It fits! A firm band with cups that suit my shallowness, suitable for both full on bottom and on top breasts, as the cups are very open. It gives a very round shape.
I'm the same person who reviewed the 30H, so this is a review of the best possible size for me.
My breasts are deep and full toward the center, and this bra is too shallow and wide for me-- I get a slight amount of quadboob toward the center of my chest, and the sides are slightly empty-- it's the right size, but not really the right shape. That said, it is very comfortable, and I really like how it looks under clothing, so it's still a great bra in my opinion.
This is like an actually FLATTERING and attractive minimizer-- it gives a lovely, uplifted rounded profile, but ...the breasts aren't projected forward, they are spread wider across your chest. I included a few pictures of myself wearing a tank top with this bra underneath to give an idea of the profile you can expect from this bra. Even though the fit isn't perfect, it's still cute as hell without a shirt, too.
The strap feels stretchy, which is comfortable, but I think I'll be moving to tighter hooks in short order. It runs a full band-size large, IMO, typical of Freya. A 28H would be perfect. I'd also prefer 3 hooks across the back, but it's a very comfortable feeling band, so it's not really a complaint. I wish Freya's bands ran more true-to-size. The gore does float a small amount, which is unusual for me as my breast tissue is pretty soft and normally will conform to a wide gore (and then scream bloody murder after a few hours). I think the underwire may be more flexible than most. Read more 162 more words
This thing actually fits like a glove--expect for the loose band. With a 26" ribcage, I can only wear it on the tightest hook. But it is really comfortable! I compared them and the cups are almost the unpadded version of Cleo Juna (6461) 28DD. The wires are slightly narrower, but also stretchier, so the fit is almost the same with Juna, just one cup larger. The fabric is not itchy as some other people mentioned, but maybe it is because my skin is not sensitive to fabrics. Quality is just so-so, with lots of excessive threads, but still acceptable. Anyway, if the band had been tighter, it would be perfect. Hesitating whether to return it or not....
This bra is too high at the top of the cup and ends up rubbing under my arms but I stopped noticing it after a while. What I did notice is that the band that seemed to originally fit did feel tight and uncomfortable while sitting. It was ok for me though because I think it will stretch for a perfect fit. The bottom of the cups seem a bit weird to me just because of the lack of underwire. In one position I will completely fill it and in another my breast tissue will shift and I wont. Still it is a really comfortable bra and has the bonus of giving me the best cleavage in any fitting bra I have tried so far. Strange seeing how there are no wires... If they dressed this one up a bit I wouldn't buy anymore styles!
I liked the design of this half cup, and it seemed more elegant and versatile than the frantic patterns of most Freya bras. I think it fits decently, but it has an inferior shape to most other Freya half cups I've tried.
Pros: It's a half cup in black that doesn't poke much underneath tops Pinstripe pattern Nice materials Comfortable Supportive
Cons: Fuller coverage than normal Freya half cup - gapes sometimes especially if I slouch Less great shape than some half cups I've tried The straps are too large for the rings connecting the straps to the band - might wear out early because of that
It fits a little tighter than the Freya Patsy Padded Longline Bra (1222), and the cups are a bit smaller. In the Patsy, I find that the top of the cup gaps unless I scoop and swoop quite vigorously. In this one, I quadboob a bit after S&S. I find that there's not nearly as much projection in this one as well. I'd recommend the Piper for the more shallow-breasted ladies, and the Patsy for the more full/projected. Still, though, this bra is oh so cute and a little quadboob will not stop me from wearing it. <3
I just began my bra journey and the Deco Half Cup is one of the better fitting ones for me. However, the gore causes pain on my sternum (not as bad as the Cleo Juna though) and the wires are too wide for my root. The band is also way too big and although I get a smooth line with minimal spillage over the cups on my larger breast, the cups gapes at the top as soon as I move around (which I suspect is from the breast tissue moving to fill the wider cup/wire towards my back after I swoop & scoop). It does give great shape under clothing so I am reluctant to return it, but the discomfort from the gore + big band means it has to go.
The Deco is, as always, my go-to and favorite bra. That said, the fit is not completely perfect for me. The size is right, but as I am full on the bottom, there is occasionally a little gap just below the strap, or alternately I can get orange in a glass effect if the bra is not adjusted just right. This is super common for me in pretty much all bras I've tried, and doesn't affect comfort or how it looks under clothing. The bra is pretty comfortable, but I remain aware of it more than some others. The straps could be a tiny bit closer set, but they don't fall down. So there are a few little issues, but nothing that could make me stop loving this bra.
This bra is incredibly cute. I'd like for the band to be longer or for some boning because it tends to roll up. I love the way it makes my boobs look. The fabric of the straps is a little itchy, which is weird because the rest of the bra isn't.
