Absolutely loved this bra, but unfortunately, it no longer fits. The look is very vintage and the bra very comfortable.

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Updated on Sep 04, 2012 Flag this

A great cleavage bra and good for very low cut shirts as well. It is very smooth and the body of the bra won't show through even the thinnest shirts, but sadly the cups are thick enough that the edge will show through even a thin knit sweater. It's a great enough cleavage bra and comfortable enough that it's worth getting even with that. I haven't found ANY cleavage bras that don't have the edge showing issue. I do find the Parfait by Affinitas in 30F to fit the same and be a bit more comfortable and seem higher quality, but the two are nearly the same for fit and style

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 Flag this

I really need a cup up & a band down, but this one doesn't come in a 36GG, so I make do n the tightest hook. During the day I do have to reorganize the girls a couple of times to avoid double bubble as I settle in the cups. And though it's close enough for me compromise-wise, the gore doesn't tack like my other Freyas.

But I really like this as a Tshirt bra. I much prefer the rounded shape of the vertical seams over Freya's pointier non-padded styles, of which I own many. And I like the lightness of the padding. It is not ideal to start on the tightest hook of course, or to put up with slight double bubble, but for the comfort & shape of this style, I do.

Updated on Sep 03, 2012 Flag this

CeltCurls

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I loved the 38FF I wore all year, but realized recently that I'd lost 5 lbs....but went UP a cup size? I needed a 36GG, which is a perfect fit. Sadly, it's also a whole different bra. I'd read reviews on blogs that note Freya really changes from a G to a GG.

What changes? Everything. Much higher gore, which tacks well. Cup is much fuller cut too. I don't mind these changes so much. But I do mind those horrid little plastic stays in the sides - & unlike most they are anchored to the bottom of the band with stitches, so I have to saw back & ... forth with a seam-ripper to get them out. Still, I can do that. What really is unfortunate is the fabric is totally different. It's what is referred to as 'laminated'. So on the outside it is the silky satin of the up-to-G-cup version...but the inside is a stiff, rough, plasticky coated lining bonded to the silky fabric, I.e., not a separate lining you can remove. Why they put that on the inside of the cup, rather than outside is beyond me. The only style I've come across wiout this is Jolie,which is discontinued, so I've bought up a few on eBay.


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Although this is supposedly the same cut as Pollyanna, I actually found it slightly more comfy. There seems to be a tiny bit of extra width in the wires & the lack of the crochet type lace at the band may be why.

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CeltCurls

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I bought this bra used, and despite being a couple years old, it is still an attractive bra, with few visible signs of use. I really like the small polka dot print, and the striped ruching looks a little nautical. Very cute. This bra has a typical full-cup 3 piece construction, and does not give the type of uplift that a balconette typically will. The look is more natural, but still rounded rather than pointy. It is very comfortable, but the cup size is a bit too big for me.

Because it came to me used, I can't comment on how its dimensions might have changed since it was new, but it is a very comfortable and sturdy bra.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2012 Flag this

This was such a pretty bra it was a shame the fit wasn't quite right on me. I bought it in my usual size but found the band wasn't tight enough and the cups were just a smidge to large as well. For a while I managed by fastening on the tightest band hook which minimised the gap at the top of the cups, however once the bra started to stretch with wear the gap became increasingly noticeable and I had to stop wearing it. That said I really did love the look of it and may buy another one, next time I'll go with a 28 back.

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Updated on Sep 01, 2012 Flag this

What I like best about Freya is their cup depth, I seem to be fairly consistent as a 28FF in their soft cup bras. The underwire on here is firm but not uncomfortably so, I can wear it on the tightest hook to get a very snug fit or on the middle for a bit more breathing room. The only real down size is that the lace up top is sort of flimsy if I had very long nails I'd be afraid that I'd put one through it. It feels good though and that's what matters.

Updated on Sep 01, 2012 Flag this

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I got this bra on ASOS in the sale after reading a good review on a lingerie blog. I absolutely love the colours! Dusty baby pink with an aubergine purple and dark pinky/purply details. I also love how thick the wings of the bra are! Pulls in any back fat or migrated breast tissue from wearing the wrong size!

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Now, as soon as I put this bra on, I could tell that the band would be a problem. I have tried Freya 'Cindy' and found it to be very tight so was not expecting this! The band is super stretchy and is more like a 30 band ... vs a 28 band. This in my opinion is why the bra was a fail for me! Because I lacked support in the band I had to tighten the straps all the way which made the bra ride up. The result was zero support and breasts up to my neck!

