At first glance this looks just like the Fauve Emmanuelle. But upon closer comparison, they are very different. About the only things that are the same are the Black Lace over a Nude molded bra, rounded cup shape, tall wires and wide-set straps.

*The cups on the Fauve Emmanuelle are very open on top, have good projection at the wire, with the apex set right in the center. The cups of the Panache Idina are closed on top, have very little projection at the wire (high angle from the wire to the apex), with a very high apex (2" from the cup edge.
*The lace on ... the Emmanuelle is mostly smooth, but has little nubbies (which under a tight T-shirt look like tiny moles or zits!). The lace on the Idina is smooth with no nubbies to distort the appearance.
*The straps of both bras are wide-set (a pet-peeve of mine). Although the straps themselves on the Emmanuelle are much wider and more supportive. Both are fully adjustable...just barely enough!
*The gores are comparable. Except...the gore on the Idina is too tall on me and tries to fold over itself #1: to try to fit between my close-set shape, #2: to make more room on my fuller side.
*The bands on both bras feel true to size; the main difference between them being the Emmanuelle has lace overlaying the mesh band, and the Idina has double layer mesh.
*A nice addition on the Idina - it has a thin foam padding under the eyes portion of the hooks. Very comfortable!
*Rose gold hardware on the Idina. A nice accent.
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Black Lace over Nude colorway

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Updated on Feb 05, 2019 Flag this

I tried this 32FF at the same time as the 32F, just for comparison, and I'm glad I did. This one fits better, but not without its' problems. Although to be honest, having stiff molded cups does cause a little bit of gaping when I 'slouch'. But when I tried the 32F the cups quadded on me so badly it was uncomfortable.

Of things to note:
* High apex in the cups - about 2" from the top edge.
*Closed top. Very shallow at the wires.
*Very long U-shaped wires. Dig painfully into my armpits.
*Wide-set straps (a pet-peeve of mine, but so hard to find Center Pull Straps). Also barely long enough.
*Band: True-to-size but snug. Double layer mesh band.

In a nutshell: All of my fit issues have to do with the scale of this bra being designed for the average height, average build woman. I am neither. If it was scaled down for petite proportions then it would fit very well.

Black Lace over Nude colorway

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Updated on Feb 04, 2019 Flag this

Gorgeous T-shirt bra. While it kind of fits, the cups are taller, shallower, and wider than I'd like. Even though the cups are tall, gaping is very minimal because it closes nicely on top. For this reason, I'd say it's better suited to FOB breasts or breasts with even fullness. And even though the cups are kind of wide and extend around my side a bit, the wires don't poke my armpits, so it's not uncomfortable. Straps are comfy too. Band is a bit loose.

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Updated on Oct 12, 2018 Flag this

I got this bra after already having it in the blue/pink color way, so clearly I liked it enough to want another! It's not my go-to every day bra, but it is a very comfortable bra that works as a T-shirt bra, but a little nicer given the lace, which is very pretty. I actually usually use this bra for a specific purpose, as it's overall shape is less rounded than most molded bras. It kind of flattens out my breasts a little bit and holds them closer to my chest (not sure if that's the shape of the bra, or because it is a 32G as opposed ... to the usual 32GG I wear in cleo/panache, but I have never tried this bra in a 32GG, and this seems to fit). Because of this shape, I wear it when I want to minimize a bit, for specific articles of clothing where I need less projection. So overall comfortable and pretty, but don't expect the kind of out there rounded shape like what I get in the cleo neve or koko lines.
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black/nude colorway

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Updated on Mar 19, 2017 Flag this

reminds me of panache's porcelain molded cups. lots of projection but cuts in at a sharp angle. definitely not for people with any tissue on top.

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Updated on Dec 01, 2016 Flag this

This bra is a sister size up from my usual size, and fits like it. I wear it on the tightest hooks, which is big but not too loose, and the cups don't entirely hold me in the middle, but it's decently comfortable. The plunge shape doesn't work well with my center-heavy/soft boobs either, and the gore doesn't keep them apart very well because it's so short, but those who regularly wear plunges and tshirt bras without problems shouldn't have any issues.

I personally don't like the color, but that's because the layer under the pretty purple mesh pattern is bright pink, though that's really not visible unless you're looking hard at it from up close.

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Updated on Jun 24, 2016 Flag this

The cut of this bra reminds me a lot of 32G - Cleo » Mimi (8091) . The cups are so tall that it's impossible for me to fill the top, but not because I don't have upper fullness (I am even to slightly FoT). My roots are too short for Panache's super tall wires and cup heights. It's crazy. I got an empty wall of bra at the front and sore armpits. I like some of Panache's styles, but they need to start making molded options for petite women.

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Updated on Dec 04, 2015 Flag this

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It will give you ALMOST quad-boob, if your boobs are similar to mine; however, it is so pretty and gives such a nice shape and the quadding is not noticeable under clothing, so I don't care! The pattern and colors are gorgeous and it doesn't gap at the top of the cup like most molded cups, such as Freya Deco, do on me. It is also incredibly comfortable, asides from having the reduced breathability all molded cups have. Doesn't poke or pinch anywhere! The band DOES stretch out slightly throughout the day, so if you are struggling to choose a band size, go with the smaller band. EDIT: Ok, I can't overlook the quadboob. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

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Updated on Jun 25, 2015 Flag this

I love the look of this bra, but the molded cups don't fit. While the top edge is flush against my chest, I can tell there's a lot of space where my shallow breasts don't fill the cup. The band does ride up a bit, but I don't like my bands that tight and don't need that much support.

Updated on Feb 16, 2015 Flag this

Gorgeous bra. Lace is low profile, can't be seen under clothing, however cut is pretty full coverage for any kind of scoop neck tank top or shirt. Loved the high gore and wings on this, made cups feel narrower which is great for my narrow root, although cup size itself was too large Wires sat well in IMF on bottom, but unfilled space in tops and at sides of cups; fit well at bottom. Band firmer than 3376 Porcelain molded t-shirt bra in same size (30FF). Would consider trying in 30F.

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Updated on Jan 05, 2015 Flag this