The bra is very pretty - because of the seams it does show underneath some clothing but not all. It does give a somewhat pointy shape but I actually like that. The top lace is very stretchy - helps with fit.
The gore lays flat on me but I feel the underwires are uncomfortable in my IMF (I'm wearing it lower down). The straps are a bit wide and occasionally will rub against my armpit.

Updated on Apr 17, 2023 Flag this

I usually wear a 30E-32DD, immediate projection/bottom full, and I heard that this runs small in the cup, so I sized up to 32E. I get some wrinkles at the top and so I think I should have stuck with size 32DD. However other parts of the bra fit well so I'm guessing this may also be a shape mismatch, perhaps better for even and center fullness. The wire and band is comfortable, stretchier than other panache bands.

Sweet Lavender colorway

Updated on Feb 18, 2023 Flag this

Beautiful bra - The cups work well, though the wires are not a good fit for me. Too long at the sides which causes the center gore to press in badly. It’s ok - but definitely not a good fit for me.

Updated on May 02, 2022 Flag this

If you have a narrower rib cage that k do, it’ll likely work great. The wires press into my side just a hint. They don’t hurt. But the center gore does press in as a result and it does hurt a bit and leave light marks. It’s an ok bra for me but not perfect. Also my nipples point through and can be seen through my clothes which I’m not fond of!

Updated on Apr 29, 2022 Flag this

Shape: Firm tissue; projected; a lot of immediate projection; full on bottom; even-to-centre full; close set; splayed, short and narrow roots.

Summary: This is currently my best fitting bra. It certainly fits the best out of any Panache styles I've tried on. This is the first plunge style bra I've tried in my new size and I absolutely prefer this shape to full cup or balconette for my shape. Does it fit perfectly? Nope. But it's 'fine' which is good enough for me right now. The wires are still slightly too wide for me (by around 2cm), however I'm aware I'm pretty narrow so I'm basically taking what ... I can get before I finally have the guts to try some Polish brands. Despite the width issues, the bra fits comfortably. FINALLY a bra that stays under my IMF, which seemed like it was literally never going to happen. This tells me that there must be at least a fair amount of immediate projection in this bra.

Important note: Normally people size up a cup size in this bra, however the 32F (my normal size) was laughably too big in the cup for my right boob which is quite a bit smaller than the left. This one (32E) is probably millimetres too small for the left bigger boob, but doesn't cause quadding anywhere, and fits well on the smaller boob. Something to consider for anyone who also has a fairly noticeable size difference.

What I like:

Beautiful design - simple but effective. Lace doesn't show under (good quality cotton) t-shirts.

The gore is super low - excellent for me as I normally have an issue with gores sitting too high and slightly on my left boob. None of that here. The gore is also very narrow - the wires cross over, which is also great for me as I'm close set.

The shape I get in this bra is my preferred one - not super rounded but not torpedo boob. My natural boob shape is preserved without exaggerating pointyness.

Band is firm - I enjoy the feeling of being held in, which is why I've been so forgiving with Panache bras despite mostly being a shape mismatch, as this is a classic feature of their bras.

What I don't like:

The wire channel rolls down a little on my larger side as this size is probably a tiiiiiiny bit too small in the cup on that side. Ideally I'd need a cup size up to make the wire height a little bigger to contain this, however I noted the issues with doing so above. I will probably attempt to push the wire further up the channel at some point.

I imagine this style would not work for people who are very centre full as the lace sits very flat at the apex and bottom where it meets the gore. It's not as stretchy as some of Panache's other laces.
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Black colorway

Updated on Dec 05, 2021 Flag this

I tried a 30F first, and the band was too tight. I moved up to 32E, which is my actual size, and it fits pretty well after a bit of fiddling with the straps. I got this is a "I'm tired of wires" weekend bra, and I think it will do really well. It seems comfy, but is giving me a bit of a pointy shape (soft tissue here), and the thick diagonal seam does stick out under thin shirts. Given that I will be wearing it under huge lounge shirts, I have to admit that I don't care. Oh, and the soft furry straps are lovely.

