This bra has by far the best lift I've ever seen in a bra. I love the fit, except for the center gore being slightly too high, and that only bothers me when I'm slouching. I expected it to be more of a special, "pretty" bra (which it is), but the support and the way it pulls all the tissue away from my armpits also makes it ideal for my very active job.
My only complaint is that the band elastic is a bit thinner than I would prefer. After 3-4 months on rotation with several other bras, the band is already getting pretty stretched out.

Updated on Jul 15, 2016 Flag this

Cute design!
But I need more space of cup botton

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Updated on Jun 11, 2016 Flag this

** This review is based on trying on the bra once. **

This is another one where the 30F comfortably fits my smaller breast, but there's overspill in the larger. In particular, because the center gore is rather low, my larger breast spills into the middle. I have close-set, projected breasts, and I think I need narrower gore and/or deeper cups.

An interesting note about this bra is that it is very open on top, so I actually get gapping on my smaller breast when leaning forward. This could probably be remedied by tightening the straps if I cared to (the too-small cup on the other side can't helped, though.)

It is comfortable and cute. I like the style--it's not stiffly padded, just a light foam lining. Wish it fit better.

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Updated on Aug 04, 2014 Flag this

This. this is currently my best fitting bra.

I have it in a 30F, I think the cups run a tiiiiiny small, I'm kind of on a line, & it is actually perfect. The band is firm, I'm a big 30 band/small 32 & it is firm and stable and not going anywhere but I can breathe & take it off without any marks.

The padding is subtle (which is good or I'd hate it) & the design is cute but not "drown you in lace & bows" cute. The straps might be a little wide on narrower folks but for me they're pretty good & the straps themselves are wide enough to distribute the 10% they do take. And the shape it gives is nice without being HEY HEY LOOK AT US WE'RE BOOBS. Which is good?

Updated on Jun 19, 2014 Flag this

I feel like this bra was made for someone with higher set breasts than me. When I first fastened it (without scooping and swooping) the bottom of the bra actually laid across the middle of my breasts, just below the nipples. After adjusting it, I figured that the underwires would be a problem under my arms, as it was poking me slightly. Funny enough, when I wore it the next day, I barely even noticed that. However, the center gore was definitely not the right shape for me. I've got rather close set breasts, that are possibly also a little splayed (My reason for thinking that is that ... braless they hang sideways rather than down), so I definitely had a gore shaped indentation in my cleavage/sides of my boobs when I took it off. The straps were definitely at the very edge of my shoulders, didn't slip off, but it's not the sort of bra I'd be able to wear a sleeveless top with. It's funny that I have so many issues with a bra that I actually quite like, but I'm almost done talking about those, and then I'll get to the stuff I like about this bra. I didn't list this bra as riding up in the back, even though it kinda felt like it was, because it felt as though the whole bra wanted to ride up, instead of just the band. However, given as the front was weighted down, it didn't really go anywhere. Alright, now on to what I liked about this bra. It's absolutely adorable! I mean, seriously, cutest bra I've ever owned. I fell in love with it the day I first saw it. There are buttons on the gore, the print is great, and the colours are some of my favourites. Not only that, but the fabric it's made out of is incredibly comfortable. The inside of the cups feels kind of foamy, but not in a bulky way, in a soft, embracing sort of way. Also, it's hard to tell from the pictures, but the straps, top of the cups, and top of the wings are actually pinstriped, and not just solid green which I love. I'm still planning on wearing this one regularly, as the issues it presents don't bother me too much.
Side note: I'll get pictures and measurements up once I find my measuring tape/camera memory card/reader
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Updated on Mar 23, 2014 Flag this

This is one of my favorite bras, looks-wise, very cheerful and summery. The cute little wooden buttons on the gore are a nice change from bows. When I bought it I was right on the 30/32 borderline and the fit was great. I promptly gained 5 lbs and am now firmly in 32 territory and this bra feels awkward with an extender.

The shape is a nice bridge between natural and round. The gore is nearly high enough to contain my very soft tissue, but vigorous movement still requires some resettling. These padded half cups are definitely more shallow than the mesh balcony plunge styles Freya makes.

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Updated on Feb 26, 2014 Flag this

What can I say, it fits! I love the smooth straps and the two little buttons on the gore...I love the look and I love the feel of this bra.

Updated on Sep 07, 2013 Flag this

My first impression was that the bra is totally adorable. It fits fairly well, though I could have probably gone down a cup size as the tops of the cups gapped away from my skin just a little. Band fit well, straps are fully adjustable. Close but no cigar.

Updated on May 14, 2013 Flag this

When I first saw this bra, I knew I was going to get it because I just love the pattern and the colors. Of Freya's padded bras, I have only tried the longlines so far, and I seem to fall in between sizes 30F and 30FF. I have the Piper longline in 32E and the Ivy longline in 30F.

So I decided to order the Totally Tartan in 30F as well. I find it runs slightly smaller than the Ivy 30F cup-wise, so I have more spillage of boob towards the center. Band is quite stretchy. While I have an almost 30 inch underbust measurement, I think I'd ... fit in a 28 band if they made it.
The other problem I have with the Freya padded half cups is that the center gore never seems to sit flat... whether I try it in 30F, 30FF or 30G. So I decided the Freya padded half cups are not for me. That won't keep me from buying their longlines though since I love them and they still give great support.

Overall, this bra gives great support, great shape and looks beautiful. It's just a bit too small in the cups for me, so I think I'll list it here on Bratabase since I don't reach for it.
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Updated on Mar 06, 2013 Flag this

Didn't write a review

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