Found this and the Deco thanks to the marvellous ladies at Bravissimo Covent Garden!
Really comfy! Great shape, I don't fall out of it and I even forget I am wearing a bra.
It's up there with my Freya Deco.
Never thought Id'd ever get away with a plunge shape as I have softish boobs, but I don't fall out of this.
I measure 31 and the band is fine. It loosens quickly, so definitely buy one that is snug or use an extender for the first few wears.
Updated on Feb 09, 2013 Flag this
This bra gives a beautiful round shape for my bottom heavy and pointy breasts. I learned from Bratabase that this bra runs small in the cups and that you may have to size up. I ordered a 32H instead of my usual 32GG, which was a right decision. 32GG would have been way too small in the cups (and because my breast tissue is constantly remigrating I might even need a 32HH in the future). The lace in the upper part of the cups is soft and stretchy, so it accomodates to breast shape without gaping or wrinkling.
Updated on Feb 09, 2013 Flag this
I love this bra! The band is a size too big for me, and the cups a little too small, but I still love it. Aside from some fidgeting with the band, it is extremely comfortable. And it's gorgeous!
Updated on Feb 07, 2013 Flag this
This bra was no good for me - I feel I need a 28FF although my measurements fit a 30E on the size chart when I purchased. With scooping I'm spilling out majorly at the sides. This bra also digs into my sternum and presses on my breast tissue as I am too close set for it. Not a good shape for me. The straps are too thick and wide for my frame, and are trimmed in hot pink and shimmery white. I'm not a fan of the comfort of the soft cup (thinly or padded is much more comfortable) and the mesh 3 part cups I find ... unattractive. The back half of the bra is white. All in all, this bra looks a hot mess. It's combined a print for under 25s with the cup style of a granny bra.
I popped this bra on my sister who is a 30E/28F in measurements and it fits beautifully on tightest hook. I believe the major reason this bra did not fit right was that the wires were too far apart for my close set breasts. She finds it comfortable and I will be ordering her a 28F in it if possible, or taking in the band.
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Updated on Feb 06, 2013 Flag this
I got this one off eBay. I knew it probably be a bit too small in the cups, because my 32H Tango II Balconnette is. But as H is the largest it comes in and 34 band would be too big, I ordered it anyway. Just to have a go!
The funny thing with this bra is that even though the cups are technically too far apart for me, and the wires are too wide, the bra actually fixes itself. The central gore sort of folds up under the pressure, making the cups shift up towards the center, and, guess what? The wires end up being right on spot.
Too ... bad the 32H is a bit too small in the cups. I'm hoping that this will be corrected if I lose a bit of weight and/or manage to finally stop breastfeeding. But who knows what other issues that will bring.
Anyway, even with the fit issues I can and will wear this bra (until I find something better). The gore is low enough not to show in low cut tops. I love the "everyday cleavage" that isn't too cleavage-y. And the bra's sturdy enough for my daily activities (provided I have the opportunity to arrange myself every now and then). And I love the aubergine colourway.
I'd recommend to try this bra when you're looking for a decent, good quality everyday plunge. If it fits, you'll love it!
Edit. I don't know quite what's going on here. My measurements haven't changed but the fit of my bras has... This one I've had to wear with an extender. Otherwise the band is too tight, the bottom of my breast can't fit in the cups and because of that there's a lot of bulging over the top. My guess is that a 34GG would actually be a good fit. Meanwhile the Tango II balconnette in 32 H fits almost perfectly. I suppose that because the gore collapses on me, the band is strained more. On someone that has wider set breasts, the band would not be so tight.
Edit 2: I've found that I'm not compatible with this plunge shape after all. My boobs are soft, and tend to spill out a bit in the middle.
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Updated on Feb 05, 2013 Flag this
I love this bra! Cups are a teensy bit too big (that never happens btw) but it's so nice not to have a quad boob. Band is not as stretchy as my Curvy Kate and Freya bras.
Updated on Feb 04, 2013 Flag this
This is one of a couple of bras that convinced me that I was wearing a too-tight band. It's fine with an extender.
