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Obviously, the band is too large for my 32.5 inches underbust and I can easily fasten it to the tightest hook, but the cups are perfect and the centre gore lies flat (not flush but flat) against my sternum, with the band fastened to the middle hook. The wires sit on top of one another, which takes up less place between my close set boobs. They do come up a bit higher than I'd like and can poke me at times. Still, this should be a pretty good fit once I alter the band.
I really liked the print when I first saw the bra, but wasn't crazy about ... the large lace part. Since then, I've seen people raving about the stretch lace and how accomodating it was. Now that I've tried it, I see their point, but apparence-wise I would still like a bra made completely out of the print fabric or at least with a smaller lace section. The lace is good at preventing quadboobs, but doesn't shape the breast tissue, so if you're ful on top, this really shows! I personnally prefer a little more support there.
The bra gives me more projection than I prefer and makes my boobs look taller than they are. It gives a very upfront shape, which I like though.The wires are shorter on the sides than on old Panache styles, but the centre gore is still pretty high. Even though the band is too big, the wires don't slide down over the course of the day, but stay firmly at the crease under my breasts.
I had to force the staps to adjust them short enough for me as the adjustable part is very small.
As usual with Panache, the quality is good.

Edited to add that the band tends to ride up even after being altered for some reason.
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Updated on Jul 02, 2013 Flag this

This was my first Ewa Michalak and I wish I had opted for a 32. I read later in reviews that this particular model tends to run large in the band. I find the metal sections that attach the straps in the back to be quite uncomfortable at times. In terms of shape, the bra gives a lot of upflift and an extremely round shape, almost like a ball. I wouldn't wear it under a sweater, as this shape looks a bit unnatural in my size, but it looks fine under a shirt. I've had this bra for a while and it holds up pretty well. Bear in mind that the large cup size PLs are not real plunges. The center gore is about the same height as my Panache Harmony and I don't have any problem with falling out of the cups.

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Updated on Dec 09, 2012 Flag this

I thought I'd try this as it is known to run large. It does, but not enough to fit me. I was surprised that the band ran so tight. It fitted like a generous 34K in my opinion. It gives good uplift and a very upfront rounded shape, with a lot of projection. It felt comfortable when trying, but I'm not sure if having only two hook and eye closures woud prove uncomfortable in the long run, as I am sending it back.

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Updated on Dec 23, 2012 Flag this

I set this as a 'fit', but I would actually need a larger cup size. Still, this works better than a 36K with the band shortened, because the gore doesn't come quite as tall. As it is, I sometimes fall out of the cups and have to readjust.

Updated on Aug 16, 2014 Flag this

This is the "triangle emboîtant" or"full cup plunge", a classic shape in Simone Pérèle bras. It is a true plunge, but with full coverage, managing to pair a very low gore with good support. To a certain extent, it reminds me of Elomi plunges, not in the look, but in the feel. Bratabase sizes me as a 34FF UK and the fitter said I would need a 95G(36F)/90H(34FF) in their half cups after I tried one, but in this shape, I can fit into an F. Yay!
The colour is a beautiful bright orange and the picture doesn't do it justice.

Orange sanguine/Blood orange colorway

Updated on Nov 28, 2019 Flag this

It is "an okay fit". Only issue is the center gore not lying flat, but it is almost always the case for me. It is very comfortable and all in all a good everyday bra. The moccha colour is a great nude for black women of various skin tones.

Updated on Aug 02, 2012 Flag this

It's hard to figure our sizing with Naturally Close, because they ditch double letters, but don't align with EU sizing. This is labeled as a K, but clearly much too small for a true UK K cup. The band seems firm, but it could just be a result of the too small cups.

Black colorway

Updated on Feb 02, 2015 Flag this

I haven't had a chance to wear this for long periods of time, as it is padded and the weather is pretty hot right now. I find it fairly comfortable and despite the quadboob on my larger side, this is the best I can do sizewise in EM bras. I found the center gore less accommodating of close-set breasts than in the S Wiśniówka

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Updated on Aug 11, 2014 Flag this

I wish I could have found a 36JJ, but this is my favourite bra right now. I guess I'll just have to alter the band eventually and I wear it on the tightest setting in the meantime. It actually tacks, which is very rare for me. No quadboob, perfect width, super comfy AND it's not ugly.

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Updated on Apr 16, 2015 Flag this