Panache Paloma in 30J shorter ctr gore

I am adding this bra for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database.

Paloma is an unpadded underwire balconette bra. The color/pattern is Black with red, grey, and white wispy splash on the cups. It is labeled as orange but there isn’t any orange on it. The red has a very slight orange hue to it, but it is what I’d call red way before orange. I tried this bra in 30J (twice), 30JJ, & 30K. This review is for the 30J with a shorter gore.

The band measures 24.75” to a max of 30”, with 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12.5”

2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 13.5”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
The center gore on this one is 4”, and the side wing is 4.75” tall. The cup distance is .0875”. The length of the wire is 14.5”, making it longer than the other 30J Paloma bra, which is quite odd.

The straps are wide set, but all the Panache bras are this way.

The biggest issue with this bra is that the outer tulle is looser than the tulle lining. This makes the cups look like they bunch/wrinkle even though they are quite full. This was an issue with both 30Js I got. This makes the bra not wearable under a t shirt, but will still work under a sweatshirt, so thus it’s what I call a winter bra. At $29, it wasn’t expensive, but I’d expect a better quality at that price. I could remove the lining, but that most likely will take away the support, so it’s a gamble.

While the measurements are similar in the 2 30Js, there are enough differences to make it frustrating when ordering, as you don’t know what you’ll really get. It always amazes me just how different two bras in the same size and style can be so varied in measurements. This fact explains why so many women can rate the same bra differently, as too big, too small, or fit as expected.

This bra is not owned any more

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