Freya Arabella Underwire Plunge Bra aa5721 Reviews

Did not like this bra at all. It made my breasts look too pointy. jane from Baltimore

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: August, 2012

Pretty bra, sexy. Truly NO padding so it feels supportive enough, though I hope I won't be running to catch a lot of buses in this one. JulieC from Minneapolis, MN

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2012

This bra was so, so scratchy it hurt just putting it on with turning it around and such. It didn't fit, which I think is more my boobs' fault than the bra's fault, but even if it had fit perfectly I would have sent it back (which I am doing) because it's so scratchy and painful all over.

Freya Response: Try Freya Lyla Underwire Plunge Balcony Bra AA4301. Same plunging silhouette and the same sheer cup as the bra you are returning (Arabella) with a softer fabrication. I own Arabella and can attest to the silkier feel of Lyla! Rustbeltrants from Cleveland

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: July, 2012

Bought this bra for my wife and she loves it. And I love it on her! Denver from Castle Rock/CO/USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: July, 2012

I ordered this in my correct UK size for Freya as well as Panache. I have E/W pointing breasts with more top tissue and am a "full" G cup. It is comfortable and pretty but has some drawbacks. The band is true to size and feels like Freya's Deco or Panache's Tango or Cleo sizing. The straps are bouncy and this bra relies on the straps for more support than most, so yes your breasts will bounce even when this fits correctly. The embroidery shows through thin fabrics and not just as a lumpy pattern. You can see the contrast right through the cloth (avoid black lights!) This bra will give you a pointed look, but it will look natural not retro like a Madonna video or garments from the 50s. This is not a warm or modest bra. Your nipples will show in light colored shirts or cool air.

Freya Response: Megan, to solve the “pointed” shape of this bra, we recommend Freya Lyla Underwire Plunge Balcony Bra AA4301 with a much more rounded silhouette and a similar sexy aesthetic to the “Arabella." As for your concern about coverage and show-through, we recommend Freya Elize Underwire Padded Half Cup Bra AA1173 with a very lightweight, flexible moulding and a low-profile silhouette with a look also simliar to “Arabella”. Megan from Wisconsin

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: July, 2012

The construction on this bra is quite good while still looking delicate, two things that are to be appreciated when you wear a larger cup size as they are difficult to come across. The straps are even elastic, which I thought was a nice touch. However the fit on this bra is very odd. I ordered a 32DD, which is my actual size... the cups felt like they were a size too small, with the underwire poking into the sides of my breasts. Also the band, even on the tightest hooks, is loose on me! And the cups give my breasts a pointy, bazooka look which I did not find flattering. My boyfriend loves it, but this is not what I would consider a good everyday bra, maybe I'll pull it out for the bedroom once in a while.

Freya Response: Becca, to solve your fit issues we recommend a 30F (Universal Cup Size 4D), sizing down once in the band and up twice in the cup to compensate for the smaller band and to give extra width in the underwire ensuring that it rests on your ribcage and not your breast tissue! For a more rounded shape try Freya Lyla Underwire Plunge Balcony Bra AA4301 in the same sheer, sexy fabric with a less “Madonna” silhouette. Becca from Texas

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: June, 2012

This is my fourth bra in this style. I just wait for the various colors to go on sale. The fit is comfortable and predictable. I prefer bras without all the padding (it's too hot) and a certain degree of sex appeal. This one works for me. Ann from Raleigh, NC, USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2012

I love this bra!!! It is comfortable, gorgeous, and fits great!! I love the pink detail too! Emily from Martinsville, IN USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: May, 2012

This is the best bra! Gerald from marana az

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2012

It's not as pictured. It made my breasts pointy and it's not as sheer as I thought it would be.

HerRoom Response: Sometimes, when you have a pointy look, you are not fully filling out the end of the cup, and might need to go down a cup size.

