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I really wanted to love this bra. The design is beautiful and I don't doubt it would look great on if it fitted. The problem however is that the straps are not fully adjustable and clearly too long on me. As I am usually a 28 band, the 30 band was definitely too big. It was on the tightest hook straight away. I do not think that this style runs small in the band as I was told. The cups were a beautiful shape and make, would have been perfect if the band and straps were smaller. I would recommend this for 32+ women. I very much hope that Parfait will bring out fully adjustable straps in a 28 band one day as the Alexis, like all of their styles, is stunning.

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Updated on Jun 09, 2013 Flag this

I believed this was a very supportive bra. Turns out it fits me really badly. Floating gore, too wide wires, too shallow cups, quad boob etc etc. It is great quality though and the band runs nice and firm. I don't doubt it'd be a great bra for someone who actually fits it!

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Updated on Oct 02, 2013 Flag this

This is the best sports bra I have ever tried on. I did not know this much support even existed! As the labels claim, it really reduces the bounce, I had practically none. The band is nice and tight, perfect for supporting, and the racer back clip is fantastic. Looks wise, it gives a nice rounded yet natural shape. I also like how it looks like a little athletic crop top (I have it in the black) rather than the normal encapsulating sports bras which I find quite unaesthetic.

On to the less fantastic aspects of it. Unfortunately, the shoulder straps do not adjust short enough for me ... to wear it without the racer back clip. Although I am quite short (5'1) this is not a problem I have experienced since finding my true band size. Luckily, I can just wear it with the racer back clip and that elimintates the issue. However, it is also quite shallow (or doesn't have enough immediate projection), and so my breasts kind of push it down to get some adequate depth. This is quite frustrating as it feels less supportive, so while it is supportive while not moving, it loses that a little when movement is involved. There is no bounce, but it feels quite strange and you can definitely notice it. Unfortunately, I don't think there really is a better alternative but overall I am mostly happy with this bra anyway. Just beware that it is shallow.
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Updated on Oct 13, 2013 Flag this

Beautiful, comfortable, great lift and cleavage. Cups run about a size small, band true to size. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

Updated on Nov 01, 2013 Flag this

This was my favourite bra for the first few months I had it. It was incredibly supportive, had great shape and was very comfortable. However, the band has stretched extensively and now stretches to a good 32 inches after just four months. This makes it practically unwearable as the band is up near my shoulder blades https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I have also outgrown the cups (or perhaps tissue migration? who knows) and the gore no longer sits flat and I must loosen the shoulder straps to avoid quad boob. I am disappointed that this is the case as I really loved the shape the Deco Honey gave me. Basically, be aware that this style's bands stretch very quickly and the measurements are no longer accurate after a few months. I hope that Freya will address this issue soon as it seems to be a common complaint.

Updated on Oct 13, 2013 Flag this

This bra is not a flattering fit for me. Unfortunately, the cup size is too small (causing quadboob) and the band is too large (causing rising and lack of support). I would also prefer a thicker padding in a contoured bra. It is less than half the thickness than the Freya Deco I would say by sight (have not measured).

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Updated on Jun 11, 2013 Flag this

My measurements: 25 BTT, 26 Snug, 35 standing, 37 leaning and lying. 2/6 Full on Bottom.

Appearance: This bra is just as beautiful in real life as it looks in the pictures. I am very impressed, and the quality of the fabrics seems great as well. I really like the shape and cleavage I get from this bra, and the padded pillows for asymmetry correction are invaluable.

Band size: Tighter than my other EM 55s, but I found this bra to be perfect with just one extra row from an extender. I can wear it without an extender without any distortion of the cup, but I found it quite uncomfortable, ... especially after a prolonged period of time. I wouldn't recommend a 55 in this style for anyone with larger measurements than myself unless you were okay with wearing an extender.

Comfort: Band and straps are comfortable. I do find the wires quite uncomfortable though, as if they seem to not be padded enough.

Projection and Width: This style seems to provide more immediate projection than the PL and S styles, but with wider wires. Probably better for those who are even or FoT as the cup is quite open. I am very full on bottom but the padded pillows seem to help. The cups seem to be about a half size larger than in the PL, S and Ch styles, but this is the only Chp I have tried so I am unsure if this is due to the cut of the Chp or just this style.

TLDR; one of Ewa's tighter 55s, best for even to full on top.

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Updated on Dec 08, 2013 Flag this