This is a great option if you're looking to get a Panache Sports bra at a discount. The bra is identical to the standard wired Panache Sports bra, and has tall moulded cups with narrowish wires. I would advise anyone with short roots or a full on bottom shape to size down in the cup. The wires are padded, and overall the bra is very comfortable. The fabric of the top is very swim-like, and in fact I wear it as a swimsuit pretty frequently. The band is fairly true to size, and I was hoping it would be tighter.

Being full busted, I’ve always been jealous of women who have cute gym clothes.

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Updated on May 28, 2016 Flag this

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I have been wanting to try the Panache Sport Top for a while based on good reviews, and the fact that I like their bra. I got the black colorway which has a bright pattern running down the front sides. I have read some reviews of people who use it for swimming, and it seems like it would work well for this as well as regular exercise.

This top has the same fit at the sports bra, which I like. It provides a good amount of support, and a nice shape. The fact that there is a top on the bra makes it more challenging ... to hook the bra, there is tight fabric on top and in the way.

I haven't worn this to the gym yet, but it feels like the same level of support as I get in their regular sports bra. As stated in other Panache Sport reviews, the band is tight and the cup runs big. For reference, I bought this in 30GG, as the 32GG I had bought recently felt big in both the band and the cup. I had to fasten the 32 on the tightest hook. I can hook the 30 on the loosest hook. I haven't done a thorough measurement of myself recently (although I need to). My under breast measurement is a 28.5 tight, and over bust is 38. I would ballpark my UK size at 30HH.

I haven't worn this to the gym yet because I feel very exposed in it. Apparently I need to 1) get over it (haha) and 2) wear it around the house to try to get used to it. It is not any more low cut than the bra, so really not low cut, nor much cleavage. However, the top is form fitting, and I felt like it made my breasts look very large and on display. I can only imagine how they will look during jumping jacks, even with the purported 80 percent bounce reduction.... I am not sure if this is really portrayed in my pictures, maybe the black makes it look minimizing, but in real life I felt very vavavoom. I normally wear a semi tight shirt on top of my bra, but the fact that this panache sport top is tight across the bra and is also tight under the bra and all the way to the hem highlights the size difference between your overbust and underbust measurements.
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This unfortunately didn't fit for a number of reasons. Firstly, I could barely fasten it in the back. I had to struggle with it a lot to get it to stretch enough the first time, and even though it stretched out a little after being worn for a while, it was still a challenge to get it on. There was also quite a bit of extra space at the top and a little space at the bottom. I think the cups might run large, and it seems like it's definitely meant for more full on top breasts than mine.

Despite all this, it was still quite supportive, and I ... would have overlooked it if not for the fact that the shirt wouldn't stay down. If I moved around at all, it would ride up. Not exactly ideal for exercise. I think if my stomach was flatter it would have been fine, but considering the entire reason I bought it was to lose my pregnancy weight, it seemed a little silly to keep it at this point.

One nice feature it has is the J-hook in the back, which helped a little with the issues I was having with the extra room in the cups.

If I was going to try another one of these, I would try one band size up and one cup size down, but I think unless I find a really great deal on one, I'll just look for a traditional sports bra.
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My first sports bra! And in my proper size! Very soft and comfortable pink tank top version of the Panache Sport.

The molded cups are a bit wide, shallow, and tall for me; my short, narrow roots and super projected shape (nearly omega?) make it look like gap city. And the gore doesn't tack at the top. However, I didn't find that this negatively changed how the bra worked, so I kept it.

The straps are nicely padded and there is a J hook for a racerback converter you can easily do up yourself if you have full arm mobility. Be aware that the band does come ... super tight..I needed my boyfriend's help to get it on the first few times, and ended up using an extender because I didn't want to rip out the hooks and eyes while moving around. However, I don't think I'd want to go up to a 34 as I think it would be too loose, especially over time as I exercised more.

The tank part of it could be longer (I have a longer torso), and it does tend to ride up a bit. Also, the fabric is super clingy, so that plus the rolling up doesn't make it the best for people who are wanting to disguise their fat rolls.

It is a bit tricky to get on. I just pull it on like a shirt before leaning over to pull my boobs into the cups. Then I roll up the back part of the tank (like a shirt), then reach under to fasten the straps. It does take some practice.

Never thought I'd get to a point where the bouncing of my hair up in a bun would be more annoying than the bounce of my boobs!
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My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, soft tissue.

This bra top is super well made and the material looks very nice! I was impressed overall with the quality of it, but I ended up returning this bra. I just didn’t feel confident and contained enough to wear it and I felt like the bra was pushing my breast tissue out of the cup at the top. The band felt nice and firm, I don’t think I could ever do a 30 band in these with my measurements! So I suggest sizing up if you’re between band sizes like I am.

I need to try this in a 32F for sure just to compare and maybe I will feel good in a bigger cup.

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My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, soft tissue.

This bra is definitely too small. Sizing down in the cups from my usual size (32E) didn’t work out for me (I also tried this same bra/top in my regular size of 32E, but didn’t like the fit overall either, link here: http://bra.pe/X094/). This might be because even though my breasts behave more like they’re full on bottom, they still have tall shallow roots almost up to my collarbone. So my breast tissue is very squished and coming out/spilling from the top. I almost wish I had ordered the regular Panache bra at the same time to compare with these sports tops.

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Fits like the panache wired sports bra. Gives great support while working out. I liked that I could add both of the colors of this style to my workout wardrobe for $40 on eBay. They are much more affordable than the sports bra. The only thing I don't like is the shirt does tend to ride up. Hopefully some weight loss will help.

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This top is basically a Panache sports bra built into a shirt. This bra is the holy grail of sports bras. The band fits snugly and the cups hold everything in place perfectly. It's great for any type of exercise. The cups do run a little big -- I could have sized down to 28DD if I had wanted to, but I'm still ok in the 28E.

Geo Print colorway

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It seems that I took too small one, cause it has marks of it on the band.
It's comfy and great for workout.

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Updated on Jun 12, 2016 Flag this

I liked the idea of this top, but after wearing it once I decided I prefer the Panache Sports bra + workout top.

Black w/ multicolored stripes colorway

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