Freya Fancies was one of my favorite bras when I was a solid 28DD, thanks to the fact that it's pretty, comfortable, and comes in a beautiful assortment of colors. It took me a few tries to find the correct size as I started my journey with a 28D that I didn't immediately realize was too small and altered and wore for a while before switching to 28DD. This review is specifically to discuss how the 28D fit me, as I am currently a 28E, and my review under 28E is more comprehensive regarding the bra itself.
At the time of purchase, I was trying to figure ...out my bra size and did not know how Freya bras would fit. It was my first 28 band, so I didn't realize immediately that the band on this particular bra is too loose and almost +1" longer on the flat than normal. The cups didn't fit me like I expected them to in pictures, and the upper cup was too empty, so I mistakenly assumed the bra was the wrong shape for me and subsequently altered the bra to lower the top cup and make it more open. I later realized this is because the cups were too small and this was a classic example of the orange in a glass effect.
In hindsight, the wires were clearly too short and the cup width was also too short. I had been wearing 32B bras and was used to the appearance of tiny demi cups, so I didn't realize how poorly this fit. However, in my experience this bra does run true to size, so I would say it should work for someone who is a true 28D, specifically with a larger ribcage as Freya bands in general are stretchy and run large. However, the shape of the cups really suits a round shape best, so I would not recommend this style if you are very shallow or if you are empty on top. It is a super comfortable bra and I love it for summer. Highly recommended if it suits your shape! Read more 250 more words
The band is definitely too big for me. It's not for 28 or 30 band users, maybe for 32/34. The cups are triangular and comfortable. No gore, no underwires, just a seam between the cups. The bra doesn't give a lot of shape and support, everything looks very natural, but it could be a nice lounge or sleeping bralette. I suppose it fits like 34E/36DD
I got the rouge color. The wires may be a bit too wide, but it's hard to tell. The fabric, while beautiful, is not super comfortable as it's kind of scratchy/not soft. The gore doesn't tack on me. I plan to try a 30DDD or E/F.
I purchased the Freya Sansa Underwire Bralette simply because it looked pretty in the pictures on HerRoom. Unfortunately there was very little info available on this bra, so I had no idea what I was getting into. While this is a very pretty bra in person, there are several reasons it is not for me.
I didn't realize it at the time, but this style is a hybrid pull-over and hooked back construction. The stretch lace portion of the torso goes all the way around, so in order to put on the bra, you must pull it over your head. I didn't realize this at ...the time when ordering, but I absolutely despise this construction. I find this to be extremely difficult to put on at my size, and I can only imagine how much more difficult it would be if your cup size was significantly bigger than your band size, because you would still have to pull the bra all the way over your breasts to get it on. In addition, the actual hook back is not as tight as it would be in a normal bra, which you can see from the measurements on the flat. Once I have the bra hooked, it still doesn't feel as secure as a normal 28DD. Getting it on is such a hassle that even if this bra fit me perfectly, I don't think I would bother with it.
However, this bra doesn't fit me perfectly in the cups either. This style shares the same construction and block as the Freya Fearne Plunge Balcony Bra, but for some reason these cups run much larger. The cups seem to run a half size larger than the 28DD Fearne I own, and there's absolutely no way I could make these cups work. The loose band doesn't help the fit on me either! This particular bra seems to fit close to a 30D+ in Freya sizes, since the band seems to run bigger than a 28 Freya band, and the cup seems to run bigger than a 30D but not quite a 30DD. I also purchased the Plunge Balcony Bra version, and can confirm that the block is the same as Fearne. The Bralette's cups run deeper and taller than the Plunge Bra version.
The fabric is the same lightweight nonstretch tricot as Fearne, which is smooth, soft, and very comfortable to wear. The print itself is pretty in person and much nicer than most UK brands' prints IMO. The lace used for the upper cup and bodice of the bra is actually super soft and silky, totally different from all the other Freya laces I have encountered. The straps are trimmed with the same print fabric, and just like on Fearne, the fabric goes too far back on the strap. In order to adjust the strap on me, I have to adjust over the fabric, which isn't that easy. On petite people, the length of the lace may also be too long. I am 5'1" with a normal torso proportion, and the lace comes down past the bottom of my ribs, coming close to my belly button. I feel that it hits me in an odd place on the body. Sadly, this gorgeous bra is all around not for me. It may work for you if you have a longer torso, don't mind pulling the bra over your head, fit in the Fearne, and are kind of between sizes in Freya. Read more 489 more words
Rhea is another addition to the Freya Fancies line. It is, for all intents and purposes, Fancies with an embroidered upper cup and standard band construction instead of the gate back. While sometimes styles based on other blocks will end up fitting differently due to different materials used, I feel that Rhea and Fancies fit almost identically despite some construction differences.