Updated on Sep 22, 2021 Flag this

This was a really good fit got me in band and cup. Full coverage isn't my favorite, and it gives me a very slightly pointy shape, but it's actually comfortable enough for extended wear, so I'm keeping it.

Updated on Sep 19, 2021 Flag this

Don't care for the pointy shape it gives. The horizontal seam across the bustline creates a ridge that is very unappealing.
Could be ever so slightly wider in the cup and ever so slightly less projected. Then it would fit like a glove. Otherwise, it fits fine...I just don't like the look.

Black colorway

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Updated on Jun 26, 2021 Flag this

This is a favorite bra of mine, I have it in 30E and 32E. My measured and usual size is 30E/F, and I prefer the 32E. The 30E is a little too tight and I get slight quadding. The band runs pretty firm and slightly small in the cup. I am full on bottom but with tall roots so the combination of immediate projection and forgiving stretch lace at the top is great for me. Also love that it brings everything on the side forward. The forward projection could be a little too pointy for some, but I like the natural and a little vintage shape.

Black colorway

Updated on May 06, 2021 Flag this

Bought to help work out my size. My comments for reference:
- Band: Too tight, used 2 extenders = try 34/ 36 next time
- Cup: Too small, slight quadding on both sides so 32F would fit better than 32E. For 34 band, the equivalent cup would be 34E, while 36 band would be 36DD.
- Wing: Height could be taller

Sage colorway

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Updated on Dec 30, 2020 Flag this

This is my third try in this bra. I previously tried 30E - Panache » Cari Moulded Spacer Bra (7961) , but the cups were too small. Then I tried 28FF - Panache » Cari Moulded Spacer Bra (7961) , which is a bit tight but fits well, and now I'm trying this 32E. The band fits like a 30" bra. For best fit, I'll have to wear it on the second or third hook. I measured the band until the cups started to distort, though it could have stretched further with a hard pull. It fits very well and is very comfortable with ... the looser band. I wanted a bra for everyday wear at work or on full day of bra wearing. I think this size will do just fine, and I'm glad it's the "dove" colour and not the plain beige like the 28FF. I haven't worn any of them for a full day yet because I haven't decided yet if I'm keeping the 28FF, but I'll give this one a try tomorrow at work. If I have anything to add, I'll edit this review.

Overall, great quality, great fit and great appearance.
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Dove colorway

Updated on Nov 25, 2020 Flag this

Good bra for non close set, wide, projected, FOB (?) boobs. Was trying to find my right size, this is a bit too big.

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Updated on Sep 07, 2020 Flag this

I think this bra fits really excellently, however it is very stiff! I do not find it that comfortable for all-day wear, but it is my best fitting bra by far. The material of the cup is almost like a memory foam. I have basically no visible nipples (they're pretty much flat) but somehow this fabric makes my nipples look more prominent!? The boning and wire is very strong and really holds in place. Nice and smooth under clothes.

Updated on May 15, 2020 Flag this

My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, average to slightly projected (I need immediate projection), tall shallow roots, semi soft tissue.

I so wish this bra fit me... I just love the look of it, the lace details, the color combinations they have, the matching bottom options... I have tried it in a couple of sizes now and it's definitely a shape mismatch for me. The cups are too shallow and the wire, too closed off at the top and just doesn't fit with my FOB shape very well. It's a better bra for shallower shapes for sure. It kept sliding off my ... IMF line and no matter how much I adjusted it, it cut in at the top as well even when I tried it in a larger cup size. The slightly larger cup was a better "fit" at the top (no cutting in) but the wires still didn't stay in my IMF and slipped down so much. I'm pretty sure the Clara might work for me based on the fit of this bra since it has more projection overall than the Andorra.
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Navy/Gold colorway

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Updated on Dec 17, 2019 Flag this

Me: 30F/32E. Center full, close set, relatively even when supported, tall-ish roots. Not particularly narrow - average to wide roots. Soft tissue. Shoulders are on the slightly narrow side so some balconettes have straps that are too wide for me.

