Look at what I got!!! A couple weeks ago Figleaves was having a sale and I was able to snag this beauty for £29.40 plus shipping, which translated to about $61 CAD (which is basically the best price I've seen in Canada for the Panache Sports bra). Well, I got this in the mail on Friday and I went for my first run wearing it yesterday, so these are my first impressions.

First of all, it's so vibrant in real life! I love it! Secondly, its quality and craftsmanship is absolutely impeccable. There isn't a single thread out of place. Third, it fits pretty well! I was lucky to ... be able to try on a 30F at Broad Lingerie in Toronto when I was there last, and Sam said that this Cosmic colourway (and the black) runs a bit tighter in the band than the other colourways, so she said I should be fine with the 28FF. It fits well on the second set of eyes for me, and I really enjoy that it has three hooks! The encapsulation is a very different feeling to the compression of my Shock Absorber Ultimate Run that I'm used to. I don't know which I prefer yet. The gore does not tack on me, so I don't feel quite as locked in as I was expecting, but it still seems to support me well. I will probably need to shorten the straps down the road, but for now they're fine. I don't know whether I'll use the J hook or not. My Shock Absorber can only be worn racerback style, and it feels very secure that way, I just don't like the tan lines hahah.

In this size range, this bra seems to run small in the cups. The measurements are in the range of other 28F bras I own from Panache and Cleo. It is shaped best for someone with at least moderate projection and who has some upper fullness and tall roots. For those who are shallow or very FOB, I would say you may be able to size down, but it'll depend on whether you still need the depth at the bottom of the cups or not.

Overall, I'm happy with this bra so far! I'll be sure to give an update down the road to let y'all know how it holds up over time https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Cosmic colorway

Updated on Oct 19, 2017 Flag this

The Panache Sports bra is just what I needed for pilates/yoga and hiking. It provide firm support without compressing my chest into a uniboob. I can't speak to whether it works for running, but it held up pretty well to the jump test.

The fit of the 30GG is spot on and the shape/profile is the best I've seen in a sports bra. The band is quite firm and unstretchy. The first time I hooked the band, it was a bit of a struggle, but after a couple days of wear it loosened just enough to become a perfect snug fit.

The central gore is a couple millimeters from ... tacking to my sternum, but I think this has more to do with the design of the bra than the fit. You can see in the pictures that the foam of the cups continues above the central gore and is sewn to the outer lining of the bra, pulling the wires out a bit. The underwires are thickly padded and quite comfortable.

The straps attach to the front of the bra a bit more centrally than a normal bra, which leave a tiny bit of underarm fat/sideboob uncovered, especially with the low wires under the arms. I haven't found this to be a problem in terms of support, but it can look a little like the fit is off.

Overall, I'm very happy with the bra and highly recommend it!
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Updated on Jan 25, 2013 Flag this

Measurements for 28F:

Bust perimeter: 35.5"
Stretched Band: 27" end to end. From smallest hooks to eyes it's 25.5"
Band Length: 24" end to end. 22.5" smallest hooks to eyes.
Cup Width: 5.5"
Cup Depth: 8.75"
Wire Length: 9.25"
Cup Seperation: 1.125"
Strap Width: 1" at widest point

Compared to most other bras from Panache, this one fits me in an F. The only problems are the top doesn't come up quite high enough, as mentioned by another lady on here, and the straps when worn as a racerback style dig into my neck a bit too much. I think that latter part has something to do with the fact that I have some muscle there, so ... it's just pressing on it. And I think if I had gotten this in an FF the cups may have been a bit too big. It is a sports bra afterall. It's supposed to be tight! And because of that it does have a slight minimizing effect by about a half inch.

I love the fact that the straps are cushioned. My shoulders are bony and straps are always uncomfortable no matter how tight or loose I have them. Plus these are center pull straps so they fit my narrow frame much more approriately than every other bra I've ever tried and worn. I wear this as a regular bra because of the support and comfort. It doesn't look bulky under t-shirts and it doesn't give you uniboob.

Another plus is the band is quite snug (I gave the two different measurements above because when I first joined this site I could have sworn measuring the band stretched and unstretched was done so from smallest hooks to eyes, and I believe that is what I have most of my other bras measured at too), and having the 3 hooks as opposed to 2 is even better. I can close this on the largest setting brand new! Something I've never been able to do. The wires have some slightly cushioning on them as well as the hook and eye closure.

*Update Sept 2012*
It's now too small. My full bust is an inch larger so I need this in a bigger cup =(
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Updated on Sep 22, 2012 Flag this

I absolutely love this sports bra! It fits me perfectly in my usual Panache size of 30F, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. I wear it on the loosest hook for light to moderate exercise, but I'll reel it into the middle or tightest for more serious bounce reduction. It's incredibly comfortable, and it reduces bounce to an unnoticeable minimum.

This is the first underwired sports bra that I've ever tried, and I was impressed by their clever design. There is a layer of foam protecting the chest from any underwire related discomfort. The wires end approximately ... half way up the center panel; the foam cups provide the shape the rest of the way up. As a result of the construction, the uppermost central part of the cup is rather square-ish. My breasts don't fill this section, and in this small area the support is less, but I suspect that it makes the sizing more forgiving than other bras.

