I also reviewed this bra in a 30GG, the band size down feels a bit better. Here is an abridged an edited review.
Band: The bra has a very very stretchy band. If you are between band sizes, go down one and up a cup size, although if you’re borderline you may not need to go up a cup size. I wear a 32G in Panache/Affinitas, so the 32 will probably get nowhere near the life I want out of it.
Straps: Fully adjustable, which is excellent.
Cups: It’s cut so that women like me who are full on the bottom and sides are accommodated, perhaps due to the way ...the plunge is constructed? The wires come up high on the side, which is great for trying to reverse migrated breast tissue. There’s also a decent amount of space between the cups and it pushes my separate breasts a little closer together, so it might be a bit much for ladies who have very close-set breasts. The shape is stupendous for me, as everything was held pretty much straight up. The mold gives nipple modesty and shapes well.
Some have reported getting a fold on the bottom of the cup- I found this stopped happening after a few washes, and is more pronounced if the cup is too small.
Alas, this bra doesn't fit me. I bought it second-hand because it was cheaper to determine my new/current size that way, and alas this is not it. In the photos, the quad-boob doesn't look so bad, but let me assure you that when I push my shoulders back even a little bit, there's a massive line where the cups dig in. I thought it was due to hormones, but it's still too small for me a week later. I'm quite sad that it doesn't fit because it looks very pretty and feels nice. I like the shape that I think it's suppose to create because I'm a fan of three-part cups that have an uplifted and somewhat triangular shape from the side. I'll keep it around just in case my boobs magically change again, and pass it along if that doesn't happen for a while.
This bra has a wonderful microfiber feeling fabric that has a fun girly print on it. I love that the straps have dots on them as well and being fully adjustable. The cups have a lavender lace edge detail with two small lavender bows where the straps meet the cups and a slightly larger bow on the center gore that has a little button with dots on it as well.
I purchased this bra because it was the same cut as the “Patsy” bra and I love the shape it gives, with a nice full rounded lift. I purchased a 30G because they do not make this bra in a 28GG my usual size. I plan to have the band taken in.
For some reason, this doesn't fit as well as the regular model. I have no issues with the cups or level of support on the regular bra, even with the straps down. The cups on this seem to be wider, with the underwire a good inch off of the end of my breast tissue and into my underarm. I also get a little "folding" under the cup. I love my Deco and was hoping this would be it's match. I have a 38dd VS body strapless and while I have to tug it up because the band is too big, the cup fits better than this and that makes me sad.
I just got this bra today, in the Ocean/ blue color, and measured it brand new and only briefly worn.
The band is slightly big on my rib cage, and I do believe it runs a bit large in the band, as I can fasten it on the tightest hook with comfort. At this point, it doesn't ride up and is not uncomfortable, but if it stretches much at all with wear, I will need to alter the band to be shorter (as 28GG is not sold in this model and is the size that I need).
The shape is very flattering, but my breasts can sometimes overflow or not ...fill the cups completely with movement. I'm not sure yet if this will be an issue, but I haven't been able to see this problem with the clothing I tried on, so I'm hoping it will be a non issue as my breasts don't actually shift around in this bra, it's more of a thick, stiffer padding issue.
The straps are definitely too wide on me, but I have somewhat narrow shoulders. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy fix for this problem, as pulling the straps inward makes the shape of the cup less flattering... I intend to keep this beautiful bra anyway, as I think the fit issues are minor enough, and the size and shape good enough, to justify keeping.
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Cups fit well, I'm debating on if the cups are filled enough at the bottom or not. I don't feel they are "quite" filled, but it doesn't feel like a bad fit so I'm thinking it's O.K. Underwires aren't uncomfortable... while I can definitely feel them, I'm thinking it's something I'd get used to rather quickly.
Profile from side isn't bad, it's what I would call ever so slightly pointy, but not at all bad. Profile view from front is a bit wider than I like, but not terrible. My main issue with this bra is that the cups are soft and have no structure (versus a molded or foam lined cup), so I have to tighten the shoulder straps tighter than I like to get a non-droopy appearance.
Band fits best on the tightest hooks, so I think a 28G would be a better fit. Bra will be returned for now, but in the future I may consider picking one up in a 28G.
Bra is very cute, a lovely lavender with black lace. The cups on this 30G are a good fit, (much better than the 30FF I had previously tried), yet I don't think they are completely compatibly with my shape. The cups are lightly lined, but I'm not sure if the lining would be thick enough to stop show through.
