regular deco straps. they're narrower, softer, and have more stretch.

If you wear a tank or a dress, or anything even remotely low cut, you can count on the deco to give you some great cleavage, especially if you S&S! wear something higher cut, and your boobs will look smaller because they are up and in. Awesome!

the only downside of the decos is how quickly the bands stretch.

Updated on Jan 30, 2014 Flag this

I am in love with this version of the deco. The details really are charming. I find it hard to come by a 'sexy' 28-band bra but this is one of them.

The rather large downside is the fit. As with all decos I am swimming in the band. The cups are too small but if I don't scoop and swoop it is wearable (as in the photos). But that means the wires sit on some of my breast tissue towards the sides and close to the gore, and if I am not careful my lady buttons pop out. I can't wear it for long periods of time but I love the rounded shape. It's frustratingly nearly perfect.

Updated on Jan 30, 2014 Flag this