This bra is the Panache Ariza in the Midnight/Fuschia colorway (#5051). I tried to add it, but couldn't access all the options so I could click on OK or whatever (the pop-up needs a scroll option). Again, I'm so close to perfection I can taste it. This bra is very close, but I'm still going to send it back because the center gores dig.
Likes: * Strap placement is pretty good even on me, and that's really good considering this is a balconnet bra. The seams on the strap/cup junction are pretty smooth, so they don't irritate my skin, so this may work on someone even if the straps are ...placed a bit too wide. * The style is good, I prefer the half cup styles because on me, they cover what full cup styles cover on the average woman. * Nice shape, no torpedo boobs, but not VS style dome boobs either. * 3 hooks! Hooray! * L.O.V.E. the closeness of the wires in the center gore--ideally I'd need them stacked, but in the real world, this is the next best thing. They touch and make a very narrow center. * The embroidery on this bra is gorgeous!
Dislikes: * The center gore is at least 1" too tall for me. I fit best in 3" or less center gores, so that it doesn't dig into my (apparently prominent) sternum.
I really need a 33 band. On the Andorra I was using the tightest hook (34 band), and on this one I was using the loosest hook and while it was fine once it was on, I had some trouble getting it turned once I had fastened it in the front. I'd probably order this size again and just use an extender for the first few wearings. If this bra came in a plunge, it would already be on it's way to me, but they don't seem to make a plunge balconnet. Read more 205 more words
I love this bra! It's my new favorite. It looks great and doesn't sag during the day. The only thing even a little wrong is the lace. While tugging the bra on the other day, I pulled just the lace and now there's a very small rip in it that I don't know how to repair. Now I'm very careful.
Although the bra was very supportive and comfortable, I don't think it's a good match for my shape or preferences. The wires came up too high in the center and under the arms to wear under most round, v-neck, or sleeveless shirts. The underwires are also very wide, stretching back far beneath my arms and leaving a bit of extra fabric there. At the same time, it was too tight in the front and top of the cup, bulging over and cutting in. Some combination of the wrong size and shape.
The bra gives a supportive, lifted but "incognito" shape, keeping boobs secure and somewhat minimized. A perfect choice for work, school, or any setting where you don't intend to show cleavage and don't want to draw attention to your boobs. Will definitely try the Tango II Plunge for more versatility.
This bra is soooo pretty but it just does not work, no matter what I do. It is extremely wide for me and so shallow at the wire that my boobs push it down almost instantly, and the wires both hurt my sides and ribs. My only hope with this bra is to replace the wires with narrower ones.
This bra fits my smaller breast with minimal spillage of larger breast. It is flagged as not fitting, but I love the fit as the stretch lace on top of the cup helps conceal the spillage. (Within 1 cup difference of technical fit)
The 'vintage' color almost disappears against my pink-toned skin. The band fits great when on upside down and backwards (but it's a cup or 2 small so they tilt out and press my rib flares).
In order to get the wires to seat in my IMF I had to really shorten the straps tighter than I like and tighter than I think they should be. After a couple hours the wires still slid out of my IMF so I clearly need more projection.
I got this bra from AllyBean (thanks!). Unfortunately, the Jasmine wasn't a great match for me. I need a lot more immediate projection at the wire to avoid pain on my ribs. (https://imgur.com/a/jSQ7YOj)
Other than that, here are some items of note. I was surprised at how short the straps are; long enough but but barely (I'm short). This gave a HARD tack, left marks on my sternum. I also would have had to alter the gore to overlap the wires but that's not the Jasmine's fault. The side wings are nice and low!! I wonder if I need a more supportive cradle. Whenever I reached for something I felt my boobs were going to jiggle right off the planet.
This is a 32GG but I had to use an extender to even fasten it; it would only stretch to 30.5 before distorting wires. Perhaps due to the black dye. I'd consider a 34, but unsure what cup to try due to the cup size here.
So, the cups are way too tall on me and quite wide at the top. I had to cinch the straps as tight as they'd go (and I'm short) to get it seated right. I LOVE the projection at the wire, especially for something with spacer foam. But I just couldn't take the big cups. I'm full on bottom (at least functionally) so this was not a fit.
Oh and it had great middle projection at the gore, too!
I already have Jasmine in 30GG (grey Animal print - slightly small) and 30H (Ricamo floral print). Like many people here, I love this style for the stretch lace which means full on top friendly!
This old colourway I really loved - it's like an impressionist flower painting! - but was no longer available anywhere. Then someone sold it brand new with tags on EBay, in 32GG.. I couldn't resist!
Why this size? Because my 30GG was a bit too small, and sizing up to 30H hadn't turned out perfectly either. Then I thought, because the 30's were still quite snug in the band, could 32GG be the solution? ...(And of course yay for this colour suddenly being thrown into my lap)
Well, the fit is not great on me. I should have predicted how sizing up in the band would also mean a 'wider' bra, meant for someone with a larger frame - even in my own size I always have issues with chafing straps in my armpits :/ So that's definitely an issue with this 32GG.
