I have only recently found out what my real size is (not a 34E but a 32G/32FF), and have been on the hunt for a great everyday bra. For my wide set, evenly full (I'm right in between FoT and FoB), wide rooted boobs, this bra seems to be it!
It gives me very round, perky, and uplifted boobs, and most importantly NO quad boob. I would describe the shape it gives my ladies as "young-girl-breasts": not too projected, and no "but crack cleavage", but high, round, firm boobs that stay put as you move. Contrary to what others report, this ...bra does not push my boobs to the center at all.
The cup is much lower than the full cup and even many of the balconet styles I have been miserable in for years, which seems to be the main reason the quad boob is gone. The cup fabric is surprisingly un-stretchy, which means the bra is very supportive. I also have this bra in a bigger cup size (32GG), but that one gapes a little at the top (good to have for bloated days though).
I especially like the straps: they are stretchy, but not too much so, and quite comfortable.
Another plus is that this bra works as a T shirt bra; the seams are not too visible and there's no frilly lace business going on. It actually shows much less than my moulded bras (but that might be because I've never managed to find a moulded bra that fits even remotely decently, but that's another story).
On top of that, it's rather cheap!
In all, I am a happy happy boobster, and this bra has restored my faith in bra-kind.
*edit: after some time I noticed that I get a bit of empty space at the bottom of the cups, ad this bra is just a bit too wide & shallow for me.
It's made of a smooth, opaque fabric, and unlined, so no padding or push up stuff at all. I would say it's vey much an every day bra! Very comfortable, and the seams do not show much under clothes.
There is piping along the edge of the cup that does show a little, I'm thinking about taking that off at some point, that would make this a good t shirt bra (as I am incompatible with moulded cups I kinda need one)
This has been my go-to bra for several years now. It fits me perfectly and is soooo comfortable. Only real complaint is the cost and that it never goes on sale in my size.
Gorgeous bra, very sheer. Good for short waisted body and breast augmentation. On the downside, it does give a somewhat torpedo effect. Cup size for me is good, but I should have purchased a size 34 band.
The ivory version of this bra is very lovely. Unfortunately, I returned this bra before I could measure it. I ordered it in the ivory colorway, hoping for a good, all-purpose t-shirt bra. I had several issues with it. It may have fit better in my normal 30GG size. The 32G came up too high under my armpits. Also, the band was very loose, so it would be a no-go. Finally, although it was a lovely-looking bra, the raised pattern on the bra showed through t-shirts. For those reasons, I returned it and will not be reordering it in 30GG.
This is my second Freya Deco Vibe in Blush. I prefer it to the Freya Deco in Beige because the top is more closed and does not show through my shirts as much (ie, doesn't "stick out" and catch on my tops). I know that for some, the more closed-in top is not preferable, but for my even-fullness it works better.
I purchased the 32G because, for some reason, the first 30GG in this style that I purchased, was way too tight for my 29" frame. Perhaps it was an anomaly because this one seems to be a bit more stretchy than the first one I purchased. I have several other Deco's in 30GG that fit just fine.
bought this as used, though it doesnt seem to have been used much. the bra is still in perfect shape, band is snug, and no signs of wear anywhere. yay! its a gorgeous bra, and im so happy i got my hands on it (in the right size this time!). the mint trim with roses is beautiful, and that pattern continues onto the straps. the rest of the bra is a pinstripe pattern with varying shades of white, blue, and green. appearance wise, A+!
as for the construction, this is a Freya half cup construction like the Totally Tartan and sister cuts. its got one horizontal seam, but it ...isnt so closed off that i get cutting in. the straps are wider set, like most half cups, but i dont find them so wide that they cut into my arms or fall off. i think a lot of this has to do with the band on this finally being snug enough- i do get strap issues on my 34FF Freya half cups where teh band is too loose even on the tighest setting. the band is just a hair too snug on me, so ive taken to wearing it with an extender to get one more row of hooks until it breaks in. unfortunately i get a large amount of back rolls going on with a proper fit, especially Freyas. i think its because the material of their bands are very thin and stretchy, and if it were thicker that wouldnt happen.
the cups appear to be a bit too shallow at the bottom, as i get some creasing that ive never noticed before. the gore doesnt seem to wide on this, and i dont notice the back and forth of it like i do on my 34FF versions. the wires are about 6.5 inches wide in this size, which sounds too wide going by other bras that fit, but i honestly cant tell where my breast tissue ends so im going to assume anything that isnt uncomfortable is a good fit.
all in all, super happy to have this bra in my rotation! might have to get some light shapewear for a seamless look under clothes because of the way it squashes my back, but its so comfortable that i can deal with it. Read more 274 more words
I want to love this bra for so many reasons: the cute color, the silky fabric, the beautiful embellishments, the racer back option... But I can't get over the gapping at the top of my boobs. I just don't feel like this bra shapes to my boobs well enough. It is comfortable otherwise and doesn't poke or pinch.
