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My first EM bra! Of course, the nursing bras are not nearly as exciting as the regular ones, but this is still a great bra.

Considering I had no idea what size to get, this one fits surprisingly well. The website suggested something like a 44G when I normally wear a 38H or HH. Based on reviews of EM I decided to get a 40 band. It fits well enough. I don't wear it on the loosest hook though, but I think a 38 might have been too tight.

The HH fits strangely. At first it seemed way too loose, because I had a lot of space at the top ... of the cup. But after wearing a while and really adjusting myself into it, I have no idea if the cup is too big or too small. It wrinkles a bit where the cup meets the strap, but since there is an extra layer and the nursing clasps, I don't know if that can be helped. I feel like there is a tiny bit of quad boob going on on my larger side.

The center gore does not lie flat. It comes close: it's flat at the bottom but slants out toward the top. There seems to be a bit of space in the cup at the center.

I love this bra. It's comfortable and supportive and gives great shape. I'm really happy I was able to find a good size on the first try. One downside is that since the cups are slightly padded, you need to push them down when you nurse, and I wonder if that will wrinkle the padding over time.
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Updated on Apr 02, 2013 Flag this

I never thought a sports bra could be this amazing! It fits so well. I might have been able to get away with a 38GG as the cup is a little big. I might be able to tighten the straps enough for this to not matter. There is an option to hook the straps together in back to do a crossback/racer-back style, which could tighten it up a bit more. The bra is incredibly comfortable and gives a really round and uplifted shape.

My favorite part of this bra is the center gore which lies completely flat and separates nicely. I tend to sweat in my cleavage a lot ... when I wear sports bras that just mash the boobs together. There are actually two layers in the center, one which sits against the breastbone while the other mesh layer is further away, giving it that typical crop-top style sports bra look.

It's nice being able to get cute sports bras that fit in my size. If I felt comfortable enough, I would even wear this without a shirt over it.
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Updated on Feb 01, 2013 Flag this

I really want to like this bra, but I think the cup is just too small. Before I knew about lifting and scooping, the cups fit ok. The center gore wasn't flat, but it was good enough. Well, now that I know better, I'm seeing all the ways it doesn't fit: definite quad-boob, underwires too short in armpit, center gore, etc.

However, this bra is still super comfy. Nice supportive band. Cups are a nice satin fabric. Straps are ok. I would definitely wear this bra if I didn't have any better fitting ones.

Updated on Nov 29, 2012 Flag this

The more I wiggle into this bra, the better it fits. At first I thought it was huge, but now I think it's just a cup or so too big. When I lift and scoop I fill out the cup pretty well.

I love how this bra looks. It's pretty stiff, but gives good support and shape. Its a little scratchy, hopefully after wearing a while it will soften up a little.

My problem is wrinkling in the cups. While they're not so big that I have gaps at the top, I do have wrinkling along the bottoms and sides. I have no idea if any of that would ... go away if I wore it all day and let my boobs settle a little. I think this bra would be better for full on the bottom boobs, which I don't have.

The center gore sits flat and is comfortable and not too high.

A first I thought this bra was so big it would automatically get sold. Now I'm not so sure. I think I'll fiddle with the straps and more scooping before I give up on it. I still think one cup size smaller would be better for me.
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Updated on Nov 29, 2012 Flag this

I know this bra is a cup or two too small for me, but wow is the fit off and uncomfortable. Center gore is nowhere near my sternum. The cups kind of mash my boobs into one big shelf. The band seems ok, maybe a little loose. I fastened it on the second to tightest setting. The straps dig in a lot. Maybe I have them fastened too short in hopes of fixing the cup issues, but I can't imagine them being comfortable. They seem pretty thin and flimsy. The center comes up so high that it is kind of difficult to fold down one cup to extract ... a boob for feeding while keeping the other all tucked away snug.

