Freya Rio Balcony Bra aa3510 Reviews

Love the three-piece sewn style. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: April, 2012

Freya! Nooooooo! How can you discontinue the only bra that makes my freak-of-nature chest look halfway decent in clothes? I hope that you continue to offer THIS EXACT FIT even if you call it something else or use a different fabric. I am small-boned, with a small ribcage, yet have these heavy things to deal with. The Rio has almost made them bearable the past several years cjr from IL

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: June, 2011

Returned item as the cups were too large and baggy.

Freya Response: The cups are too big for you in an F cup. If you need to go down one cup size try the 30E and if you need to go down 2 cup sizes then try the 30DD. Liss from Salt Lake City, Utah

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: May, 2011

pretty, but not comfortable. I felt I would 'spill out' over the top.

Freya Response: It sounds like the cup is too small, we suggest you try a 32GG in this bra. Sharon from Owensboro, KY USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: April, 2011

I bought two in two different colors. They fit perfect and are comfortable. I don't wear these for work, but they are great for everyday wear. I bought Freya bras before because I have a unique size that I can't find in any store. They are the only bras for me! Julie from Scranton

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: April, 2011

I have your discontinued "bubble" style, which has been my favorite bra since I purchased it at department store, but this new one is very casual in comparison, and doesn't fit me as well. It looks white, feminine and lacy in the photograph but is actually made of stretchy jersey of some sort, and is more like a sport bra than an expensive, nicely fitting bra. Susan from salem, or

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: April, 2011

comfort ruby from apple valley

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: March, 2011

Amazing bra company! I have a relatively small ribcage & lots of 'bazooms', so that these bras accommodate my figure and are comfortable and are pretty! This particular style isn't quite as comfortable as some of the others, thus 4 stars PS from Richmond, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: February, 2011

Unfortunately, I have to send the bras back. They just don't fit right. Donna from Mesa, Az.

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: February, 2011

Exchanged for a different cup size. Will see how that works. Kris from Brooksville, Florida USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: January, 2011

i hate this bra! the mesh is sooo stiff and rigid, there is absolutely no stretch in it and it seems to be sized very small in the cup. Also, it gave me a very strange shape-torpedo pointing down and away sort of look. Not pretty at all! The picture shows a nice and rounded shape.Not in reality.

Freya Response: Judging by what you say this bra is doing to your breasts, it sounds like you’re very much in the wrong size! No bra will give you a lifted sexy shape if the size is incorrect! Freya bras are designed to give a very specific “custom fit”, so we use a more rigid fabrication. It is much easier to “fudge the fit” if a bra has stretchy cups, but you’ll never get the same degree of lift, shaping and support that non-stretch cups provide. Also, the fabric will get softer and conform to your body as you wash it and wear it. Ramona from Sacramento, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: December, 2010

The cup of this bra fits well, however the underwire digs in underneath my boobs. The straps are also sliding off my shoulders. Provides good support but is not the most comfortable bra.

Freya Response: Lindsay, if the straps are sliding off your shoulders it might be that you need a bra with center pull straps (straps which are positioned at the center of the cup, not at the side). Most of the styles in our Freya brand are designed on a balcony frame with the straps positioned at the side of the cups. You might try crossing over to our Fantasie brand which offers quite a few styles with a more centered strap. I would recommend Karina 2452 , Belle 6001 or Kara 2092. Lindsey from China Spring, Tx

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: December, 2010

I had to order one cup size smaller than what I wear with Anita, but the bra is what I was looking for. Something a little sexier than a basic bra. It will most likely not be my every day bra. Cathy from Hilton Head, SC

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: November, 2010

Good one for a full breasted petite build person like me, no padding but good support. The straps keep falling of the shoulder though. I got one of those strap in place from a craft store and the bra is perfect. Ang from Seattle, WA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: October, 2010

Love this bra! Its my favorite fit... although the metal straps might irritate you from time to time... mrsmcdonald2006 from Brooklyn,ny

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: September, 2010

nice bra jennifer from reno Nevada

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: September, 2010

Sized appropriately, good fit. Material a little scratchy and it shapes you up and out...way out. If you want to minimize, don't choose this style. Otherwise, it's an okay bra because the fit is true to size.