The racerback option on the straps doesn't really work for me, though it would likely work for someone shorter. I'm 5'7", and I can just fasten the racerback clip if I lengthen the straps to their maximum. However, the X winds up high on my back, and the foam straps dig uncomfortably into the muscles at the base of my neck.



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Updated on May 15, 2012 Flag this

Extra measurements (since these weren't options on the chart):
Cup width: 14cm
Cup depth: 21.5

I was so excited to hear that Panache was coming out with a sport bra so I bought it as soon as I could. Unfortunately, this size didn't quite work for me so it will be returned and maybe exchanged.

The bra is underwired and has a moulded cup as well. In terms of sizing, the people at www.lessbounce.com recommended going with your regular Panache bra size which is what I did and would also recommend to try first. The band fits similarly to my other Panache 30 bands. The cup ... width is also fine for me, it's just the volume at the tops of the cups that were a problem. There's a clip on the back for a racer back option if that's what you want as well.

Only the white and black are available now. The grey colourway should be available late October and purple will be available in November.

Edit: I added more measurements to the chart since those options are available now. Please note the wire length has been estimated since I don't have this bra anymore, and I'm unable to leave the field blank.
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This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Nov 12, 2011 Flag this

Stats for reference: FOT, centre full, close & low set, soft tissue, short & narrow roots, and projected.

Look:
Classic grey marl colour, made from grey and white strands spun together to give a soft 'washed' grey effect. Goes well with grey leggings for a matching gym set (though I personally prefer to wear a top too), but can easily be paired with other colours for more personality. A timeless piece that goes well with pretty much everything!

Background:
I tried my first panache sports bra last year at the start of my ABTF journey and loved the support (& confidence) it gave me to exercise. I used to ... stuff myself into too small shock absorbers (compressed me to the point of looking flat chested while spilling out of the edges) and other standard S/M/L sized pullover bras (no bounce control coupled with either band too loose or not enough chest coverage). These had worked fine for my <1 hr gym workouts (though I literally had to throw the bra off as soon as I was done), then COVID-19 hit and gyms closed. I tried running outdoors with (too small) shock absorbers but they restricted my breathing, and the pullover bras simply didn't offer enough support. Discovering Panache sports bras honestly revolutionised my exercise routine; instead of compressing (essentially felt like strapping) my breasts to my chest, they are encapsulated in proper fitting cups and can handle high intensity activity with no bounce at all! I'm never going back.

Fit:
I've had panache sports bras in 30FF, 30F & 28G over the past year and feel pretty confident that 28FF is the best fit for my current measurements. I worked it out mainly by the process of elimination:
- 30FF, after several months of running I realised that even in racerback-style my chest was wobbling in the cups when exercising
- 30F, cups were supportive but over time I had to wear this on the tightest hook
- 28G, band was perfectly snug on the loosest hook but I had to wear the cups with the straps adjusted to its shortest length to feel well supported
- 28FF, band is perfectly snug and I have enough strap length to adjust as desired during my monthly size fluctuations. I feel so supported that I don't even have to use the racerback style for high intensity activity https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Grey Marl colorway

Updated on Feb 22, 2021 Flag this

I give a try 30 back and J cup and it’s very good and excellent colour and better fit from sister size 32HH

Updated on Dec 31, 2020 Flag this

I notice that 3/H wasn’t sit the center core flat in my sternum so I decided to keep the 32And go up a cup size to HH I think it’s ok and good fit

Updated on Sep 04, 2020 Flag this

I tried 32J - Panache Sport » Sports Bra (5021) earlier and found it a bit too tight and small in the cup. So I decided to give the 34J a try for comparison. Sadly there is no 32JJ which probably would have been closer to my size.
The 34J has a stretchy band which fits a bit large on me as I can close it easily on the tightest setting already and it's still stretchy. The straps are quite long and don't adjust short enough to get the desired "lift", since they are so long I can easily wear them as a racerback. I find the ... bra decently fitting if I wear the band on tightest setting and the straps on shortes setting in the racerback option. But then the straps cut in and I get too much pressure on my neck...
Now on to the fit issues...
I get some weird gaping at the top of the cups and the gore won't lie flat. I can't get this gore to tack and I can't get the upper cup to lie "flat" - unless I wear bra like racerback tight. If I wear it normally the gaping is apparent. I don't even think it's because the cups are too big. Maybe they are too tall? The cups are also very tall on the side and they dig into my arm uncomfortably. The bra is not even wearable as a lounge bra nor does it give the support I'd expect from a sports bra. I think the whole construction is very bulky and really hard to fit. The moulded cups demand a certain shape and if you not have it, there will be issues. I think my boobs are too projected for this bra - If they were more shallow I could size down and wouldn't have the underarm issues. On the other side I just find it uncomfortable to wear.
I give up on Panache Sports. It's just not for me. There is no other size left that would make sense to try.
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This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jun 25, 2020 Flag this

I don’t have words to say about this bra .iam 30J and I have it in three colors.iam not goes to gum, my only exercise is just walking.i wear it every day all day sometimes I slept with it , but 30 band is soooooo tight that I can’t put my finger under my bust ,it’s hurts my bones my ribs .my measurements are 28,5 band but I can’t do with 30 maybe is my age ,iam 46 and body change, so I decide to go to 32HH to feel more comfortable and I think is the better I can do I order pastel retro fashion color and I believe anyone who see it they have been in love 😍

Updated on Apr 23, 2020 Flag this