Freya Lingerie? Yay or Nay?

lantana19 · Aug 25th, 2008, 08:08 PM

So I'm constantly on the hunt for bras that don't look to utilitarian even though a utilitarian bra is something I need since I'm such a large size. I found this brand based out of the UK called Freya and I wondered if any of you on here have had any experience with their bras. Their lingerie is very feminine with a lot of pieces feturing embroidery and sheer fabrics. Are the comfortable, do they support, how to they hold up in the wash, any problems with wires popping out? Thanks in advance for any info!

ming286 · Aug 26th, 2008, 10:36 AM

They are amazing! Changed my life as I could never find bras for my e cup size. Good support and normal rounded boob shape without looking ulitarian. Their bras are actually very very pretty! Go for it, but I would say order a size up and down in the style that you like from what your thinking your size is from figleaves and then once you know for sure you can return the ones that dont fit and keep ordering in your new size.

Also, their balcony bras are true to size whereas with plunge bras i find i have to go down a band size and UP a cup size.

Let me know how it goes! xx

ladyred · Aug 26th, 2008, 02:20 PM

They are amazing bras,and dont look like tents! I would definetly recommend them

mrsvan · Aug 26th, 2008, 03:42 PM

I would def recomment them and I have some from when I was in Ireland. I just bought a Tankini from Intimacy when I was in Miami so delighted I can get them in the US

http://www.myintimacy.com/homepage.html

omgblonde · Aug 26th, 2008, 05:19 PM

I love Freya! I don't have many of their bras but they are very comfy & long lasting!

lantana19 · Aug 26th, 2008, 06:42 PM

Oh what great news! I'm so happy to hear everyone likes them. I'm def going to try them out and let you know how I like them as well.

GhstDreamer · Aug 26th, 2008, 06:45 PM

I love Freya bras! They're amazing and so well priced as well!

Poshhoney · Aug 28th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Yup - a total recommendation here. They fit really well and tend to be true to size (for me at least) in all styles, so it's not like other brands where you are one size in a plunge and another in a strapless. Wear and wash great too. Let us know how you get on. Oh I would say that the back sizes run smaller than most brands (which I approve of!).

brianne1114 · Aug 28th, 2008, 11:20 PM

Big YAY! They're very supportive, but still have sex appeal. Plus the price is reasonable.

KathyinCanada · Aug 29th, 2008, 04:07 AM

I love Freya bras

They are pretty yet supportive. I don't recommend putting them or any underwire bra in your washing machine (for both the sake of the bra and the machine!), handwashing is the best way to keep your bras in good condition and not have them lose their shape

(and definitely no dryer!)

lantana19 · Aug 29th, 2008, 10:56 PM

So would any of you girls have any other suggestions for another comparable lingerie brand, pretty and feminine, but supportive of bigger sizes?

surlygirl · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:12 PM

I love Freya, too. There's another line called Fantasie, that's under the same company as Freya. They have pretty bras in the same size range. I'm a 34E and wear a lot of Freya, Huit and Elle McPherson bras.

lantana19 · Aug 30th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Oh I didn't know there was an Elle McPherson brand of lingerie, I'll have to look that up as well as the Huit. Thanks for the info!

mrsvan · Aug 30th, 2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lantana19

So would any of you girls have any other suggestions for another comparable lingerie brand, pretty and feminine, but supportive of bigger sizes?

Prima Donna is excellent quality and wonderful support, these are a bit more expensive but worth it IMO. I view them as investments.
I believe for larger sizes you may have to compromise in "prettiness" for support but its worth it for overall effect.

Freya/Fantasie do large sizes, so does Goddess (very supportive but not as pretty).

eliza · Aug 30th, 2008, 06:00 PM

YAY YAY YAY!!! They are gorgeous, fit amazing and are comfortable. Don't even hesitate to buy them!

Aug 25th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#1
lantana19 Vintage-a-holic Location: Texas	Freya Lingerie? Yay or Nay? So I'm constantly on the hunt for bras that don't look to utilitarian even though a utilitarian bra is something I need since I'm such a large size. I found this brand based out of the UK called Freya and I wondered if any of you on here have had any experience with their bras. Their lingerie is very feminine with a lot of pieces feturing embroidery and sheer fabrics. Are the comfortable, do they support, how to they hold up in the wash, any problems with wires popping out? Thanks in advance for any info!

