Hestia is very comfortable. Only the straps seem slightly uncomfortable at first (the front, embroided part does not stretch at all), but you can get used to them. Hestia is one of my biggest bras and I wear it only before the period, when my breasts are bigger than usual.

Updated on Aug 06, 2011 Flag this

I love these bras. I only wish they came in colors beyond black or white (like "nude") and weren't discontinued. I have almost bought all of them that are left from ebay. The band is big for me and stretchy, but I sew, so I just alter the band 2 inches smaller when I get them. The underwires are nice and wide and the shape of the cups is shallow enough, but not minimizing. The 2 vertical seams give me a nice full, rounded shape and the gore is short enough not to go digging into my sternum. I really wish Panache would make another with this pattern. I also find the strap placement to be better than every other Panache bra I've tried. When the band is still sufficiently tight the straps stay put. I'm starting to worry I will never find another bra that will fit as well as these do.

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Updated on Oct 28, 2015 Flag this

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The cups are very shallow and have wide wires.
The band is on the stretchier side. I could close it on the second hook immediately. However a 28 band might have been to tight (I don't even know if they make them).

I noticed that even though the cups fit, the lace trim on top never lays flat. It also rolls in under clothes.
I don't like the 'design' part of this bra too much, but it's hard to find halfcups without any embellishment, and the comfort and fit are worth it.

black colorway

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Updated on Jul 01, 2014 Flag this

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