Love this bra! It feels like it fits, if anyone sees anything that should fit better about this bra let me know! Panache 32E - Panache » Envy Balconnet Bra (7285)

Updated on Apr 25, 2022 Flag this

I have very pendulous breasts, even fullness and I usually fit 32E-Fs. While some things about this bra were great, the fit was not quite perfect. I am tall and usually have to adjust the straps to max, but these just barely don't adjust long enough, so it did cause me some discomfort and pulled on my shoulders. Also, the gore is a little too tall to be comfortable with long periods of wear. I thought maybe it would go away, but it proved to be irritating and caused the skin on my sternum to be aggravated. As far as shape, while I don't personally mind the ... pointy effect, this bra does lean in that direction for me (although all bras have so far). The fit is great in all other regards, and I filled out the cups nicely! But the style is just not without its caveats for me and the gore was too wide/high.

On its appearance: Although I am not fond of the Envy's styling, it really works with this lovely deep saturated navy! If you gravitate toward navy as a flattering color like I do, you will love this colorway!! I was sad it didn't fit since I love the color.
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Navy colorway

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Updated on Sep 26, 2024 Flag this

About my shape/fit:
My recommended starting point was 32DD/E or 34D/DD. I teeter on the edge of both band size and cup size, depending on time of the month, brand, etc. I would describe my shape as horizontally center full, slightly wide set, lots of soft tissue from weight loss. I think I’m even fullness but functionally full on bottom. I have immediate projection that I need to accommodate, but overall I seem to be fairly shallow-average in terms of projection.

Currently I’m trying to find more about my root width and height through trial and error. As of now I would say short-average height and average width.

For the most ... part, 32DD/34D fits me best, but some brands and styles I fit 32E better. So I always try to order both sizes when I can.

Panache Envy:
I purchased the envy in 32DD and 32E. The 32DD was closest to my size, but it seems to be a shape mismatch - too narrow and too projected for my breasts. See my review [32DD - Panache » Envy Balconnet Bra (7285)] for more on the envy one cup down. I took more notes on the 32DD since it was a closer fit.

On the 32E, the wires were a little too wide, and the cups were too big. The gore was tall and digging into the center of my sternum. Wrinkling on top, bottom, sides. I wish this in 32DD worked for me!
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Chestnut colorway

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Updated on Sep 10, 2024 Flag this

HOW IT FEELS: The cups feel a tad too narrow, even though Bratabase shows 32e and 32f as the same cup width. The gore feels a little better, but I after trying 4 sizes I conclude that Envy is a little too projected. I can fill it due to soft tissue, but when I lie down there is just so much wrinkling that a somewhat shallower bra may be better for me.

ABOUT ME: Tall roots, very close set (less than a pinkie width between breasts), slightly center full, even vertical fullness (possibly functionally FOT due to tall roots). Average for projection, root width, and tissue softness/firmness. I think ... my tissue is soft enough to where shallower bras can work ok for me if they're more open on top, or taller cups.

BEST FITS: High apex and plunges

MANUFACTURER DESCRIPTION:
An iconic style within the Panache collection and a best seller, the Envy Full Cup is a true essential for D plus ladies. With stretch lace top cups for an accommodating fit, this style offers amazing support with laminated bottom cups to give you shape and side slings to give forward projection. Designed with a timeless all over jacquard lace and floral lace top cups, Envy never goes out of style.

- 4 piece cups with stretch lace top cups and laminated bottom cups
- Powermesh wings give you a firm and comfortable fit around your body
- Fully adjustable straps
- Wired
- Side sling to centralise the bust

Care & Composition
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Do Not Iron
- Hand Wash
- Do Not Tumble Dry
- Do Not Bleach
88% Polyamide, 12% Elastane
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Updated on Sep 02, 2024 Flag this

The bra is very pretty - because of the seams it does show underneath some clothing but not all. It does give a somewhat pointy shape but I actually like that. The top lace is very stretchy - helps with fit.
The gore lays flat on me but I feel the underwires are uncomfortable in my IMF (I'm wearing it lower down). The straps are a bit wide and occasionally will rub against my armpit.

32:6 32E

I'm really struggling with determining my shape/fullness/ root height and width.

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Envy Balconnet Bra (7285)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2023 Flag this

Don't care for the pointy shape it gives. The horizontal seam across the bustline creates a ridge that is very unappealing.
Could be ever so slightly wider in the cup and ever so slightly less projected. Then it would fit like a glove. Otherwise, it fits fine...I just don't like the look.

Black colorway

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Updated on Jun 26, 2021 Flag this

Not filling out the cups after a scoop and swoop - wrinkling on sides and major gapping on top. Underwire feels snug on sides (not digging, per se, but lots of pressure). Band is good, I think. Gore tacks and the wires seem to sit nicely under the IMF, but perhaps are a hair wide on me (these last two mostly according the red marks after I wear for a few min). Shape seems pointier than I'd like.

Going to return!

Nude colorway

Updated on Apr 10, 2019 Flag this

I sized up in the band because the 32 in the Jasmine fit me so well: I shouldn't have. This one was too loose for me from the outset, and I'd definitely be happier in the 30.

Very similar in cut to the Jasmine, so gives me a similar shape (a bit higher-coverage than my Jasmine, though, which I don't like). Has a wider gore than the Jasmine, which I hate because Jasmine's is already too wide for me.

Cassis Purple colorway

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