This fit well (along with the other two I tried on), but I didn't choose it because I felt like it looked just a little too much like a bra rather than a swim top. But it was comfortable!
Really good quality suit. Runs somewhat short-waisted, which is cute with the matching fold over bottoms. Full bra inside. Wires run high on my sternum. Adorable nautical print.
I have the Loren swimsuit and I love it. This is also a good one, but it is cut lower than Loren. The fit is the same, but I did feel like I needed to keep looking down to make sure everything was in place. Nothing slipped out or anything, but definitely wish it wasn't cut so low. It was super adorable, I think the cutest swimsuit I ever had, but maybe not the best for swimming.
Love, love, love. Fits perfectly. I was worried about the bottom not fitting, since there were no measurements for it. But it's great. The cups might be a bit closed if you're ver full on top, but the material stretches. I like the swimming suit clip for the bra portion. It's easier to put on than the built in bras inside the tankini tops.
Cute swimsuit, but only moderately supportive. This was fine for moderate beach and pool activity, but if you're planning on like surfing or swimming some serious laps then this probably isn't the swim top for you. Straps are removable for versatility, and the center metal ring is a nice touch I think. It seems to come up too low in general now, but that's probably because I outgrew it and it's kind of just resting on my boobs.
This suit is true to size. the bra portion fits wonderfully, though not quite as supportive as an actual bra. It is probably best suited for even to FOB shapes. The tightness of the swimming suit material causes a small issue with my tall roots, however it's not enough to require changing sizes.
Panache Stella Bikini Set from Bravissimo in Navy/White Size 30G + Matching Brief Size 8 - This underwired plunge bikini top features lightly padded cups ensuring great shape and support, partially adjustable straps, a clasp back fastening and is composed of polyamide elastane. The matching brief is immensely flattering and features good rear coverage and flexible fit. The Panache Stella bikini set is both nautical and nice combining stylish stripes with a flattering cut and is sure to stand out! Designed to support and flatter a larger bust, this bikini set is chic without having to compromise on that all important support.
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See my review for the 30F. This ran similarly small in the band, wide in the cups. Going up a size just exaggerated the problems I had with the smaller bra, and was a hilariously bad fit for me.
My only fit gripe is that the band is a bit too stretchy, I suppose because of the swimsuit material. The shape could also maybe be a tiny bit more uplifted. But overall, I love the fit and the look of the bikini, the gold label makes it look very classy, and it's a nice compromise between full-coverage and plunge. It's called a balconnette style, but the center gore is actually quite low, though the cleavage is minimal. I got it for a great price, and it's going to get a lot of use both as a bra and a bikini.
This swimsuit fits quite well sizewise, I usually wear 28F-28FF. I have to close it to the tightest hooks though. The shape is not perfect. The cup shape is round but there is not much uplifting. I´d like my boobs to be perkier in a swimsuit. I think a bigger cup size might be better for me, and of course, a 28 back. But the swimsuit is quite tricky to put on the way it is now, in a 28 band / back size it would be even harder.
The colour is very vibrant purple in some stock photos, and it is NOT so vibrant in real life. It is a purple, mut somewhat darker and more boring.
I ´d recommend for anyone who is concidering a cup sized AND underwired swimsuit, to get one that doesn´t come up so high in the back. Panache has other styles of swimsuits, like the Veronica, where the back is cut differently, and I´m guessing it is much easier to put on.
pros: top is a pretty color and I like the bow in the center. Seems durable.
cons: the gore comes of kind of high and becomes very uncomfortable after minimal wear time. Keeps breasts kind of far apart for my liking. The wires are pretty wide and got uncomfortable after minimal wear time. The fabric becomes less supportive when it's wet.
Tighter band compared to Freya sweetheart models. I'd love to try it in 36G and 38FF. Not perfect but I'm fascinated that a bandeau holds my heavy pendulous breasts in place. I haven't worn it for a swim yet. Love the look, simple but elegant and hot!
I grabbed this as well as the @Claudette recently on sale. This one fits better, though still not perfect. The gore is wide compared to my other @Panache and @Cleo bras (though maybe that's the norm for Panache's swimwear) and so the cups seem to be angled differently than my @Floris or @Tango for example. This was about 1 cup size too small, so I think the JJ fits more like a J.
I absolutely adore this print. It's fun and bright, almost like a Cleo or Freya style. The material is very comfortable. The band feels supportive without being too tight, though the wires are a bit uncomfortable since they feel low. I found it almost challenging to get this clasped and on, more than the Claudette. Once on though it's a better fit of the two. For the price I got them I am pleased, though I think if I were to buy again I'd look for a K.
I grabbed this suit recently for a steal and it's just as cute in person as it appears online. The gore is much wider than my @floris which is my best fitting bra. The cups seem to be angled differently and are quite wide. Despite being a JJ, it fits more like a J or perhaps even a HH. I wish I had grabbed a K! The material is very nice feeling and the band feels supportive. The back closure does take some getting used to, but it's pretty standard on swimwear. Even though it's not quite an ideal fit I think it'll be fine for spending time at the pool or beach or perhaps Disney. I don't feel like I'm at risk of popping out.
I really wanted this bra to work. I knew it ran tight and was excited about that, but I wasn't expecting to quad out of it like crazy. I think this would be best for a 26DD. It is a really great shallow, FoB shape so I'd really like it in a 28DD/E or 30D/DD because it gives a nice shape and feels like really good quality.
Great construction. But as I am pear shaped, this is too small in the stomach area (in addition to it being too tight across the chest - about 1 size/cup too small for comfort)
I have too much upper fullness (and tall roots) for this to fit properly. It would work better for someone who is full on bottom.
The gore came up too high for my preference and was an irritant. But if that was the only issue I could have bent the wires a bit.
A nice basic black tankini. I have worn it a couple times and just don't like the feel of how tight it is across the stomach. It holds the shape quite well and does not stretch much when wet.
Waaaaaaa! I fell in love with this style after a swap when I got a 34H, but it was a cup size too big, so I started stalking a smaller size. I gambled on this one and lost. It is more snug in the band than I'd prefer for a swimsuit but I could live with it IF the cups had fit. Alas, they are too small. I really need the 34GG https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> It is gorgeous, and would offer GREAT support in the right size. The swan back on the GG and up cup sizes is too wonderful; even though it's tight, there's so no visible backfat!
Generally I wear a 38G in panache. I knew I could get into a 36, but I prefer a looser band. I went down in band and cup size for swimwear because I find as soon as I get in the water everything stretches out. This fits great for swimwear and I'm excited to try it out!
Oddly, the cups are actually a little too big. This has never happened to me before! The fabric is rather stretchy, and that is probably why. The wires are a tad wide, and the band runs very tight (I'm normally a 30). The shape works for me because my boobs are full all around and they don't really need much on the side of shaping, but I could see how this would not work for anyone who really needs the reshaping quality of the bra or a good "hoist." The cups are a little too separated, but overall I really like this as a bathing suit. It's cute and my back looks good. I would recommend going up a band size, though.