Band fits best on the middle hooks. Underwires aren't the most comfortable, and it seems like they ride a bit low. I think this may be a result of the breast tissue pushing the cup slightly down because the cup isn't quite deep enough at the bottom (right above the wire). The center gore doesn't quite touch my sternum, it sits out enough so that I can slide my index finger in. Straps are set too wide for me (which is not uncommon) but a strap accessory in back would fix this.
I have decided to return the bra. While it is cute, I have others that are quite a bit more comfortable, and comfort to me is extremely important.
This bra gives a nice pushed up round shape that I like, and gives me more of a cleavage look. I like the fully adjustable straps. As far as the nude color goes it’s a little pale for my skin, and I’m rather light complected. In the size 28G, I find the cup size is too small because I really need a 28GG, and they don’t make that size in this bra. When I start moving around my boobs wiggle towards the middle and the tops of my areolas will peek out. For the band size the 28 fits but I have to wear it on the middle set of hooks. Very nice other than the fit flaws due to sizing. Crossing my fingers that Freya will start making this in cup sizes larger than a G in a 28 band.
This bra is, I think, meant to be a successor to the discontinued Pollyanna. Unfortunately, the 28 band on the Faye is significantly looser than the 30 band on the Pollyanna. It also seems to stretch out quickly--after a few weeks of wear, I've already got it fastened on the second set of hooks. I also fasten my Pollyanna on the second set of hooks now--but I've had it for a year and a half.
I'd say a there's a bit less volume at the top of the cups in the Faye than the Polly., but it still works ok on my relatively full on top breasts.
The band size runs a little large - the band is noticeably stretchier than other new bras properly sized on me, so I'm wearing it on the second hook a day after receiving it. That's a little worrying, but since I'm between sizes and my weight is fluctuating, I might not be wearing this bra for too long. My breasts are close, so my cleavage extends slightly from my sternum. Therefore, the centre gore doesn't lie entirely flat against my sternum, either, but it's close enough. The straps are nice and wide, with no seams. For someone recently sizing up from other Arabellas - the larger cups aren't ...fully made of sheer mesh like the smaller models, which is kind of sad for those who like that. My breasts are more fleshy in the top than this bra is intended for - the top embroidered edge folds back to accommodate this. However, there's no noticeable quad-boob effect, so it's a pretty good fit. The mesh doesn't feel scratchy, and the embroidery is pretty - even for people who don't like pink. It also has three cute little bows (also pink). It looks good, but I would have preferred it to be entirely sheer, like the smaller Arabellas. Read more 98 more words
This is one of the few plunge style bras that I can wear. It dips really low in the center gore but the cups top edge are quite vertical and give good coverage so they hold my breasts up and enclose them completely - nothing falls out the center.
The Pollyanna has fairly stretchy lace in the upper cups and I find that it fits snuggly. The band is nice and stretchy and snug in a 30. It's a true fit, and a bit forgiving with a bit of stretch built in.
I find it a bit difficult to fill out the very high cups up near the underarm - but this is true of all plunge styles on me as I don't carry breast tissue up near my underarms at all!
There are things about this bra that aren't quite perfect, but it is as close as I will get. I'd like the band to be tighter, but that is just wishing for a 26 band. Just like some other Freya 3 part cups I get a tiny wrinkle on one side. The cups itself fit good, but as I have implants and not a lot of natural tissue the may wrinkle a little bit. The center gore barely works for me. I have hardly any spacing between my breasts. So I'd prefer a lower center, but I know that is asking for too much.
This bra is too big in the band for me just. And might possibly be a cup size too small, but I have not been able to find any bra that could fit me better.
It has become clear to me (again, I've concluded this before, but I decided to try again) that Freya is really, really, not for me. This one is not quite as bad as the Faye, but still inadequate underwires, sitting way out from my chest (although with this one I think the cups actually are too small). I do like that it has sort of a side-support panel and the angle of the straps is better for me (pointing slightly in). It looks like it should be come kind of textured material, but it's really just a printed pattern (the inside is plain), which I guess is good in that it won't show through shirts, but it doesn't look that good. The main cup material is smooth, with lace detailing along the top edge. The lace is a little scratchy. I do like the little button detail on the center gore, a nice change from a bow.
