My usual size is UK 30E/F, I ordered this in a 32D knowing that this is a full on top style and sized down in the cup trying to accommodate as I am full on bottom. This is wearable for me but ultimately a shape mismatch. The wires and straps are too narrow, and I still have a bit of gaping at the top if I don't adjust frequently and use the j-hook. It serves its function as a sports bra but if anyone knows any that are a bit wider and more suited for full on bottom I would love to know! The padded wires and cushioned straps are great.
The band fits snugly. Ergonomic contour on the straps which is effective for any sport where arms go overhead. I believe this bra is two cups too small, so there is some spillage at the side. This size does not minimise cleavage for me. I have owned a few Panache Sports and am a fan when they are the right size!
It is the first sport bra I ever own, so I only can tell you this bra's support is better than a classic padded bra. The sport I pratic is dance. I can rise my arms, bend forward, lie down and roll on the floor, the bra stay in place (but, I have to close it in the middle or tightest hook overwise it rides up a bit). I can jump without feeling my boobs escaping in the top of the cup and hurt. Under a shirt, it give me a FANTASTIC SHAPE !
But, the straps are not long enough for me. It isn't the adjustable ...part of the staps, but the front part. I am very tall, so, if I want to attach the staps together on my back with the little hook, the front part of the straps is so tight, it is very inconfortable and hurt me. So, I never use this little strap hook, and wear this bra with the strap in the classic way.
And, I really like this bra appearance ! When I were it I am a super-woman, I am not a girl with a big ugly sport bra !
edit 4 months later : Now, I have little more good bra fitting experience, so I can feel this bra has a band too big for me and too narrow underwires. I can wear it for dancing, but now I do zumba and this bra isn't supportive enough because of the back too big. I need a new sport bra, but I don't think a 30DD or 30E in panache sport will fix the too narrow underwires issue. Read more 170 more words