Since Fancies is probably my favorite bra ever (judging by the fact that I own 8+ of them), I was so pleased to find out that Rhea shares the same block. There was virtually no info available at the time I ordered it, so I ...just bit the bullet and ordered blindly thanks to Amazon's free returns policy.
Like Fancies, Rhea is a 3 piece cup made from lightweight rigid lace. The pattern is different, as Rhea has a more traditional rose pattern on an open background. The upper cup is the same rigid lace embroidered with pretty pink and green wild roses, but thankfully lined with soft tulle to eliminate scratchiness against the skin. The upper edge doesn't have stretch, but is fairly flexible. This differs from Fancies, which has an upper cup made from super lightweight stretch lace with a band of soft stretch elastic, but I find that they fit the same. I think this is because Fancies is such a good cut on me, but YMMV depending on your roots and how the upper cup fits you.
The band is a nice sturdy stretch mesh plain band, similar to Cleo Marcie, Lucy, etc. Back hook panel is on the wider side, and I feel that the band runs TTS for Freya bands. The straps on Rhea are much narrower plain elastic, and there's a small section of a twinned satin strap in the front for appearances. I wish they had used a wider elastic or textured elastic, as I worry the straps will slip easily. The other odd detail is that instead of a bow, the center gore is decorated with . . . a small piece of ribbon looped through a rose gold bra slider. Why??? There's no rose gold hardware anywhere on the bra, as all the sliders are black plastic. And why a slider as a detail??? Despite Freya's penchant for unusual center gore decorations, this one takes the cake.
Anyway, despite some minor annoyances, Rhea is a pleasant surprise and a welcome addition to my collection. Read more 309 more words
I should probably learn my lesson by now that Freya fashion bras are extremely hit or miss, but I keep hoping that another style will come by that will surprise me by fitting as nicely as the Fancies Plunge, one of my favorite bras. The Escape Lace Plunge is not it, although it is a pretty bra and the styling is rather unique for Freya.
First the appearance of the bra: black chevron stretch lace is overlaid over pink nonstretch tulle to form the cups, and the cradle and wings are made from open black mesh layered over pink tulle (cradle) and powermesh (wings). The styling and ...color scheme remind me of Agent Provocateur circa 2011, and I liked how the chevron lace give the bra a different appearance from your standard black lace option. There's a twin strap detail, but the twinned portion is kept short, and most of the strap is thankfully adjustable. This bra also has a rose gold triangular metal charm at the center gore, which makes me seriously wonder what's up with Freya and the triangular metal charms??? (Think Daisy, Sansa, Rose Tapestry)
Now, the fit. The band measures significantly longer on the flat than most of my 28DD and 30D bras, but it actually feels OK. This is a very low-stretch band, and I think the reason is that the cradle is much wider than my other bras of the same size. I believe this is partially due to the wider gore and the super splayed wires.
The underwires on this bra are a swoosh shape that is extremely open on the side. Normally, the outer portion of the wire curves up perpendicularly to the band, but the wires here are closer to a 45 degree angle. However, the bottom of the curve is not very flat and is rather narrow. This is a rather strange underwire shape, and I would be tempted to bend it back in to make the shape more even. Because the wire is so splayed, the top of the upper cup near the wing also sticks out funny when the bra is worn, as the underwire does not go the full way through the channel.
I also found that the straps are set too forward in the cups, leaving a lot of empty space between the straps and the wire. This also contributes to a weird appearance, as the straps are pulling up the cup vertically at a point where you are fuller, while the sides are empty. Because the tension is coming from the wrong part of the cup, the outer cup is empty, the outer third under the strap is pulled too tight, and the inner cup closest to the gore is where all the fullness needs to go. However, unless your tissue is very soft, it's unlikely that the cups will successfully redistribute you to fill out the inner cup. Most likely, you'll end up with areas of empty fabric, areas of extreme pulling, and areas where your breast tissue has no idea where to go. On top of that, the lace upper cup is made of the same stretch lace as the body, but with a nonstretch edge, which also serves to severely restrict the fit of the cup.
