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Fits ribcage0.0
B. perimeter0.0
Stretched Band99.5
Band Length79.5
Stretch ratio1.3
Cup width20.0
Cup depth42.5
Depth ratio2.1
Wire length41.0
Cup height28.5
Cup separation3.0
Gore height13.0
Wing height15.0
Strap width2.0
Hooks2
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Index38:13
EU85J
UK38J
FR100J
AUS16J
US38J

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Didn't fit

This bra is in the black colorway. This is perhaps the first bra I've ever bought that gapped on both breasts. It's at least a cup too big. It's also way too much bra for me. The gore is far too tall, the wings are too tall, the wires are too wide. On the bottom I have no problem with depth and I do get the "Marcie shape": uber round. I can't tell if the band is more stretchy than other Panaches or if I've lost weight. I might be moving into the 38 range as I've recently had to fasten more bras on the last hook (could also be wishful thinking). Anyway I could fasten this one fairly comfortably and usually I need an extender.

My size in Panache is generally 40HH so I'm not sure what's up here. I was thinking about buying one in a 38HH but the measurements on Bratabase aren't much different. The 36J seems to be more in line with what I need but then I'm back to needing an extender plus strap slippage because the extender will move them farther towards my shoulder.

On top of it all, I am not impressed with the quality. Specifically, where the straps join to the cup there is this big ugly lump because the cup fabric is folded over there. The fabric is also quite stiff. Sorry Marcie. I think I'll have to stick with Curvy Kate's narrow wires.

Black colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jul 04, 2016 Flag this


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Fit information

On Apr 2016 View measurements

Center gore comfort:
Underwires dig into sternum, because they are too high
Underwire length:
Runs too high under the arm, it pokes
Top of the cup:
Wrinkles, can't quite fill it
Band fit:
I can fasten it, but it feels too tight
Cup's width:
There is empty fabric on the sides (Cup too wide)

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