On the bright side, I do fill out the bottom of the cups better. In my 30GG & H there's a bit of an orange in a glass effect because apparently I need more immediate projection? Well, this 32GG gives me more room there. However this also means that on my smaller breast, I have some wrinkling near the apex (visible in front picture). Shouldn't happen in Jasmine because she's stretchy. Also as you can see in pictures, on me this has a bit more coverage than Jasmine is meant to have. So the cups are a bit too big (and seem bigger than my 30H, even though they're sister sizes).
As for the band, surprisingly it fit pretty well on the loosest hook. Might have to move down soon though, but that makes sense as I normally mostly wear a 30 band.
All in all, this bra is wearable but not too comfy. Love the print & look, but not sure if I can make it work with these fit issues. How I wish bra manufacturers did something about their strap placement / wideness - I know I'm not the only one who needs more centered straps!
Edit: passed this on to a friend, suited her better! Read more 273 more words
This is very pretty for a nursing bra. On first impression, the lace at the underarms is a bit rough, but might soften with washing and will be covered by clothing anyway. The gore fit surprisingly well for having no wire. I'm excited to order in another size to hopefully make this one work. I goofed and didn't go down a cup size when I went up in the band.
I feel like there's not as much stretch in the band as there maybe should be. It's very very tight to get on and once I've got it on it feels okay but maybe not the best. I have pretty much zero separation between my breasts which I'm used to but this has lined cups so I expected to have some cup separation. Compared to a Lynx sports bra I've been wearing which is the traditional type, the height of the bra is the same, however where the armpits are and the projection forward, I get rubbing. Comparatively with my old Lynx measuring them side by side, I ...can see why - there's much more material here to rub. I had the exact same issue with the Panache Sport Wired. It looks like it fits perfectly but it is not comfortable. I'm not even sure changing sizes will make much difference. I suspect it's too projected for me. I didn't even attempt the racerback. The cups also seem small for a 32GG. I'm spilling out a bit in my left side which is my larger size and feel very pushed flat - but that could just be the encapsulation. Read more 91 more words
The band is exactly the size I need and feels firm without being in anyway painful or harsh. The cups I think are too big because it really bothers me in my armpit, riding too high and the cups, as usual aren't completely filled up, being full on bottom. I think sizing down in the cups will work for me because I really feel like this bra will be supportive enough for me; running, weightlifting, Pilates.
I like this bra because it's the closest I've found to my shape. However, I'm not the biggest fan of Panache bras as they stretch out easily. I have this one in another color and it has stretched a lot in just a few months of wear. It also isn't the most supportive for my heavy breasts. I do absolutely love the stretch lace and wide shoulder straps.
This bra’s band runs very tight. I wish it had a little more immediate projection as I have some wrinkling in bottom of cup but not a deal breaker. I have a little strap gap but not much. Will probably sister size up for better comfort in the band.
Fits good, I have some wrinkles when I move, but I'm totally okay with it. The problem is the gore, it's quite high, so the wires kinda dig in. I'll probably end up sewing some fabric or padding to avoid the pinching, or maybe I just need to get used to it. I used to have wires that dug into my sides, but I eventually got used to it and doesn't bother me now. The band is perfect, and the colour is amazing. Looks really nice with my skin tone. I also love the embroidered leaves, they look beautiful, I don't like that the show under certain shirts. What I've learned from this bra is that next time I should get the plunge version.
I've had this bra in my drawer for three years now, and I've worn it once. Every so often I decide to try again but I have to take it off less than one hour later. Unfortunately, I find it uncomfortable in every way. The wires are long and wide and dig into my armpits; the cup is a bit empty at the sides and cuts into my armpits; the wires feel terribly stiff and thick. It's like wearing a suit of armour. Even aesthetically, not my cup of tea. On the other hand, it's got great side support which gives a super streamlined look under clothes. But that's the front - the side view is quite cakes on a plate.
The 32GG was definitely not working for me. The band is too big and there's a lot of extra space in the tops of the cups. Beautiful design, but I think it's not for me.
Omg! I love this bra! It is super comfy and fits like a dream. However, any smaller and I don't think it would fit. My bigger breast wants to quadboob but just barely doesn't however I am also on my period and just got it yesterday so it could be because of that. I recently found out that none of my bras fit me (32g, I had been putting them on wrong, breast tissue sitting under band and over sides) and only had one bra that fit. Meaning I got to go bra shopping! And this is what I found. My only concern is that it have a ...fairly open lace pattern and I worry that my nipple rings will get caught but so far that has yet to happen. Over all I couldn't be happier with this bra. I want to get more in different colors.
** Be warned, the band is very snug. If you are on the upper end of your band size I would suggest sizing up in band. I am a 32 who can wear 30 so it works ok for me but just keep that in mind Read more 84 more words
But the wired and unwired have very firm bands compared to what I'm used to. A sister size might help if you're interested in trying