I had a hard time figuring out what didn't quite fit about this bra until I started taking photos. I've pointed at the empty space below & beside the cups. The wire is nowhere near my IMF at all. Not enough projection either.

Comfort-wise this bra isn't nearly as bad as it looks. The band lays mostly flat all the way around and feels surprisingly wearable for a 30. (I wear 28, but I think Clara only comes in 30+)

Clara has a wide-feeling gore. It's quite close at the top (so it fits my close-set boobs) but quickly widens and separates. The gore isn't uncomfortable, but ... I think the end result is a little...... splayed.

But only a little. If I was a true 30, I think the shape would be fine. The side support panels work hard to keep everything forward.

I have tried a lot of Claras because I really like how the Clara style feels & looks on. I find the wide band sits comfortably and the gore also sits fairly smoothly. The lace is too cute and I don't find it scratchy. I like that they provide a side-support panel and feel this adds to the comfort. It's really too bad the wires are so far off where I'd like them......... but if I found a Clara that was comfortable enough to wear anyways, I'd keep it. This 30FF wasn't quite right but the larger 30G ended up being keepable. I'd not buy this bra full price but older colors can be had for < $40 (nude, charcoal).
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Nude colorway

Updated on Oct 13, 2021 Flag this

I love this style. It definitely suits my shape. I can sometimes wear a 32F as the band on this bra is a bit firm.

Red and gold colorway

Updated on Oct 31, 2018 Flag this

Absolutely love the color and the lace is extremely comfortable. The seams are well placed and do not itch or rub.
I am a big fan of full cups, so I have to be honest, I did panic in the balconette style when I didn't have as much coverage as I was used to! But with a lack of top fullness, the stretchy lace, and the lower cut is very flattering. The satin/lace fabric combo seems to sit well under clothes.
I normally wear a UK 32F, but whatever size I tried on in-store was wrinkly/ gappy in the cup under the arms. The fitter suggested the 30FF and I like a tight band so I was on board! I'll need to give the band time to relax, but I am otherwise very happy with the bra! I think I'd try a 32F in the future, in case the fashion color was the cup-culprit. Could not say no to soft sage though!!
This is my first panache and I don't think it will be my last!

Soft Sage and Ivory colorway

Updated on Sep 13, 2020 Flag this

I love this bra, full stop.

I'm full on the bottom and projected, so maybe that's the type that works well with this bra, but it fits me wonderfully. The side slings push my breasts forward in a way that's comfortable and looks good to me - but some breast types may not work well with them - the gore and underwire sit very comfortably where they're supposed to, and I fill the cup without spilling out anywhere. It's a very comfortable bra for me, and I'm very happy with it.

black/gold colorway

Updated on Mar 04, 2015 Flag this

Gorgeous full cup in pale gold and black lace (with stretch in the upper cup). I would have been very happy if it worked out for me, sadly it doesn't. In this size I got no quadboob but the problems with the side slings I noticed on the Panache Andorra Full Cup (5675) and the 30F - Panache » Clara Full Cup Bra (7255) are more severe here. I cannot settle into the cup as the side sling combines with lacking projection causing an indent on the side of my boobs and an overall weird shape. As the side slings turned out not to be my friend in Panache I will stick to their side panel models like Panache Envy Balconnet Bra (7285) and Panache Jasmine (6951).

For those who go along with the side slings design I would recommend to size up in the cup as with the Panache Andorra.

I found it somewhat disappointing there were some loose threads as it is higher priced than the Andorra.

Black/Gold colorway

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Updated on Oct 21, 2014 Flag this

The prettiest colors! Although this bra isn't exactly a perfect fit, it's good enough most of the time. Its gore is still a bit too wide for my close-set-ness, so it can get stabby after a long day. The 30F Clara doesn't give me enough projection, so I went up to 30FF. It's technically still a bit too shallow near the wires, but on certain days when I'd like more quish, it works.

Side note, I got the 30FF Clara from HerRoom. The right cup came with a small manufature/sewing error near the gore. I had to hand stitch the stretch lace to the top of the gore on the right side. Before I did that, the gore was straight up stab city.

teal colorway

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 Flag this

Not flattering - cone shape. Magenta colorway just looked "off" as well. Returned

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Updated on Aug 09, 2015 Flag this

This bra is too big for me, but I think it could work in a smaller size maybe. It doesn't cut into my armpit really. There is too much fabric under the cup. It's a little wide, but pretty much all bras are on me, and I haven't tried polish ones yet. The lace is much softer than the andorra.

The bra is a little less pretty than what I expected, however, I do still like the look of it.

Updated on Apr 11, 2014 Flag this

So pretty. Just so pretty. And comfortable with a slightly uplifted look. But let's face it, the only reason to buy this bra is because it's beautiful. At least from the front. From the back, it's very plain, boring, and nothing special.

Updated on Jan 04, 2014 Flag this

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