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I don't know what it is about the Gladys that bewitched me into having to own it. I first saw it on Brastop and added it to my cart but didn't buy it, and much to my chagrin, it sold out in the size I wanted. So later when the opportunity to purchase it in a possible sister size came up, I bought it.

Perhaps it is the unexpected combination of the texturized dots and the lace trim with (I think they're called) rosettes, paired with the subdued color. The stock photos made it look almost pewter in color, but once it was in my hands I found it ... to be more of a light khaki color accented with silvery grey. The cups are seamed and lightly padded with a soft cottony material, similar to brands like Ewa Michalak or Comexim. The padding doesn't cover the whole cup, more like the bottom half. The lace part of the cups are unlined. The straps also have some trim on them, but this means they only adjust to a halfway point, which is something to keep in mind if you're really petite. Straps are usually a problem for me, but these were okay.

The Gladys is rather comfortable. It doesn't dig into my armpits or try to saw off my arms at the shoulder. The gore comes up a little higher than what I'm used to, but because the gore is so narrow, it doesn't bother me. Because I sized up in the band, I had to use the tightest hooks. However, after my experience with the Kris Line Mare Balcony bra I hesitate in ordering a 30 band. The Gladys also has side boning (!!) in the wings, something I consider a plus.

The bra is very much designed to give your boobs that "up front" look. The shape it gives my boobs is rounded with a slight point, which works well under clothing. It also lifts them up nicely. Rather than flattening your boobs, it gives some projection, which is nice. If you are looking for a nice bra to wear under work clothing or something subtly sexy with a unique pattern, I'd recommend the Gladys for you.
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Updated on Apr 26, 2013 Flag this

I wish this bra fit me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> well actually before I knew I was putting on bras wrong --not using the scoop and swoop method-- I thought it did fit me! Then I scooped and swooped and sure enough there was the quadboob in full effect, while there still being spillage over the sides of the bra. Oops.
The material of this bra is really soft and comfortable. A little too comfortable, in that I have to use the tightest closure on the band pretty much, for a snug fit. But I like the material.
I would definitely like to try this same model in a 32DDD or 32G or something, if they make it.

Updated on Feb 10, 2013 Flag this

I only recently got this bra but so far I love it. I feel like my breasts look fabulous in it. While my band size is actually between 31" and 32", I went for the 30FF because I'm finding that with some other bras that I've tried with a 32 band, I sometimes have to use the middle hook right away to get a good snug fit.
This bra (at the time) was the closest in containing the sideboob area, while at the same time, it brings my breasts closer together in the front without squishing them.
This bra is also one of the least quadboob-inducing bra that ... I've tried on! I also feel really supported, maybe because of the long-line style.
The only thing I don't like is having to hook up so many hooks! But I would definitely buy another Freya bra, because I feel really great wearing it.

[ETA]: Aaand not much later, I get tons of quadboob. Turns out this bra is too shallow for me and my breasts are not as wide and as shallow as I thought. I ended up getting a 30G which fits better, but still a tad wide. But I love the longlines too much to give them up lol.
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Updated on May 07, 2013 Flag this

I love the way this bra makes my breasts look. However, I think it may be too small in the cups as some breast tissue spills over under the arms after I move for a period of time in it. I first tried on a 30G and could barely fasten it because the band was too tight, so I decided to try what I thought was a 32F on instead. I could fasten this bra, and it was a snug fit. I was on the fence about the sideboob thing, but I really liked the way my breasts looked, I admit. My breasts are bottom-heavy, and this makes ... them look fuller on top. I decided to go for it anyway, the bra was on sale for like $30 at Nordstrom Rack.
Later, when I decided to enter the measurements into the Bratabase, I noticed the actual tag in the bra -- not the price tag -- actually said 30F! Which makes no sense to me, because the 30G, which I would think would be a bit looser because of the cups, I couldn't fit into. Plus, from what I've read, this model runs snugger than some of the other Freya models. That makes sense to me, because in other Freya models I've tried, a 30 band usually works out pretty good for me. So I don't know really if this is a 30F or a 32F, but I've put 30F in the bratabase, since that what it says on the tag. Maybe I got an off-model bra lol :/
I'd really like to try out this model in a 30FF and a 32FF just to compare.
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Updated on Feb 10, 2013 Flag this

Okay so, I'm not sure what was going on with this bra, other than it didn't fit, unfortunately. But HOW it didn't fit was weird for me: I got these kind of starburst wrinkles in the middle of the bra, like where my nipples were? I think I read that this is a sign that the cup is too small.
Anyway, other than that, I had a little spillage at the sides (OH OF COURSE -- SO many bras seem to do this to me ugh ;_https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />.
The material was somewhat comfortable in general and the band seemed to fit. I might be curious about a larger size for this bra -- if I wasn't so in love with Freya bras lol. Also, I think the regular Natori line might be a better fit in general, plus the materials seem slightly better. I'm really picky when it comes to things scratching up against my breasts. They suffer from the Princess and the Pea syndrome FYI and are delicate creatures apparently.

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Updated on Feb 10, 2013 Flag this

I got this bra from a user on r/braswap and I'm glad I did. Sure, I already have a Kris Line bra in the purple spectrum in the form of a Kris Line Jasmine Soft Cup -- but sure why not have another if the price is right. This shade of purple is a more light, dusty purple compared to the Jasmine, which is a more vivid color.