Freya Response: Freya is known for its lift and support. The fabric gets softer as you wash and wear this bra. As the fabric softens you still get the “up”, but the “out” becomes a gentler shape. Sue from Rochester, NY

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: July, 2010

The bra is very sturdy and is great quality. However, the fit was not right for me as the band was too tight and the fabric does not have alot of give to it. Usually 34H fits perfect but usually I wear bra' with a little more stretch in the fabric. I love love love fantasie smooth cup balcony bras :)

Freya Response: You’re right the fabric used in Freya 3510 has very little mechanical stretch. It’s built for ultra-firm support. If you found the band was a bit too tight, you can always try a band size up (36H) which would also give you more room in the cup. (Don’t ever be afraid to go up or down in the band or the cup! We call it “finessing the fit”.) Every brand and even styles within that brand run slightly differently, and sometimes we have to adjust accordingly for that perfect “custom” fit. Molly

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: July, 2010

This bra gave me a nice shape and good lift. The wire on the sides seems to go up a little high on me and was slightly poking me under my arm, but maybe that is because I am petite? I adjusted the straps hoping that would help, and it seemed to help a little. I also thought it ran just a little large in the cup. In the Freya plunge bras, I am a 30FF, but I think I could probably wear a 30F in this bra. I am hoping that with a few more wearings and washings that it will be more comfortable. Overall, I am happy with the bra and will probably purchase another one in a 30F. Allison from Las Vegas, NV

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: July, 2010

I never thought I'd find a bra to fit my cup size that would look attractive, have only two clips, and would allow me to wear tank tops without bra showing. This is the one! Sarah from Lincoln, NE

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: June, 2010

Fits very well. Great coverage. I am a small frame but a large cup and this works very well for me. G from NY, NY - USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: June, 2010

Bummer...such a beautiful bra...this bra fit like a dream, but the material was too scratchy underneath my arms.

HerRoom Response: Sometimes the fabric has sizing in it to make it easier to sew. This comes out after a few washings, and the fabric softens up. sbe from usa

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: May, 2010

It's not easy to find an attractive bra when you're a 30GG, especially when none of the big department stores seem to stock anything for my size. Whenever I have tried in the past to purchase a bra online, it has never been a success. But this bra is fabulous. It fits like a glove, supports me, is comfortable, and has an urban, cool look. I'm really delighted and will be buying more in the future. duckface from Los Angeles, USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: May, 2010

It is very difficult for me to find a bra that fits, given that I have a small rib cage but very large breasts. Usually the bras have giant straps that prevent me from wearing sleeveless or wide or low necks--not this one. It fits but is actually attractive! I don't know how Freya did it. Sarah from Lincoln, NE

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: April, 2010

It's fabulous! could not believe how well it fit and adjusted properly... gives me a nice lift. My first reaction was to purchase another. And when I have the $$....I will. The fit is that nice. It isn't a tee shirt bra due to the pattern (unless you don't mind that look) but under other button shirts it's very attractive. This is one of my favorites! Bobi from Florida

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: April, 2010

Good fit, and very pretty! Joy from Madison, MS, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: April, 2010

Fabulous. I love the profile I get with this bra. A lot of bras, especially molded cups, seem to flatten me out a bit, and make me wider. This one gives emphasis to my waist and provides me with great lift. Also, I don't worry if it peeks out occasionally because the lace is cute. Michelle from CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: April, 2010

Great fit. Excellent delivery service. Orangetta from Milwuakee

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: March, 2010

I loved the fit in front. Finally I fit in the cup no smash and the band fit around my back with out riding up. The bad news is that although it looks pretty I would much rather have a wider band with 3 or four hooks to provide a little back support the weight of the front pulling on one rib makes the bra uncomfortable. Still looking for a 34g with more than two rows of hooks. Even a second band higher up coming off the leotard back would be better than nothing.

Freya Response: Support doesn’t come from the amount of hooks provided, but from the entire “body” of the bra. Usually we need more support around the torso, and a wider band would definitely help. The band should feel like a firm hug. You might want to try some of our Fantasie bras, perhaps a style like Elodie 2182 with a fuller cup, and a bit more width in the band… -very secure and supportive! If you really want a fantastic bra with “guts” and a wider band, she might want to try Caitlyn 8030 in the Elomi brand: Ultra supportive! The band is considerably wider for ultimate comfort and support, but it still tapers down to two hooks (leotard back). MEL from Southern NJ

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: April, 2010

This bra gives the best support I've ever experienced. Also, the straps sit toward the outer shoulder, rather than in the grooves made by other bras. Fits to a tee!! Sherry from Pittsburgh, PA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: January, 2010