Wanted to try out a strappy cami, finally took the plunge. My experience in Panache has been 36GG until recently, where I've lost enough weight to be 34H, barely. Grabbed a 34H on amazon, reviews there seem to be 'runs true to size.'

Not my experience here! (Which is surprising given that everywhere else if it doesn't fit in 36GG (/34H) it's not going to fit at all. Searched out reviews elsewhere (like bravissimo, etc) and most reviews say "cup size down!" Ordered 34GG. Fits like I expect. GO FIGURE. Returned the 34H.

Pros: it's all one piece, so I don't have to worry over double straps. The straps are ... thin, fully adjustable, and are mostly there for show, so I can totally tuck them into the cami and wear as a strapless top. The foam structure that makes up the cups extends to the top of the cami and holds it against the chest. (So bending over or tall people don't get to peek down my shirt, as it were.) 2 hooks; how often does that happen? Also feels comfortable right off the bat. (Whereas the Panache Ava Plunge Bra (9396) took me some getting used to.)

Cons: Length a little short, but also I have a spare tire. The foam has seams that can stick out against the fabric. Reviews say warmth and washing will smoothe them out. After wearing the cami an hour or so I did notice the seam was less pointy, will see how some gentle washings further this. Hits really high under the arm regardless of size, worse in the 34H than the 34GG for me. If you are not used to bra sized tankinis you will find it difficult to maneuver into and hook.

Aaaand I still have to measure the 34GG but I'm wearing it again right now. Apologies for both the 34H and 34GG lack of "stretched band" measurements; honestly I've no idea how to take them given the structure of this cami.

Hope Panache revisits this concept in the future. Sure is nice not having to worry about double straps.
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