Freya Just Flew In Longline Bra Reviewed
I have to admit that I wasn’t super keen on Just Flew In when I first saw it. I do like the pattern, but I just wasn’t too crazy about the lilac colour. However, I was crazy about a longline bra in a 28 band, and after hearing from a friend how pale the colour was in person (regular readers MUST know how much I like pale colours by now), I decided to order it and test the bra out for myself. I have to say, I was not at all disappointed.
Freya Just Flew In Longline bra, 28FF
The fit is exactly spot on for me in the cups. I have no gaping or spillage anywhere, which leads me to believe it fits pretty true to size (28FF is more of less my standard size at the moment). I’m not very used to half cups, so the feeling of having the whole upper half of my breasts exposed is something I need to get used to, but I don’t feel unstable wearing this for general daily activities. Would it be my first choice to install an art show or help friends move furniture? No. I would probably need to re-adjust a few times to make sure everything stayed put in those situations. Compared to the other half cups that I’ve tried (Ewa Michalak CHPs and the Masquerade Rhea), this bra feel the most stable, and I’m pretty sure I can attribute that to the extremely sturdy longline band. I do think the cups offer a bit more coverage than the other half cups I mentioned as well though.
Three-quarter view. Ugh, awful photo, but roll with it!
The shape is round and very lifted, yet still offers a bit more of a natural shape under clothing than the other bras that I mentioned. CHPs are quite projected, and the Rhea has more ‘umph’ than I like on a daily basis. This bra provides that awesome Marie-Antoinette style cleavage without being too overbearing. In fact, I think this bra gives me the best cleavage I’ve ever had! Of course, the best cleavage for me may not be the best cleavage for you. I love this bra because it’s more of a subtle look, still very lifted and a bit heaving, but without being in-your-face.
Side view. Round, but not a perfect sphere. I’m a big fan of the shape.
The band features six hook-and-eye closures, and has two settings for tightness. I really do wish there were at least three settings, as having two just makes one feel like they’re not getting their money’s worth out of the bra. I think the band runs pretty true to size, veering toward the stretchy side. I have it closed on the tightest hooks immediately (I plan to have the band altered when it stretches), but I have to say that the fit is lovely on the tightest hooks. Since the weight of the breasts is dispersed over a larger area, I really do feel a difference in comfort. I can safely say that longline bands are the most comfortable I have ever worn, and I wish it was a more standard feature on small-band-big-cup bras. I don’t expect ALL the bras to come in longlines, but I would love to see more brands introduce them. I’m so pleased with the extent that Freya is pursuing them, they’ve almost entirely won me back as a customer by doing so.
Back view, tightest hooks immediately. Do not buy a brand new bra that you need to close on the tightest hooks immediately unless you plan to alter the band. Totally not worth the money.
I know Freya’s older longline bras (Ala Nieve and Edina) had some issues with the band flipping up in the front. I am happy to report that problem has been fixed (at least for me), and it stays flat for the whole day. I am digging the choice of materials this bra features, which I assume are indicative of all Freya’s longlines. The cups are made of a very light foam, and the outside feels silky. The wires are perhaps a bit wide (I generally need narrow wires), but not as wide as say, Cleo by Panache (Marcie, for instance, is quite wide). They aren’t a perfect match for my shape, but don’t really cause any problems either. I don’t experience any discomfort or digging in from the wires, band, straps, anything! It’s a very comfortable bra to wear for a full day.
So if I haven’t made myself clear, I absolutely love the longline style, and I also love finally having a halfcup that works for me. I definitely plan to purchase more longline bras as they become available in the upcoming seasons. Deco longline, you’re next!
-Windie
Perhaps Freya will change the number of hooks later. Even now, herroom has the Carys longline listed as having 5 row and 2 columns of hooks, but when I tried it (in several sizes) on sale from Nordstrom, there were definitely 6 rows and 3 columns of hooks, although early blog reviews described fewer hooks for that and the Piper.
How do you feel about the center gore on the Just Flew In? It seemed set apart from my body on the Carys, and I thought the shape of my sternum just did not match the shape of the bra. After looking at several store and model pictures, though, it seems like the center gore of Freya longlines might not really tack on anyone.
I didn’t have any issues with tacking personally, so it’s interesting to hear that you had that problems with the Carys! I’m curious to know what body types the longline bras will tack to and which they won’t. Any idea why the bra may not have tacked?
This styles doesn’t tack, and it isn’t on you. This is because the band is straight across and there is more length. A curve in a normal full band just below the gore allows for some more movement, this is why it tacks better. You can see in the frontal shot that it looks like it’s hovering. See in the gore for that whole triangle that it looks smooth and right below it is a horizontal indent? This shows there is space in the gore. I experience the same thing and same exact look, but it doesn’t pose a problem either because the wires sit closer to the skin than the gore.
Hey Heather, I see what you’re talking about. The top of the center gore tacks to me fine, but it is slightly raised further down the gore. It’s not enough to cause any discomfort, or cause any real fit issues in my experience wearing the bra though. I’m still separated and contained, as it is very slight, and only in that one area in the middle of the gore where it isn’t perfectly flush with my body.
SO PRETTY. I love that bra and the color is lovely and pale :). I’m so glad the longline is so comfy! I also like the “Marie Antoinette-style cleavage” as you so aptly put it.
It is fantastically comfy! And I believe it was Invest in Your Chest who coined the term “Marie Antoinette cleavage,” but I could be wrong about that.
Freya actually makes their longlines in 32Cs (sister sizing yo). Since the band is kind of stretchy it could be cool to try them out for yourself 🙂
Oooooooh, I like your thinking! Those longlines have been singing to me. (yes, that was a bird pun).
i tried the nieve when it first came out, and the band was SO COMFORTABLE, but the cups at the largest size were too small. what frustrates me is that the band offers so much support to a large bust, but they don’t make the bras in large cup sizes, ugh. i would buy so many, and i don’t even really like freya much.
I hear ya’! It was a triumph for these bras to come out in 28 bands, but now we need to push for higher cup sizes >:)
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This looks gorgeous on you!
Thank you! It looks great on you as well, though it’s too bad the fit wasn’t perfect! I like the sheer shirt-longline bra combination though 🙂
Lovely! The colors and the sweet hummingbird design is so pretty. This bra looks fabulous on you, great fit. Gives me hope that it will fit well on me also as I’ll be reviewing this bra shortly also! 🙂 Thanks very much for the review.
Hope it works for you 🙂
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It goes so well with your skin tone, it is just stunning! But do me a favour, for brascience sake 🙂
Please try wearing it on a looser set of hooks an report how the band/cups behave. There are those who argue that wider bands do not need to be worn as tight, and it is only our habit that makes us wear them so tight even if unnecessary.. I can’t test for myself because there is no longlines in 30j (and I really can’t understand why is that) :((
Hey Vee! I actually did try it on the loosest set of hooks initially, but it moved around too much. On the tightest set you could say that I am wearing my bra “loose” though, as it measures fully stretched to about 29 inches. Considering I have a 26 inch ribcage, it’s a pretty great fit.
Well that settles it 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Hey!
Just reporting on the hook discrepancy. I also saw (in the flesh!) the Freya Carys and Piper longlines in 30E, 30F, and 30FF – the first had 6×3 hooks and the second had 6×2 hooks. I cannot understand why they are going with 2 columns now, but they are! 😦
Glad these are coming back, such a beautiful cut.
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