such damn cute bra! This half cup fits very similar to my 70F - Comexim » Rose Half Cup with the difference of too large cups. I need to try it in 30E or 32DD as the wires would be narrower and the cup volume should be okay. Ive bought this bra as I just looked at the tittle on ebay - it was saying 30E, but that was a mistake unfortunately as in the desctiption cleary says its 32E - so my mistake. I love the look of it, the long band feels very cosy on the body - not like other longlines that ive been trying previously. Also the wires are okay as just 13.6cm.
Im really surprised as usually Freya doesnt work on me. This bra is trully red, and looks quite sexy - would be great for a 'hot night'. The wires are narrow, the cups are deep and creates this rounded but pointy from the side look. Bra overall fits well - there is no digging into my boobs, straps are not too wide however the band could be tighter as Im closing it on the tightest hooks. Im not really sure about this bra, as it fits well but at the same time i have so many bras and this one is like okay only and also I have already one other red - cleo lucy, so need to decide which one Im going to keep with me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
I will preface my review by saying that the bras I wear most frequently are the Freya Patsy half cup (in a 30G) and the Freya Thimble Cottage half cup (in a 32G). I was hoping to find another lighter colored bra with a similar shape and snapped up an Eden in a 32G while they were still available. Not having too many reviews here to go on, I assumed the fit would be more similar to the Thimble Cottage because they both have the smoother cup fabric and the wider band of lace across the top of the cup. I had high hopes because the Thimble is ...currently my best-fitting bra (I quad just a little bit in my Patsys). Unfortunately, I was mistaken. The Eden is cut slightly differently and that makes just enough difference to ruin the fit of this bra for me.
At first glance, the measurements of the two bras are similar. But you can see that the wings are significantly taller in the Eden....nearly an inch. The cups are also taller, which is not something Bratabase asks for, but I measured both the Thimble and the Eden along the outer of the two vertical seams and the Eden is 1/2" taller. One of the things that makes half-cups work best for me is the fact that they *don't* have a bunch of material above the apex of the cup. I recently lost a lot of weight and don't have an abundance of tissue is the upper part of my breasts. So, any bra with a tall cup is usually just a wrinkly mess of empty fabric near the straps. I haven't had this problem with a half-cup until I got this Eden. *sad face* Speaking of straps, the ones on this bra are much wider than my other Freya half cups. I have an athletic build and really broad shoulders but I feel like these straps would fall off. That is an issue I *never* have with bras.
All in all, I'm disappointed in this bra and in Freya for not being able to make a consistent fit in bras that are supposedly the same cut. Like many Americans who turn to UK bras for the sizes we can't find in the US, I am unable to stop by a local store to try on bras before I buy them. Instead, I research and I read reviews and consult the measurements here and then order something and HOPE it might fit. When they do, it's like the clouds part and the angels sing "Hallelujah!" and I want to order 50 more of the same bra. But when they don't, it's really a bummer. This bra is too pretty to be a bummer, but it is. Read more 353 more words
There is a place to enter bra height on Bratabase.
It's not something I have ever been prompted to enter in the standard measurements. So, if there's some alternate page for other measurements, I'd appreciate it if you could direct me there, Prettyncharmeuse ...
missval24 when you go to add measurements there's a button at the bottom that says "I like measuring" if you click on that there's a spot all the way at the bottom for cup height. http://imgur.com/mAM982N
Eden was an anomaly among Freya half cups for me, too!
MissV I have a lot of success with Freya half cups too - like you, the Thimble Cottage and Patsy are my two most worn bras! (both in 30F) I tried the stunning Kiyoko and Zentangle earlier on the year in the half cup cut and they are both even more different from these slightly older styles. They are both cut for fuller on the top especially the Kiyoko which gaped hugely on me. Very disappointing as like you say if something is called the same cut you assume it's going to measure/ fit the same.
I bought the Patsy a few weeks ago because I really liked the fit of the Marvel. The Marvel fits me great, though the band is a little tight after wearing it for several hours. The Patsy has a similar cut to the Marvel except that the Patsy has two seams going up the center of the bra and the Marvel has one.
It feels supportive and fits well in the cup. I don't think I'd recommend it if you have very splayed breasts that go out to the sides unless you want a natural look. This bra might be better suited to someone with "together" breasts where ...you need a little bit of separation. Demi bras and balconettes tend to work best for my boobs, which are together, settled, and full on bottom. Freya half-cup bras seem to fit me well.
The design is cute with blue lace and blue and white polka dots on hot pink fabric. The fabric looks like a mesh nylon which is smooth, though it might bother someone who prefers a soft cotton or satin fabric.
