I think this one would be much better for firmer or fuller breasts. The soft, stretchy fabric doesn't give my breasts any shape at all, really.

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Updated on May 03, 2015 Flag this

Like a lot of molded bras, the cup is very tall. The bottom is a little bit empty and the strap attachment rubbed against my armpit and caused a lot of pain.

If it weren't for that, it would probably be the most comfortable bra I own. It's very smooth and soft and the back clasp is padded.

Also, it flattens my profile very very much.

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Updated on May 02, 2015 Flag this

This fits pretty well. The mesh sling on the inside of the cup squashes my side boobs a little bit; not so noticeable with clothes on, but I can see the slight indentation myself. The gore tacks and stays put all day long, the top elastic has enough give, and overall the bra is comfortable to wear all day long. It puts the twins all up front and gives a nice rounded appearance.

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Updated on Mar 08, 2015 Flag this

I'm not a fan of lace, but I really like this bra (well technically, it's embroidered mesh, so...).

The band may be a bit on the loose side, especially in relation to the cups which in my opinion run very small (I'm quite consistently a 32FF/G, but probably I should try a GG).

The straps are a little wide-set but hey, it's a balconnet...

I LOVE the shape it gives so I'm definitely going to try and get the right size (hoping it won't affect the shape). It does everything I want: a streamlined front (everything slightly pulled in from the sides) and the right amount of roundness in profile.

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Updated on Feb 21, 2015 Flag this

This bra is pretty and seems well made. It also feels comfortable but... it's horribly unflattering on me!
I'm quite consistently a 32FF/G and the band on this is right, the gore tacks, but the cup is too small (or possibly just the wrong shape).
The straps are pretty wide-set, I feel they would just slide off my shoulders at some point.

I'm sorry I have to rule this one out as I think it's so very pretty, but it gives me the oddest downward-looking shape.

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Updated on Feb 20, 2015 Flag this

First instalment of my Panache experiment, as they're available here through Amazon and can be returned without much hassle.

Very pretty and seems well made.
The band fits but I feel most comfortable with a slightly more relaxed fit.
The cup is not deep enough, but the wires are the perfect width.
Something wrong with the gore, but I can't quite tell what it is...

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Updated on Feb 19, 2015 Flag this

Very comfortable, but wrinkles along the bottom, so I think there isn't enough room in the bottom of the cup for me.

Updated on Jan 24, 2015 Flag this

So far I really like this bra. I have the animal print colorway, and it is pretty! I have been on the hunt for ABTF since I have outgrown my beloved 32F Cleo Minnie.I knew going up a cup size was going to cause an issue as I need narrow wires to begin with. I had heard that the Jasmine was good for narrow roots so I gave it a shot.

I fill out the cups well with no gaping or cutting in. I love the stretch lace; it is so forgiving! I am even to FOT, but I feel like this feature would make it suitable for a ... range of shapes and is great for monthly size fluctuations.

The wires were a bit too wide, so I did gently bend them in a bit until I met too much resistance (though I am an idiot and forgot to measure the bra completely before this, sorry). The wires are also higher in my armpit than I am used to, and while initially uncomfortable this seems much better after about a week of wear. I am very short though, so this may not be a problem at all for most people.

The band seems true to size, though I usually wear it on the second set of hooks. I probably could have gotten a 30G and used an extender, but I doubt it will wear much faster in the long run. Seems like a well-constructed bra.


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Updated on Jan 24, 2015 Flag this

Pros: clearly built with attention to great support, good fit, durability and getting the job done right! Cons: the fabric was a bit scratchy and didn't feel terribly nice against the skin. A lot of fabric at the top of the cups that would necessitate breasts that can fill it - mine unfortunately do not. Print of fabric looked cute online, but in person was a bit more drab.

Updated on Jan 18, 2015 Flag this

I loved the style of this bra-- really elegant and sleek and I loved the pattern and colors. Unfortunately after trying every conceivable size I might fit into, I just found the shape did not work with me. Seems like it might work better for someone with narrower root or possibly just less FOB? The one that fit me best didn't seem to fill out the top of the cup well, though I think the bottom/sides worked for me. The straps are also very widely set. On the sizes where the band fit me better, the straps fell off constantly. Sadly, I've returned this bra.

