Lara-Uk

OK so when people say this bra runs tight, they mean it runs TIGHT. I can only just do the band up on my 25.5-26 inch ribcage, even with the cups on my back so it's not a problem of the cups being too small. I would recommend ordering a band size up. I think it also runs fairly small in the 'cups' (not that it really has cups). I usually wear 28FF and I would probably order this bra in a 30FF next time, depending on if the band stretches out on this one. The bra is very supportive when exercising, though admittedly I guess I'm comparing that to my 4 year old 32D sports bras, so I'm not sure how it compares to other decent sports bras. I'm very happy with it though!

EDIT: The band is really tight. Like, really, really, really tight. If your ribcage is any bigger than 26 inches don't order a 28 band. I just heard stitches rip when I inhaled and I'm sitting at my computer hardly moving.

Updated on Jul 13, 2013 Flag this

Pros:
- Comfortable
- Great shape under clothes
- Wide straps offer good support
- Good cleavage

Cons:
- Band has stretched out quite a bit since purchasing and is now a bit too large. I measure 26 inches around my ribcage. This black bra seems to be smaller than my purple Deco however, as black bras often run smaller.
- Centre gore doesn't quite lie flat against my sternum. Again, this is probably because I really need a 26G.
- The cups can gape a little at the top after I've worn it for a while. This isn't major but it can look a bit funny under some clothes. When trying this bra on in ... the store (Brava in Australia) I asked the assistant if it would be worth sizing down in the cup and she said that the issue isn't that the cup is too small, but rather that the straps are too wide for my narrow shoulders and so they are closer together than the bra is designed for them to be and thus distort the shape of the cup. I think it might also have something to do with the band being slightly too big and riding up in the back a tiny bit.


Despite these issues, this is the best fitting bra I have owned so far, and I wear it on an almost daily basis. It's comfortable and looks good under clothing.

EDIT: Having lost some breast volume recently, this bra is now definitely too big for me in the cups. It is also even bigger in the band. It gapes significantly at the top, and is only really wearable under tops/dresses that hold it down. My purple deco in the same size is even bigger and really isn't wearable at all. This is such a shame as I love the shape given by these bras! I have a non-wired deco and a strapless deco on the way, both in a 28F, so I'm hoping those will fit! I will most likely order an original deco in a 28F at some point, as well as the half-cup style in a 28F.

EDIT 2: I have received the strapless and wire-free decos in 28F now. The wire-free is great, and the strapless is a weird fit though it is wearable. Without the straps on, it gapes at the top outside edges of the cups, though the centre gore won't lie flat. I will order an original deco in 28F soon and review!

EDIT 3: Back on the pill, boobs have grown again, now a great fit! Though I do get a little gaping after a day's wear mostly because the band rides up...
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Updated on Aug 07, 2013 Flag this

This is a great bra and currently my best fitting bra. It is comfortable but still incredibly gorgeous - the photos of it online really don't do it justice in my opinion! The colours and embroidery detail are really lovely without compromising the fit and comfort of the bra. In terms of size, I wear a 28FF in the Freya Deco which might work as a good comparison for a lot of people if you are trying to work out what size to get, though the Deco does gape on me a little (however I think this is more to do with my full on bottom breasts/small ribcage/narrow ... shoulders than the actual cups being too small). The band of the Angel bra is quite stretchy, but as it is wide and has three sets of hooks I find that it stays in place well even on my small bony ribcage. The shape created by the bra is quite good. I have to be careful about what clothes I wear it under as the bows on the straps (though very cute!) do show under strappy tops and the patterns can show under fitted tops, though it's not too bad. All in all, I highly recommend this bra. It is comfortable, well made, beautiful and supportive. Oh and for sizing reference, I measure 26 inches around my ribcage and 35 inches around my bust, and my breasts are quite wide set and full on bottom.
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Updated on Feb 10, 2013 Flag this

This bra is gorgeous, comfortable and gives me a great shape. I love it!

To be honest it's probably a tiny bit small in the cups but I am in between 28F and 28FF in Freya and I tried on the 30F in a store and it was a bit big in the cups, so I think the 28FF would have been too big. As long as the gore tacks and the underwires aren't digging in, I would personally prefer to have a bra that is a little on the small side than too big, as I hate the look of gaping cups under clothes. That issue aside, ... this bra is very comfortable and the back band doesn't seem to ride up even on my 26 inch ribcage. The straps are fully adjustable too, not that that is a problem for me. The only issue I have with the bra itself is that there are only 2 columns of hooks rather than the standard 3, which means it won't last as long.

