Yay for Panache finally fixing their straps!

After seeing this print in @MamaPagan's adventure I just had to get it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> I won't make a super detailed description of the bra/fit because so much has already been said about this popular model, just mentioning what I found different.
I'm really happy that they finally fixed my only fit issue with the Panache Sport bras - the straps. Not sure if this is something that others have struggled with as well, as I don't remember reading about it.
My problem with the older models was that the straps only had a sewn-on edge ... on one side, and the other side was just folded over fabric. This meant that the whole weight of the strap was sitting on one single edge. Even with the bra band holding the designated 80% of the total weight, 20% is still quite a bit, especially when working out. The cutting in wasn't noticeable for me at the beginning but it became uncomfortable when wearing it. I particularly wouldn't enjoy wearing the bra on consecutive days, which I why I had searched for other sports bras to alternate.
This color (Lunar Print, or Neon Multi on Bravissimo) has two sewn edges on each side of the strap, which distributes the weight much better on the whole width of the strap. I already wore it for a couple of workouts and it's a definite improvement in comfort for me.
After taking a closer look at another recent color - the black lace overlay - I saw that the straps are the same on this colourway as well, so I hope this is a tweak to the design that they're now applying to all new colourways.

Having already had a few of the older colors, the fit and the quality are consistent. This is a larger size than the other ones, but it feels true to size. I'd just mention that the inside of the bra (cups, band and straps) is not black but purple.
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I love the pink colorway! The band on this one feels a bit more firm than my grey 36H - Panache Sport » Sports Bra (5021) which is great for me since I usually wear 32/ 34 bands!
I recommend going up 1 band size and down 1-2 cups in this bra!

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About the bra in general:
+ It is beyond comfortable!
+ Padded wire channels / wide shoulder straps
+ Band is wide and supportive
+ racer-back option
+ very nice round shape (not the dreaded flat boob shape)
+ good for lighter activities or lounging

- limited size range (If there was 34J / 34JJ, I think that would be my "proper" size)
- it does limit bouncing somewhat but I doubt I'd go jogging with this bra or do heavy impact activity https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_confused.gif" alt=":S" />
- gore does not tack (in any of the sizes I tried)

36H is a good fit in band and cups. Maybe the band could be a tiny ... bit smaller and the cups a bit bigger. But I won't complain, 36H is as good as it gets. Very comfortable and supportive. Uplifted round shape. I have worn this bra a lot since I got it. I love it! It's my favourite everyday bra now. I mostly wear it at home, don't do any exercise in it. What I like is that it gives me a round shape under t-shirt and looks like a wear a regular bra, so I can also go out with it. Could not get the gore to tack though. Don't know if it is supposed to.
(I usually wear a 32K/KK in Panache)
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Updated on May 24, 2014 Flag this

This one is great!
Ideally I think I would have prefered a 34HH:
I tried a 34H, which was nice and snug in the band (snugger than normal 34's, but that is good for a sports bra), but the cups, oh no: I literally got boobs above my collarbones! Thus, no support for the entire tophalf of my chest, hah!
So I got the 36H (they only go up to H) and it is pretty good! On tightest hook and with the racer back, I could sit in a paint-mixer machine and not jiggle!
Without the racer back, it feels like the boobs sort of settle in the bottom of ... the cup, and since the straps don't adjust very short (I am taller and bigger than average, so if they are not short enough for me, other people sure are gonna have some troubles!), there escapes some out the sides, but the racerback takes care of that, so honestly, I see no reason not to have it.
It is very very comfortable all over, I could wear it all day, and I can move very freely! It gives a nice shape too, only a bit minimized (I went from 122cm to 118cm), so I would not feel weird wearing it in public, and just might for when I want button-downed shirts. The top of the bra is quite tight, I deff don't feel like I should size up from this cup-volume, yet it doesn't run completely smooth along the top, even though it come up quite high.
Overall, I highly reccommend this bra! Especially if you actually fall within the size-range!
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XLhourglass

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I cannot understand, why Panache don't produce sport bras for bigger boobs.
I ordered a 36H, because it was the bigger cup, unfortunately not really in my size. But I kept the bra because it is extremely comfortable. The straps are wide enough, and with a shirt is is not bad.
In this condition it is not really good for doing sports, but I use it as a „relaxing” bra.

Cons:
-not in bigger size
-I cannot use the fixing at the back

Pros:
+Very comfortable
+bigger straps
+rounded shape

Magenta colorway

Updated on Aug 23, 2015 Flag this

A bit small for me in the cup, but fits in the band. Even though it's not my my size, it was the largest sports bra I could find and is very comfortable.

Black colorway

Updated on May 26, 2015 Flag this

A bit small for me in the cup, but fits in the band. Even though it's not my my size, it was the largest sports bra I could find and is very comfortable.

White colorway

Updated on May 26, 2015 Flag this

A bit small for me in the cup, but fits in the band. Even though it's not my my size, it was the largest sports bra I could find and is very comfortable.

Edit: The underwires poked out of the gel casing and I had to fix them. I sewed a piece of canvas on the front and back of each end of both underwires, then covered the ends with fleece and stitched the whole thing back together. It was a lot of work, but the bra is more comfortable than ever and I can't afford to have a bra that doesn't even last me a year. Panache has supposedly fixed the problem with the underwires in the SS15 model, but we'll see.

Cobalt and Orange colorway

Updated on Mar 10, 2015 Flag this

A bit small for me in the cup, but fits in the band. Even though it's not my my size, it was the largest sports bra I could find and is very comfortable.

Black Geo Print colorway

Updated on Sep 27, 2014 Flag this

A sports bra that I don't need to wear 3 of in order to feel supported! If they made an HH cup the gore would probably sit flat on my sternum, but as is, I like it anyway. All my fullness is at the bottom, so I don't spill out, and in fact this bra gives me more projection than most of my non-sport bras.

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Updated on May 03, 2014 Flag this