This was my first well fitting bra. But now after my second baby and nursing it seems that the cups are too large. The band and gore is perfect and as usual I love that it is not padded or moulded.

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Updated on Mar 03, 2015 Flag this

SOOOO TIGHT

Cant's judge it because it's too tight even with an extender. Right now I am "standard" a 36 band, 38 in Panache/Polish. This is a 32/34 imo. It feels itchy also, maybe that would go away. Too bad; it's lovely and the cups fit great. I love that Panache doesn't put the straps in my armpits!!!

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Updated on Dec 11, 2014 Flag this

I can see why this is such a popular bra. It is comfortable to wear. I did not find the seams to be obnoxious under a t-shirt that is pretty tight across the bust. It would be great for wearing to work in basically any field where you're keeping the girls even semi-modestly covered in a wide range of work attire, because the only things I can think of it not working well with would be something with large arm holes or very large necklines, and sheer or thin fabrics that most people would wear another layer under or wear somewhere other than work.

At the time ... that I purchased this bra, I had been wearing a 38 band & equiv. FF cup, assuming both were only one size too big, so I sized down once. I used online size calculators and my own measurements as a guide, but got "size shock" at the 34G result, thinking no way I was a 34. The first order of bras got here. I am, in fact, a 34.

The only cons for me that weren't due to my own sizing error are the direction it put my gals going. This bra isn't the worst at it of the ones I've tried this week, but it did give them a bit of an east-west look. My personal preference is more front and center, so this lost my vote here. It's noticeable in the picture, they kind of look like two eggs leaning on each other at the top, going outward from one another at the bottom. It isn't noticeable in a shirt I don't think, but how they look without clothes is pretty important for *me.*

No wires were poking me in either the arms or the sternum. It gives ample boob coverage without the cup seeming like it goes nearly to the shoulder, like in the smoother moulded t-shirt "balconnette" bras I have tried. I doubt it could be worn with a sleeveless shirt but, I didn't try so don't take my word for it.

I did end up returning this bra because it turned out to be the wrong band size - my fault not Panache's. Judging by how it fit I would guess it was pretty true to size for a 36 though. I can see why this is such a popular bra. I do think that I could have sister sized down and a 34G would have fit. But while the fabric feel and the overall comfort were pros, I'm not a fan of the actual print & aesthetic look of this particular bra and I opted to exchange for a totally different bra altogether as the retailer I used has a large inventory so I looked around.
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Updated on Sep 24, 2014 Flag this

It seems to fit ok when first trying on, but the band feels tight and I can feel the centre gore wire slightly poke my breasts. I believe my root is too narrow for the wires as there is extra space in the bra at the sides (handy to keep my phone in there- lol).

I love the black stretch lace and the fabric, and the uplift feels sexy. Thestretch lace at top of cups is nice becuase it allows for a little bit of fluctuation and difference in size between right and left. My husband thinks this bra is hot (he's used to seeing me in utilitarian nursing bras)

This bra is comfortable enough for me to wear though. After wearing for a couple of hours, one of the back strap rings feels like it's digging in and leaves a red irritated mark, and the centre gore still feels uncomfortable for my close-set breasts.

Updated on Sep 05, 2014 Flag this

I'm still trying to find my perfect size, but I feel like 36FF should have been it. The band was too tight on the loosest setting. The straps felt a little too skinny and dug into my shoulders. I was afraid for the lace on the cup, although it was beautiful and soft, I was worried that it would wear out or tear quickly. The nursing clasps seem to be very good however.

I had actually ordered a Freya 36FF nursing bra on eBay and this one came to me by mistake. I will be returning it and hope that the Freya doesn't fit so tightly.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2014 Flag this

I hadn't tried a Panache bra in a really long time (stabby wires). But I decided to try this bra on a whim while I was at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. I really love how this bra fits...even though the band is a bit too big for me. It really gives a nice lift and support.

Updated on Jul 30, 2014 Flag this

- Band is comfortable, and I like that this bra also has a wider band on the sides, although the band does come up a bit high under my arm and digs in a bit
- Underwire is close to my breast root
- Straps are comfortable, and I like the way that they kind of cut in at the top of the cup, relieving my shoulders
- I think that the cups fit well. There is only a slight gap near the straps if I slouch or lean forward
- The gore lies flat and is comfortable
- The lace near the edges looks pretty, but it is a little rough (although I did not wash the bra), and I have sensitive skin

Updated on Jan 04, 2014 Flag this

Soft cups, pretty lining. Unfortunately this does not fit me. I have a lot of quad boob going on.

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Updated on Dec 09, 2013 Flag this

The best thing about the Andorra, for me, is the stretch lace at the top of the cup. It's forgiving. I was advised to order up one cup size for the Andorra, and I think that I might have ended up with a bra too loose on top if the lace wasn't stretchy! This isn't the first bra that I grab out of my drawer as the gore is quite high and feels a fit pokey for awhile - maybe I'd have been better offer in the plunge version. Also, in this size, this bra slips down from my inframammary fold a bit after several hours of wear, so it might not have enough immediate projection in the bottom for my shape. My Andorra is black.

Updated on Jul 14, 2013 Flag this

This bra fit really well everywhere but the wires. The wires just weren't wide enough. I think this bra in a 36G would have worked.I don't love the way it looks in that it makes my boobs look saggy. Not enough support for me.

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Updated on May 04, 2013 Flag this

This bra is my favorite bra NOW but I literally had to break it in. When I first got it the band was a smidge too tight and the wires poked my underarms. BUT the gore tacked and the gore never tacks on me as I have very close breasts. I toughed it out and I'm glad I did. Now that the band has stretched out (it stretches to 39" now), it fits great and I have zero issues with the wires digging into my underarms as the bra seems to mould to your body shape the more you wear it. It reminds me a lot of how raw denim works. You gotta break that sucker in! Highly recommend it if you have close together, firm, full on the bottom, wide rooted breasts and patience.

I also really like how the straps are thin and it has only two clasps in the back so you can wear it under tank tops and flimsy dresses without looking like you're wearing a BRA.

Updated on Apr 27, 2013 Flag this

The band is too tight for comfort. Digs into my tissue and leaves welts all around my rib cage, back, sides, and front. The side support ribs are too tall and dig into my armpits. Oddly, I have another Panache in the same size, and the band is comfortable, although on the tight side.

Updated on Feb 13, 2013 Flag this

Stretched the cups go out to 8" wide, so not a lot of wire stretch which is good. Wings are 4.5". I want to like this bra as I got it so cheap, but I'm quadboobing. The cups do seem to hold me forward, just not forward enough. I have soft breasts, so they fall in with the too-wide neckline. Also while not immediately poking me in the armpit, the wire there is annoying. I think it's a good wire width for me, but the cups aren't big enough and the plunge is too wide. Plus I had to immediately fasten on the tightest hooks to get it snug. If I were to try this again, I'd need to go with at least a 34GG.

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Updated on Dec 03, 2012 Flag this

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Updated on Jul 12, 2012 Flag this

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