This is the 4th different Deco size I've tried (the others being 30G, 30FF, 30F). The band on this 28G is small enough that I have to use an extender to make it comfortable, but this size has the best fitting cups I've been able to find. Unfortunately it is still not a perfect fit.
The tops of the cups simply don't quite lay flat on me, so the top line of the cup is visible through t-shirts...which kind of defeats the purpose of a "t-shirt bra". The center gore is close, but doesn't quite touch my sternum. Also, where the strap meets the cup, this area is not ...touching my skin, it pulls away from my body by about an inch. I don't quite know how to describe this, however it's an issue I have with many bras. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I realize these symptoms could sound like the cup is too big, but I assure you, if I went down a cup size there would be major quad.
The straps are too far apart, which is an issue I have with almost every bra I try. (I have narrow rounded shoulders.) Using a strap accessory in the back fixes this, however it's not ideal.
The bra would be nice if it fit right, and I can see why it works great for many women. However, this is the last try I'm giving the Deco, as it seems that it just isn't compatible with my shape. Will be returned. Read more 145 more words
I have 2 issues with this bra: 1. The underwires go up to high and bother my armpits. 2. The fabric of the bra is stretchier than the seams are, so there is a weird effect where my boobs push the bra out around the cup seams. The top of the cup is nice, but there's a line across the middle of my boobs. Otherwise, it's lovely. (Oh. I accidentally let my red bra sit, wet, on top of this one for too long one day, and now it has pink splotches. Those are my bad and not part of the look.)
This model is trictly based on the Summer half-cup. As I own that one aswell, I'll redirect you to its review.
Only a few things to add: - it hasn't quite stretched out as much as my Summer, but it's also a year younger
- the fabric at the bottom of the cup frayed, as if it had been poorly stitched. It also happened on the matching brief I have, the pink ribbon part looks all messy now...
But it still looks stunning, and I wear it every now and then, when I want to feel gorgeous!
I LOVE this bra. It's amazing. The girls are up and front, without being up to my chin. The band does run a size big, and the cup is a little roomy. I bought this in a 30G instead of my usual 32FF and didn't *quite* fill the cup until I gained some weight. Nothing noticeable under clothes, just while slouching topless. It's a rather plain looking bra unless you order one of the patterned variations (Lydia, Crystal, Ashlee...) but the round shape it gives is just amazing. It is a plunge bra, but I don't fall out the middle and have to adjust every few minutes, even when bending over! I think this is a must for nearly everyone's collection, especially if you can get it on sale (I still have a little sticker shock with some of these bra prices).
The fit of this bra is a bit strange on me. When using the straps the fit is great. When attempting to use it as a strapless, however, it's not quite right. There is wrinkling at the bottom of the cups, toward the sides. When putting it on by just bending over, shimmying into the bra, and fastening it it’s mostly alright. With any manual adjustment, however, the bottom wrinkling becomes more apparent. It looks very similar to what snowflake mentioned in her review of the 34F. The depth seems great, but the cups are pretty wide, and do stretch a bit more when the band stretches. ...The cups are also pretty tall, which may contribute to my problems with it, being bottom-heavy and having a petite torso. The cups on the 28E were too small, and the bands in both the 30DD and the 30E were just too big. The 28FF didn’t wrinkle in the same way, but there was clearly extra room in the cups. Fastening this bra on the middle hook is the most comfortable, so I don’t *think* it’s an issue of the band being too small (for reference, my ribcage measures ~25.5 inches holding a tape measure fairly comfortably, and I do like a fairly tight band). I can only guess I’m between cup sizes and/or this model isn’t ideal for me. I’ll still wear it, though likely primarily with the straps.
As far as the details of the bra itself are concerned, the cups are “molded”, but much more flexible than anticipated. It gives a great rounded, smooth shape under clothing, as would be expected of a deco. There are several different places where the straps can be attached (though I personally find the farthest attachment in the front to be too far apart for my frame), so there are lots of strap placement possibilities. The silicone gripper lining on the band helps to keep the bra in place well. It does seem to have a lower center gore than many strapless bras I’ve seen, which is nice for showing a little cleavage while staying supported. It seems like a great bra, and a lot of people love it, but doesn’t seem to be ideal for me.
This is a good bra if you are full on top, like me. I have to wear a 28DD in some bras due to the quad boob effect, which I don't get with this bra (a 28D).
It sounds like this style is too shallow for you. The Deco strapless is cut pretty differently from the Deco plunge.