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I have this in the lemonade color, new to the SS15 line. I've tried this in many sizes, hoping I could get it to work for my shape without making my boobs fall flat or look too east/west or too pointy, and I finally made it work! I followed the advice of a fellow bratabase user, and bought this in a size smaller than I normally wear, and it fits great. The stretch lace is super accommodating to tissue, so it works well even though it's a smaller cup than I normally go for. The band is a bit tight, like how Panache bras always start out, but ... after some wash and wears, I'm confident it'll be just fine. The shape this provides me is very round and slightly minimized, but I'm definitely ok with appearing a bit smaller. Also of note, the straps are not bothersome at all! Even at 5'10 and with broad shoulders, Panache bras always rub my armpits raw after a few hours of wear.

I do think Panache is taking some feedback and improving the fit of their bras. The cups on the Andorra are deeper than similar years, and the wires aren't *as* wide. I'm really excited to have this work for me, because I love lace bras, and I really love the bright colors this bra has come in as of late. Now off to buy all the Andorras I can find. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />
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Updated on Jun 07, 2015 Flag this

I'm more adding this to include the measurements, as there aren't many AP bras on here.

Anna W. with AP sent me both a 34H and a 36GG Emeline, so I could determine my best size in the brand. The 34H is shockingly small; I could barely fasten it. The 36GG, however, is perfect.

Oddly, the 34H also quadded pretty substantially on my larger boob, while the 36GG fit both breasts perfectly. It may be because of a distorted wire from far too small a band.

Overall, gorgeous and very high quality bra, but this is definitely the wrong size for me.

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Updated on Jan 07, 2015 Flag this

Of my recent Curvy Kate purchases, I was looking forward to this one the most -- stretch lace, forward facing technically, gold band all sound like it makes for an amazing bra. However, this one was the most disappointing both in terms of fit and aesthetics.

The band is really tight, so much so I wouldn't be able to wear it without an extender at least for awhile. The cups are also really large; I might benefit from a cup size down, but I doubt I'd try it. The wires are much too wide for my shape, and the bottoms of the cup are shallow, leading to great wrinkling by the wires. All this combines to provide a shape that is best described as 'rounded torpedo'.

The stretch lace is *quite stretchy*,which I'm happy to see Curvy Kate utilizing in their bras, but it ends up looking sloppy somehow.

I applaud CK for their attempt to branch out in their bras, but this is one that will require some work before it's perfected. Well...for me, anyway.

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Updated on Jun 30, 2015 Flag this

This is one of the more cute bras I own, and I love the attention to detail that was put into it to make it more unique as a black bra. The polka dot print is inked/painted on, so washing it with dark colors won't affect the bright white, which is an issue I have had with other bras when there is white print interspersed with dark fabric. Additionally, the purple/pink bow in the middle is just the right touch of feminine without making it overly so.

Fit-wise, the bra is the amazing perfectly perky and rounded plunge Comexim shape. While I am currently wearing this with an ... extender (on the second row of hooks on the bra and hooked on the second row of hooks on the extender), the band is one of the more stretchier ones from Comexim, so I likely will be able to wear it without an extender soon enough. There are 4 rows of hooks on all of my newer Comexims, so I know the band will remain firm on my 32/34 underbust for quite a while.

The gore tacks on me well -- not Ewa Michalak well, but there is tacking without wire pain at all. The straps are full adjustable, and a comfortable width apart. Another quality I love about Comexim bras that I don't believe I've mentioned before is that their bands sit really low on me, which I love and find extremely comfortable. My waist curves in quite a bit, so having the band sit perfectly on the smallest part of my torso is great.

In short, love the bra and LOVE the brand.
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Updated on Nov 19, 2014 Flag this

This bra is a pleasant surprise! I purchased it on a whim with my other brightly colored Spring bras, as I don't have many black bras on hand. It's much more gorgeous in person, as is the case with all EM bras. The large flowers really pop against the matte black, and the details make it all the more beautiful. I especially love the black lace piping vertically lined on the wing.

Fit wise, this is perfect. The band is quite stretchy but comfortable and firm (single layer of black mesh makes it more stretchy than the typical dual layer in EM bras), the cups encase all my tissue well, and the wires are perfectly narrow. My only complaint is that I wish the straps were thicker, but I generally always wish that. The material it's made of is super soft and silky -- an unexpected and welcome surprise. All in all, I'm super glad to have this in my collection now.