This bra is very projected and VERY full on top! I can't fill the tops completely even though my shape is average projection and even. The wires are also ridiculously wide. It would be a rare breast shape that could fit this bra. Projected, tall roots, wide roots, and full on top... Sizing down would probably remedy this for me. But it makes my boobs look bigger, which I'm not complaining about. But the fit is definitely not good.
In comparison to other molded Freyas, this strapless fits at least one cup-size larger.
This one is very similar to two other Freya's I own, the Marvel and the Totally Tartan half cup. The band is quite stretchy, and the cups are a bit larger than expected (more like my 32GG Marvel). I therefore experience a bit of gaping at the top with sub optimal posture, but nothing too crazy. The fabric of the bra is ok, nothing special. The neon pink trim on the dark blue makes the bra interesting to look at.
In terms of shape, it does exactly what the aforementioned other half cup Freyas do: it lifts my boobs, gives them a nice round cakes on a plate shape, ...just what I am looking for. It doesn't push my boobs as far to the center as the Marvel does (that one has a side panel, this one does not). I also feel like the support with this bra is just a tad less than the Marvel.
The pro with this bra compared to the 3 piece padded half cup (Totally Tartan) is that the seams are much less visible, so I can actually wear this under tighter shirts.
I think this will be the last Freya I buy in a while (although I am still considering buying the nude colored Marvel because I love it so much and I still need a good basic nude bra), because I now have a nice set of basic bras that fit well and I want to try out some other brands (Cleo and Panache for starters). Read more 142 more words
Oh god, I really wanted this to work, but it didn't. The whole thing was just weird and unattractive looking. The size of the band was good (pretty snug), but it may have been too small in the cups, because I was quad boobing, but not a lot. However, I don't think going a size up will eliminate the other fit issues.
The top of the cups seems to curve back towards my body too soon, so I guess the cups are not open enough for me. It does manage to push my wide set, slightly splaying boobs together in the centre, but it does not seem to ...push them in from the sides (see picture with t shirt), which made my boobs look like they were sitting like pancakes all over my chest. Not cool. Furthermore, it did not give me a va va voom sexy cleavage, but just two boobs squished together. I always have this problem with moulded bras, so I am not sure if they are for me. I am going to look for a plunge bra with seams to see if that works better for me.
Another issue I had was with the straps. They may be too far apart or something, because I had some gaping at the top of the cups where the straps start.
Great cone shape bra! Freya band is definitely stretchy, which is the only reason I fit into the 32, but the cups fit well (there could be just a little more room at the top of the cups but it is a sister size for me so that's not unexpected). Ideally I'd prefer maybe a 34FF but this was the closest thing they had in stock and the print is so cute that I wanted to make sure I got it before it was gone.
(this bra was bought along with a 34FF in another color. I've copied the review for the other bra because the information is equally applicable. The only difference is that the band for the 32G was the same length in coral as the 34FF in black. The different dyes must have messed with the fabric differently).
I own a lot of Deco's, and this one feels a lot more like a plunge-halfcup, as opposed to a complete plunge. The cups are a little less open on top than the regular plunge, and does not give as much cleavage.
I found the sizing to be a bit small all around ...compared to other Deco's that have fit me in the past. The 32FF original Deco seemed to be a perfect fit both in cup depth and band stretch. This model seems a lot tighter and the cup depths are not that much larger (still noticeably larger, but only a half inch difference).
The foam molding in this bra is much stiffer than the regular plunge, I've noticed. The band also has a very breathable mesh-like material. It's an interesting concept. I have not gotten to use the J-hook feature yet, but will probably soon with summer coming.
I bought this bra new at Nordstrom's, which may explain the band tightness, but the small difference in cup depth sort of surprised me. However, this was my first big-$$ bra buy and it was still incredibly satisfying walking out the store with 2 brand new $70 bras! Read more 146 more words
This bra was given to me - and I'm really pleased to have it. I wouldn't have thought to buy it on the basis that Freya bras are really over, IMO. (I remember them when they were SO good. Before the dropped the pricepoint and started catering to the youth market.) This band is snug by Freya standards. Though it's a plunge(ish), it contains breast tissue at the centre cup well. It's beautifully made and the pattern is totally gorgeous. More in real life than in photos. The matching thong fits VERY small though. It's quite projected, a bit wider set than I prefer but I like it.
