So I just reviewed this bra in the bright blue "Peacock" colorway, and as sometimes happens, the bra fits slightly differently (in this case, better, for me) in a different colorway. This "Raspberry" model fits about a half cup size smaller despite all of the same measurements listed on the tag - much closer to my 30F Panache Underwired Sports Bra (5021) than this bra in the other colorway. I'm wondering if they were manufactured at different times/facilities as the tag styles are slightly different? Who knows. This model feels more secure and less gapey, with no noticeable fit issues at all for me.

I did find it odd that I ordered this bra (and the other color) in size 30F through Amazon, but the UK size on the tag reads 30E and the US size 30DDD (which I understood to be UK 30E equivalent). So I'm guessing Amazon is using the EU tagged size of 65F for their size selection of 30F that I ordered - just something to know.

Overall, positive review. I am in love with the deep, saturated raspberry hot pink - again, would totally wear on its own outdoors for a run in the summer. Appeared to wick sweat and control bounce well while doing mountain climbers, jumping rope, etc. during a 40-minute plyometric workout. No visible cleavage or nipples which are things I prefer to not show in sports bras. There's some orange contrast stitching, but to my eye it's not noticeable in the front unless you're looking very closely, and I like that it's not distracting from the solid-color appearance of the bra even where it's more visible on the straps.

Raspberry colorway

Updated on Jul 22, 2017 Flag this

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  I love my chantelle sports bra. Panache is fantastic, but I think the Chantelle cuts just a hair little lower on the chest and I love the J-hook for racerback (the panache hook is right up on my neck but the J-hook I can move to between my shoulderblades).

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  Yes! I do think the Chantelle is just a bit lower. I think it's nice that it has the J-hook for the racerback option, but I'm totally not flexible enough to hook it behind my back, or to put the bra on with the J-hook fastened and then do the regular hooks behind my back once it's on. Glad you like it though!!

• This color is so beautiful, too. Glad it fits even better :-) Thanks for the sizing information.

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  Well this looks like an exact copy of Panache sports bra :O Btw I just bought 2 Panache sport bras from a clearance yesterday ;)

  Good for you that the bra fits and works well! :)

• Yes, it's so similar to the Panache bra! The materials are a little different but for me, the fit and the construction are very, very close, nearly identical, like many people say.

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