More in depth review coming soon. For all intents and purposes this bra fits but gives my breast an undesirable shape.

Updated on Jul 14, 2014 Flag this

I ordered this bra in search of a softcup for hanging around at home on weekends, evenings, etc. I like the lacy design pretty much and the lining is incredibly soft. But even if I wasn't expecting the greatest uplift sadly this bra turned out not working for me and my FoB breasts.

The bands firmness was as expected but the cups aren't in any way deep enough so my boobs ended up squashed into a very bizarre shape and pointing down. Contrary to some other reviews I read I get no boob separation in this bra and the center gore is floating. The result looks like a kind of monoboob with a slightly quadboob tendency (if on could call it this way considering it didn't look like I had two boobs in the first place).

Maybe going one or two cups up as recommended by other users would improve the overall fitting but I'm not sure.

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Updated on May 27, 2014 Flag this

This bra fits, but I really don't like it! The side-support seam digs in on my smaller side when I tighten the strap, and it's noticeable under clothes. I also have this bra in a 30E, and while I get a small amount of quad-boob on my larger side in that one, I'd rather have that than the weird shape from this size.

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Updated on May 11, 2014 Flag this

The stretch lace on my 30F - Panache » Jasmine (6951) was starting to look a bit too stretched, with just a hint of quad-boob on my larger side, so I've sized up in this one. The quadding has gone away alright, but the lace on this one is ever so slightly loose on my smaller side, which makes it unsupportive, and the wires are a fraction too wide. It actually feels like it's too shallow, which isn't an issue I've had with the Jasmine before. I may return this one and stick with the minor fit issues I have with the 30E.

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Updated on May 11, 2014 Flag this

The 30F Panache Porcelain Body (3375) is a bodysuit with an integral, underwired bra. It can be worn strapless. There are snaps at the crotch. The cups close in at the top more than suits me. I think that abruptly closing in top edge makes my boobs have a weirdly projecting profile. I do have tall breasts with average projection, I think. However, my boobs are on a very petite frame. Maybe this is really designed for a tall, full on bottom shape? I don't know.

The color is a nice apricot version of beige. The body material is silky. I was looking for a strapless when I bought this, but the gore and cup coverage are too high for any garments I'd need a strapless for. The overly generous coverage is an extremely common problem for me. I also realized, after months of bras in my correct size, that center gores need to be no higher than 2.0" and ideally no higher than 1.5" for my close set boobs to be comfortable.

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Updated on May 09, 2014 Flag this

I wish the 30F Panache Loretta Balcony (6681) bra were ugly. I wish the color weren't a vibrant cobalt blue. I wish it were thick, heavy, lumpy, and boring. Because Loretta is a gorgeous bra not suited to my boobs.

The center gore is higher than 1.5," which is the highest my close set boobs are happy with. Most plunge bras, including the Panache Loretta Plunge, I have learned since buying the balcony version, have center gores higher than 1.5." I'm pretty sure there are no balcony bras with center gores as low as 1.5." I learned this the hard way. I have, I believe, tried about 100 bras.

The ... wings on the Loretta Balcony are on the low side. Some people love this. I prefer high wings and wires high under the arms because I have a lot of side tissue.

The band is firm for a 30 band, and I like somewhat looser 30 bands. I can get the shaping I want from a looser 30 band, as long as the cup construction is compatible with my boobs.

By all the Bratabase fit checklist items, the Loretta is a good fit. It doesn't cause quadboob, but the sheer, embroidered upper part of the cup, the area with the original and beautiful fan embroidery, flattens me a bit. I have good center fullness because the gore is narrow, if too high for me, but that upper mesh part is, I believe, a little too tight for optimal shaping. In a bra, my breasts behave decidedly full-on-top. Out of a bra, they look even to full-on-top. This bra is either too small for me or not the right cut in terms of accommodating my fullness. It's a moot point, of course, because of the center gore.




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Updated on May 06, 2014 Flag this

The porcelain was my favourite everyday bra for years. It gave me a rounded shape, seamless coverage, and great support.

I found the lace version stretchier than the standard style, so I'd recommend sizing down in the band.

Updated on May 02, 2014 Flag this

The porcelain was my favourite everyday bra for years. It gave me a rounded shape, seamless coverage, and great support.

