Krissie

This bra - as with most of the Empreinte offerings - is best for a narrow root and immediate centre projection (and lots of projection overall). It's just beautifully engineered, beautifully constructed and luxe. The band is snug but not tight and this bra does a terrific job of lifting and supporting heavy breasts as if they were clouds. The sizing is EU sizing so no half cups and every band/cup size combo has a different wire (each having unique dimensions). So the sizing is very well-scaled.

Only con: it's pricey. Also, unless you know Empreinte sizing well, don't guess - go to a store and try on the bras. Or you may well get the wrong size. I find 32F fits like a 32FF or G.

Updated on Mar 18, 2015 Flag this

While this bra seems stiff at first, it does soften quickly and the fit and look are excellent. The bra is both sexy and supportive (especially in the cerise colourway). It fits pretty true to size. The shape is neither pointy nor round and it's quite good under lots of shirts, even though there are seams. The non-stretch ribbon at the top of the cups does present a challenge for full on top breasts because it has no give.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

I really love this bra. Bought the Aurora colourway last week and it fit so fantastically that I had to buy another. While I don't like white lingerie, the background colour on this is more ecru and the colourful floral just works. The white/floral fits a bit bigger than the Aurora, which doesn't surprise me because dark dye tends to inhibit fabric ease (and results in a snugger fit). If I could change one thing about this bra it would be to make the upper cup just a smidge less open on my less full side but if I went down a size, I suspect I'd be pillowing ... slightly on the fuller side. It's not observable under clothing - or even when clothing isn't on if the smaller size is well positioned in the cup. It's a challenge I can live with.

Have to say, as I have staunchly avoided all Panaches (including Cleo) for quite some time now because the firm wires and tight bands are just painful (even with an extender). But the Floris is unlike the other Panaches I've tried (Jasmine, Envy, pretty well every Cleo etc.) It's actually SUPER comfortable, even after a long day. The band is comfortable, the wires (while very firm) are totally pleasant. The gore doesn't dig, but tacks. Really, though, this shape is perfect for my highly projected breasts. The boobs are front and centre, totally lifted and incredibly supported. If you're on the fence, try this bra. Note, though: The band is snug for size and the cups are very projected.
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Ivory floral colorway

Updated on Jun 22, 2016 Flag this

This bra is quite lovely in a sort of outerspace / galaxy way. The lace is gorgeous. The navy power mesh band is seriously firm. Size up. The cups are pretty deep and the construction is very uplifting. Great looking bra. Just hope it proves to be comfortable because I find Panache wires can be seriously painful

Aurora colorway

Updated on Jun 08, 2016 Flag this

This bra is unique in look and feel. It has a very feminine, elegant look but it's also very structured. The undies and bra band (created from the same fabric) are very luxe. Really the whole thing feels rich. The straps are difficult to categorize. They're about .5 inch from shoulder to back band and the front strap contains lace, so it's hard to say. I haven't worn it for a long period of time yet, but I'd say it's quite projected and good for narrow, close set breasts.

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Updated on Apr 24, 2015 Flag this

I bought this after purchasing the Floris, a similar cut, which I love. Everyone says this, but I'll corroborate that this bra is less supportive because the fabric is soft, the upper cups (already generous) have stretch and even the lower cups are a stretch fabric overlaid on a thin layer of bias-cut mesh. I got the Jade colourway because I couldn't find the pale pink anywhere. I think I'd have preferred the pink but the Jade is a really nice, jewel-toned teal (as blue as it is green). I don't like this as much as the Floris because the support and shape just aren't comparable to the ... Floris, but this bra is still really nice - it fits and it's wearable. There is, however, more notable gap between my upper breast and the cup on my less full side because this fabric doesn't have the same sort of substance as that used to make the Floris. Also, the upper cup is cut very straight along the edge that touches the upper breast. I don't find that line as attractive as a curved upper cup.

Haven't yet received the undies (ordered those too) but I suspect they're going to be extremely flattering and comfortable, just based on the bra fabric. Note: I generally find that Panache/Cleo undies fit really snug because the bra-matched fabric generally has no stretch. I'd def buy this again (if I could find the pink, particularly). I might size down in the cup and/or band to achieve a snugger fit. (Would try 32G.)
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Updated on Jun 22, 2016 Flag this

I bought this one cup size up from my regular size (because CK fits shallow for size). I got it because I LOVE the fit of my Bardot baby doll. The bra version doesn't fit quite as well but the sizing is still very good. That's the way I get the gore to tack. The lace is embroidered on the mesh upper cup. The mesh is soft but firm. I do not like the mauve accents. The embroidery looks cheap up close and the colour doesn't really do it for me (when paired with black). This is a really useful almost-black balconette. Buy the undies one size up because they fit small...

Updated on Feb 10, 2016 Flag this

I am thrilled by this strapless bra which is also UNPADDED. The fit is excellent - with the detachable straps, the bra is as supportive as any Fantasie bra. But even without the straps, the bra is fairly uplifting - for a strapless bra in a large cup size. I'd say it fits true to size. Very sexy!

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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

If you have close set, deep but centre-balanced, dense breasts on a narrow frame, this bra cannot be beat. It has awesome stretch recovery in the band - which does not budge after 12 hours of wear. It's comfortable. It's freakin' gorgeous. It's sexy. It's chic. It's beautifully made. The ONLY con: It costs a fortune. Note: This bra does fit generously by comparison with Freya or Panache. I generally wear a 32FF or 30G and this is just right in the 30F.

Note: I have the confetti colour in the same size and the fit (specifically in the band) is quite different. The confetti runs smaller...

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

I freakin' love this bra. I've been dealing with myofascial pain lately (one of my main trigger points is at the band area of the bra, over my back) and this bra manages to be loose (I sized up from my proper size of 32 band)- but also supportive. It gives great lift. The cups are, as always with Empreinte, very deep especially at the centre cup. It's a perfect basic that is also sexy and elegant. And it's amongst the most affordable models of this brand.

Updated on Mar 20, 2015 Flag this