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Fits ribcage0.0
B. perimeter0.0
Stretched Band86.4
Band Length71.1
Stretch ratio1.2
Cup width17.8
Cup depth30.5
Depth ratio1.7
Wire length31.8
Cup height22.9
Cup separation1.3
Gore height8.3
Wing height11.4
Strap width1.7
Hooks2
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Labeled as

Index34:11
EU75H
US34H
FR90H
AUS12H
UK34H

Review

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Used to fit

So Ava take two, band size down with same volume.

Ordered a 34H since the 36GG - Panache » Ava Plunge (9396) was so stretchy. Overall fit remains the same for the most part. Band is much more snug on the first hooks (naturally) but not uncomfortably so. I get a little bit more quadboob at the gore because of my centerfullness, tho' the cup depth on both sizes remains 12." I imagine this will relax a little as both the lace and the band stretch out. Thankfully the stretch lace helps mask the issue, and I don't think it'll be a problem under tops.

I forgot to mention in the review for my 36GG that the gore overlaps slightly where the wires meet, which is awesome. At both 36GG and 34H the gore is a half inch wide because of this.

I will be returning the 36GG. I do recommend sizing down in the band for the Ava.

I did pick up the matching bottoms this time and they are the same cut as Jasmine briefs. However, the different materials used makes a huge difference in fit and comfort. If I pick up the blush Ava (SS 2017) I will grab the matching bottoms.

My gripes with the not terribly plungey nature of this plunge remain tho'. I know Panache can do 'em, see also:
Panache Tango Ii Plunge Bra (3256) and Panache Porcelain Elan Moulded Plunge Bra (7326), which both feature gores of 2."

Later update after wearing a few times and thoughts:

So one thing brought up to me on reddit was how it was unfair to compare a full banded bra (Ava) to a partial banded (Tango) or one like the Elomi Betty Plunge Bra (8170). This is true. The gore ends at about the same place, but Tango's plunge seems shorter. That said, I would still like to see a plungier gore.

Overall I'm happier in the 34H but the bra is some combination of stretchy and I'm not used to 2 hooks anymore, I felt like I had to adjust the band down just a little several times a day. Right now I can't see myself picking up the blush Ava next year unless it is either a bit firmer or I can alter the band not to stretch so much. (There are some tutorials, I will try them out.) Ava does not come in HH, so I could not go down one more band to try that out. (Which blows my mind anyway, the possibility of fitting into a 32 band.)

The stretch lace is rather accommodating and so ridiculously soft tho', I REALLY want this bra model to work. And the stretch lace does mask the slight quad boob, which is not noticeable under tops.

I know plenty of wearers who are comfy and happy in extended size 2-hook bras, maybe I just am not one. Time will tell.

Pearl Grey colorway

Updated on Dec 02, 2016 Flag this


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Fit information

On Dec 2017 View measurements

Strap separation:
Are too far apart
Band fit:
The band is definitely too big

On Apr 2017 It fit her! View measurements

Slightly tight, slight quadboob at the gore again.

On Mar 2017 It fit her! View measurements

Slightly tight, slight quadboob at the gore again.

On May 2016 It fit her! View measurements

Slightly tight, slight quadboob at the gore again.

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