My only complaint, which I think might be specific to my individual bra, is that the the corner edges where they sew on the hook and clasp attachment weren't sewed securely so that part of the bra was scratching my back and I couldn't wear it at first (today I had to sew over the tiny exposed corner so that the thread would keep the plastic inside from poking me). I think it's just my individual bra as I've never had any problems with the construction of the Freya Marvel.
I'm going to try a Freya Deco next to see if it fits as well as the Marvel and the Patsy.
You might also like the Freya Kiyoko half cup, which I find to be slightly deeper than Patsy (this could be my imagination). I do find the band stretched out wildly as compared to Patsy, so if you're between band sizes, you might want your smaller one.
I had to get the Freya Marvel on eBay (though I think Amazon still has some). But it's less expensive for me to buy from a UK seller than it is to get it here. I guess because the Marvel is on clearance there? I just found another nude one on sale on eBay and snatched it up right away.
Thanks for the tip on the Freya Kiyoko. I'll look it up. If the band stretches out, then that might be a good thing because my Marvel is so tight by the end of the day and digs in, but I still love it.
If you have a neck to nipple measurement 8.5" or less, these straps may not adjust short enough. Fully shortened, the straps fell off my shoulders. This bra has excellent projection at the apex. However, if you need maximum immediate projection, this is not your bra. For some reason, these wires BITE under my breasts: ouch. The straps are wide (I like these!!). The pattern is lovely if you like pansies, blue, and bright pink. The lace above the cups my daughter wanted to eat, because it looked like "bacon." The lace is striated with shades of pink. Narrow wires. I strongly prefer the support and lift of Comexim unilined balcony bras.
Originally purchased in size 28G and had to return due to overly tight band. Just received 30FF in the mail today, so I haven't had the chance to take it out for a test run... but so far I'm very pleased with the fit, definitely runs smaller in the band and larger in the cups than the regular Freya Deco Plunge.. I also find the cups to be a little shallow (I have high-profile style implants) but, at the same time, this also helps give a little more of a "push up" effect which I don't mind at all. Overall am very pleased... will update after I've worn it out for a full day!
This bra is more shallow than the Deco in the same size. The shape it gives is also a little more pointy than the Deco. The striped fabric looks very nice and it makes an otherwise plain beige bra look more interesting. The foam it's made from is quite thin and light. The measurement for the wire length is a little smaller than the length of the wire channel, which is 2.5cm longer than the wire. I've seen this with multiple Freya bras, and it always looks a little strange when worn, as under the arm the wire ends but there's still bra left.
As noted above, I have two Decos in 28G. The Deco Rebel fits really well - snug on the band, which I like, but some days I need to ...wear it with an extender on one hook. They are known to stretch out fast, so no big deal. I've worn it a handful of times and washed it, and have since had days when I could wear it without an extender comfortably. It did not start out that way. I think my underbust measurement fluctuates a lot during the month. It was after I had one quite painful day the first week I wore the bra that I began considering a 30FF. Fast forward a few wears, and one other issue I have with the Deco in 28G is some rubbing/chafing in the armpit area from the cup edge beneath the strap. It is pronounced when I put my arms out in front of me. In a standing position, the bra fits great with minimal gaping, but when sitting, it can sometimes gape a lot.
I have a similar issue with the Vibe in 28G as far as the rubbing and gaping. The Vibe band is also super tight in comparison, and I wear it with an extender on at least 2 extra hooks. The Vibe band is a different material. It actually doesn't "cling" tightly to my back. I have at least 2 finger space beneath the back, but since it doesn't stretch so easily, it constricts when I breathe, making it too tight on my bony ribs.
With these things in mind and considering that darker colorways can run tighter, I decided to go with 30FF for the Lagoon. I am reasonably happy with it. This review will probably continue to compare it with other Decos, but I will try also to review it in its own right.
The Deco Lagoon is the softest and most comfortable-feeling bra I own. It is more comparable to the Rebel and than Vibe (as to be expected). Of course, the band is bigger, but it is also a much softer and stretchier material. I tried it on a few times before deciding to keep it for this reason. I can already start it on the second or even third hook and it's comfortable. My ideal band in Lagoon is probably a 28.
HOWEVER, and this is why I am keeping it, the cups on the 30FF do not invade my armpit area like they do on my other Decos. Sadly I don't know if that's because Lagoon cups run shorter in general or because it's a sister size. When I was a 30G, I used to size up to 32FF in other brands for less cup coverage at the sides, so it seems to have worked here as well. I am very happy with this as the cups otherwise fit identically to my 28G Rebel in terms of volume, but without the discomfort.
