Starthorn

This bra is really comfy, and gives a nice rounded shape. It reminds me of the Deco (on me) in a lot of ways - somewhat cleavagey/plungey, great shape, some side spill, gaping at the straps but larger boob quads right at the gore. I consider both still wearable for non-work activities. A size up may fix the center and side spill, but the strap gaping would intensify.. ick. Cups are certainly a little shallow but not by much. The underwires at the sides are quite low on me, they are lower than Deco and pretty much anything else I've ever tried.

This bra is considerably softer and ... more comfortable than the Deco. The underside of the straps (touching skin) is very soft, as are the cups. I don't normally consider comfort/softness, but this one stands out to me.

In person, I like Marvel less than in the model photos - there is no sheer mesh on top, instead there is fishnet-like mesh laid directly onto the cups. The purple polka dots are less impressive in my opinion - photos made me think of space, these are fairly basic by comparison. Not bad though.
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Updated on Mar 10, 2014 Flag this

Got this pre-owned, and I'm in love! For me there is just the teensiest bit of quadboobing, but this is honestly the best fitting bra I've ever owned. I feel like I could sleep in it! It has a great lift, too.

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Updated on Feb 23, 2013 Flag this

Can it be...? I think it is - a bra success! There are some slight imperfections for me - mainly the straps/wings want to chafe my armpits. This may be more of a concern for me than others though, since my work requires me to constantly use my arms' full range of motion. Aka I am grinding against my straps on any bra almost constantly. Surprisingly, it wasn't as painful as it could have been - after a while it seemed like the fabric loosened a little and got more cozy. Aside from that, there's some wrinkles at the base, meaning either not quite enough depth OR the ... wires are the wrong shape (a hair too wide, most likely). Still not sure which it is, but I will say this - I can finally *breathe* in a bra, I'd almost forgotten what I'd been missing. NO COMPRESSED FEELING NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT. Added bonus: the band is quite tight!

The shape is pretty freakin' awesome, I feel like superwoman in this bra, and I haven't been able to say that since I could fit into the Freya Deco.

I think this bra is a great alternative for someone who got more gaping in the Cleo Marcie than they'd like - the Zia fits similarly, but the cut of the top is very well suited to even or fuller on bottom shapes.
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Updated on May 24, 2013 Flag this

OMG, I'm so excited about this bra! It is literally the first bra I've had since puberty in which I didn't just pop right out! I am bottom heavy so I do get some gaping in the top, but it smooths over very nicely with just a tank top thrown over it. If I pull my shoulders back all the gaping disappears. The lace might show through a thinner fabric, I'm wearing it in just a basic tank and there is no show through. I have a 31" underbust at the moment and I feel like the straps are a bit wide, but I don't think they'd slip ... down. I might also look into testing out a 30H or HH in this model, but I'm really happy with the current fit regardless. The fabric is very silky and the lace is super cute while being short enough to prevent any nip slips.

P.S. I originally tried this in a 34F (when I first measured myself I was 33", I lost a few inches since). The quadboob was terrible and the bra gave me an ugly pointy shape. In this new size, 32GG, the shape is very pleasant and rounded, not pointy at all https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Mar 06, 2013 Flag this

I got this bra pretty much knowing it wouldn't fit (I'm fuller on bottom) but wanting to try it anyway because it's GORGEOUS. The straps are digging in a bit, despite being on the tightest hook and loosened generously. I don't think this would be my ideal work bra because of that, but it will do wonderfully for around the house, shopping, visiting friends, etc... Anything that isn't wearing it for 8+ hours straight https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> The bf also really likes this bra, which is unexpected as he tends to find red lingerie cliche.

When I initially tried it on, I had gaping ... up the wazoo. Today I tried it on the tightest hooks and still have some gaping, but it's definitely at a tolerable level. I think pulling the band this tight warped the wires a little bit, which is helping me to fill out the top. On the bottom, the bigger boob fills it out perfectly while the smaller has just a touch of wrinkle there.

One last thing... the shape is REALLY super round. I feel wonderfully uplifted and... busty in this, compared to other bras I've tried which tend to be more pointy and minimized in shape.
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Updated on May 14, 2013 Flag this

This bra is suuuuuuuuuper close to fitting properly. It's really easy to make it quadboob slightly, I think the shape is just a hair incorrect. I'm suspecting it has more depth at the sides and not in the center where I need it more. The band is suuuuuuuper snug, feels like a tight 30 to me. Unlike most bras, this one's straps wouldn't cause a problem with chafing my armpits/pecs.

Updated on Jun 04, 2013 Flag this

Got this from someone who is 30G/GG, and I'm about a 30H/HH. We're both a bit fuller on the bottom - she found it too big, I found it too small! Maybe this is ideal for someone on the GG/H border?

This bra is super gorgeous, right up my alley in terms of style. The top section is stretchy which is great for accommodating different shapes or asymmetry. I liked the gore height - low enough for nice, smooth cleavage, but high enough to be contained and unconcerned with spilling out. Shape is projected with lift, reminds me of the Freya Deco and various Polish bras in general. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />

However, be warned - this bra does not have the loose stretchy feel of UK bras, and is especially different compared to Freya's loose bras. It feels like it just wraps snugly right around you without stretching to accomodate.

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Updated on May 24, 2013 Flag this

Originally tried this out in 34E and was the first bra I've tried ordering since deciding to really nail down my size and stop wearing 38Ds. Didn't fit (of course) so reordered in a 32G. I really like the design and the shiny raspberry color, but even the 32G doesn't fit quite right. I'm still getting a little bit of quadboob and generally in this bra I feel like my boobs keep trying to push it down. If I pull it up a bit then I get quad near the gore and gaping near the straps. I also feel like it's a bit cheaply made... but then, I did get it for 10USD.

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Updated on Feb 28, 2013 Flag this

This bra is too small on me. Because it doesn't fit the shape is REALLY pointy. It has a reputation for being great for full on bottom boobs. Freya in general also has a rep for having slightly more narrow and deeper cups than Panache and Curvy Kate. Probably not as narrow as Ewa.

This bra is sheer in G- cupsizes. In GG+ there is an extra layer of mesh. This is still relatively see through when held up to light, but once you put the bra on you can't tell it's sheer at all.

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Updated on Apr 27, 2013 Flag this

Good bra for work, feels stable with a simple shape and straps aren't too bothersome. However, this size cuts in way high up (how??) while the next size up is too large.

Updated on Jun 04, 2013 Flag this