The Tango in 28DD gave me the "orange in a glass" effect (wrinkling around the tip of the cup), so I tried 28E but found the cups too big. For some reason, the cups come up noticeably higher in 28E, the centre gore is taller (7cm vs. 5.8cm) and the band is broader at the sides.
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Updated on Jan 28, 2012 Flag this
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.
Updated on Oct 28, 2011 Flag this
My "true" size with Panache is 40 H, but I prefer the Tango in 42 GG because there the wires do not come up as high as they do in the 40 H. Downside is that the band is too loose, I always have to wear it on the tightest hook.
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Updated on Jul 25, 2011 Flag this
I like the fit of this bra. Good coverage while still attractive and fits my petite frame well. A 32F probably would have been even better as I sometimes have to adjust to avoid the quad-boob effect.
July 2011 update:
The cup in this bra seems to have stretched since I purchased this bra (almost 3 centimeters) which explains why I no longer experience any quad-boob effects (gladly). Interesting though. Also, the band is pretty stretchy and I generally wear it on its tightest hook. Could have gone with a 28 band and been good I think.
Updated on Jul 20, 2011 Flag this
Great fit and support. Can wear all day. Sexy look, see through. Straps do not strectch which is good, difficult to put on but great support.
Updated on Jun 15, 2011 Flag this
Good coverage while still allowing you to wear some lower t-shirts. Definately not a plunge bra. Very supportive.
Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this
I love this bra, I just wish that it came in a KK.
It is very comfortable and I wear this bra everyday. It took about 2 1/2 months to stretch to the point that I had to move it into the middle set of hooks.
Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this
it is the balconette #3251. the plunge only goes up to and H cup and if you are a full busted person you would need to go up in the cup for the plunge.
After a weight change, I needed new bras. My suggested size from the calculator was 40JJ or 42J (UK), As it can overestimate cup size a bit in softer, less firm and pendulous breasts, I chose 40J/42HH, one size smaller than the calculator. I ordered different models in several brands: Panache, Sculptresse by Panache, Elomi, Cleo by Panache, and Goddess. While 42HH tended to be the right size, a few were off, such as this. This 42HH least two cup sizes too large, though the band was comfortable. Could be a manufacturing or labeling error, of course. Whatever it is, the bra is going back.
The ... colorway, sunset, is coppery and the embroidered parts of it almost sparkle. Typical of most UK bras in this size range, it has 3 hooks and 1.8 mm straps; the straps are likely long enough for most people. It is a little creaky in a few places, but imagine if I washed it that this would go away.
The gore tacked (mostly), thought there was a bit or gapping at the top. The band fit nicely and the bottom of the cup fit in the IMF with no issues at the bottom or lower sides of the cup.
It is listed as a balconette; it fits much more like a full cup. The top of the cup and area in the underarm both have extra material. The wires are so long that they poke the lower part of my upper arm. And, while most of these have wider wires than my breasts, there is at least an extra 4-5 mm of fabric past the IMF at the top part of the cup.
I won't bother to go down a cup size or two. The wire is in the IMF now with no extra material. When I go down, I'll lose that material. It's just not shaped well for my breasts.
Current measurements from Reddit calculator: L109, C105,T 97, and S136, LN141, L134.
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Updated on Sep 30, 2023 Flag this
The bra provides a comfortable fit, without compressing my breasts or causing any spillage. While the fabric quality is decent, it could be smoother.
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Updated on Sep 12, 2023 Flag this
If it means anything, I am even on top and bottom with side fullness, wide roots and average projection.
While the leaf embroidery isn't really me, it is very pretty and skillfully done. The straps are partially adjustable, the front half padded for comfort, a huge plus. The gore fully tacks and the wires sit firmly on my IMF, staying in place all day without budging. I would say the overall shape and depth are perfect. The top portion of the bra lays flat against my skin without gaping or cutting in, and the bottom portion feels supportive, no wrinkling or tissue flattening whatsoever. Love the firm fabric cups and band opposed to the usual overly stretchy elastic ones in many other bras. The shape it gave me was not overly round or bullet bra-like, but a naturally rounded shape I like.
If I'm being honest I don't think any OTR bra will fit me much better than this. Needless to say, I am beyond satisfied with Tango II.
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 Flag this
Hi, do you know if this is the Tango plunge (3256) http://goo.gl/PITll or balconette (3251) http://goo.gl/HCWgD ?