One of the first DD+ bras I bought; I tried it on in a boutique in my city, the only one to carry Freya, and in a selected size range. I bought this one because it was the only one available anywhere near my size.
I’m still figuring out my breast shape, but here we go: I’m shallow with little projection, and seem to be full all over. My root is narrow, and my breasts are rather close set. I have a short torso, and I’ve breast tissue almost up to my collarbone. I’ve yet to experience migration, and I suffer from armpit rolls.
I’m still figuring out my breast shape, but here we go: I’m shallow with little projection, and seem to be full all over. My root is narrow, and my breasts are rather close set. I have a short torso, and I’ve breast tissue almost up to my collarbone. I’ve yet to experience migration, and I suffer from armpit rolls.
General
One of the newest addition the Deco collection, part of the Deco Shape wear range (currently available in ivory, an soon to be available in black), which also include a a strapless longline, a thong, a brief, a shape wear slip, and a highwaisted control brief. This one's a seamless, moulded, convertible plunge. It's a nice everyday bra, that reminds me a bit of bridal lingerie.
Look
A pretty ivory colour, with several extra design details that make it stand out more than the regular Deco. There’s ribbons at the top of the cups, like the regular Deco, and buttons between the cups like the Deco Honey. A subtle light pink and yellow flower pattern adorns the band, which give the bra a cute and innocent feel.
Band
First of all, the band is too big, obviously. But it fits me comfortably on the tightest hook, and I’d reckon a
There are three hooks and two eyes, plus two placements for the hooks on each side.
Cups
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| Deco Shape vs. regular Deco in 28DD |
The shape wear part of the cups comes in form of a thick lining, created to keep the breasts better in place. The cups are slightly too small; I’d say they run more than half a size smaller than the regular Deco. There’s less gaping than the regular one, as a result of the shape wear lining. The cups are less tall than the regular one, which seems to decrease gaping as well. There’s one placement for the hooks in the cups, unlike the Deco strapless.
Center gore & wires
As it is a plunge bra, it has a low center gore, about the same width as the regular Deco. The wires are narrow, about as narrow as the regular Deco, and come up low in the armpit.
Straps
Fully adjustable, fully convertible. Heaven for a narrow shouldered girl like me. The straps are made of a soft material, similar to the straps of the Deco soft cup. Definitely not as hard and scratchy as the regular Deco straps, and as such are less likely to irritate. They twist a lot though, so double check when you’re putting them on.
Fit
When I scoop and swoop I get a slight quadboob; however as soon as I move I start leaking out, leaving me with gaping and side spilling. I’m positive this is caused by a too large band and perhaps a too small cup. I’d wager these issue all disappear as soon as get this in the right size.
When I scoop and swoop I get a slight quadboob; however as soon as I move I start leaking out, leaving me with gaping and side spilling. I’m positive this is caused by a too large band and perhaps a too small cup. I’d wager these issue all disappear as soon as get this in the right size.
Comfort
Much more comfortable than the regular Deco! Less digging in the sternum and digging from the underwires, even though the materials used are mostly the same.
Much more comfortable than the regular Deco! Less digging in the sternum and digging from the underwires, even though the materials used are mostly the same.
Verdict
A great addition to the already great Deco collection, though sadly, being the wrong size, not perfect. It’s a nice everyday bra that’s quite pretty, though not too outrageous to only wear for special occasions. I highly recommend this bra to petite’s: if you’re narrow shouldered, the racerback option is A+. Also those who don’t get along with the regular Deco should give this one a go, as it seems much more forgiving of shallower shapes, resulting in less gaping (a common problem for shallow girls with the Deco). The sizing seems to run smaller than the regular Deco, and more on the line of the Taylor, Ashlee, and the other named Deco’s. I recommend sizing up, or ordering two sizes to figure it out.
- You can find Shape's measurements over at Bratabase
- Available in sizes 32-38 B-C, 28-38 D-G, 28-36 GG at Brastop and Bravissimo, who both offer international shipping.