This bra gives great cleavage and a nice lifted and rounded shape. It has enough padding to be concealing but not too much "extra". The band fits a little tighter than my other Freyas in 34 but is still comfortable.
The band seems to run a little large for the size, I've had to hook it on the tightest hooks since I got it. It's definitely extremely comfortable though and the cups are just right for me (I'm rather shallow).
I love this bra and especially the very vibrant pink colour. It is also one of my most comfortable bras. It fits true to size though I find the band is a bit firmer than other Freya bras. However, my shape has recently changed due to exercise and so now when I wear the bra, I get a slight quadboob effect but not enough to move up a cup size. It's a great bra and I'm totally heartbroken that it does not fit anymore.
I found this bra to be similar in shape to the Freya Sophia. I am a big Freya fan and love their bras. This one, just like the Sophia, gave me a shape that points east and west. It's not as bad as the Sophia shape, but still not the rounded uplifted shape I get from all my other Freya bras. I think Freya plunges are just not for me. The Colette is true to size and is very pretty. The little gem stone in the centre is a nice touch but not enough to keep the bra. I wore it only once and decided that the shape under clothes is not ideal for me. Note that the frillies on the front of the bra make it unwearable under t-shirts. The frills do not show under blouses or sweaters.
I really liked this bra when I saw it in online because I thought the colours were a bit unusual. I still like the look of the bra. Unfortunately, I hate the shape it gives me. It does not suit my breast shape at all. It fits okay but it gives me an east west shape that points down which makes it impossible to wear under all my clothes. I tried it on when I first got it but once I saw the shape I never wore it. It is too expensive to return because of the shipping so I'll be selling it. Totally disappointed with it. I still love my other Freya bras though. This one just didn't make the cut.
For a plunge pretty date night bra, I love it. It is a thin mesh and support wise is good, however by the end of the day my bustline is tired and the mesh is a little scratchy. Because it is a plunge style, the middle gore is too wide for my narrow frame so it hurts after a full day's wear. Overall, it holds up well but I hand wash my bras.
I am in love with the fabric and details of this bra, and I was pretty much determined to wear it whether it fit or not! Luckily, the fit is decent and the bra is very comfortable!
The band runs large and only has two rows of hook, so it might not work well for those of us with sub-28 inch ribcages, although the longline aspect of it seems to prevent the band from riding up. The cups run slightly small; I am usually a 28DD or 28E and had to go with 28E in this bra.
My breasts are different sizes, so I ...get a slight quadboob on the larger one and slight gaping on the smaller one (which is no fault of the bra). The gore lies flat. I could use some more depth at the bottom of the cup, but the wire still sits at about the right place below my breasts. The wires are just slightly too wide, but not uncomfortable. Overall, I am happy with this bra even though the fit isn't perfect and am excited to add it to my collection https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 94 more words
I really like how this fits with one exception - the sides are a tad low and some breast tissue spills over it. While it looks a little goofy when I'm not wearing a shirt, with a shirt it usually isn't noticeable. I wasn't planning on it fitting that way, but decided that I'm happy with it. My other bras offer side support that holds it all in, but sit rather high, so it shows in the armholes of some of my tank tops. I don't have that problem with this bra. This is my first half cup, and I LOVE it. I have really really soft, malleable ...breast tissue that sits pretty wide and this one really pulls it in and pushes it up and makes it appear a bit more rounded and fuller on top. It has a bit less coverage and more cleavage than my Cleo Juna (6461) , which is awesome in my book. One tiny other complaint: the material is a little weird and maybe a bit rough? It's not uncomfortable, but for the first few wears it rubbed on my armpit and made it tender. My Freya Secret Garden Padded Half Cup Bra (1373) fits similarly but doesn't rub because the material is satin soft, so this leads me to think it's a bra issue and not a fit issue.
TL;DR I highly suggest giving it a try if you're on the fence about it. It has been great for my soft/shallow/wide breasts, even if I've had a few issues in the armpit. Read more 155 more words
My overall impression about this bra is very good. The fit is ok since it's a very nice construction, my breast generally gets on easily with half-cups and vertical cuts.
The shape – is very rounded in profile, Ivy gives the impression that my breast are bigger than they are in reality.
The underwires – when I wear this bra, I feel like they were too wide. This impression is not confirmed by the measurements, the cup width is “standard” for this size and the underwires aren't particularly flexible. I guess that it's related to the straps' position and the distance between the strap and the underwire. In other words, ...the straps are too centred for me, I prefer the strap position like in EM bras.
The straps – very wide and comfortable like in all Freya bras, I find them very long too.
The band – I bought Ivy in 30E because it was the last size likely to fit me, usually I wear 28 bands in Freya. I also thought that such a large band would be too constrictive in 28F. I was very surprised when I first tried Ivy on. The band is not only long but also very stretchy, definitely too loose for me. I have to fasten it on the tightest hooks and it's still not stable enough. If I ever try an another Freya longline bra, it'll be in 28F. I'm also very disappointed by the fact that their other bras based on the same or similar cut start at 30 band. I'd love to try some other half-cups from this brand, but I would be obliged to alter the band. The band is comfortable but it tends to ride up and the hooks are visible under the clothes. Read more 182 more words
In this bra I experience gaping at the top of the cups. I measure at a 30DD, but I tried this bra in a 28DD as I was told that it runs large in the band. I think I could remedy the gaping by going down to a 28D, but with the band already feeling quite snug, I don't know how comfortable I would be in that size.
Alas, this bra is simply not cut for my shape. I fell in love with its embroidery . . . the magenta and topaz jewel tones are stunning against charcoal grey. But I am shallow breasted, and this bra is designed for someone with more projection.
This bra is very definitely not cut for my shape! The tops of the cups simultaneously cut in while wrinkling, meaning it's designed for someone with more projection than me. This bra gives me a very pointed shape, and the wires are not long enough.
Like my Freya Taylor bra the band is slightly too big for me, but the 32 band is so tight I can't breathe, so I stuck with the 34. It doesn't ride up so it's at least a lot better than the bras I used to wear (36D). This bra is a great basic to have and it fits comfortably.
This is one of the first bras since I've properly measured myself that fits very nicely. The band is a tad too big (but not so much that it rides up), but when I tried a 32 band for the same bra it was so tight I had trouble breathing. This bra is very comfortable and gives great support.
After struggling for 3+ months to find my size, and a style that fits my breasts -- IT FITS! It finally, really, truly, perfectly FITS me! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />
After initially sizing myself at 30G, I bought some 30G bras that were too small. Initially, I ordered a 30GG Deco but it was too large. So I exchanged it for a 30G and voila! I also found a very useful fitting guide, comparing Freya's sizes against standard and UK sizes, you can see it here: http://imgur.com/pItgIV5 Since Freya's G fits me, it's safe to assume I might wear an H or a GG in other brands. *Maybe.*
Now that I have a style that works, I'm off to order it in every color possible. LOVE this bra!
The fit of this bra is nearly spot on. I have ever so slight wrinkles at the very top, I think because this bra comes up a bit higher. It is a "balcony" but the shape of the cups is more angled like a plunge. It is more of a full coverage cup. Gives a natural shape (not round or too pointy). I really like the soft fabric, kinda silky and the print is cute.