It is cute, but doesn't give my boobs much of an uplifted or perky shape. I feel like it doesn't have quite enough lower projection for me. it is also almost an inch too wide, though it doesn't affect the comfort.
This is a lovely bra in such fun and youthful colours - I was heartbroken my usual 32G was too big for me. It was my first Freya purchase, so I think I'll try and stick to 30GG for their models, unless otherwise specified by other users. I prefer unpadded bras and the cup material on this one was firm enough to provide support. I'll probably re-order in 30GG,
I honestly wish there were better options out there for narrow, projected breasts. I thought this would be it - it's not. Not exactly like the regular Deco (which doesn't work for me in so many ways). The fabric is soft.
The bra mostly stays up during the day - doesn't fall down so much as to look horrible, but I do notice it.
this is part of an amazon order that i plan on returning, so ive only been able to try it on and not wear it for long periods of time. ive been thinking for a while now that my 32FF/34F bras are getting overspill, and this pretty much proves it. also, im starting to question what i thought was my need for narrow wires- these are just 6 inches and dont seem too wide at all. ive been thinking i need 5.5 inches because bras with even 5.75 inch wires have empty space, and so do most of the 6 inch bras ive added, but maybe it was ...more about the shape of the underwires in those failures. again, i havent been able to wear it for real, and extended wear time is when i usually start to notice issues with width.
as always, the right cup has some gaping because of that breast being shallower and wider. the gore being too wide is also contributing to that- it wants to buckle or scoot to one side, and it usually the right side. i think if i narrowed the gore, it would take care of the gaping. its most severe when my arms are brought forward. it should be noted, this cup does have what appears to be a horizontal seam across the top. i dont notice any cutting in on me, so it still seems to function like a halfcup, but it does bring the cup closer to the body.
i usually bounce between a 32 and 34 band, and the 32 band here feels snug but not uncomfortable on the first set of hooks. i dont notice any wire warping, but i may get this in a 34FF just to be sure, as my measurements suggest that a 33inch band should be too small or at the very least uncomfortably tight. most of the time, the bands on freya half cups are too big with a 34 band, or they fit but only on the tightest hook.
the straps are farther apart on this, because its a half cup, but they dont seem to be falling off my shoulders. that's another thing i dont usually notice until i wear a bra for a while though, so im not sure how i would fare if i wore it during activity. the material of the straps is a nice, smooth fabric and on the thicker side.
looks wise its a pretty cute bra. the straps are polka dot, as well as the top of the cups. the floral pattern is interspersed with cursive writing and some geometric shapes, which makes for a very refreshing take on floral.
im returning this mostly because i cant afford it right now, and i had made this order specifically as a feeler on if my size has changed and not for purchasing. i will look for more in this size and style on sale, and hopefully add it to my bra wardrobe! Read more 391 more words
Cute pattern. Makes me think of pixels. I like pixels. The colours are totally not my thing and makes me look like a ghost. Still, it's adorable. One thing I don't like, and find stupid, is how the patterned outer fabric does not cover all of the padding, and the lace trim is very delicate, so the padding shows through. I don't get why they thought this wasn't a bad idea. It just doesn't look good.
To get on to the fit, like any Eveden half-cup and longline, it doesn't fit my shape because I need a narrower and deeper cup. This is the first time I've sized up ...in this cut, and it is much better now. The gore actually tacks, for one (although the wires sit on top of each other). A size up gives me the depth I need, but at the price of narrower wires - there's a whole lotta' empty space at the sides - not that the wires are small enough in 30G. The band is a little loose - I would love a 30GG in this - but the wider band provides enough support to keep it (mostly) in place. Also, Freya, please add more columns of eyes to your longlines; only two settings is, simply put, idiotic.
I think I'll keep it (and take in the gore - a lot) despite the not-for-me pastels, I still quite like the pattern, and half-cups are the only cut of bra that brings my low-set soft boobs high up enough to actually make them look the size that they are, and not like pancake sacks of flesh. So, I'm keeping it for vanity reasons, I guess! Read more 171 more words
It's made of a smooth, opaque fabric, and unlined, so no padding or push up stuff at all. I would say it's vey much an every day bra! Very comfortable, and the seams do not show much under clothes.
There is piping along the edge of the cup that does show a little, I'm thinking about taking that off at some point, that would make this a good t shirt bra (as I am incompatible with moulded cups I kinda need one)