Aug 26th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#5
omgblonde Member Location: Wales - UK	I love Freya! I don't have many of their bras but they are very comfy & long lasting! __________________ Bunny Lover? Come join us! www.myspace.com/xdirrtydivax

Aug 26th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#7
GhstDreamer Sheep Herder Location: In Kant's Transcendental Mind	I love Freya bras! They're amazing and so well priced as well! __________________ Wishlist: Jenny Yuen Chestnut Sherlock, LAMB Chain Plaid Hopewell, Crystal GG Hysteria top handle bag Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini Combo Tote

Aug 28th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#9
brianne1114 tPF<--bad for wallet Location: Lynchburg, VA	Big YAY! They're very supportive, but still have sex appeal. Plus the price is reasonable. __________________ *CURRENT COLLECTION* Gryson Sophie (Espresso) Hayden-Harnett Inka (Olive) Hayden-Harnett Havana (Black) Coach Soho leather hobo (Parchment/Toffee) Coach Soho leather mini wallet (Parchment/Toffee) Coach Soho leather wristlet (Parchment/Toffee) Coach Soho leather compact clutch (Black) Coach Soho leather mini skinny (Black) and (Parchment/Toffee)

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#12
surlygirl Now sweeter! Location: Washington, DC area	I love Freya, too. There's another line called Fantasie, that's under the same company as Freya. They have pretty bras in the same size range. I'm a 34E and wear a lot of Freya, Huit and Elle McPherson bras. __________________ Christian Louboutin Wishlist: Black Jazz Decolletes 40, Black & Pewter Leather Lady Gres 39, Black & Brown Print Watersnake Altadamas 39.5, Red Suede Declics & Orlans 39.5, Black Leather Ginervas 39.5, Black Leather BABEL 40 Buy now, decide later ... NO REGRETS!

Aug 26th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#2
ming286 Sofa King Banned Location: california	They are amazing! Changed my life as I could never find bras for my e cup size. Good support and normal rounded boob shape without looking ulitarian. Their bras are actually very very pretty! Go for it, but I would say order a size up and down in the style that you like from what your thinking your size is from figleaves and then once you know for sure you can return the ones that dont fit and keep ordering in your new size. Also, their balcony bras are true to size whereas with plunge bras i find i have to go down a band size and UP a cup size. Let me know how it goes! xx

Aug 26th, 2008, 02:20 PM	#3
ladyred Member	They are amazing bras,and dont look like tents! I would definetly recommend them

Aug 26th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#4
mrsvan Member	I would def recomment them and I have some from when I was in Ireland. I just bought a Tankini from Intimacy when I was in Miami so delighted I can get them in the US http://www.myintimacy.com/homepage.html

Aug 26th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#6
lantana19 Vintage-a-holic Location: Texas	Oh what great news! I'm so happy to hear everyone likes them. I'm def going to try them out and let you know how I like them as well.

Aug 28th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#8
Poshhoney Member Location: Manchester UK	Yup - a total recommendation here. They fit really well and tend to be true to size (for me at least) in all styles, so it's not like other brands where you are one size in a plunge and another in a strapless. Wear and wash great too. Let us know how you get on. Oh I would say that the back sizes run smaller than most brands (which I approve of!).

Aug 29th, 2008, 04:07 AM	#10
KathyinCanada Member	I love Freya bras They are pretty yet supportive. I don't recommend putting them or any underwire bra in your washing machine (for both the sake of the bra and the machine!), handwashing is the best way to keep your bras in good condition and not have them lose their shape (and definitely no dryer!)

Aug 29th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#11
lantana19 Vintage-a-holic Location: Texas	So would any of you girls have any other suggestions for another comparable lingerie brand, pretty and feminine, but supportive of bigger sizes?

Aug 30th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#13
lantana19 Vintage-a-holic Location: Texas	Oh I didn't know there was an Elle McPherson brand of lingerie, I'll have to look that up as well as the Huit. Thanks for the info!

Aug 30th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#15
eliza Member Location: Toronto	YAY YAY YAY!!! They are gorgeous, fit amazing and are comfortable. Don't even hesitate to buy them!