Ok, strike SIX with Panache/Cleo! Lol, I think this was the worst fit of any bra I've tried. I assumed this would be a decent fit looking at the measurements. I usually do well with a cup width of around 5.5" and a depth of 9.5-10". So this bra seemed reasonable in a 30F. I don't even know what to say. Lol. since the measurements are right in my vicinity, I'm guessing it's just a matter of shape mismatching. I'm a little surprised since I've heard a lot of great things about the Tango, and ESP that Panache balcony bras are great for augmented boobs https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Not the case for me.

The cups on this are narrow and deep, the wires barely encased my outer breast tissue, and there was all sorts of wrinkling going on. The top of the cup isn't stretchy or forgiving, so if you're even or FOT this might not work, they def dug into the top of my boobs. The cups are too far apart for my close-set boobs. I would try a 30FF, but the cups will def be too deep and the band was too stretchy and loose for me (I wear a 28 band). Maybe that's why the cups weren't fitting right cuz the band was too loose (stretched to 33"!) to pull the wires out some? Just a guess. But for once, the straps were placed just right and not too far apart. But that was prob the only thing that worked for me on this bra. The gore was also a bit too high for me. I guess I should've just known this bra wasn't gonna work - I've tried the Panache Porcelain Viva and pretty much had the same fit issues, minus the wrinkling since it is lined and "padded" some. But I also had the same problems with the narrow cups and cups too far apart, with a very loose band. And I got nowhere with each of the 2 Cleo Lucy's and 2 Cleo Marcie's I've tried. MY boobs + Cleo/Panache = EPIC FAIL! Lol!!

I'm not saying this is a horrible bra, I think it would be great if you have the right shape for it and can figure out your size. I have very round, even, firm (simply put, fake) boobs and this just wasn't working well with my shape. I'm not really sure what MIGHT work with this, maybe more soft, even (leaning towards FOB)? I just don't seem to do well with balcony styles in general since my boobs are so close, firm and full all around. I do best with plunges and halfcups/moulded, lined bras. But the quality seemed great and sturdy, well-constructed. I can absolutely, without a doubt, officially say now, Cleo/Panache and my girls just aren't meant to be https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

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