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Updated on Jan 14, 2015 Flag this

This is the "blossom" pink color, measures the same as the nude version I have, and the color kind of 'grows' on you - at least it did for me, since I wasn't thrilled when it came out of the box but I love this Panache model even though they discontinued it!

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I have this bra in pink and it is a cup size too small on me and the back is pretty tight. A better size for me would have been 34ff. That, being said, I still wear it, although it gives me a pointy shape which I am not too fond of, but I think that is because it is both a cup and band size too small. I really like the sling this bra has and I think without it my boobs would droop.

That being said, although this bra supports my full on top boobs, they do not lift it all. I may exchange this bra.

***update***

The cup material has actually stretched some and i no longer quadboob at all. The cup fits, although the band is quite tight, I am thinking a 34F would actually be a more comfortable fit, but I have a bra extender so I wont be exchanging this, even though the pointy unlifted shape is not ideal.

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Updated on Aug 19, 2014 Flag this

At long last! A Panache balconette style bra that actually looks like a balconette should! This bra is the black lace and white/black leopard version, so I can wear it under dark colored tops with necklines that aren't suitable to wear the Andorra with (as the Andorra is more of a full coverage style) and it gives a rounded but still somewhat 'natural' shape. Basically not bullet-bra pointy, but not padded bra round either. As with the other Panache styles that have worked for me, the stretch lace upper cup and wire width are great for my tall and wide roots.

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The shape was too shallow on the bottom for me. I like the fabric of the cup, it's really soft and feels nice. The lace detailing on the wings keeps it from being boring too. Center core is nice and short.

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Updated on Jul 19, 2014 Flag this

Well, this is one weird bra. On my larger boob, the bra fits just fine,but on my smaller boob, the way the cups are, it fits as if its too small, cutting in giving quad boob after a bit. The reason why it does this though is the cups are very far apart, so my small boob is not being supported by the bra and just wants to migrate back to where it normally sits closer to the midline of my body.
This is a convertible bra so the straps can be taken off or criss crossed, the only reason I am keeping this bra. Although this ... is a 32, the band runs big, which is fine for me since I run between a 32 and 34. if ordering this bra, I suggest going down a band size. The bra itself is pretty plain and ugly but as a convertible, does its job.

One note, if you have ever wondered if you had full on top breasts or full on bottom , this bra can definitely tell you. I have full on top breasts and the cleavage is unbelievable considering my breasts aren't always so noticeably "full" on top.
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Updated on Jul 18, 2014 Flag this

Needed some bras that are lightly lined and non-t-shirt styles - those I have enough of - in my bra-drobe; the lace is comparable to what the envy and andorra by Panache feature, not itchy, and wide wires which are exactly what I need.

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I like this bra for the stretch lace with wide wires I like and need.

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This bra was weird on my boobs. I'm not sure there was enough projection, and I couldn't get the band to stay up where it was supposed to be, and that might be because I have a FOB shape that this bra just didn't accommodate. As with other Panache bras I've tried, I had weird quadboob because the cup comes in too early. That or I need a bigger cup size.

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Updated on Jul 06, 2014 Flag this

I'm ordering this bra again because the cups on this one were too small. However, for all the ladies with similar issues as me (petite, barrel chest, narrow shoulders, funky sternum, flared ribcage, skin irritations from lace) you should really like this one. There's no irritating lace to scratch your underbust and the straps are set fairly narrow for a balconnet. If you are fuller on top than I am (I am somewhere between full on top and balanced depending on the side) you will likely get a bit of a cutting in from the foldover elastic on to the top of the cup. For me, getting the ... rest of it right makes this a non-issue. I'll take some cutting in over raw, sore skin from rubbing wide-set straps ANY DAY.

This is about the least "girly"--while not being too "industrial"--bra I've found recently. No florals, no obnoxious bows/flowers/embroidery/etc, and while the cup fabric has a lace overlay, it's not in your face. I'm not a big fan of florals, lace, etc. I prefer interesting fabric with minimal embellishment, and while the fabric isn't super interesting, the lack of embellishment makes me happy.
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Updated on May 13, 2014 Flag this

Very unflattering design for my shape. Lace trim caused pain. Center gore came up too high, poking and rubbing. Wide cups, empty on top, band on tightest row.

WILL UPDATE SATURDAY.

Updated on May 10, 2014 Flag this