My only worry is the band possibly getting loose quickly. I am well contained by the cup edging and don't spill out over the gore, but this changes rapidly if the band is too loose. Since I have very soft tissue, I need my Deco bands to be firm to keep me in place and keep the cups pulled in against my chest. I'm prepared to get a Rixie Clip when the time comes and fingers crossed it won't stretch out too badly.
The quality of the bra is very good. So smooth and soft. The pattern is okay, and I love the deep cobalt blue. I would have bought the solid Deco in Cobalt if I could have found one, but I'm late to the Deco party. I wear a lot of blue shirts, so that works for me, and I haven't had any issues seeing the pattern through thin shirts.
In sum, I thought that losing weight might have fixed my "between sizes" problems, but they have just reappeared, putting me between a 28 and 30 band. Read more 639 more words
Patsy was the first bra that ever fit me. I cried when I found it. I have owned the ink and black colorways since then. However, I recently lost weight. I ignored the gaping at the top of my 30G Patsy for a little too long. After finding some new bras that fit in 28G and 30FF, I decided to replace my beloved Patsy because I really need some lightly padded bras that are suitcase friendly, quick-drying and will work for warm weather. I couldn't afford the full retail price of the continuity colors, but I found a deal on the magenta colorway. I sadly also couldn't find ...an affordable 28-band. The band on this one is a little big. I've had my other Patsys for over a year and wear them on the third hook. This one is almost that loose already, so I wonder if the magenta colorway runs large.
I have discovered a few lingering fit issues that are more than just "I need to go down a cup" as I thought would be the case. I thought the 30FF would get my perfect Patsy back, but it hasn't. I have lost some upper fullness and I think this had led to a shape change as well as reducing my cup size. For instance, the 28G - Freya » Deco Moulded Plunge Bra (4234) fits me now when I previously had no luck at all with Decos because of my upper fullness. There is still a bit of room in the cups on this Patsy, again I think the colorway may be affecting this because it gapes only a little less than the Black 30G I already have. I have to tighten the straps nearly all the way. Still, there is a tiny bit of gaping when I relax my shoulders fully.
Because the FF fits my frame better (G cups were always a little wide and armpit invading), I can tighten the straps more than I could with my old Patsy. I have to tighten them nearly all the way to accommodate my very short roots, but thankfully since the wires are shorter than in a 30G, they no longer poke me.
I notice more than before that the gore is a little wide for me. It's not that bothersome, but it does poke a little towards the top. I probably had this with my other Patsys but have worn them so many times that it softened up.
All in all I will keep this bra unless I find a 28G rapidly and will probably have to use a Rixie clip before the year is out. I am now considering trying one of the other Freya half cups with the horizontal panel at the top of the cup. I prefer the very rounded shape of Patsy, the level of padding (I find it to be thicker than the 30G - Freya » Eden Padded Half Cup Bra (1813), for instance, and don't want any thin cups) and hope I can find something similar that is more closed on top and still summer friendly. Read more 412 more words
For what it's worth, Patsy is my daily wear bra and the related Freya half cups don't work as well for me because the top of the cup is more closed and the bands are tighter. I wear a 30G in the Patsy but need a 32G in the other styles. So maybe one of those would work better for you? I have a NWT 30G Secret Garden that is too small for me. I was going to stash it in my drawer in case I shrank a little but you're interested in it, let me know. :)
MissV Thanks for the offer! 30FF is definitely my size now in all Freya half cups, though. The last time I tried the horizontal seam Freya half cups, they gave me a slightly pointier shape. I'm meaning to try another soon.
This is one beautiful bra. I love the Japanese-inspired print, the coordinating bows, and the wavy lace. However Freya plunges and I are not a good fit. Firstly, they are built for a more narrow width root. I have solved this by not-so-gently pulling the wires wider to fit me. Secondly, the cups are cut for a more projected or more upper-fullness person than I. There is not much I can do about that. I tried to show in the last picture where there is some bunching up of fabric at the lace. The shape it gives is interesting. It really brings in the sides of my wide boobs and makes them more front and cone shaped. I'm not quite sure where that volume goes, since I'm still not filling out the top. Despite this, I love this set (found the panties!!) and will be keeping it.
