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Official websiteThis bra is soooo pretty but it just does not work, no matter what I do. It is extremely wide for me and so shallow at the wire that my boobs push it down almost instantly, and the wires both hurt my sides and ribs. My only hope with this bra is to replace the wires with narrower ones.
Updated on Mar 12, 2022 Flag this
This was a laughably bad fit. Way too shallow and the band was so tight. Smaller when measured compared to other Panache 40's I've had. My poor boobs were pushed so high up that there was no F in my IMF and the wires just instantly slid down. The tops were filled out nicely at least. That's all I can really say. I looked like a sausage link stuffed into this thing.
Nude colorway
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Updated on Feb 14, 2022 Flag this
I found the 30E to be a little small in the cups (just a tad, especially for immediate projection), and the band felt constricting. 32 bands never fit me, but I figured: Why not try? Well, the band on the 32 was much too big.
The cups technically fit, but I found the immediate projection to be even less than the 30E, which caused significant wrinkling at the bottom of the cup.
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Updated on Jan 02, 2022 Flag this
A little snug in the cups (which is user error from ordering a smaller cup) and a little bit of show through t-shirts but not terrible. Stretchy lace and nice quality material without being uncomfortable. Seems very sturdy except in the top lace portion, where it seems extremely fragile and prone to rips. All in all a decent bra for the price and quality of band seems like it would last as long as you get the right size and are really careful washing by hand.
Chai colorway
Updated on Dec 15, 2021 Flag this
Shape: firm tissue; projected; ridiculous amounts of immediate projection; full on bottom; even-to-centre full; close set; splayed, narrow and short roots.
Overall fit:
This is the first bra I have bought in my new size that fits acceptably and is comfortable to wear all day. Due to a complicated shape combination, I have struggled massively with finding the right styles in bras readily available in the UK, so I am aiming for progress not perfection. Bear that in mind as you read!
Gore is one of the narrowest I've seen without crossing over in a non customised bra. Average to narrow wires of average height. Full cup style means ... straps don't feel like they're falling off your shoulders. No gapping on the stretch lace, which is normally an issue for me as a FoB person.
There are some fit issues that for me are acceptable (as for my shape I know that really I need to invest effort and money into finally buying Polish brands but need some UK options that are just OKAY for convenience) but may bother others a lot:
Wire is too wide for me by a fair bit, but less so than most I’ve tried so far. It is not uncomfortable at all despite this, not sure how.
The depth is too shallow for me as a very immediately projected person, so I do get some downward wire migration a few minutes after scooping and swooping, but certainly not as bad as other bras I've tried. Once everything redistributes in the cup throughout the day it sorts itself out.
Gore is higher than I prefer but does not cause me any pain throughout the day, nor does it rub or itch- this is a miracle for me as a close-set, short-rooted person who normally needs low gores.
What I like:
I think the shape this bra gives me is great. Front and centre placement, slightly rounded but not too flattened that you lose the shape that tells you 'this is a projected boob' (looking at you moulded t-shirt bras). If you've tried the Envy and it gives you the torpedo effect which you don't like, I'd try this out.
The design of this bra is stunning. It is extremely well made for a bra that I would consider mid-priced (I'm in the UK and picked this up for £32).
I have extremely sensitive skin and eczema and for me, the material (even the lace) is not scratchy or irritating.
The colour (labelled as black) is interesting- the silkier part is a purpleish blue-toned black, and the lace is true black. This gives dimension and allows the design to really shine, which is not often achieved with black bras.
What I don't like:
Panache are known for firm bands. I've tried this (Clara) and the Envy so far- this is far firmer. Combined with the low wing height and band being on the thinner side, if you have a lot of soft tissue or loose skin around the back and shoulders and prefer that to be held in with solid construction, I would say this bra is not for you. Even on me, a person with average levels of loose skin/'back fat' (which is a normal thing people), wearing on the loosest hook there is some level of spillage above the band.
Related to this, I am affronted by Panache's insistence on two hook bands for smaller sizes in basically every style. I wish it was 3. I like to feel held in.
The outer wire channels are way longer than than the wires and I wish the wires reached to the top of this. It would then be perfect. However that is probably just specific to me and anyone else who has the helpful combination of those lovely 'Nike tick' splayed roots that need less U-shaped wires to accommodate for gradually increasing narrowness from left to right of the boob, and are also generally very narrow.
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Black colorway
Updated on Dec 01, 2021 Flag this
Pretty good fit! Wires are a little wide, as always, for me. But the strap placement is good! Does not cut into my armpits, which is a challenge for me on almost every bra. Could have more immediate projection (a bit of wrinkling under the cups, but not enough for me to worry about it). Shape is reasonably rounded. Beautiful aesthetic on the plum colorway.
Update: I’ve now washed the Clara twice and worn it 4 times. It’s scratchier than I expected, and I’m not sure if that will change with more washes. Downgrading comfort to Okay, since I want to get it off pretty quickly at the end of the day.
Updated on Nov 09, 2021 Flag this
The 30DD Clara is a little small on me and makes me realize that the 30DD Orianne that I have is, too. Not enough side coverage or immediate projection, and some quad boob. That being said, strap placement is great for me (close set). Beautiful aesthetic on the plum colorway. I’m keeping the 30E and sending this size back.
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Updated on Oct 30, 2021 Flag this
This bra fits my smaller breast with minimal spillage of larger breast. It is flagged as not fitting, but I love the fit as the stretch lace on top of the cup helps conceal the spillage. (Within 1 cup difference of technical fit)
Sage colorway
Updated on Jul 26, 2021 Flag this
Fits like a dram. First time I've ever had a bra gore lie flat as someone with close set breasts. High and round. Feels a bit too formal a shape for under loose, draping clothing. Wish this shape was available with less lace.
I own in Olive/Black, Dove Silver or Grey or something, and Ice Blue. All needed a couple of washes to get rid of the starch before they were comfortable enough to wear all day, but since that's happened I've been able to fall asleep in them.
Updated on May 15, 2021 Flag this
Didn't quite fit so I returned it but the color Chai was absolutely stunning. The Chai (nude) color was neutral with a hint of shimmer- so pretty. It gave a rounded shape similar to Panache Jasmine but sat lower on my chest I'm assuming it has less projection than Jasmine.
Some notes:
-My breasts sagged lower and wider shape than Jasmine
-Major quadding after bending, shimmy, scoop, swoop, and smooth.
- Gore too firm and high, stabs HARD when bending
-Wires come up too high and stab underarm
-Wires too narrow-cutting off breast tissue under my arms including smaller breast that usually isn't a problem
-Straps too wideset, but doable
-Cups too wideset, I don't really like the way it looks or feels
-Wire 1" below IMF
-Breasts kept slipping inward
-Straps couldn't tighten enough
Chai colorway
Updated on Apr 03, 2021 Flag this
