I have this same bra in 4 different colours: caribbean blue, teal, purple and berry. They are all 30E and fit the same. I usually wear 28F or 28FF in Panache.
At first, the 30E fit well. The band was snug enough, but after a while the band stretched. It needs to be "worn in". Now I wish I had bought it in 28. My ribcage is 26-27 inches, comfortably tight.
The cups gave me pointy shape, and now I think it is because I need 1 size up!! My boob shape has changed lately, and it has made these 30E cups obviously too small, although the stretchy lace saves it a LOT. I will continue to wear these bras.
The bra looks pretty and is comfortable. Straps adjust all the way. The wires are comfortable for me, and the width is okay. I need normal - wide wires.
Nice material, comfortable, and a nice shade of pale pink (and I hate pink!). Generally fits pretty well. There's a little bit of space on the bottom of the cups (but I also tried a 30DD which was way too small) and the lace gets itchy if I get sweaty. These are minor complaints.
This is my bra, you can't have it. Well, it fits my breasts perfectly, though I hear others have some issues with it. There is slight wrinkling at the top of my smaller breast, but its very slight and for everything else, it is perfect.
It looks a little wrinkly in these pictures, but that's sort of the... 3d fabric, 2d picture effect, I fill it nicely.
This bra looks very nice and feels a quality bra, but sadly the shape is really wrong for me! It pushes my boobs down and makes them droopy. They look like an elf shoe! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
The wires are too narrow for me and the wires are painful at the sides as well as in the sternum. Some slight wtinkling is seen in the cups.
What I really like about this bra, besides the looks, is that tha band is really snug. My underbust measurement is about 27, and I normally need a 28 band, but in this bra 30 is perfect for me. in the loosest hooks. So I recommend you size up in the band. What comes to cup size they seem to run true to size. Straps are partly adjustable.
Boy was I disappointed that this bra didn´t fit!!! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> It has smaller cups than Andorra plunge - version. I have the plunge in 30E and it fits.
The band in this bra is good for me, so it runs snug. I have a 27´underbust and usually need a 28 band - in this bra 30 is perfect. The straps are fully adjustable. There is no poking anywhere, feels comfortable with the stretchy upper cups and all, but the cups are too small, I get quadboob https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I guess 30F would be better for me, and of course I cannot find that anywhere in this gorgeous purple colour!
This was my first fitting strapless bra. The band was taken in about .5 inches on each side when I bought it, making it more of a 29E-ish. I didn't notice it when I bought it, but the bottom of the cups wrinkle a little. Maybe if I shift a little more I'll fill it out a little better. This is a plain, nude bra, and very function focused. It came with straps, but I don't know where I put them... The cup seams are a little visible under light clothing. Band hasn't noticeably stretched, and I've felt comfortable wearing it even when I didn't need a strapless bra. It gives a little bit of a lower rounded shape, but that could be because the cups are a little big on me. Wider wires.
This bra is so comfy. I haven't tried a bra that is unlined before so this is new. It feels like my breasts are quite literally floating. The wire fits well and holds all my breast tissue. The gore sits nicely against my chest. The only downside to this bra is that the lace on the top wrinkles a bit. Tightening the straps definitely helped with this problem. In general this bra is super cute. I'd definitely get it again.
*** Update*** I found out that I was not swooping and scooping properly and fill out the cups much better than I thought. After doing it the right way, I definitely fill everything up and the lace doesn't lift!
What a lovely bra!!! really wish it was still produced. I received mine secondhand recently and love it.
The best thing about this bra are the botanical colorways it comes in. The blue/pink on top of black looks so pretty.
I read that this bra is better for FOT shapes, but the lace at the top is very forgiving for bottom/center fullness. The lace can be a little loose depending on size fluctuations or my posture, but it's never distracting or severe enough to stand out under clothing. I am willing to look past that because I like the shape this bra gives me otherwise. It manages to balance ...projection and giving a round shape, unlike many bras that look pointer. It also is decently narrow and doesn't push any tissue off to the side.
I also read that the jasmine is a similar fit, but I disagree. Jasmine has a side support panel that does not agree with my shape and gives me an odd lumpy side, while still not being able to fill in the top lace. The material of the jasmine is also completely different from the thea. Thea is a smoother, silkier feeling material while jasmine has a tougher mesh fabric. I'd love see more bras come in the fabric the thea is made out of because it's very comfortable and clothing sits well on it. Read more 120 more words
I haven't owned a non-molded bra, so I'm on a bit of a learning curve regarding my actual shape. It seems I can fill the bottom of the cups, but there's a weird puckering at the center of the cups. Wires are about 1/2" to narrow under the arms, and there is puckering at the sides. I'm also getting weird squished rolls under my armpits. It pulls the tissue awkwardly to the center (pyramiding); I think my boobs are more 'wall-eyed' for lack of a better term. I don't know if this is how bras are supposed to fit or if this is just a bad shape for me. Unnaturally pointy (a la vintage rocket bras) and unflattering under clothing. I also tried this same bra in 30F - it felt more comfortable but puckering was exacerbated. Otherwise, it seems like quality craftsmanship and is pretty but I have to return.
I love this bra. It has been the best fitting I've found so far for my slightly projected FOB chest- fits with only a negligible wrinkle at the bottom of the cup. I'm very happy with the fit and appearance, although I find the cups to be a little itchy. It gives nice support and is pretty so whatever!!
Another thing I have found about this bra- the fit when new is much pointier. Over time it rounds out
I’m not sure why I didn't return this bra, as it has never fit. I've only tried it on a few times, including today, to remind me of its poor fit. The cups are too small & the band is large.
I generally fit best in UK 28FF/30F bras, and I have this bra in a 30F, too. However, in the 30F, I have significant gapping in both cups - unless I use a racerback clip and cookie insert for my smaller cup.
I wore this bra a lot in the warmer months. I typically don't wear tight, thin fabrics, so the quadding on my larger side is not a problem. I have also gained a bit of weight, too, so that doesn't help! As with most molded bras, the outline of the cups will show through in tight, thin fabrics.
The bra is comfortable. The wires are just right for me. The band is snug, typical for Panache. It has held up well, considering I wore it frequently during the past summer.
I'm surprised I don't see this style recommended for those with projected, soft, and FoT breasts as a T-shirt option. This, the Freya Temptress (minus front straps), and Comexim 3HC padded half cups have been great t-shirt options for me.
This bra was a pleasant surprise. It has more of a balcony-esque fit rather than the traditional plunge that I was expecting. It is also closed at the top, so it's perfect for my short roots. Wires run a bit wide, but that's no surprise. Very comfortable!
I have 5 of these in different colors. The Damson (deep purple) is gorgeous. The band is similar to the Vintage Nude color and shorter/less stretchy than the White.
I have 5 of this bra in different colors. The Vintage Blue is very pretty. It’s fascinating to see the difference in measurements between colors. The unstretched band on this bra is a full inch shorter than the White, and the gore is slightly narrower than the other colors. Neither difference poses a problem for me, though.
Goodness, this band runs tight, which is too bad, because it fits pretty well otherwise. Great projection for a moulded bra. Straps are relatively narrow set, which I appreciate.
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.
