I really went through the stages with this bra. I have been wanting to try Sculptresse for ages now but haven't been able to get a good deal on one. At first, I was ready to send it back. It's advertised as a full cup bra but gave me way more cleavage and uh, bounce than I was expecting. That's not a bad thing! I don't know if it's me or the bra, but it fits me more like a balconette.

But wow, what a balconette it is. At first I was sure it was going back because I had so much gaping in the mesh at the top of the cup, reminiscent of my struggles with the Tango II balconette. However as I started moving around the house (and adjusted the wire to better settle into my IMF) everything smoothed out, and quite nicely at that. My breast tissue is very soft and malleable; once I got everything settled the wires actually sat quite firmly in my IMF. Even with the most comfortable bra I have the urge to put them back in place during the day. Honestly, I'd kinda chalked it up to a nervous habit. I love the round shape it gives me.

As usual, the wider set straps drive me nuts. They're closer set than usual for Panache as you'd expect with a (technically) full cup bra, but still a little too wide set for me. To make things worse, they're not fully adjustable. They are padded with soft fabric per usual for Panache and larger sizes. I am having some luck with silicone bra strap holders.

I know Bratabase shows this bra as not fitting me, but I'm really pretty happy with it. I like Panache bras more than they like me, so I'm happy that Sculptresse might be a good option for me.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Mar 05, 2016 Flag this

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  To my eye looks good on you

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  It looks good to me! The wide straps are frustrating I'm sure given your cup size and it probably pushes them too far wide. If they stay put then maybe it's okay? I hate grabbing my straps all the time on wide set straps. Love the color of this bra too!

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  Wow that is one lovely color ! I am jealous that it doesn't come in my size range . I hate messing with straps too and yes I think I have a habit of checking adjusting .
  Oh that looks so stunning which doesn't always happen in a large cup ..I know .

• Ivp Do you have any luck with Panache 34 bands? Flirtini and Chi Chi, which are similar, now come in 34 bands. Panache bands tend to be firmer. I usually wear a 34 in other brands.

• I had one 34 panache envy that I have taken in slightly before it died I didn't know it came in 34 band until now. Hmmm

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  Ivp The 34 bands were new for AW15, according to a blog post I found. HTH!

• That does. I saw a few not too expensive on eBay but maybe I can find some in my local shop to try on . I am not exactly sure of my sister size in a 34 , my 34 is one I got when I weighed a bit more and altered down as I lost weight because I liked it so much .

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