For a cotton, non-underwire bra, it is incredibly uncomfortable. I would not even try to get it in the right size since I can't imagine it being that good. I also bought the non-nursing Alisha comfort/maternity bra, but sold it right away. I don't know how the fit can be so bad when the Tango Spirit Plunge in the same size wasn't so bad. I'll stick to my HotMilk nursing bras instead.
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Updated on Aug 01, 2013 Flag this

This bra was just a smidge too small in the cup. A 38HH would definitely work. That is my CK size in the Emily, but I can do a 38H in the Angel.

This bra gave pretty good shape and good lift. Definitely some of the "upside down 7" shape Curvy Kate is notorious for. The bra is comfortable and the band fits nicely.. I'm going to hold on to it since I think it would be a great fit if I was a couple pounds lighter.

Personally, I think this design is a little boring. The bottom of the cup is just plain satin, while the top is just plain mesh with lace at the top edge. Also, the black and blue is pretty but I prefer brighter colors and/or more contrast.

Updated on Jan 07, 2013 Flag this

I had been coveting this bra for a while and found it on sale. This was the first time I tried Freya (along with the Ellie) and ordered my normal 38h. The band is a bit stretchy, but I doubt I could comfortably go down a size (i did end up exchanging the Ellie for a 36 though). The cups fit... ok. While I didn't have any major signs of quad-boob or wrinkling, I just think my boobs aren't the right shape for this bra. I don't know enough about the brand to know how the bras generally fit, but I know I get a great fit with ... Elomi and Curvy Kate. In addition, the center gore didn't lie flat. It was against my chest all right, but one side of the wire was sort of twisted. The shape and support seemed pretty good considering I didn't get a great fit.

I'm keeping this bra mostly because I love the pattern. As long as it doesn't stretch too much with wear, I think I'll be fine. It's the sort of bra I might wear in the winter under a sweater, so I know I have something cute on underneath, but that I don't need to worry about perfect shape or fit as with something clingy.
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Updated on Dec 29, 2012 Flag this

The CK Emily in 38HH and the CK Angel in 38H both fit well, so I'm not sure exactly which one would be my correct size. I still need to play with the straps a bit, and really get my boobs settled into the cup to be able to decide. But based on comfort and materials, I think I prefer the Emily. It seemed softer and less scratchy. The band seemed stretchier though, so maybe after wearing it for a while it wouldn't fit as well. Both are gorgeous bras. I love the bright colors and contrasting embroidery.

This is for the midnight/blush model.

Updated on Dec 27, 2012 Flag this

This is my second Emily and I love it. Great fit, great support, great comfort. I only wish it came in some more fun colors.

The fabric is so soft and flexible. While this probably means it won't give the best lift, it makes for a comfy bra. I get a nice round shape wearing the Emily. The lace nicely hugs the top of my boobs.

The band is the tiniest bit big. I could wear it on the middle hook comfortably. But other than the band and the ok lift, this is one of my faves for an everyday bra.

Updated on Jan 02, 2013 Flag this

I wanted to love this bra, but I would just say it is ok. Based on some reviews I sized up a cup and got a 38HH. I think the cups fit well. No cutting in or wrinkling. But, I think my boobs are a little too soft for this bra. The seams sort of pushed into my tissue, so the shape wasn't a smooth, round line. It was very hard to take a picture of this, so I guess it's not too noticeable.

The underwires definitely cut into my armpit area. It was very pokey and uncomfortable. They were too high, but also aren't cushioned at all. The ... band also seemed a little scratchy, but that might soften up with time.

The bra's fabric is very smooth and lovely. I would prefer more color or embellishment, but this is a simple, classy bra. I think my soft, heavy boobs need something more substantial though. I need a stiffer fabric that holds me up better. I did get a pretty decent shape in the Lucy, but I would prefer something with a little more lift. The Lucy definitely was a pretty good fit, but it's just not for me.
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Updated on Jan 29, 2013 Flag this