This is a polarizing bra - the waffle-y fabric is a texture that really puts some people off. And the shape, while very front and centre, is more on the natural end of the equation (than round). It's not a feminine bra but it is one that reminds me of the supermodels in the 80s. It gives great support. The straps are slightly wider set than I'd prefer but it's not deal-breaker. I really love the fit though I don't think it's my sexiest bra. (Note: I do find it to be an attractive bra even though I don't think it's sexy). Works really well under clothing. The weave fabric is not detectable and I don't find that the seams show through.
Ive tried around 3 decos before and none of them was as good as this one. Beside small quadboobing and slightly too tight band is quite good. Its like another summer bra that gives nice cleavage - I dont get cleavage in most of my brashttps://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> - and the bands looks like it will stretch with time. I think im gonna keep it for now, but Im thinking to get in 30E and see which one looks better as probably will have slightly looser band and the cups may fit better!
The worst offense is that the underwires hurt like the dickens. They poke really hard at the top of the gore as well as at the tops of the sides. I tried pulling the back of the bra alternately tighter on the bottom, then the top, and nothing seemed to help. The wires are also really thick and inflexible.
This bra is really large in the band. I haven't measured it yet, but the band is soooooo loose on me. Also, there are only two rows of hooks, so your options are "loose" or "looser." I hate to imagine how much the wires would hurt if the band was ...properly tight.
The cups don't fit me either. There is a ton of empty space in the tops. I wonder if the wires would hurt less if I filled the cups better and some outward pressure was applied to the bra from the top that way.
Pros:
The bra is really pretty. I like that the patterned fabric is continuous over the whole band and even up the fronts of the straps. I also like the floral print and the Barbie-pinkness of the bra. The cups are soft and flexible, not thickly padded or with stiff foam.
The cups are narrow for this size which is fantastic and so rare to find in a half cup!
Conclusion:
It's too bad this bra is such and epic failure on me. I would be willing to try a 28D if I didn't think the underwires would probably pierce holes in my flesh. Read more 144 more words
I nearly ordered this bra from Figleaves last night, but I'm so glad I didn't! Boo to Freya and their loose bands.
Seriously. I would be willing to take in the band if the wires weren't so stabby (and if the cups fit me at all)! I wonder if they cut the band big on purpose in attempt to create "comfort" despite the wires. Ouch.
Ugh. Is the band really long or really stretchy or both?
It's long, but it doesn't feel stretchy.
That's how my Gem is too, but no stabby wires. I'm probably going to take it in some because the fit is good otherwise.
I kind of want a Gem, but I have only been able to find the red color, and I would want the blue or black. Good to know about the wires! If I find one I'll probably buy it.
Yeah, I'd totally get a second if I came across one. The red is actually quite nice. I don't think red looks good on me, but it's the bra I get the most compliments on.
Pics added! I know I'm twisting a little awkwardly but the cups really do gape that much. Also, a 25" long band is a little ridiculous on me because my "break the tape" underbust measurement is 25". lol
EDIT: Now too big and far too shallow, with a poke-y gore all of a sudden.
Definitely too shallow for me with the cups bordering on too small/too closed, but I love how supportive it feels and I couldn't bring myself to let it go. I'll probably wear it under a gauzy shirt this summer because no one will judge the ill fit but me. I feel like the straps are too thick to wear as a everyday bra too (at least on me), so this won't end up being a staple in my bra wardrobe but I like that I finally own a longline that fits at least decently.
I bought this in response to a suggestion made in comment to one of my previous Adventures based upon my being wide, top-heavy, etc. I do like the look. I really love it because it is padded toward the bottom which I usually cannot fill.
Wires are quite wide, even for me. First time I have ever even considered that the straps might be too far apart. Band was hooked on the second column from the start, so size down there. Was a bit of extra room in the cup, but I suspect only I would have noticed it. Very pretty, love the silver accents. Lace was a little stiff, but not at all scratchy.
Great every day bra. The shape is very rounded and front and center. I find the padding to add a bit too much mass on some days making chest more pronounced than needed. The band has lots of stretch which is nice for those high anxiety days where it's hard enough to breathe. The material is very smooth and slips under clothing nicely. The cups are a bit high though and peek out from under some lower cut shirts. This has been my every day bra for a few months. The straps sit far to the side but don't peek out under most tops. I would call this a plunge style and one of the only ones that doesn't allow for any spilling!
Only con so far was a slight wire outbreak in the center, easily stitched up with never a poke to speak of!
First strapless bra to actually stay up! The band is nice and snug and grippy. Cups are comfortable and smooth under tight shirts. There are two loops on each cup and four loops in the back for attaching straps. Here's a comparison of this bra in 28D and 28DD:
28D (black) - cups fit almost perfectly when worn strapless. just sliiiiightly too small. - straps are most comfortable when placed on the outer loops in the cup, but create quadboob when placed on the middle loops unless worn quite loosely. - sadly only has two rows of hooks and a narrow band which HURTS digging into my ribs by the end of ...the day. it stretches out faster too so I'm on the last hook now.
