Independent guide. We are not affiliated with Freya. Fit comments here summarise what wearers commonly report, not our own testing. Ranges change by season, so check the product page.
At a glance
| Bands | 28 to 38 |
| Cups | D to K, depending on style |
| Sizing system | UK (DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, K) |
| Ranges | Lingerie, Freya Active sports bras, swimwear |
| Sister brands | Fantasie and Elomi, from the same company |
Many Freya styles are split across two versions, one covering roughly D to G or H and another covering the larger cups, with small differences in construction. If your size is near the split, check which version you are looking at.
The two kinds of Freya bra
Unlined, seamed styles
Most of Freya's range is made this way: cups of three or four fabric panels, often with side support and a stretch-lace top section. These are the bras the brand built its reputation on. They are generally found to suit fuller-on-bottom and more projected shapes and to fit true to standard UK sizing, with the stretch top giving some leeway.
Moulded styles
Freya also makes moulded, foam-cup bras for a smooth finish. A fixed foam cup has no give, and wearers frequently describe these as feeling smaller or shallower than the seamed styles in the same size. Some shapes fit them very well, and others find the centre lifts away or the cup cuts in.
If you are trying a moulded Freya style, take your usual size and the cup above. If the larger cup gapes at the top while the smaller cuts in, the shape is not right for you, and a seamed style will fit better. See shallow vs projected breasts.
Bands
Reports on band firmness vary from style to style. As a general approach, start with your measured band and check it on the loosest hook. If you are between bands, try both with the sister cup: a 32F and a 30FF, for example.
Which size to try first
- Start from your UK size. If you are coming from US sizing, convert the cup first with the US to UK converter.
- If you have been wearing a high-street size that rides up, re-measure before ordering. Freya's range includes the smaller bands and larger cups that high-street sizing often misses.
- Unlined style: your usual size.
- Moulded style: your usual size and one cup up.
- Read reviews for the specific style. They usually say whether it runs large or small.
Who Freya suits
- D to K cups on bands up to 38
- Small bands with fuller cups, including 28 and 30
- People who want colour and pattern in a full-bust size
For bands above 38, the sister brand Elomi is designed for larger bands with fuller cups.
If Freya does not fit
If the cups feel too deep or narrow, you may be a shallower shape than Freya's seamed cuts allow for. Look for moulded or balconette styles described as wide and open. If they feel too shallow, try another full-bust brand's seamed styles: see our guides to Panache and Curvy Kate.
Frequently asked questions
Do Freya bras run small?
There is no single answer across the brand. Freya uses standard UK sizing, and fit varies by style. Wearers often report that its moulded styles feel smaller or shallower in the cup than its unlined, seamed styles. Try your usual size and one cup up in a moulded style.
What sizes does Freya make?
Freya is a full-bust brand: bands from 28 to 38 and cups from D up to K, depending on the style.
Does Freya use UK or US sizes?
UK sizes, wherever it is sold. A Freya 32F is a UK F, which is a US G.
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