Freya Response: Check out our Lyla Bra 4302 style: This bra is semi-sheer with gorgeous floral embroidery on the top cup. Very sexy! Marilyn from Canton, MI

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2012

sexy, husband loves it! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Posted: April, 2012

sexy and supportive Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

This bra is sexy and functional, no shame taking off my shirt in front of my sweetie with this one on! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Posted: April, 2012

very sexy. I would recommend going up at least 2 cup sizes. I wear a 34F, and I bought a 34FF and probably could have even gone up to 34H. But the 34FF fit just enough, and was really sexy, so that is why I kept it. It's more see thru than the picture appears. I bought the matching panties and love the set. CB from Pacific Northwest

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: April, 2012

This one is great. The size was perfect and I love how cute it is. The only issue I have with this one is that the underwires turn in a bit in the center, so they stab into my chest half the time. Danni from Sandy, Utah, USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: April, 2012

I didn't experience this to be a great quality bra. I'm conscious of the effects of improper sizing and improper cleaning/care on a bra, and this one just did not hold up. The lace/mesh at the top tore just weeks into having it. The support was decent, but not remarkable. If this were on sale, it MIGHT be worth it, and even then only in situations where you don't intend to wear it for long.

Freya Response: The elomi styles would be a great choice for you. They have great construction and will hold up better for your 38J (38 D10) cup size. If you have not tried them before I would recommend the 8030 caitlyn and the 8100 Abi and Maggie style 8140. These are all great styles that would be a great choice for you and your frame. Jaye from Oakland, CA, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: April, 2012

Probably my favorite bra ever. It's comfortable, it fits great, AND it's really cute--not something you can usually find in larger cup sizes. I'd definitely recommend it. hh from US

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: April, 2012

Beautiful, lasting support Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Posted: April, 2012

3 part bra that lifts and keep breast front and center. bra is sexy and has full support Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2012

Very attractive for larger cup sizes without compromising support. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

This is a pretty bra. Yet the sides and back sections are a little to slender. The wire cups tend to poke at the sides at times because the side pieces are to thin. I still wear it just not for long periods of time.

Freya Response: It sounds as if this might be more of a cup size issue than a narrow- band issue. You mention that the wire is poking you. This is generally an indication that the cups are too small. The back end of the wires should sit behind the breast tissue on bone. You might want to try a 38F (38 D4) or even a 38FF (38 D5). Don’t forget to adjust your breast tissue into the cups as this will change the fit of the bra completely. Also refer to Tomima’s 3 Steps to a Fabulous Fit to guide you. Sher

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: April, 2012

Comfortable and sexy at the same time! great support Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

I have enjoyed the Freya Plunge Bra...often with this size bra "pretty" & functional is difficult to find. The bra fits and supports well and is very flattering unlike some bras in this size that are often bulky. Pam from Kinston, NC, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: March, 2012

This is my favorite bra that I own. LeAnn from Omaha

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: March, 2012

True to size for the fist part of the day and then it kind of loosens up a lot. This is my favorite summer bra for work since it breathes so well and the shape is really the best for my outward-facing breasts. Total bombshell, not pointy at all. Very natural. I wish I had gotten a 30G and went down a band size though, as it feels loose even on the tightest hook at the end of the day. The stitching does show through a shirt just a little, but I think that's sort of sexy in a "hey, caught you looking" way in this case since its such a demure bra otherwise. Megan from WI, USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: February, 2012

this bra is one of my favrites, this is the 2nd one i have bought. i loved it so much i got it again. the last one lasted a year. jennifer from wa

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: February, 2012

I saw a lot of positive reviews about this bra and I took the suggestion to order a cup size larger than I typically would. Since I usually wear a 34DD, according to Freya's chart I went up to a 34E (yes, I know those are the same size in other brands). I'm very disappointed that I have to return this bra since it's so pretty. The ends of the underwires painfully dug into my sternum and the sides of ribcage, while the lace on the top of the cups didn't lie flat, almost like it was too large for me. Maybe this is just not the right style for me, but this was seriously the most uncomfortable bra I have ever put on. Naamah from New York, NY

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: February, 2012

It's really pretty, but the picture shows the bra being more sheer, though it's not when it arrives. It's comfortable and I love to wear it under my t-shirts but doesn't give me the full support I need... Katie from North Potomac MD

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: February, 2012

Great bra, pretty, a little flimsier than I thought it would be, I'm concerned at how it will hold up in the long run. But I like it and (almost) more importantly, my boyfriend loves it! KTJ from Sonoma, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: February, 2012

Bra fits very comfortably. It is a little deceiving in the picture because of the nude showing all over. When you receive it the bottom portion of the bra is a black material. No skin shows on the bottom. Amy from OFallon/IL/USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: January, 2012