This is a very pretty bra. The straps are nice and thick. The longline doesn't roll up on me, but it does scrunch up. The straps are a bit wide and I wish the longline was a bit tapered since the bottom is loose. It would also be nice if there was another column or two of hooks.
I love this bra already. It is my first bra that fits, and the first bra I've found that actually complements my weird shape. The fabric is soft and comfortable, and cute to boot!
I wanted very badly to like this bra, and even invested in the matching brief. Luckily, it's a pretty awesome bra. I am newly digging unpadded, unmolded cups, and Dolly gives a very natural, teardroppy like shape. The stitching has a cool 80s retro feel, the pattern is nice, and the construction is awesome. Overall, I love this bra.
Also, I wear 38G and the 36FF fits nicely with no tightness, quadboobing, or gore floating. Happy I got it!
This bra is definitely for shallow, full on bottom breasts, I would say. It is so pretty and comfortable, although the gore sometimes hurts my sternum. The straps are more in the middle of the cup than on the outside edge, which means it doesn't dig into my armpits like my other bras!
This is the wrong size for me, but in the right size this is a good bra for full on top/balanced boobs, with average-narrow wires. It has a lot of lift and round shape, and cleavage, probably the most popular t-shirt bra in it's size range.
This bra works perfect as a strapless bra. I would prefer the gore to be a bit shorter and a little less coverage but other than that it is prefect. Also Be warned the band fits tight for a 28 band. I also love how you have the option to move the straps inwards to fit women both with narrower shoulders and wider. All bras should come with this option!
The shape of this bra on, literally disgusts me. It makes my boobs look pointy, even more so than they ever could be on their own. TERRIBLE SHAPE. It claims to be padded, and is not, at all; there's more of what I would call a thick lining. The description boasts great cleavage and it supplies little. Would suggest getting a cup size or two smaller, if I were actually interested in trying to make this bra work (as maybe an ill fitting cup would make it look less terrible). In coming quickly down the stairs, I had to support my breasts manually with my hands to be comfortable. If the straps were tightened much tighter than they need to be for fit, this might be remedied...but again, no one wants to have to do that.
The actual color of this bra is much more vivid than the official pictures of it. It's a cross between candy pink and hot pink.
I love the shape it gives: very uplifted and very round but there's a bit of weirdness going on shape-wise on the sides. It's hard to explain but it's visible even on the official pictures. It's kind of pointy toward the outside. It's invisible underneath clothing though, so not much of a problem.
The 30 band is too large for me. I need a 28 but since this is an old model, I had to take what I could get on Ebay and that was a 30E. I can wear it on the tightest hook but I prefer to use a Rixie clip for a more secure fit when I wear it all day.
All in all, this would be my perfect bra in the correct size. Half-cups that give a cake on a plate look are my favorite.
I bought this off of /r/braswap lightly used (worn 10x max). I wasn't expecting a 1 (that's not a typo) hook closure, and it doesn't feel very supportive to me. There's a slight orange in a glass effect (I think it's a projection issue and not a width issue; the wires are plenty wide), which is a shame, since this bra is very cute.
This bra is very comfortable, but I am aware I'm wearing a bra. There is a ton of support (I ran across the street today wearing it and didn't give myself a black eye https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> ). It's great with lower cut or wider cut tops/dresses. It's my go to for fancy events, because even if the straps show, they're still cute!! I also love the pin-up girl look of it. Went to go buy another in a different color, but they only had the black left which is what I ordered.
I decided to try a sister size with this bra from a 32E to a 30F, and it is a tad tighter than my other bras but the cups look fantastic. Just something to keep in mind during the rest of my review.
I was hesitant about the little ruffle at the band, but I ended up really liking it. Sometimes the bands can appear too tight, and this totally hides it (at least while you're shirtless). It doesn't show through clothing like I was afraid it might. I was also a bit worried about the weird fabric pairing on the cups, but it hasn't been an issue in ...anything so far.
It reaaaally lifted and gave my shallow girls great projection. It pulls them in and pushes them up fantastically. I have literally never had any roundness on the top of the breasts, but this bra does it. I love just playing with my boobs in this bra because of the lovely shape.
The fabric is very very soft. I wires might be a tad narrower than say my Cleo Juna (6461), but not enough that it is a big deal. As with the Freya Patsy Padded Half Cup Bra (1223) that I bought at the same time, I found the sides to be a little low and it couldn't hold all of the breast tissue under my armpit, even with crazy scooping and swooping. I don't mind, because it means I have a bra to wear with tank tops that have larger armholes. As far as I can tell, the escaped bit doesn't show under clothing, so I'm not worried.