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Updated on Jul 16, 2015 Flag this

The colors of this bra really, really pop against my pale skin. Pics don't do it justice! I'd say this runs true to size compared to the other CHP models I have, if not a little tight and small. I have to take out the 'cookie' on my larger side, or otherwise I would spill over. I personally found the band to be quite tight, bordering more on a 32. The shape it provides is phenomenal -- perfectly spherical and perky. The strap placement is fine for me, but I'm 5'10" with a long torso, so my experience likely varies from those more petite. My largest issue with ... this is that the straps, while fully adjustable, aren't long enough. I have to have them at their loosest, and even then it's borderline too tight. It doesn't stop me from wearing the bra, but I do wish the straps had a bit more stretch.

I also have the matching brief, and I'd say those run a bit small compared to others. I think they're meant for slightly less coverage, but I would probably be most comfortable in a size up. Also of note, it's vital, when washing this, that you hand-wash it separate from other clothes or bras, because other colors can and will bleed on the white part of the bra, so it won't pop as much.
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Updated on Nov 12, 2014 Flag this

First of all, this bra is seriously gorgeous! It's the perfect sherbet orange color for spring, and nearly works as a nude for my super pale skin. I tried to depict the color with pics, but my phone wanted to make the bra appear much more beige than it actually is.

Fit-wise, I went solely off my experience with Samanta, as I'm fairly sure (?) Gorsenia makes Samanta. I could be wrong, and welcome a correction to that. So I went with my usual band (80/36), and went down in cup. The cup was a good choice, but the band is quite loose. With my Samanta, I went ... with 75H, which was perfect in cup and small in band. I don't know enough about either brand to say if this is enough to judge universally how their brands are with sizing, or if these models are unique in some way. The toffee bra has a lighter band, while my Samanta bra is black, so it could be as simple as that.

The projection on this baby is insane! I'm risking torpedo boob, but it's not too bad to stop me from wearing it. I always wear a tank or cami underneath everything, and that helps to mitigate the torpedo.The wires are perfectly narrow, and very comfy. I've been wearing my beloved EM bras less and less because the wires cause me such pain. The band and straps are wide, and I love them. It's only 2 hook, but feels like most of my 3 hook bras.

I bought this from their eBay store, and def recommend checking them out! It took about 2 weeks to arrive to me, and came with tracking all for around $35. I'll def be buying more from their store, but will go for a 75H next time and report on sizing.
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Updated on Mar 07, 2016 Flag this

This is a gorgeous bra, but it wasn't *quite* right for me. I could likely get away with it one cup smaller. I can already see it gives a perfectly round shape, but I can't fill the cups all the way, so there's slight wrinkling in my larger breast, and quite a bit of wrinkling in the smaller. Additionally, the wire is too wide for me, but not as bad as the multiple Liliana bras I own. I'm guessing the trick for TR is to size up in their padded styles (I fit a 34H in both the Liliana and Betty), but go with your normal size in their unpadded. I don't have enough experience with the brand to know for sure. I can attest that the Nichole, at least, does not have as insanely wide wires as the Liliana and it allows for much more projection.

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Updated on Oct 29, 2014 Flag this

Of all included in my recent Comexim haul, this one fits me the best. The demi cups do very well with my (minor) asymmetry, and it's the only one of my bras this isn't noticeable in -- likely because of the lower cups.

The band is firm, but also stretchy. I haven't had to wear it with an extender, while some of the more firm ones I have. The uplift is great, and the shape is super round. I love the aesthetics of this bra, and think it's a great take on black and floral. The colors of the floral sections are more bright than conveyed in pictures. ...

Because of how well this fits, it makes me think I could do well with reduced cup height in the regular padded plunges, but I have tall and narrow roots, so the regular cups fit me well. Overall, love this bra! And love it even more because it's super easy to pair it off with one of my many pairs of brightly colored lace undies, since it's multi-colored and matches well with practically every solid color already in my drawer.
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Updated on Nov 25, 2014 Flag this

I have this in the AW14 red and the SS14 'powder blue' colorway. The red is a deep oxblood red color, and the powder blue is really more minty green than anything. They're both gorgeous, and look better in person than photos. While the wire width of these are ridiculous and the cups are insanely shallow, I do still love this bra. The 34 band is perfect for me, as I am in between a 32 and 34. I'd definitely advise to size up in both band and cup. While I can't nearly fill the bottom of the cup because of its shallowness, I still get good uplift--though ... it is very minimizing. I wouldn't call this a t-shirt bra, but it's good for clothes that look best with a minimized shape (think: button-up blouses). I've found that the more recent seasons (from SS14 and on) have a much, much better fit than previous seasons. The cup is slightly more deep in current seasons, which keeps my boobs better in place. The biggest issue for is the straps, as they can rub my arms by the end of the day. The material of the bra is lush and super soft, so it isn't really that bad but I do notice it.
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Updated on Nov 14, 2014 Flag this