Bras » Sculptresse » Sports Balconnet Bra (9441) » 34K 34:15

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Fits ribcage	0.0
B. perimeter	0.0
Stretched Band	87.6
Band Length	76.8
Bust perimeter	114.9
Cup width	20.3
Cup depth	35.6
Wire length	39.4
Cup height	26.0
Cup separation	1.9
Gore height	12.1
Wing height	15.9
Strap width	3.0
Hooks	3

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I have long been a fan of Panache's wired sports bra. I love the padded wires and straps, the shape it gives under clothes, and (in a band size up), find it to be a super comfy bra for lounging, which is why I've continued to buy it even though I'm sized out. Unfortunately, it's been years since I've been able to buy my correct size, and with my FoT breast shape, I don't get as much support and coverage as I need in a cup size that's too small. So while it still works as an actual sports bra for me, it doesn't work as well as ... it did when I could buy my actual size.

I recently learned that the sports bra from Panache's plus sized line, Sculptresse, goes up to 34K. To the best of my knowledge, their normal bras do not, so I never would have thought to look. The only thing I'd been able to find out about any differences between the normal Panache Sport and the Sculptresse version is that the latter is unlined. So having tried both now, I thought I would write a quick review/comparison.

The Sculptresse version is significantly shallower than the regular, molded-cup Panache Sport, even though the cups are unlined, rather than molded foam, and reduces my bust circumference by about an inch compared to my best fitting unlined bra (Panache Jasmine). It seems to be a combination compression-encapsulation bra rather than a purely encapsulation style bra. This creates a decided minimizing effect, which may be useful for people in this size who prefer a minimized shape due to dysphoria or other concerns. Sculptresse may also be more closed-on-top, based on the mild quadding, but that may just be because it's so shallow.

The compression makes this slightly less comfortable to wear than the regular Panache Sport, even though it's closer to the right size, and I find it slightly more difficult to breathe. The wires are also not padded, so I think this bra would be more difficult to fudge your size with (the padded wires on the other mean that I don't really notice them sitting on breast tissue on the sides until the padding starts to break down).

Since the cup is approximately the right size (it seems to run about a size small) and is possibly more closed on top, it does a better job of containing my breasts when I lean forward, so I don't feel as much like my breasts are trying to strangle me in downward facing dog (I haven't tried running in it yet). So even though I find it less comfortable, I'm going to go ahead and keep it.
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  Thanks for reviewing, very helpful!
  And love the print, it looks great on you!!
  
  Too bad it's so shallow and less comfortable.
  And how weird that they would not do the padded wire channels on their larger range?
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  Thanks for the review! I have been curious about this bra for a while but could not find it anywhere to try. It's a very helpful review. I am in the same size range and I tried Panache Sports which to be feels bulky and the wires are too tall under my arms (in 34J) therefore I was curious to try this one in a bigger size. Too bad it's more shallow because I also found the regular Panache Sports a bit constricting. Also weird that they did not keep the padded wire channels.
  Did you try Bravissimo Apollo or Elomi Sports those are my faves in the J+ size range so far.
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  Shanakitty , it does decrease your profile. That is a nice effect I have noticed with most of my own sport bras. :)
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  alisa, sorry, I haven't tried the Bravissimo or Elomi styles. I know the majority of their regular bras, on average, tend to work better for people with full-on-bottom breasts, while I am very full on top, so haven't really considered trying them. Of course, that may not be true of the sports bras, since those are often cut quite differently than normal bras.
- Shanakitty I have also a very full on top shape. I could not get Panache to work for me - Elomi is also not ideal, the shape is a bit pointy and the wires a bit wide, but the more closed top section gives me secure support - while Panache is too open for me. I think for a sport bra if you are ok with less "round" shape it can do quite well. Same goes for Bravissimo, have to find the right styles. With their sports bras it is that I need to size up 1 band and 2 cups but then they fit. Their New Apollo has narrower wires compared to older styles. I find it more roomy on top than the old Bravissimo Inspire.
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Thanks for reviewing, very helpful!
And love the print, it looks great on you!!

Too bad it's so shallow and less comfortable.
And how weird that they would not do the padded wire channels on their larger range?

Thanks for the review! I have been curious about this bra for a while but could not find it anywhere to try. It's a very helpful review. I am in the same size range and I tried Panache Sports which to be feels bulky and the wires are too tall under my arms (in 34J) therefore I was curious to try this one in a bigger size. Too bad it's more shallow because I also found the regular Panache Sports a bit constricting. Also weird that they did not keep the padded wire channels.
Did you try Bravissimo Apollo or Elomi Sports those are my faves in the J+ size range so far.

Shanakitty , it does decrease your profile. That is a nice effect I have noticed with most of my own sport bras. :)

alisa, sorry, I haven't tried the Bravissimo or Elomi styles. I know the majority of their regular bras, on average, tend to work better for people with full-on-bottom breasts, while I am very full on top, so haven't really considered trying them. Of course, that may not be true of the sports bras, since those are often cut quite differently than normal bras.

Shanakitty I have also a very full on top shape. I could not get Panache to work for me - Elomi is also not ideal, the shape is a bit pointy and the wires a bit wide, but the more closed top section gives me secure support - while Panache is too open for me. I think for a sport bra if you are ok with less "round" shape it can do quite well. Same goes for Bravissimo, have to find the right styles. With their sports bras it is that I need to size up 1 band and 2 cups but then they fit. Their New Apollo has narrower wires compared to older styles. I find it more roomy on top than the old Bravissimo Inspire.