The band is spot on: it fits perfect on the loosest hooks. The cups are the right width and height and the underwires don't dig into my armpits. The gore is kind of high, but since it ... is a narrow gore, it doesn't dig into my chest or anything. It just means I can't wear anything low cut with it. There is also side boning in the wings, which I like. I wish more bras bothered with side boning!

The cups give a typical lifted Kris Line shape: lifted, closer together, mostly round with a slight point. Not everyone is into this shape, but as I've mentioned before, it looks pretty great under clothing.
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Updated on May 01, 2013 Flag this

All I have to say is "wow, no" https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I mean this bra? Was so close and yet SO FAR. I pretty much tried the Cleo Jude for shits and giggles because I've seen at least one review where they stated that lol the Jude rarely works for anyone. But I'm like, it doesn't hurt to try, am I right?
So. Scooting this bra on, the first thing I noticed is the way the tops of the bra cups cut in to the boobs. And this is before I scooped and swooped, even. Doing that led to the quadboobilicious effect you'll see in ... my photo. But? How is it that while the top of this bra is cutting into me, the bottoms of the cups are all sorts of wrinkling? I can only conclude that nope, these molded cups DO NOT work with the shape of my boobies.
Which is a shame, because you know what works? The underwires go all the way up my sides, in such a matter that it reigns in my sideboobal areas without causing me discomfort. So I have to ask WHY. Why have the top of the cups cut in like that? If it wasn't for that, I'm pretty sure I could wrangle my breasts into this. I even started thinking "Well WHAT IF I removed the part of the bra that cut into my boobs? Would shit then be awesome??"
Of course, this makes me curious. Are there Cleo bras that have the awesome sideboob containing abilities WITHOUT the awful tightening that occurs at the top of the breasts?? Because THAT would be the bra for me and my wide ass set boobs. Just saying.
To make matters worse, this bra is actually somewhat comfortable, but what with the wonky shape, just. No. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
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Updated on Feb 15, 2013 Flag this

This is a cute bra that to be honest I don't think works for me. So close and yet so far! First off, the band seemed really stretchy and I had to put it on the first hooks in order to get a snug fit. My underbust measures about 31" snugly and 30" pulled super tight so usually I have to try both 30 and 32 bands depending on the brand. This bra also seemed kind of …flimsy? But that may be because I'm getting more used to Freyas and such. Or maybe it was because it was so stretchy. That said, it was very comfortable.
However, the biggest ... problem area was the (I'm guessing) width of the cups. While the underwires seemed to come up under my underarms enough, when I aggressively scooped and swooped, there was some quadboobage and also the bottoms of the cups didn't feel right, like my breast tissue wasn't getting to the bottom of them.
It's a shame because I really liked the striped design, so I'll probably look for a different brand with a similar fabric pattern!
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Updated on Feb 18, 2013 Flag this

I love this bra! Too bad it doesn't really fit https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
But! This bra was the first clue (which I ignored for a while) that I've been wearing the wrong bra size since forever! I bought this bra on a whim (it was on clearance!) Even though I said "Hmm, DD? There's no way that would fit me! I'm too small!" I also looked at the widths of the cups and like how wide they were and decided to try it on anyway. I was surprised at how it looked and figured "Wow this fits me -- maybe the label was a ... mistake??" Now bear in mind that I have been running around in anywhere from a 32C to a 36B.
I liked to wear this bra when I wanted to show off my breasts because the plunge style really pushed them up there. It was also more comfortable than most of my other (crappily sized) bras because the underwire actually ran far back under my armpit. But, as it turns out, not far enough!
Only recently I have learned, much to my amazement, that I have been putting on bras TOTALLY WRONG. This led me to go back and try on all my old bras, and use the scoop and swoop method to fit them right. Well, you can guess what happened: my cups runneth over, and for the first time I noticed what was armpit fat still ran over the sides! The armpit thing, that was always a problem for me, though. The other thing, which happened with a lot of bras for me, is that the straps were pretty useless in that they would either slip off OR dig into my shoulder -- no happy medium there!
It's a shame because I really like this bra! I would like to try it out in either a 30/32FF or 30G though. I just love the silk materials used and I find it to be a very sexy bra https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Feb 08, 2013 Flag this

Wow, I never expected this bra to fit me. It looked way too big! Imagine my surprise when it did.
For me, this is a great bra to wear under a t-shirt or top/dress that isn't cut too low. The cups are full, so they'd peek out if you are wearing a deep v-neck or anything. But under a t-shirt or knit top, it gives me a nice, smooth profile. I wouldn't really call this a ~*sexy*~ bra, but it offers great support, a million times better than my old (ill-fitting) bras. My posture is improved automatically just wearing this thing! So it makes a great addition to ... my lingerie wardrobe, even though I generally prefer the ~oomph~ of half-cups and plunge bras.
I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a basic, comfortable no-frills bra with full coverage.

[ETA]: Turns out this bra is too small. Still better than my old bras by a long shot. The deepness of the cups fooled me at first, I think. So, if you're looking for a 32E with deep cups with full coverage, this is the bra for you. I forgot to add that the material of the cups is really interesting: they are almost foam-like. Like one of those "spacer" bras, but there is a texture pattern in the cups.
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Updated on May 12, 2013 Flag this