Updated on May 02, 2014 Flag this

The wires are reallly too wide on this for me, but I love the shape and otherwise fit so much that I keep it. The shape is fairly round and forward facing, and the stretch lace accommodates my upper fullness nicely. The lace is a little itchy sometimes, but mostly isn't a problem. I just wish I had one of the newer patterns (and that it went down to 28 bands!)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2014 Flag this

I really like this bra - it's probably my first one that "fits." That said, I've found that the lace can be quite painful around my armpit area. I'm very short (5ft,1.53m), and I have pretty high set boobs so this is a common problem. My boobs look a little pointy in this bra, but I don't mind. The lace at the top is very forgiving which I like. I get a tiny quad boob on my period, but no one can see because of how the bra is shaped/stretchy lace.

Updated on Apr 11, 2014 Flag this

I don't think I can really give this bra a fair review, as I spent 8 hours wearing it with the top of the centre gore digging into me - the bruise took over a week to fade! The nicest thing I can say about it is that it gives my boobs a better shape than the 30E, which I also own.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2014 Flag this

I thought at first that this bra was a really good fit for me, but then I noticed that the centre gore had folded in on itself at the top (boobs 1, underwires 0), and when I took it off, I noticed that the wire marks on the side extend the best part of an inch past the edge of my breast tissue. It's very comfortable, though, and I can happily wear it all day!

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Updated on Mar 23, 2014 Flag this

This bra almost fits. The bottom half of the cup fits well. The lace at the top is quite firm and doesn't stretch. It cuts in, creating a bit of a quadboob. I "loosened" the lace a bit by making a few small cuts, which improved the fit somewhat. I may try taking in the gore.

I've had this bra for nearly a year, and while it's not the bra I wear most often, it has held up well. It's not the most comfortable bra I own; the material lining the inside of the cups (or maybe the seams?) is itchy.

Updated on Feb 04, 2014 Flag this

NOTE: Feel free to ignore this review. It got posted in the wrong section and I can't delete it until the rating goes back to 0.

I ordered this bra in ivory and teal and I really love the colour combination. I think the embroidery is very pretty and I think the style of it gives it a classy look compared to other Curvy Kate bras (which I would describe as a more fun look). The swirls instead of bows on the centre gore and the straps is a nice change of style. Style wise I think it's great, although I have the say the ... swirls on the straps were scratchy on the skin when I hold out my arms in front of me.

The band fits like other 30 bands I own and I found it nice and firm. The only issue of fit I had is with the cups. I put in my fit assessment that it give a smooth line along the top, but to be honest, I think it's slightly too tight on the top and I would prefer something a bit more roomy there. I think this style might work better for those who are fuller on the bottom.
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Updated on Jan 27, 2014 Flag this

I have to hook it on the 3rd or 4th row and even that feels too snug for my comfort. Its very pretty. I dont quite fill the top of the cups though.

Updated on Jan 15, 2014 Flag this

Well, this bra seems to actually be my size, which is exciting because I've never had one fit right. However, the center underwire pokes me quite a bit. I tried bending the wires, so we will see if that helps. I have slight wrinkling in the cups, but I think that's ok. I have noticed that the shape it gives is a little pointy and strange and this bra cannot be worn under tight shirts!

Updated on Dec 28, 2013 Flag this

This is really really pretty. I feel I would prefer the wires were a bit narrower, but there isn't any actual visible gap between the wire and my breast but it feels like the wire is a bit wide. The back was too loose, so I have altered it and it is giving a much better shape and support now. Although the support is more in the form of holding my breasts in place rather than really lifting them.

I love the matching brief too, which actually stay in place and don't ride up on me.

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Updated on Dec 07, 2013 Flag this

Can't wear for long periods of time because cuts into side breast tissue. Beautiful bra though! I'd love to try a 30FF instead.

Updated on Nov 25, 2013 Flag this

I'm normally a 30F, but this bra is far too small in the cup. The band is a solid 30, but the cups are extremely shallow and minimizing. If you have shallow breasts, this might be a good choice, but if you have significant projection, especially at the bottom of the breast, stay away from this bra--sizing up won't help that much with the projection (or lack thereof).

Updated on Nov 22, 2013 Flag this

Really comfortable to wear all day. I like the shape it gives, some bras of this type are sometimes pointy on me but this is rounded. The padding on the cups is a bit thin, 1/8th inch thick. The band was the right length. The cups were not quite right for me. I just wanted a bit thicker moulded cups.

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Updated on Oct 28, 2013 Flag this