Conclusion-
I would recommend getting a 28 band if you are usually a 30 and not to bother if you are a 28 who likes firm bands! I adore the shape and style which is the classic Freya plunge (opaque patterned fabric followed by a sheer cup at the top) and so am definitely going to buy some other styles and see how they compare!
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Updated on Aug 31, 2012 Flag this

This bra has the same problem as the Freya Keisha - it's the wrong shape for my boobs so while the top of the cup digs into my breast, I also can't fill the middle of it. It is the wrong shaped cup for me. Panache and Curvy Kate seem to be a better shape for me than Freya in general.

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Updated on Aug 30, 2012 Flag this

This bra is the wrong shape for me. I quad-boob over the top, but at the same time, there is extra material at the deepest part of the cup - I can't quite fill it. Not the bottom of the cup - that is filled fine, but the deepest part, around the nipple.

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Updated on Aug 30, 2012 Flag this

This fit better than the 30F, I no longer have the problem of my boobs not having enough room in the cup under my armpits, but the cups were too big for me to properly fill and apparently I've gone down a band size without realizing it so I sent it back for a band size and cup size down to try again. I still think this is a great bra and want to see if I can make it work. I'm just not sure if it will end up being the right shaped bra for my boobs, but we'll find out if I can ever nail down my size properly.

The reason I'm trying to nail it down is that it provides a wonderful smooth line, low plunge in center for low necks, and FABULOUS cleavage. I like showing off the girls and this is a bra that will do that to full effect and I *think* with comfort too if it fits you well. It feels very supportive.

Updated on Aug 29, 2012 Flag this

I had already owned a black Deco in 30F (see my other review), but the band was a little too big. (Needs to be fastened on the tightest hook.) One day while browsing Ebay, by a stroke of luck a 28FF in nude popped up and was only $20! So of course I had to buy it.

The good news is that the smaller band size helped a lot with how far apart the straps were. The ones on the 30 were a little too far apart and dug into my armpits. It's still a problem on the 28, but not nearly as bad.

The bad news is that it ... seems the nude color runs tight in the band! It seems like a size and a half smaller than the 30. I can fasten it on the loosest hook, but I feel most comfortable in an extender. (And this is not a new bra... it was used when I bought it.) This may be because the Deco isn't as stretchy as other Freya bras; normally a 28 band would stretch enough to be comfortable for 29-inch-ribcage me, but this one doesn't.

Another thing that changed with the smaller band was the width of the wires. The 30F wires didn't bother me, but for some reason the 28FF's wires dig in and bother me. This may be because the band is so tight.

Overall though, still a huge Deco fan. So it still gets great ratings! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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While this isn't the absolute best possible t-shirt bra for me, it is passable. 3/4 in, close to the center gore there is some puckering if I do not have my shoulders back- the straps are a little wide for my slightly narrow shoulders, sitting closer to the edge than I would ideally like. The wire are a bit sharp under the arm but do not come up to high. The band is fairly firm for Freya but still stretchier than some other brands.
I didn't experience the oh-wow cleavage that most seem to market it for, that may be because of how wide and close set mine are. That said, I think this will be fine for thin knits and sheerer tops.

Updated on Aug 28, 2012 Flag this

When I first put on the bra, it fits great, but after a few minutes minutes I get wrinkling at the top of the cup.

Really cute and seems well made, if not for the wrinkling issue I'd love it!

Willing to sell for $30 USD.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2012 Flag this

So, I finally bought a Deco. I almost bought one two summers ago, shortly after finding out my real bra size, but I wasn't comfortable with the amount of plunge/padding that the Deco gave.
Pros: The color I got is amazing, it gives a smooth line under t-shirts, and the push up *can* be nice
Cons: I feel like I'm going to fall out of the cups (but I don't!) and I still hate the rounded look that molded cup bras give me. I have slight gaping at the top of the cup--likely because my breast shape doesn't sit (no pun intended) well with molded cups.

I've worn it a few times now and every time I wear it, I like it more and more.

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Updated on Aug 23, 2012 Flag this

It's really big in the cups! I would say it's unusually big and open. Arabella (balconette) and Retro (plunge) from the same company, Freya, fits me all right and I would even say that Retro in 32F is somewhat smallish on me, but Deco had cups way too big for me - at least one cup size too big. Maybe it's just a matter of shape and this bra is simply too "open" for me, but I was really surprised. Apart from not filling the cups miserably, the rest of the bra fitted very well, so I'd recommend the band size if you have similar measurements (79 cm under bust, 179 cm height).

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Updated on Aug 21, 2012 Flag this

It was wrong size for me. It's definitely big in the cups.

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Updated on Aug 21, 2012 Flag this

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SuperPink

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I picked this up because it was a cheap Freya in my size and like everything else I have ever had of theirs the fit is perfect. I can't believe how ugly it is up close though!!! It almost looks camo. It is very comfortable. It supports my breasts, fits snugly against my sternum. The wires don't poke.

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