It's a pretty style, but the fit is kind of a hot mess. Unfortunately this style makes me not really want to try any more Freya fashion fits, as so many of them have been disastrous! Read more 484 more words
I purchased Freya Fearne as a lightweight, comfortable fabric option for a summer bra, as most of my other summer bras are mesh or lace. I read reviews saying that this fabric is soft and comfortable, and indeed it doesn't disappoint. It is a rigid poly/elastane blend that is lightweight yet supportive, with no horizontal stretch and minimal vertical stretch. The lace upper cup is a very soft mesh with simple rosettes. Honestly I was surprised to see such soft fabric from a Freya style, as my experience with the brand has been with pretty rough lace fabrications. So, the fabric gets a ...a big thumbs up.
The straps are detailed with the same printed fabric sewn on most of the strap, which makes adjusting a little difficult. I wish they had just kept the straps solid, as I don't find this detail to be necessary. There are also some small bows sewn on that are barely visible on the black print colorway.
The fit of this bra was, like many other Freya bras, not right for me off the rack. This is a standard 3 piece plunge style cup, similar to Fancies. The cup width measured at 11.5 cm, and I was getting an OK fit, but with some challenges filling out the lace upper cup because the underwire was the wrong shape for me. After some reshaping, the cup opening measures 12 cm, and the shape is much better (I changed it from a swoop shape to more of a traditional curve) Now, the cups are wide enough for me, and the lace upper cup sits much more smoothly against my body, although there are some slight wrinkles on my smaller side, which is common in many of my bras.
I felt comfortable altering the wires on this because I have done so on so many Fancies, and they share the same cup construction. This is a fairly easy style to adjust for cup width. If Fancies works for you, this style should also work. Read more 239 more words
First I have to say, that I wanted to order this bra in a 32J, but the size conversions on the zalando website where I found it, were all over the place. I ended up with 32JJ instead of my usual size 32J.
Check out also my review on 30K - Freya » Starlight Side Support Bra (5201) for a bit more information since the 2 bras share similar issues. Compared to that one I got right band size this time. The 32 band measures fairly tts for a 32 band. The cups on this bra were too big and too tall again. The wires are ...very wide on this bra too. I don't think that the 32J would work for me, since the wires would be still too wide. They almost end on my back! I think I would need H-cup wires combined with J-cup depth in this style.
A few words about the bra itself: The fabric is much nicer than on the Starlight bra I mentioned above. Not itchy at all. It looks like a better quality too. The upper cup is not stretchy, only the 2cm thick black lace at the edge of the cup is quite stretchy. Usually there is either a stretchy or non stretchy top section on a bra. I don't know how that would affect the fit, that only that lace ribbon is stretchy? Maybe the edge would not cut in? I don't know since I cannot fill these cups. Read more 141 more words
Wow! I see why you were so frustrated with this order! What a bummer
Too bad they sent me the wrong size. Now I'm still curious how the bra would fit me in the correct size ughh. I'm like 99.9% sure it won't work, but I don't know for sure…
Too bad they sent me the wrong size. Now I'm still curious how the bra would fit me in the correct size ughh. I'm like 99.9% sure it won't work, but I don't know for sure…
I measure 29 inches snug, should I choose 28 band or 30 band.... Pls advise
Shape as far as I know: tall, shallow and firm on the top, very projected, narrow and soft on the bottom, 18" wide shoulders. I was BITTERLY disappointed in this (non returnable) bra. I think outside of high heels it's the most painful thing I've ever worn. All the weight, or 99% of the weight, of my breasts was on the straps no matter what I did, and after being out of the house for an hour I could no longer stand up straight. I could feel every individual joint in my back being pulled diagonally forward. Really could not imagine wearing it again. It ruined my day. The cups ...are so shallow I had wrinkling all across the bottom, and yet I had quadboob that invoked $10 34D pushup bra times. The straps were outrageously wide on my "linebacker" shoulders, and the band was uselessly weak. No bra would have been more comfortable. Somehow I had more underarm fat in this than I had 15 pounds ago. Did I mention I can't return this bra? Day was saved when someone brought up Sharon Lois and Bram in a conversation and I had Skinnamarinkydinkydo running through my head the whole ride home. So if you've forgotten about Sharon Lois and Bram (90s kid here) maybe that will save a bad day for you too. I'm hoping to sell or trade this to someone on here who likes Freya half cups - as I'm almost a 26 underbust (we rise at dawn) this "28" inch band won't remotely serve my needs. This review might give someone pause but I know there are women out there who like what Freya does. Think I will avoid this brand for now. Read more 176 more words
90s reference made me smile. :) I have always loved the look of the Freya half cups, but have also always found them too shallow. And Freya bands are known for being larger than average, in general, which means I can't wear them any more either. I feel your pain. Sorry it's not returnable!
