Another sad fit, definitely too large in the cups but the band was actually okay. I knew Panache and Andorra in particular runs snug so I made sure to size up. Unfortunately I also sized up in the cups and it didn’t work out too well. Wires too wide, cups actually too wide and too separated which gave me an east-west thing going on there. Not a fan of the color either, but this one was already not a keeper anyway.
According to bloggers, this bra is designed to lift heavy breasts and boy does it do that! A little too much for me. The shape of the bottom of the cup does not give immediate projection. Instead my breasts are lifted up to the sky. The apex is actually pointing upward a little and there is plenty of room. The top of the cup is a reduced stretch lace and mesh. The fabric is very thick and strong but comfortable, so my breasts only slightly fold over the bottom. The gore is high and everything is enclosed. Though the cup is wide, ...everything is pushed to the front and very centered. The straps are padded and soft but fully adjustable. The band is true to size so I need an extender.
The fabric is lovely and smooth and everything is high quality. The pink roses on pink is a more mature print but not dowdy. The elasticity are thick and padded and the band is a double ply soft fine gauge mesh.
Because of my soft tissue, omega shape, and short roots, this bra actually lifts my breast and folds it over my chest so I get a crease at the top of my breast root. I saw similar action from Ewa Michalak bras so this might be great for fans of her S, FB or SF lines that have wider roots. Read more 136 more words
This is a pretty nursing bra. Compared to the Panache Tango II underwire bra, the cups run EXTREMELY small. I ordered the 38J nursing bra when a 38J Tango would have fit me fine, and by the time I stuffed myself in, it looked like I had 4 full breasts. Order at least one cup size larger than what you'd expect - possibly 2 if you're at the beginning of your breastfeeding journey.
While this bra does not exactly fit, because of the stretch lace top I get a firm gore tack and no quadding. The lower band elastic is very firm, a little too snug for me to wear for long. I bought this bra because it is my favorite color and it's very beautiful, a little shiny and gorgeous. The uplift I get is phenomenal due to the small cup and little projection, and it's quite Marie Antoinette cakes on a plate. It's also a very reduced profile, unlike other uplifted Panache styles, which tend to project out. The apex is lower which suits my short roots.
Everything about the bra (except those firm Panache wires) is soft and comfortable. The lace is really lovely. I bought the matching low rise knickers and a teal satin robe and I feel quite old Hollywood lounging around. When I get a chance to lounge, ha!
I loved the wire width and height on this size. Not perfect from me, and I didn't have a full day trial with it, but by comparison to the 38HH - Panache » Envy Balconnet Bra (7285) , much less inclined to stab me abd a comfier fit with its wider and higher wires. Unfortunately, it was too big in the cup. The wrinkling isn't super obvious except on my smaller side, and with the stretch lace there wasn't really gapping, but comparing the profile to the size down, the much pointier shape seems like a giveaway of too large a cup based on what I've seen t_maia say.
For the bra itself, it seemed like a really sexy basic to me (although the boyfriend didn't agree, being firmly anti beige.) The cups had an interesting texture to them, and the materials felt good.
The best thing here is the kicked-in straps actually stay up on my narrow shoulders! The 36 band is somewhat tight (can only use last hooks), but I am afraid a 38 would be too big. I will probably try an extender, but have no problem wearing on the last hooks for now. The cups are the best fit I've gotten yet, even more than my Marcie. Also there's not as much jiggle as with the Marcie. I think I might try a 38 band just to see if it fits better, but I think this is my new go to bra.
Same shape as the 40HH - Sculptresse » Chi-chi Full Cup Bra (7695) but horrible scratchy fabric. I highly recommend Jasmine lovers to try Chi Chi if you're in the size range. Better, softer materials and the same shape.
This is without a doubt the most beautiful bra I have ever owned. When I am done losing weight I am definitely going to try this bra again. The cups are super small, I had major quad boob. The band feels really snug, but not uncomfortable. The too small cups probably have something to do with that. Even though it felt snug it still rode up my back.
I bought the 38J Panache Andorra Full Cup (5675) in Spice to enter its measurements into Bratabase. As cranky as I get looking for bras in the 30F range for myself, I can only imagine the volcanic frustration of someone in the 38J range.
This color is rich and complex. It changes a lot depending on what time of day you're viewing it.
This bra runs small! I own and have tried on several other Panache bras, and the Emily runs quite a bit smaller than the others. The cup and band are both smaller - the band is not very stretchy (I can wear it comfortably, but need help getting it on), and the cups are pretty small for the Js I've tried so far (Panache Tango and Jasmine); they feel more like an HH. I would definitely have to order a JJ in the future, though I do not plan on buying this bra again. The cups project a little more than a "half-melon" shape, but not as much as the Panache Jasmine (6951) .
On the plus side, this bra is reasonably comfortable, even though it's too small. The fabric is soft, the lace is soft and sturdy, and overall it looks conservatively pretty. Nude tone with simple flower-ish "embroidered" pattern on the cup, matching lace, and a little bow. Nothing particularly special about it, just a nice bra.
I am in love with this bra. The fabric starts out a bit stiff, but softens with wear/washing. The lace on top is soft, and serves perfectly to prevent 'quadboob' with shifting breast size/volume (such as time of month, migrating tissue, etc). Projection is fantastic! It's hard for me to find bras that are deep/pointy-ish, as the "half-melon" shapes never fit me comfortably. It feels delicate in your hands, but is very sturdy when worn. It's the perfect combination of cute/sexy, which wasn't a big deal for me, but has very much impressed 'those who matter'! I am definitely planning on purchasing another of these.
The only downside ...is that it has high-ish wires. For me, that's just added support, but some women might find it uncomfortable. I had to get used to such a high gore, and cannot wear it with v-neck shirts (it shows, some of them even without bending!), but it's actually very comfortable and makes for a great shape under sweaters and higher-necked shirts. No poking to speak of, and the elastic is stretching reasonably (not too fast, not too stiff). Read more 77 more words
I wish I had ordered this in a JJ cup. I have a slight quadboob that is probably only noticeable to me in this bra. Otherwise, this bra is one of my better fitting bras. Band sizing is completely off with this bra. The band feels identical to my other Ariza in blossom which is a 36J. My blossom Iits like a champ with only a little space at the bottom of the cup. The cups in this bra fit better than my blossom with less space at the bottom, but again slight quadboob.
That lift is impressive!!