28DD (nude) - cups are definitely too wide, with the wires sitting under my armpit, well past the edge of my boobs. this is not uncomfortable so I don't care that much. - cups have some gapping when worn strapless, but fit nicely with straps tightened just enough to bring the cup in a little (not enough to dig into shoulders). - can only wear straps on the middle loops because they'd be in my armpits if worn on the outer loops. - has three rows of hooks!!! yay! The band is wider and MUCH more comfortable than the 28D (but still not gentle).
Conclusion: I like both. The cups are a better overall fit for me in 28D, but the band is several orders of magnitude nicer on the 28DD. I don't understand why Freya would neglect the smaller-boobed ladies in that regard, because, having very little fat to pad my ribcage, thin bands (especially on a necessarily tight strapless bra!) get really hurty. I usually wear the 28D as a strapless for only a few hours as needed. The 28DD with straps attached works really well as a T-shirt bra because it's smooth and seamless and the nude colour matches my skin pretty closely.
Edit: I've noticed that both of these will gradually ride down in the front even when I hook them tight enough to leave angry red marks on my skin. The underwire marks are much lower than my IMF at the end of the day even though I'm very deliberate about adjusting it properly when I put it on. Too shallow???
Edit 2: Having also tried the La Senza Itec in 32B, Betsey Johnson Forever Perfect in 30D, and Thirdlove Everything 2.0 in 30C, the Freya Deco is still the best strapless I've found. It's not as comfortable as the super-soft Everything or the Itec, but it's overall the most workable. I'll hang on to it until I find something better. Read more 332 more words
mercury I love your review's! I think I have a reason as to why the bra keeps riding down in the front. From looking at your pictures it appears that your bra band is not sitting parallel. It looks like it is sitting much lower in the back then in the front, which would cause the front of the bra to gradually slip down till it sits parallel with the back of the bra.
My shape: projected teardrop that is neither high or low set, with very tall and wide roots, close-set center tissue, and very firm tissue that fights back when pushed around by padding.
Bought this bra from a user on r/abtf as a possible option to wear under my wedding dress. This review is for the white colorway.
Part 3 of the Search for the Perfect Strapless saga:
I think this is a pretty decent strapless bra. I haven't worn it for any significant length of time, but it doesn't seem to want to ride down much, and that's pretty good considering it's on the loosest set of hooks and I usually ...need a 28 in Freyas. I would attribute this to its longline construction, I think, because I similarly wear 30s in Fauve but have two longlines that are 32s.
The cups are ok, but like most Freya molded cups, they are too narrow for me. Unlike most, however, this time the narrowness seems to be causing some issues, namely how the outer top edge of the cup is tall and seems to want to fold under at the front of my armpit (I lift heavy things for a living, so my "armpit roll" is more like the end of my pectoral muscle and is probably more to tango with than a regular roll). The immediate projection is alright at the bottom of the cup, I think, but it's hard to tell with the stiff cup. It is definitely too projected on top, however, and gives me a cut-off pseudo-quad boob 50s bullet bra look, just like every other strapless bra I've ever tried; it is less noticeable when I slouch, but I'm not going to schlep around just for a bra! I'm not sure sizing up in the cup would help, either, and might just make it gap and roll more along the top edge. It is much better than my 30G - Gossard » Egoboost Strapless Bra (6288) , though, so I might replace it with this one until I find a better one.
The band is pretty comfy, though! I love longlines, though, so take that into consideration. In spite of the cups in my armpit, the wings are actually not that high. The bottom edge of the band doesn't seem to ride up, and I've tried it on three times, all on "fat" days within the last week.
The center gore is great too. All bras with wide enough wires for me have tall gores, and while some are less annoying than others, you can't really get a half-cup/balconnet style with the true plunge my boobies need, so this is a nice change. Plus, you get some nice cleavage and a lovely rounded shape.
I honestly don't know how the straps are. I had them on for about two minutes before removing them, and I wouldn't ever bother to wear this bra with straps anyway - I have plenty of other longlines for that. They are fully adjustable, for what it's worth. Update: I did not notice at all until I started taking pictures, but each place the straps can hook has TWO loops, so that's pretty awesome! Very customizable.
Alas, the search for my perfect strapless continues! Read more 428 more words
There is a place to enter bra height on Bratabase.