Pros: Very comfy band, comfy cups
Cons: Wire is too high up and digs into underarm. Too far apart.

This is the largest band I have received from Panache. It is way too big.

Updated on May 21, 2013 Flag this

This one was okay, again except for the top of the cups. And the gore was very uncomfortable for me. It dug painfully into my chest and I don't think I could have worn it all day.

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Updated on May 01, 2013 Flag this

This bra actually fit me but I did not like it. I gave me a sad looking shape and didn't have enough lift. The lace on the top of the cup shows through clothes and doesn't make for a good t-shirt bra, even though it is advertised as such. The nude color is kind of gross and not quite the shade I am looking for.

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Updated on Mar 24, 2013 Flag this

See my review for the Cleo Jude, 28D, in Hawaiian Blue/Pink, here: http://bra.pe/R8y/

This entry is pretty much just to add measurements for the Petrol/Magenta, which I also own, and which is from a different season.

A summary of my earlier review:
This bra is for wide, shallow breasts. It fills essentially the same role as the Freya Deco, but for a different boob shape. It is fast-closing and not friendly for full-on-top breasts. It is a good-quality bra that has all you'd expect from a basic t-shirt bra, is comfortable, and comes in a variety of colors. If you're on the bigger end of your cup size, size up.

Updated on May 14, 2012 Flag this

Provides a nice rounded shape while still showing a good bit of cleavage. Very lightly lined, but enough to prevent show through. One thing I love about this bra is that the cups aren't perfectly round, but instead flare a little bit at the wire. I know I'm not describing it very well, but basically the cups are deep in the center and a little less shallow where they meet the underwire. This seems to provide more projection and pushup while still encircling the breast tissue and without adding padding. The lace and the lip on the upper edge of the cups may show a little through thin fabrics, but it's pretty smooth. Of course, the straps and lace are bright accent colors, so it's not really a bra designed to be worn under thin tees anyway. A problem I frequently have is that my torso is relatively short front to back, but this bra fits comfortably out of the box. Overall, super comfortable and just a little sassy.

Updated on Feb 25, 2012 Flag this

It's super pretty, and certainly not the worst fitting bra I own, but the straps are set a little too wide for my shoulders. With a little bit of work, I can get the cups to lie just right, but ultimately, they're a little bit wide, but not quite deep enough, and my boobs are too firm to allow themselves to be shaped by the bra.

When I first got it, I could barely do the band up, and had to wear it with an extender, but after only a few wearings it had relaxed just enough to be comfortable but still supportive, and doesn't seem to be continuing to stretch.

Overall, I like, but don't love this bra. I wouldn't go out of my way looking for it, but if I happen upon one in maybe a 28G, I'd definitely give it a shot.

Also, it's not really relevant to the fit, but every now and then the underwires make an odd creaking noise.

Updated on Feb 07, 2012 Flag this

I want to love this bra, I really do. I think it's very pretty. It's got a fairly good fit, though the wires are a bit high up on the outside, but not to the point I can't stand it. I have a bit of a gap at the bottom of the cup, but following the advice that I was given on another bra, pulling on the wire to place it more properly, doing a bit of a bounce and wiggle, it helps a lot there. I don't think this will be an everyday bra for me, but it will definitely be one that ... I pull out for certain outfits to give a bit more cleavage. Overall, I'm happy with the choice, and will definitely try other in the Cleo and Panache lines.

I'm still giving this some break in time. On further wearing, the wires aren't too high, and I've edited my fit on it. What rubs is the side of the cup that rubs on my lower armpit area a bit, and hopefully with more wear it will fit a bit better. I'm not quite ready to give it up yet, as I really like the look it gives me with some t-shirts.
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Updated on Feb 05, 2012 Flag this

This bra is a great fit for me - the band is snug but comfortable, the cups hold everything and I like the way they gently position my boobs a little closer to the front than mine naturally sit. I like the way the material on the cups and band feels against my skin.

The only part about this bra I don't like is the shoulder straps - they chafe a small part of my skin, just above the armpits. I didn't notice this at first, but after a whole day in this bra it's pretty painful. I'm not sure if it's because of the width of the straps, the material (stiff, and the edges are kind of scalloped) or both. Very disappointing, because I really like everything else about this bra.

Updated on Jul 22, 2011 Flag this

this bra fits me horribly, i’d describe my shape as close set with narrow roots and moderate projection. the underwrites come really wide underneath my armpits and so much tissue is left not covered in the middle of this bra and extreme cutting into tissue. there’s more volume in the bottom and outer edges of the cups.

Updated on May 26, 2021 Flag this

Good for shallow breasts. Short gore was not great for my centre full chest.

Black/ Magenta colorway

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Updated on Dec 17, 2020 Flag this