Updated on Feb 04, 2013 Flag this
This bra is a good everyday bra. The first day a wore it I was feeling uncomfortable because the band was very itchy and the wires were poking in my sternum but after that first day I didn’t have problems any more, and it became a very comfortable bra. I also like the fact it pushes my breasts in front but also keeps them separated. So I like the shape, the comfort and lift it gives me.
Updated on Feb 03, 2013 Flag this
The embroidery in the sheer mesh upper is beautiful. The 30 band is firm but not overly tight as the 30F Cleo Marcie's I tried recently. I bought this from Freshpair because I was curious if the Loretta's embroidery looked as good in person as online. It does. The price was excellent, too. Since I'm obsessed with the cleavage half cups give me, I shouldn't have bought this bra. I have not worn it out of the house. I only have one top that exposes enough of my chest to require a plunge. But it's winter, and I don't want to wear that top.
The wires seem to ... encase my side tissue. I have a lot of side tissue. Finding underwires wide enough is my greatest bra challenge. I wonder whether the side tissue would stay encased if I wore the Loretta for long periods of time. Because the center gore is so low, I feel there is less stability. A higher center gore, like that in a full cup or half cup bra, helps pull the side tissue to the front of my chest. I don't get that stable feeling when wearing a plunge.
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Updated on Feb 02, 2013 Flag this
Best plunge I've found so far - works with even my lowest cut tops. The bottom of the cup creases, but is full. The cups are a little bit wide, but that's helpful for keeping breast tissue in a plunge. After a while my breasts will fall towards the center, but works better than most. Super comfortable straps and band.
Updated on Feb 01, 2013 Flag this
I found that the band was too stretchy for me. Most of the support ended up coming from the straps. Also it seemed that the cups were too small, but I am still figuring out my size. This bra may work for someone else.
Updated on Feb 01, 2013 Flag this
one of the better bras i own.
Updated on Jan 31, 2013 Flag this
Thgis bra is way to big in the cups and the band was a bit snug for me. Going to return it to Nordstrom. I'm sure they're great bras though as popular as they are.
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Updated on Jan 31, 2013 Flag this
Lace was soft and band fairly stretchy. Small boob the cup was a good fit and cut into larger on. A lot of side boob. Felt uncomfortable under arms. Like a lot of fat there.
Updated on Jan 30, 2013 Flag this
The band is much looser than other Panache 34's I own. I think it's because of the smoother satiny mesh that is part of the "luxe". I usually wear new 34's on the loosest hook. I can fasten this on the tightest but am comfortable on the 2nd. The cups are also slightly larger than other Panache models I own. Not so noticeable on my larger breast, but on my smaller one I really had to scoop hard to mostly fill the cup. It's not a deal breaker as I can just pad the smaller side. The bra is very smooth and soft. Plus it's absolutely gorgeous! I could probably go down a cup size ... Maybe. But I think a whole band size would be too small.
Updated on Jan 29, 2013 Flag this
Unfortunately this bra does not fit me at all, I think the cups are too small but also the shape is wrong for me. It is very pretty though and the materials are nice.
Updated on Jan 29, 2013 Flag this
Band runs tight, but stretches out quickly - like I put it on with an extender and 10 minutes later I could fasten it. Cup is perfectly sized. Band adjusts 1/2 way, but fine for me. Beautiful colors. Dark teal background with dark and light pink floral embroidery with matching silk ribbon bow at center gore. Comfortable so far - no poking anywhere. Sides are high & I get no side spill.
Updated on Jan 28, 2013 Flag this
Gives a pointy-boob look. Not good for narrow-set breasts. Pokes in the underarm. Runs tights.
Updated on Jan 28, 2013 Flag this
The cups on this model seem to be more closed on the top than the Freya Deco, and especially since this cup size is way to small on me, there is mega quadboob going on. The straps are way more comfortable though: thinner, more silky and less rough. Definitely love the sleek look of it, though.
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Updated on Jan 28, 2013 Flag this
One of my old bras, I got it a year ago. It completely flattens my boobs and I look wider than I am. It's definitely not for my shape. I do like the simple and neat look of this bra, and the thin yet supportive straps. But I won't wear it again.
Updated on Jan 27, 2013 Flag this