I highly recommend this bra! I'm so happy that Freya is making it in a 28. For size reference: My ribcage is 26 inches, my bust is 34 inches, and I'm full on bottom. I usually wear a 28F in Freya bras though I'm definitely at the upper end of that size.


EDIT: I have just gone back onto the pill and my breasts have grown again, making this bra now too small for me. I've added pictures of how it is now. Shame as it's such a lovely bra! I'll still keep it for if my breasts shrink again.


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Updated on Jul 06, 2013 Flag this

I love this bra. It's comfortable and gives a wonderful shape despite the lack of wires. I'm really quite shocked that something wire-free could be so supportive (not sure that it would be super supportive for larger sizes though). It works well under most clothes, though it does give you 'butt cleavage' which is nice at times but not suitable for all situations! The cups are a good fit on me, and are slightly less rigid than the cups of the regular deco which works well for my full on bottom breasts as I don't get any gaping. I know the band looks a little big in the ... photo where I'm pulling it out but I have a 26 inch ribcage so pretty much all bands are too big, and despite it seeming too big it doesn't seem to ride up during the day. Overall this bra is wonderful. I wear it almost every day.

EDIT: Just want to add that having worn it, I agree with the other reviewers that the seams of the band can get a little scratchy after wearing it for a while, but this only happens in one spot on me. It doesn't really bother me as I don't notice it unless I've worn the bra for the whole day, and despite this it's still very comfortable and worth that small sacrifice for me.
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Updated on May 22, 2013 Flag this

This is a wonderful everyday bra that gives a great shape under clothes and nice cleavage. It is very supportive. After swooping and scooping I appear to fill (and even slightly over-fill) the cups, but as the day wears on I do get some gaping at the top as my breasts fall towards the centre. It's nothing major though and doesn't seem to show under clothes. It just means I have to scoop myself back in when I get the chance! Overall a great bra that I wear a lot.

Updated on Jul 08, 2013 Flag this

I have only had this bra for a few days but I really like it so far! The band is great on my 26 inch rib cage. The cups encase my breasts perfectly and feel supportive despite the bra feeling quite delicate. The shape is wonderfully rounded, which is hard for me to find in unpadded bras in my size range. The gore does dig in a little but it's not unbearable by any means and I think will lessen with wear and wash.

EDIT: I have now had this bra for several months and I find the band a bit tight. I can pull it out a few inches from my back, and it's not unwearable, but combined with the gore not having much padding I do find it uncomfortable after wearing for a full day. If I were to buy this bra again, I would buy a band size up.

Updated on Mar 23, 2014 Flag this

This bra gives a nice shape and cleavage and is skin coloured, so it is very versatile and works well under almost any clothing, though the tops of the cups show under some clothes. Although it gives me a good shape, it doesn't fit me properly. When I scoop all of the breast tissue forward into the cups, my breasts bulge out a little, but I don't notice this being a problem when my breasts have settled into the cups during the day. The centre gore does not lie flat, which is a problem! I think I would really need this style in a 28FF or 28G (UK sizing) but it's not available in that size. The band has certainly stretched since I bought it, as can be expected, and though it felt snug at the time of purchase it is now a bit too big in the band. This again suggests that I would be more suited to a 28 band in this style.

Updated on Jan 10, 2013 Flag this

This is a really beautiful bra. The materials are wonderful and the embroidery on the cups is stunning. I have this in a 28F (though I'm usually more like a 28FF). Even though my nipples are really close to the top of the cup and threaten to show, I don't think I could size down because I think I would get gaping on my FOB breasts. Anyway, I didn't exactly buy this bra for the superior support and functionality! Though the band is thin it is reasonably firm, and doesn't ride up too much on my 26 inch ribcage. The thick straps are really comfy!

Updated on Jul 07, 2013 Flag this

This is a beautiful bra but the cups are too big for me. The band is wonderful on my 26 inch ribcage as it runs very tight. I will probably try to get it in a 28F as even in the wrong size, it feels comfortable and supportive, and it is undeniably beautiful!

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Updated on Apr 24, 2013 Flag this