I was delightfully surprised to discover that this molded bra actually has enough immediate projection for me! I gave up on molded bras after trying so so many that were too shallow at the bottom, gave charming orange in a glass effect and ballooned at the top with unfilled fabric, or squished me flat into boob-pancakes. I like a lifted, rounded shape, and my girls come straight out of my ribcage like they are on a platter. The Odette delivers the shape, no squish, and no orange in a glass; there is a little unfilled fabric at the top by the straps but not too much. The band ... is comfortably firm and doesn't seem like it will stretch out , the fabric is silky, and the gold animal pattern is woven in (in pix it looks printed on - its not). Construction and fabrics are overall high quality. The straps are very thin & stretchy though, so its a good thing the band and cups are supportive. There is also a little gapping right at the gore, but I do not have center fullness although I am very close-set. At least Odette doesn't cut in there like other molded bras and plunges sometimes do. I can live with the gore gap and it doesn't show under clothes. The inner edge of the cups turns out a little, and that is visible under knits, but I think that is endemic to molded bras; might try to tighten the straps and see if it goes away. All in all: score for a molded bra with enough projection to actually wear!!
Update: sized out of Odette, now I quad in the middle. Sad :/
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black w/ gold leopard colorway

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Updated on Nov 22, 2016 Flag this

I'm so impressed by this bra. I thought there could never be a molded bra that fit me. Well, this bra proves that you can make a molded bra with depth! It gives me a wonderfully round, globe-like shape. The ombre leopard is very pretty and the bra looks quite luxe.

The straps are set quite far so it does hurt a bit there. Also this band stretches to a bit more than 32 so probably sister size down.

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Updated on Feb 17, 2016 Flag this

By far the best fit I've come across in a molded bra! Excellent immediate and center projection, medium-narrow wire width, and wonderfully silky, low wings. Very high comfort feel and lovely naturally-rounded side profile. Also love the thinner straps for a more discrete look under a tank top. I'm not usually a fan of animal prints on bras, but Odette is surprisingly elegant and understated in person... very much along the lines of the old Masquerade brand in quality. The only caveat is that the band (like the straps) is on the stretchy side, so a 28G would probably be optimal for me, if Panache produced that size in this bra! Still, I think Odette will be an excellent t-shirt staple for me.

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Updated on Jan 27, 2017 Flag this

If I hadn't fallen hopelessly in love with Bali 3488, this bra would be a great staple. The immediate projection, for a molded bra, is excellent. This is the first molded bra that is both short enough and immediately projected enough for my breasts. The shape is similar to Ewa Michalak S: it is centered and lifted. However, this molded cup has more immediate projection than E.M. S and Comexim Plunge. Good to know if you need immediately projected cups.

The wings are low and a pleasant height for my petite frame.

However, the gore is too wide. Despite its width, this cup design accommodates center fullness well. Surprise. ... https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> Short, center full breasts will like this cup.

The straps are a major detraction from what otherwise is a thoughtfully designed bra. Stretchy straps and heavy breasts are not a supportive combination. If you have self-supporting breasts, you may be happy. If I were keeping this bra, I would replace the straps.

The band elastic is not what I had hoped. It feels thin and flimsy; like it would loose elasticity quickly. Obviously, I will not own this bra long enough to discover the band longevity.

After removing this bra, I wore a Wacoal How Perfect Wireless bra. Instantly, I was reminded that comfort is most important to me. Wires bite.

The cup design of Panache Black Odette is a marked improvement compared to molded cups from the immediate past. Thanks to Panache for this creation!
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Black/Animal colorway

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Updated on Sep 29, 2016 Flag this