I have now tried 4 different sizes of this bra at different points in my post-pregnancy weight loss. None have fit me until now. I measure at 28G these days, but I figured based on my past experiences with other sizes that I'd need to go one cup down because of my short roots and lack of upper fullness if I wanted to avoid the empty space I usually get at the top of the cup.
The band is very snug around my 27.5 inch underbust, but not uncomfortably so. The cups are tight to the point that I might actually be able to wear a 28G ...after all, but the 28FF fits well enough that it probably isn't worth buying a brand new, full price one just to try.
To give some context to the activity I bought the bra for, my "sport" of choice is dance gaming (so like Dance Dance Revolution type stuff). I didn't notice any bounce at all while playing, even during the jump-heavy parts, so I would call this a success. (As an added bonus, the pink spot colorway I got actually kinda matches the aesthetic of older DDR machines.)
After wearing it for a few hours of play, I do notice some upper back pain. I'm not sure why this is - it happened with the other sizes I tried when I walked around in them, and I assumed it was because I used the j-hook in the back to try to lessen the empty space at the top, but I did not use it this time. Maybe I just need to loosen the straps, or I need more time to break it in.
As others have mentioned, the shape it gives under a shirt is nice, and the construction is high quality. Read more 195 more words
A sports bra worthy of everyday wear! It looks absolutely amazing under clothes, and I wouldn't be too embarrassed to wear this thing to work out without a shirt. My asymmetry is somewhat noticeable (the cup on the smaller side caves in a tiny bit), but not enough that I'd be self conscious about it. The wires are completely enclosed in foam and feel extremely comfortable.
I'm in love with the aesthetic of the colors and cup construction. Panache has a gorgeous product here.
My only complaint: the band is tight. Super tight. I am on the larger end of a 28 and I have a hard time ...fastening this thing. Will be wearing it with an extender, which makes everything feel great (I can breathe!). If in doubt, size up in the band!
Edit: I have noticed some pain in my shoulder blades due to the straps being too wide during use with the extender. I tried to used the racerback option, but the straps sat too heavily on my overly-tense neck muscles and I couldn't deal. Will have to size up if I try this again. Read more 80 more words
This is a very good sports bra, but none of them fit me perfectly. 30DD and 30E work best, band is quite tight on my 27 inch UB. I will be listing this one soon (ultraviolet new with tags).
Makes your boob looks cute and perky. Good padding in the band and straps. Comes up high enough that you aren't worrying about being overly exposed during your workout. Plus it comes in a bunch of great colors.
This bra actually looks REALLY nice for a sports bra, I think. It has nice cushioned underwire and is very supportive. I don't think I'd run miles in it like I would in my Shock Absorber, but it's great for the gym and is definitely prettier than the Shock Absorber.
I usually wear 28F but got this bra in 28FF because one size down and it felt too small in the cups. The band is quite tight, the 28 was good for me in the beginning, but now for some reason I have to wear it with an extender. My cup size might also have changed a little bit, there was very slight denting in the cup of the smaller boob in the beginning, then it went away, now it is again here.
I still like the bra very much! It has wires that are wide enough for me and the support is very good. The shape is amazing, it is rounded and lifted!! I think I get the best shape in this bra, even better than in Ewa Michalak bras!!!!
I usually wear 28F but got this bra in 28FF because one size down and it felt too small in the cups. The band is quite tight, the 28 was good for me in the beginning, but now for some reason I have to wear it with an extender. My cup size might also have changed a little bit, there was very slight denting in the cup of the smaller boob in the beginning, then it went away, now it is again here.
I still like the bra very much! It has wires that are wide enough for me and the support is very good. The shape is amazing, it is rounded and lifted!! I think I get the best shape in this bra, even better than in Ewa Michalak bras!!!!
This is the best sports bra I have ever tried on. I did not know this much support even existed! As the labels claim, it really reduces the bounce, I had practically none. The band is nice and tight, perfect for supporting, and the racer back clip is fantastic. Looks wise, it gives a nice rounded yet natural shape. I also like how it looks like a little athletic crop top (I have it in the black) rather than the normal encapsulating sports bras which I find quite unaesthetic.
On to the less fantastic aspects of it. Unfortunately, the shoulder straps do not adjust short enough for me ...to wear it without the racer back clip. Although I am quite short (5'1) this is not a problem I have experienced since finding my true band size. Luckily, I can just wear it with the racer back clip and that elimintates the issue. However, it is also quite shallow (or doesn't have enough immediate projection), and so my breasts kind of push it down to get some adequate depth. This is quite frustrating as it feels less supportive, so while it is supportive while not moving, it loses that a little when movement is involved. There is no bounce, but it feels quite strange and you can definitely notice it. Unfortunately, I don't think there really is a better alternative but overall I am mostly happy with this bra anyway. Just beware that it is shallow. Read more 137 more words
I have 4 pieces of this sports bra in 28FF, so that tells you something about how much i like it! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I copied here my old review that I wrote earlier:
I have this sports bra also in 30E in which the cups feeled a little too small, so I tried 30F. There the band was too big! So heading for 28FF.
The band is now tight enough. There is also enough room in the cups now. The only minus is that some wrinkling or so is seen in the upper cups but not much and it doesn´t bother me.
I don´t have much to say about this bra, because it just feels okay https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Band okay, cups okay, straps okay. Boobs barely move when jumping and the bra stays in place if I hold arms up. Appearance excellent!
EDIT. The wrinkling of upper cups seems to have disappeared for some reason.
This was my second try with the Panache sports bra. It didn't go all the way home. Too big cups. Last time I ordered a 28e and this time a 28ff. I really thought I would need at least 2 cup sizes bigger but I was wrong. And I was not alone with this asumption either, I put my 28e on fit request and some even thought I'd need a 28g! Oh well, I think that's due to my superduper high on chest boobs. They already are very far up, so when a too-small cup pushes them even further... Yeah, I can see how so many thought my ...cup size was waaay off, even I thought so. Anyway, I had it in black and now I got it in pink. The pink is absolutely gorgeous! It's so vivid and strong!
The band was snug, just like the previous one. The cups had too much volume and were too wide. The straps were too long even in the racerback option, just like I experienced last time. (I'll alter this when I get the cups right) 28f, here we go! Read more 79 more words
I think this is the best sports bra I'm going to find in my size. It's pretty supportive (although not as supportive as the berlei ultimate performance bra (australian) when my boobs were still small enough to fit into it ;( )
LOVE the pink colour though!! And it looks great under tops.
The centre gore is a bit too wide on me - the wires always sit on one of my boobs instead of in the middle of both of them, and the cups are a little too wide for me - when i take the bra off the marks from the underwire are wider than my boobs.
But I'll keep wearing this bra cos it looks good and the support is good!
I have this sports bra also in 30E in which the cups feeled a little too small, so I tried 30F. There the band was too big! So heading for 28FF.
The band is now tight enough. There is also enough room in the cups now. The only minus is that some wrinkling or so is seen in the upper cups but not much and it doesn´t bother me.
I don´t have much to say about this bra, because it just feels okay https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Band okay, cups okay, straps okay. Boobs barely move when jumping and the bra stays in place if I hold arms up. Appearance excellent!
EDIT. The wrinkling of upper cups seems to have disappeared for some reason.