Holy seam wrinkling, batman! Dang it. This is a balconette with a nice narrow gore so it was actually semi comfortable, but there was a lot of wrinkling across the seam between the lace and the fabric sections. I'm pretty sure it'd show through a lot of shirts. Not sure if it's a soft tissue thing or due to not being full enough on top. The shape was good overall, relatively round.

Black colorway

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Updated on Aug 25, 2019 Flag this

Me: 30F/32E. Center full, close set, relatively even when supported but leaning towards FOB, tall-ish roots. Not particularly narrow - average to wide roots. Soft tissue. Shoulders are on the slightly narrow side so some balconettes have straps that are too wide for me.

This bra was fine when it came to wire width but I gotta move away from balconettes I think. They just consistently have a high uncomfortable gore. This one was relatively narrow with the wire channels side by side at the top, but for some reason it was crooked. Like at the top of the gore, one side was higher than the other. I think it was sitting more against my smaller breast, like it was being forced over that way by my tissue.

Also, I saw wrinkling at the seam between the lace and fabric, which is annoying. The overall shape was good, though - more rounded than conical.

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Updated on Aug 25, 2019 Flag this

About this Bra

Purchasing:
* $42 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (some sizes/colors available on Amazon Wardrobe, but not this one)
* Available in black and beige only.

Band:
* One layer of stretch semi-sheer knit.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: soft seaming
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* smooth elastic
* soft (don't stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* leotard back

Cups:
* 2-seam (3-piece) half cup (Called a balconette but the cup edge is diagonal, not horizontal, so really a half cup.)
* unpadded, stiff underwire
* All pieces constructed of a non-stretch mesh with a leaf ... applique (kinda like a lace). Unlined.
* Soft cups (no molding or padding).

Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: bottom of band snug, top of band loose
* wings: too short, armpit quad boob
* no axillary skin spillage (doesn't cut into tail of Spence)

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Cup:
* Gives breasts round, projected shape.
* Wires way to narrow.
* Top of cup smooth (but only because so much boob escaping cup).
* Bottom of cup filled nicely.

Straps:
* not too far apart
* adjust short enough

Appearance Under Clothing:
* Seams visible under thin T-shirt. Even worse, the apex seams cause the appearance of erect nipples (even when nipples actually flat).
* Not visible under V-neck.
* Visible in armholes of sleeveless shirt with movement only (not visible at rest).

Assessment and Plan:
* Cups far too narrow. Band slightly large.
* Based on measurements table, probably need at least a 30G to get enough width, but cup depth will be too big.
* Style too projected for my shape. Try different styles.
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nude colorway

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Updated on Jul 08, 2019 Flag this

Cup was way too big, I think the apex of the bra and my breasts didn't match up (there was empty space in the largest point in the cup), it was also slightly too big on the top seam. The gore is too high and it digs in. The bra is very bulky as well which I did not like.

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Updated on Apr 16, 2019 Flag this

Not filling out the cups after a scoop and swoop - wrinkling on sides and major gapping on top. Underwire feels snug on sides (not digging, per se, but lots of pressure). Band is good, I think. Gore tacks and the wires seem to sit nicely under the IMF, but perhaps are a hair wide on me (these last two mostly according the red marks after I wear for a few min). Shape seems pointier than I'd like.

Going to return!

Nude colorway

Updated on Apr 10, 2019 Flag this

Holy happiness! This is the FIRST unlined bra that I have ever been completely satisfied with. The stretch lace cuts in a bit, giving a big of quad - but I don't care. I am losing weight so this "problem" should disappear soon. The bra is solid and snug but does not make me feel 24/7 like I am wearing a bra. It is as perfectly comfortable as the Ewa Michalak S style bras I have been wearing every day for a year. I am giddy to find an unlined bra that FITS! Even EM unlined balcony bras did not work ... for me. Thank goodness I didn't give up trying. Jasmine is perfect in my current size. I had tried this bra when I was a larger size (34G), and it did not work AT ALL for me. EDIT: After having this bra for only two weeks, the lace ripped on one cup. I am greatly disappointed in the quality. I am willing to buy this bra again - but not at full price - and I will know to be very gentle with it.
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Updated on Apr 06, 2018 Flag this