Have a 34FF Crystal that is too small in the cup and too large in the band (even on the smallest hook. Went down to a 32G only to find that the band was too small (could barely get it hooked), and the cups were still a smidge on the too small size.
This bra is supportive and quite comfortable brand new. I only wish the wings were higher. The gore height is good. This bra is super cute alone. It gives a perky cone shape under clothing, sort of lifting my breast higher than the fullest part of some of my tops, giving a weird pulling effect. This would be fine if you could go up a size in clothing and then take darts in your tops. Maybe this bra would be better for intimate wear than everyday wear.
UPDATE: The wires on this are definitely too narrow for me. While the bra feels comfortable initially, I feel it pulling my shoulders forward as the day progresses. Also, the sliders for the shoulder straps become somewhat uncomfortable and itchy, as though the straps are too close together. If I did repurchase this bra, I would go up a band size, but I think Freya are not for wide, top heavy breasts, so I will stay away.
Wires are definitely too narrow for me. I was spilling out of the cups near the arms and along the upper edge. Kind of sad that not all Freya's are going to fit me well.
Gorgeous vintage looking longline from Freya. Unfortunately way too small for me in the cups, nor does it suit my shape (which won't keep me from trying other Freya longlines... Freya please make them in 28GG).
This particular Freya runs a bit tight in the band. Which is why I could fit this 32 in the first place. I am in between a 28 and 30 normally.
This was one of my first "it fits!!" bra...well, several months later I can say it fit compared to other options, but this bra is probably too small, and it's essentially worn out. When I wear it now, I need to swoop and scoop pretty much constantly all day, and the band is initially loose on its smallest hook.
I generally LOVE the Freya Deco line, and have this bra in a 34FF. On the smallest hook, the 34FF band is too loose, and the cup is too small (as a result of my boobs migrating to where they should be and wearing better fitting bras). I have a Taylor in a 34G that the band is still a bit loose, and the cup still a bit small. I thought a 32GG would be perfect...but boy was I wrong! The band was so snug I could barely hook it, and the cups were not right either.
It's cute, it's good quality, but it was not the bra for me.
This is my one of my best fitting bras. It's gorgeous and the gore is low enough for me. My only issue is that after wearing it for a while I feel like my shape is a little bit off, and I need to readjust the girls. It might just be in my head but after half a day it loses it's perkiness and needs to be re-swooped and re-scooped.
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If you like the Arabella but think the under band is too wide you should try Lyla. It is a very comfortable bra with a good tight fit using the outer hook. Cups are a bit too wide, but so far I have never found a cup that fits my breast width perfectly, and I found Freya bras to fit me the best. Not my favorite color, but I love sheer bras and will definitely buy more due to the almost perfect fit.
So far this is my favorite bra as I find it very comfortable to wear. The cups are a bit too wide for my breasts, but so far I have not been able to find any bra that fits the width of my breast perfectly. The band is looser than on other Freya bras, and I have to use the inner hooks. Also I find it very sexy as I love sheer bras;0)
I love this bra. It makes my boobs look awesome, it's really comfortable, and I finally have a nude, seamless bra for under shirts! I didn't have any of the sizing difficulties that seem to be really common with the Deco, I just bought my normal size.
The straps are set a bit wider than CurvyKate bras, so there's a little bit of chaffing on the front of my shoulders throughout the day. It's not the worst thing in the world, as the extra fabric keeps that little patch of armpit/migrated breast tissue inside the cup of the bra, but it's a noticeable rubbing. Other than that, I have few complaints. It's a pretty bra with a more solid/stiff feeling fabric than most softcups have, giving me a more supportive feeling than most other bras I have.
Great cleavage and lift! Great nipple-hiding with the thicker padding. Great nude color/plain design for t-shirt bra functionality.
The straps are ever so slightly far apart, but not in a problematic way. I did have to adjust them so that they were as long as possible in order for them to be comfortable.
Band fits on loosest hooks very well, but the wires are hard/heavy against the skin, but could be because it's new/not at all stretched and/or because this is the first true 28 I've worn.
Very very pretty soft bra. It is a little small for me in the cup, but everything else fits so well I might ignore that. Just like most Freya bras, the band size is bigger than usual, so the 30 band fits my 31'' ribcage perfectly. I love this bra already and its definitely going to become one of my favorites.