My boobs are soft, low set, slightly pendulous and short/narrow rooted. Lately, since I lost weight the last few months... they are 1-2 cups smaller and much more deflated https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
This Freya bra feels like other Freya bras I've had. Sort of like the quality of Cleo lined bras... Not super high quality but not terrible... just middle of the road. Actually, the entire bra is sort of middle of the road. The shape is decently rounded but doesn't provide great lift. The band is stretchy and (especially since I lost weight) too big for me. The pattern is meh. The cups cut ...into my larger breast a teensy bit giving me a touch of quad boob. The straps do adjust long enough on my low-set tall frame though, so that's a plus. I also feel like it works fairly well for me considering I have short roots and can't use tall cups. Gore is fairly wide but didn't bother me. It is comfortable at least, and after a full day wear, I didn't notice any itching, scratching, or chafing.
Overall, okay quality, average bra, but it'll do me just fine as a daily wear bra since my boobs shrunk. However, I found it on amazon for a good price, so it's a win overall. Read more 112 more words
About my boobs: - Soft tissue - Relatively even - Roots not particularly wide or narrow, I don't think - Surprisingly center full when supported - Underbust doesn't have a lot of "squish" so I go for 30/32 bands - Learned that I have tall roots
This is the first "bra that fit"... but it's not the shape I'm looking for, and I learned I have tall roots, which I've been wondering about! So that's cool. The cup is very east-west/boobs don't feel centered despite the side sling, and they feel like they're low on my chest as well. However, it's the closest I've gotten to something that's comfortable! The band feels like a nice ...material - but it's also very stretchy, at least in the white colorway I ordered, so the 32E and 32F I bought were too loose in the band. 32E fit pretty much the same in the cup as the 30F, if that's relevant.
I could size down but the cup just barely cuts in on my bigger side, so I think this is the best fit that this bra can give me. I like the materials - wasn't itchy right out of the box like some lacy bras and I felt relatively contained/supported (important for that soft tissue). If you have shorter roots this could be a great bra for you! Read more 110 more words
I recently had a breast augmentation, 535ccc ultra high profile silicone implants. This is the first underwire, fitted bra I have purchased since I had the surgery. It fits me perfectly and is very comfortable, with one exception. The center gore digs into my sternum just a bit. It's not terrible and so far I'm willing to put up with it on a limited basis because this bra fits me perfectly everywhere else, makes my new breasts look great, and it looks fantastic on.
For future bra shopping, you may wish to review cup width and projection at the wire. You side view shows the wire sitting on your ribs rather than snugging up to breast tissue. If you go down to a 32 inch band which your measurements suggest, you might find that wires on the ribs becomes tender. Post implants, folks tend to need bra brands and styles that have narrower cup widths.
In regards to projection, it does look like you could use a bit more given the wrinkling. However, comfort and does it look good under a shirt becomes important as a perfect bra is hard to find without alterations.
Regarding the gore, perhaps bras that bring the breasts inwards with a lower gore would work better. Other people have more experience and knowledge and may be able to help.
Go slow, big learning curve, lots to learn, your breasts will change over the next few years. Good luck with shopping for your new shape.
