Okay, so Daisy Lace isn’t for me after all. I thought maybe the 36HH and 36H were too big, but the 36GG is obviously way too small.
Quadding, not enough projection at the bottom, and a new one for me: spillage on the side! The gore comes close to tacking, but still isn’t tacked. The band is pretty snug, I don’t think it’s actually 36”.
The wires felt okay, they weren’t too wide and didn’t appear to be too narrow.
It’s a cute bra, but it either doesn’t fit or gives me mega torpedo shape in the larger sizes, so Daisy Lace is unfortunately a pass. Oh well!
My boobs: wide, full all over, close at top and splayed at bottom. I love this bra, it fits so comfortably and my boobs look and feel great in it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> I had previously tried it in 34GG and 36G, after my old beloved Deco in 34G no longer fitted but they just weren't working for me, so, anyway I'm just so glad to have finally come across a 36GG, its perfect. It gives lift and a rounded shape, straps are sturdy and fully adjustable, which is great cos I love to hoik them up https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> and the only con which doesn't really bother me at all is slight gaping at the middle on the side of my smaller boob, it only happens when I bend a certain way, I'm fine with it, much rather that than it sitting on my tissue. This one actually fits better than my original 34G ever did :/
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.
This bra was very cute and sheer, but unfortunately both a size (or two?) too small as well as cut for a more full on bottom shape. The band also ran quite firm - unusual for Freya - so some women will probably need to size up in the band.
If you're full on bottom with little upper fullness, this could be a great bra for you, but I warn women with wider, "squatter", roots that this bra can make the breasts look a bit wedge-like from the side.
I found the cups to be small on this style in my normal 34GG. As H isn't available, I had to go up a band size to accommodate, which fits 'OK' on the tightest hook, but a 34H would have been perfect. It does give you a 'natural' shape, and having worn molded cup all my life it was definitely something to get used to. I found it comes up very high for a plunge style, reminds me more of a full cup bra. Pattern is very cute though
Gore doesn't sit flush against my sternum, *one* wire does and the other is pushed on top of it so it sits sideways. This leads to slight wrinkling on the top of the cup that's stretched forwards. I think this means the cups fit (unlike when the gore doesn't even get close and stands fully out?) but the gore is too wide/cups too seperated for my close-set breasts. I've only ever had one bra sit properly there (Panache Clara) so I'm used to just accepting funny looking gores so long as it's not visible through clothes, but it is a shame.
Despite measuring above 36inch at tightest underbust measurement I wear a 36band in this bra decently comfortably.
Pros: Band is very comfortable, stays in place Cups give a nice rounded shape and are very comfortable Even with slight excess space in the center of the cups, it still looks pretty smooth under t-shirts
Cons: The scalloped detail on the straps and bottom of the band is a little irritating Straps can sometimes move too far to the outer edge of the shoulder (don't fall off, just not optimal) Cups sort of fold in in the center where there is excess space, kind of awkward shape?
In short - this bra is wide, shallow and creates a very east-west look. The cups are made from one layer of soft molded foam, covered with one layer of stretch lace. From the point of view of looks, the foam is a light neon pink, and together with the beige lace overlay it creates a fresh look. The bottom of the band and the sides of the straps also have thin neon pink accents which make it look very cohesive. The materials are all soft, including the elastics on the band and the straps. When I got this bra, my best fitting one was the Freya Deco and ...I had hoped this bra would be like a Deco with a lace overlay on top of the cups. This is definitely not the case. Unlike the Deco, this bra does not create any cleavage at all. It even manages to create less cleavage than being braless! Although it's a plunge, it creates a very east-west look as the shallow cups pull the tissue out to the sides. This bra would work well for someone with more outer fullness and wide roots. One thing I liked about it is that the wires are quite short, both the gore (at 7cm) and the wing (at 10ish), so this could be a nice option for someone short rooted. The gore is also rather on the wide side, so that's also a point to consider. Read more 132 more words
This is the first Freya bra I have tried. The 36" band is fairly loose on me; I could immediately fasten it on the 2nd set of hooks and be comfortable. On me, the gore tacks and the bottom of the cups is well filled but there is a lot of extra fabric at the top of the cups (as in I could fold 1/2" of fabric over itself at the top of the cups on both sides). The wires are slightly wide but not too bad. The fabric is fairly see through but not too scratchy. I will be returning this bra but I might try it again in 36G.
This bra is a classic Deco. The black color runs a little smaller than the regular colorway. Very stretchy band. Cups have a tendency to collapse toward the middle on me.
Wore this bra for my best friends wedding. This was the only one that could hold the weight of my 34J boobs. I would highly recommend this bra to anyone looking for a great strapless.
My breasts: projected (immediate projection), even, short roots, narrow/average roots, close set, center fullness
This bra is so pretty and it's also very comfortable! I LOVE the printed fabric, it's really beautiful.