Welcome to our Bra community, and to the wonderful world of implants! There are several of us who are part of the augmented family (myself included) so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
With Ultra High Implants, you definitely want to look for bras that are more projected. My favorites are the BM and SF styles- both by Ewa Michalak, though there are several other options out there, with the best ones being Polish brands,
Paging AGBras to the rescue! AGBras has extensive experience with the majority of the Polish brands, and also has implants, so she can assist you with choosing more breast/implant, and body friendly bra brands and styles. She also has wider set breasts like you, so she will be your best resource here.
Best of luck and welcome to our Bratabase community!
Yup. Your breasts are going to soften and drop - down and in. I had mine done in October and they're still changing... Meanwhile...right now... This bra doesn't have enough projection(wrinkling on bottom of cups is inidication) and the wires are much too wide...you can even see it at the gore side of the wire. There is a lot of space between the breast and the wire. This means you have a cup that is technically too big...in order to get the depth you need, you've had to size up, which increases the width. If you find a bra with wires that are the correct width and have ample depth, your breasts will point even more forward (less east-west). You think they look good in this?! Bwa ha ha. Put them in a bra with narrow deep cups and you'll giggle with glee. You might like to try a 32H in a Gorsenia softcup. I have many and they're narrow, deep and not too expensive.
Feel free to PM me any questions. My pleasure to help.
Thank you ladies, especially AGBras, for all of the information, it is very helpful! Yeah, I just had to have the ultra high profile implants! 🙄😂
MissEmma Once you find your ideal bra you won't regret it, I promise! I have 650cc high profile implants and I can find a good fit so believe me, you will too! 🍀
This was my first properly fitting bra, and I currently own both the nude and black ones. The gore is pretty high, so it might not fit people with close set breasts. I've also noticed that when I lie down while wearing it I get a little bit of gaping, so keep that in mind if your lying bust is smaller than your standing.
About me: • Height: 5'2" / 158 cm • Narrow, close-set, center full, functionally FOB/short roots, immediate projection, annoying tail of spence • Mild pectus excavatum (bottom of my sternum curves inward) with rib flare • Typical fit challenges for my shape and body type are wires that are too long or too wide, not enough immediate projection, cups that are too tall and wide, wings that are too tall, straps that are set too wide. • I have a connective tissue disorder and find that a tighter, firmer fit works best for me
About the bra: • The cups aren't padded but are lined with thicker fabric. I have ...prominent nipples that like to let the world know I am freezing cold 24/7 so I appreciated the coverage this bra provided without the added bulk of thick, foam padding. • The fabric is soft and flexible enough to the touch but firm enough to hold everything in, provide lift, stability, and a rounded shape. • The wires were a bit too long and wide for my shape so it felt like the bra was trying to push my boobs down and to the sides. I'm not sure how to word this but the wires were about 1/4" too short for the fabric on the outside of the cups near the wing/side panel. This made the fabric feel even more irritating to my skin in the tail of spence area. • I had heard that Freya half cups were a good choice for those of us who struggle with cups being too tall (seems to be a fairly common issue with smaller band/larger cup sizes). The cups on this bra were still just a bit too tall for me. If the too tall cups were the only fit issue I would have definitely kept this bra. The fit was really close in this respect. I had empty space in the bottom of the cups because they didn't have enough projection for my shape. I couldn't keep the bra in my IMF; it would slide down immediately after scooping and swooping. The cups were too wide so I wasn't filling out the sides of the bra either. My breast tissue stops well ahead of my armpits and these cups/wires were wrapping around my torso and digging into the sides of my ribs and armpit area. The tops of the cups cut into the very top of my breast tissue resulting in some minor quadding. The wires at the gore sat on breast tissue (I am close-set and center full) and I need more projection at the gore or a very low, close-set gore with more projection than this bra provided. • The straps were too wide set for me. I would say the straps are long -- I had to tighten them all the way to get them to fit, but I am also pretty short at 5'2". • The longline band bunched and folded up on me. I do have some unique issues that could be contributing to this like mild pectus excavatum and rib flare. I prefer a 28 band on Freyas but ordered this one in a 30 because I'd read that black bras are usually tighter. I'm not sure if a 28 band would prevent the issues I was having with the longer fabric in the band bunching and folding up. • I have a lot of issues with gores being too wide, too tall, and too firm. They are almost always somewhat painful to extremely painful for me. I know my close-set, center full shape with pectus excavatum and a rib flare immediately below my IMF makes this a particularly challenging fit issue to overcome. • I could easily wear the band on the tightest hooks but going down a band size would put me in a 28G and the larger cups don't scale well on my particular shape and size.
I really, really wanted to keep this bra but decided against it despite it probably being the best fit I have found so far in my search for a bra that fits. Having tried many different styles of Freya bras in sizes 28FF, 28G, 28GG, 30F, 30FF, 30G, 32E, 32F, and 32FF I have yet to find one that is "perfect." I basically need the cup height, cup depth, wire length, wire width and wing height of an F cup with the projection of a GG cup.....thus my search continues. Read more 650 more words
I probably should have just saved my money but I did not.
I wanted a strapless bra so badly.
But the thing I have to accept is, there's no bra to hold up my boobs without straps.
Freya Deco Strapless is not necessarily small. I had a 32G before this one that I was just too upset about to enter in the database (sorry about that)... I read previously that the band runs tight on this one but the 32 was just sliding down my torso so I got a 30GG instead. The band is a little tight on it but it's not as bad as it looks in the photos. ...I can breathe, move, and I can pull it way away from my body. The silicon on it is really strong, though! It grips very strongly and doesn't budge.
And at first look, the cups kinda fit too. This bra is very projected, so I don't think projection is my issue. I honestly can't say why it fits so awkward :/ It might be because of the slings inside? Honestly at times it feels like the cups are even too big.
I don't know, I can't quite tell.
The wires are really comfy tho, and although they are too wide they're not that much of a bother to me. The gore sits nicely against my sternum, no issues there.
I think if I were in a pinch and absolutely needed a strapless bra this would work. A long long time ago tho, my one strapless bra was my workhorse bra, so I'm really bummed this wouldn't work the same https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Read more 163 more words
I am confused as to what those slings are actually supposed to do.
I'm cutting them off...
Yup makes no difference, still the same issue. I think the construction of this bra just lacks in this size
Ugh I dread strapless bras and having to shop for them. Back in the day I used to have a Fantasy strapless that was actually pretty good. Ran small in the band but the cup construction was really good and had great shape. Hope you find a strapless you love soon.
I always figured that strapless, like Sports bras, run small in the band since you needed more "hug" for them to do their job. So really running small in the band wasn't really running small but instead being sized as intended? I don't know, but that was my logic! 😄 Sorry it didn't work out for you.
Have you considered trying an Ewa S multiway without the straps, with some breast tape to keep ot from sliding? I know it's not intended for the purpose (though I did just buy one earlier this week for the purpose) but I wore my S bras as strapless for a week straight with tucking in the straps and they stayed in place fairly well. With the tape as grippers, maybe it would work for you too?
This bra and Panache Tango Plunge are my favourite bras at the moment. Tango gives a more natural shape, but Fancies is much more rounded and uplifted.
I think the under wire is a great length for me, I do wish it was a hair more 'swoop' shaped than U shaped because I get some wrinkles at the bottom of the cup, but it doesn't affect the support really, just a cosmetic issue.
I don't really love the lace or the fabric on the plain Freya Fancies styles, I think the lace pattern is pretty boring and I think the fabric is a bit stiff, but I suppose that's how ...it gives support. Don't expect this bra to be super soft!
I also don't love the 1 hook fastening, I think it could do with at least 2, but I think Freya does other plunge-balconies that do feature 2 hooks, which is a direction I'm going to go in next.
I'm even fullness, average/wide width, average projection, average height roots and I think this bra fits me well!
Honestly, I'm so relieved to find a well fitting and COMFY bra that I can put all those dislikes out of the way.
EDIT: I tried this bra on with an extender after realising the band was feeling very tight, and I have wrinkles on the top of the cup near my arm pit. I am too short rooted for this bra and the wires are much too wide, I don't feel supported. Read more 138 more words
Have you considered trying Fantasie brand? They have the same parent company as Freya and are similar, but I found them to be far more comfortable when I was wearing a similar size (32G) with fewer wire pains.
I've had a look at Fantasie before but wasn't sure what style to get. I'll have a look, thank you so much! :-)
I usually got the side support style if it helps. :-)
Wow! I see why you were so frustrated with this order! What a bummer