The bra fits really well. The core however does not lay flat againts my chest from the top. It's okay from the bottom, but the top of the core has a little space. However, I did set it fits as otherwise this bra is so good! And it doesn't really bother me at all that there's a small gap between my chest and the core, the bra is still very supportive. And did I say it's really pretty?! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />
I will add more info once I have been wearing the bra more as now I only tried it for a while and had no issues. I am really starting to love Freya as a brand https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
AWFUL! You might be wondering why, as a 34J, I thought this 36GG would fit. Well, I read reviews saying it runs like 3 sizes large in the cups and 1 size small in the band. I found that almost exactly right. I'd say this 36GG fits like a 34HH. So really, only one cup size small for me. The real problem for me is the (lack of) strength and structure of the cups and not enough immediate projection in the bottom of the cup. I also found there wasn't enough cup depth either side of the gore for my center fullness.
My boobs are full on bottom, ...very soft and heavy, kind of 'hanging', very close-set and center full. I'm also high set (despite the hanging) and have short, medium width roots.
Without the straps, the cups completely collapse under the weight of my boobs and the lower part of my boobs is squished flat (orange in a glass effect). The under wire is not sitting too low- I have the underwire right at my inframmmary fold. With the weight of my boobs, the cups can't hold themselves up so I also get gaping at the top of the cups despite them actually being too small. I think the problem is the cups aren't strong enough to hold the weight of my boobs and they don't have enough immediate projection for my lower fullness. The cup depth measurement of this 36GG is actually right in the range of cup depth measurements for 75JJ PL and S Ewa Michalak bras which I fit well. But the difference is the Ewa PL and S bras have A LOT more lower cup depth.
With the straps on, it becomes obvious that the cups are a size small but you can see how the cups might look if there was less weight put on them are therefore could stand up properly. I still have an 'orange in a glass' effect at the bottom of the cups because of their not being enough cup depth there for my bottom heavy boobs, but the cups aren't so collapsed on themselves. It also becomes obvious that there's not enough cup depth either side of the gore for my center fullness- so my close set, center full boobs push the gore out and try to form cleavage because there's nowhere else for my extra center fullness to go.
Onto some less negative points:
THE STAPS! They have implemented the BEST idea with their straps: two distance position options on front and back! So you can choose how far apart you want the straps set! I hooked the straps on at the further in position in the front. That distance apart if PERFECT for my narrow shoulders/frame. I always have trouble with straps being set too part apart for me. I think the further out position is about where most straps are set but if you have trouble with straps being too far apart you can hook them on closer in. You have the same option in the back. I hooked the straps on the further apart hooks at the back as I have no problem with standard strap distances in the back, just the front. I wish ALL bras had a strap position option like this!
Side view: The shape in profile is like the green shape from Bras I Hate's shape post: not very pointy but not very round- somewhere in between. Read more 468 more words
I have a torrid love affair with the Marvel (this is about my third one within a few years). I know it's wrong for me but I always end up trying it anyway and I end up hurt...physically. The wires are way way too wide for me and it's far too shallow. The band is too loose as well and the wires end up sinking and digging directly into my ribs and when I move, the bra shifts and rubs me raw under my breasts which makes me a sad and hurt panda. I'm going to grab my tub of ice cream and mourn the loss of yet another Marvel loss and list it.
I have tried both the 38G and 36GG. The 38G has a very stretchy band,while this is still fairly stretchy,it seems more true to size.Much more supportive than the 38G,I was starting to get a back ache when I wore that one. The 36GG has slightly thicker padding than the 38G.Also I get more folding at bottom of cups (orange in glass due to bottom heaviness),than with the 38G. Not so much an everyday bra for me,but it is great for those outfits I need a nude smooth t shirt bra for.
Well,this is one stretchy band! Stretched out I think one inch or so within a few wears. There are pros and cons about this bra,one very obvious pro is the cute print.The straps are more wide set than the regular deco,and I think make the cups more east west,while the regular deco is a bit more centered on chest.Also the cups are a bit shallower at bottom somehow,and a little more closed on top.Interestingly enough the wires are firmer on this bra than the soft ones of the regular deco.
I so wanted this to work. Comfortable, firmer band than the patsy and daydreamer Freya half cups and it looked great. Gore didn't tack, but that's common from what I've read about Freya wires in this size range. I would've kept it. except for the fact that the wires kept slipping down. And then my boobs would try and escape out the top and it just looked terrible on me after a few hours of wear. I loved the fact that the side of the cup wasn't into my armpit and the cleavage I got.
Bra itself is more projected than the Patsy, very comfortable and it's a good bra if you have less firm breasts than I do. Not the best for close set breasts as the gore will have issues tacking and will float.
This band was very stretchy. Even sizing down from what I normally wear I could fasten it easily on the 2nd hook. It is a very comfortable bra, but it is too soft for me. Definitely shallower than the Freya Rapture, I had these odd creases in the top of my breast by the strap. It also kept sliding down, even when trying it on. Soft wires as noted on Freya GG+ cups and just couldn't hold the weight. Gore didn't tack for me and I had an odd crease in the molded cup when I lifted my arms, but I do have a short root. Would definitely work for a shallower bust.
Stretchy band. Also the wires are very flexible when you put this bra on, maybe widening the width by an inch and a half. Very wide in the cup. I got a nice rounded shape from this bra. Gore didn't tack, but I have a lot of immediate fullness and am close set. This is good for my short roots in that gore didn't didn't go all the way up and make me unable to fill the center part of cups. I completely filled the cups. Fully adjustable straps and the underwire channel was nicely padded.
