I tried this bra on locally. It feels pretty good, and very similar to the Panache underwired sports bra. I almost didn't try this because my hands and wrists were getting sore from trying on multiple sports bras that all had multiple hook and eye closures. This one is encapsulation instead of compression, and the lady didn't think that I needed encapsulation, but I surprised her as this was clearly the winner of the batch.

I'm not sure if I need a cup size up or not as this converts more to a 30E than 30F, and I think I might have had a smidgeon of tissue cutting ... in on the top, but I do think it was pretty good. I like the colours and it seemed comfortable, but I had wanted to try comparing it against the Fit Fully Yours again, as I think that it fit similarly (including the adjustable j hook), but the FFY is about $65 and this one was $100. And I also wanted to try one cup size up to compare.

So while I don't own this, I thought that I would share the pics and review as I have with the other sports bras I have tried (that have had any potential).



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Updated on Jul 27, 2018 Flag this

Last Friday I had a few hours to myself while my mom and aunt were visiting one of the local attractions as part of their package tour coming here. So I went to the only specialty lingerie shop in town to see if they would remeasure me so I could see how it was compared with my calculations (spoilers: she didn’t measure me...she trusted my knowledge and evaluated the fits on what I was trying on) as well as possibly try on bras in the said sizes, and I also wanted to try a few sports bras on again, including Anita which was suggested that I knew that ... they had and larger cup sizes in the Chantelle sports bra (this one I’ll be reviewing soon) because the had tried a 65F over the summer and it felt like maybe the cup was too small and I was not able to try anything else.

This review is going to be for both the 65G and the 70F as I liked both of them for different reasons. For some reason, I don’t have as many pictures of the 70F on as I do the 65G or the 65F from the summer.

To clarify, the black bra is the 65G, but I have tried the light grey in both the 65F and 70F. For the purpose of this review, I will only be focusing on the 65G and 70F as I had previously thought the 65F was a little bit small, and that was 4-5 months ago when I was smaller than I am now.

I really love the shape and feeling of this style. It feels more secure and supportive than the Anita compression bras, though I will say it feels like it is a bit heavier than them.

Both sizes felt good in the cups and measured between 9-9.5”. I feel like one was closer to 9 and the other was closer to 9.5”, but as sister sizes they should have a comparable depth, so I’m going with 9.5” with both. I think that it’s maybe better to overestimate than under in this style of bra.

My biggest problem deciding which of the two is best is the band. On the 65G, the band was quite snug. Comfortably snug, but I was concerned that it might feel too tight after activity or in the summer with the heat. The 70F was definitely looser and I was easily able to get the hooks in the middle down up comfortably. For whatever reason, the fitter thought that it was the best first of the two despite being sister sizes.

So, the 65G is a little bit snug, and concerns are whether heat or activity swelling is going to cause it to be uncomfortable. That said, if I had it now and was wearing it inside for basic stuff, it’s possible that it would fit looser (loose enough) by summer.

The 70F felt good in the middle hooks which means that if I felt swollen, I would have room to let it out.

I’m not sure which size is the better size to choose. I did try another one in a cup up the fitter thought that it was too big in the cups.

As the bras are quite pricey, I don’t know if I would go for it or stick with the equivalent size in Panache or Fit Fully Yours since they are all about the same shape and style.

I’m open to feedback for others about the sizing. A word about my activity...will probably be walking (walking for the purpose of walking, so not strolling walking), the occasional jog if my ankle is not bothering me, and maybe light exercising at home.
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Updated on Dec 31, 2018 Flag this

Last Friday I had a few hours to myself while my mom and aunt were visiting one of the local attractions as part of their package tour coming here. So I went to the only specialty lingerie shop in town to see if they would remeasure me so I could see how it was compared with my calculations (spoilers: she didn’t measure me...she trusted my knowledge and evaluated the fits on what I was trying on) as well as possibly try on bras in the said sizes, and I also wanted to try a few sports bras on again, including Anita which was suggested that I knew that ... they had and larger cup sizes in the Chantelle sports bra (this one I’ll be reviewing soon) because the had tried a 65F over the summer and it felt like maybe the cup was too small and I was not able to try anything else.

This review is going to be for both the 65G and the 70F as I liked both of them for different reasons. For some reason, I don’t have as many pictures of the 70F on as I do the 65G or the 65F from the summer.

To clarify, the black bra is the 65G, but I have tried the light grey in both the 65F and 70F. For the purpose of this review, I will only be focusing on the 65G and 70F as I had previously thought the 65F was a little bit small, and that was 4-5 months ago when I was smaller than I am now.

I really love the shape and feeling of this style. It feels more secure and supportive than the Anita compression bras, though I will say it feels like it is a bit heavier than them.

Both sizes felt good in the cups and measured between 9-9.5”. I feel like one was closer to 9 and the other was closer to 9.5”, but as sister sizes they should have a comparable depth, so I’m going with 9.5” with both. I think that it’s maybe better to overestimate than under in this style of bra.

My biggest problem deciding which of the two is best is the band. On the 65G, the band was quite snug. Comfortably snug, but I was concerned that it might feel too tight after activity or in the summer with the heat. The 70F was definitely looser and I was easily able to get the hooks in the middle down up comfortably. For whatever reason, the fitter thought that it was the best first of the two despite being sister sizes.

So, the 65G is a little bit snug, and concerns are whether heat or activity swelling is going to cause it to be uncomfortable. That said, if I had it now and was wearing it inside for basic stuff, it’s possible that it would fit looser (loose enough) by summer.

The 70F felt good in the middle hooks which means that if I felt swollen, I would have room to let it out.

I’m not sure which size is the better size to choose. I did try another one in a cup up the fitter thought that it was too big in the cups.

As the bras are quite pricey, I don’t know if I would go for it or stick with the equivalent size in Panache or Fit Fully Yours since they are all about the same shape and style.

I’m open to feedback for others about the sizing. A word about my activity...will probably be walking (walking for the purpose of walking, so not strolling walking), the occasional jog if my ankle is not bothering me, and maybe light exercising at home.
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Updated on Dec 31, 2018 Flag this

As many other reviewers have noted, this sports bra is very, very similar to the Panache underwired sports bra. I love the fact that this one comes in solid colors - some of Panache's solid/print mixes are hard to match (hey, it matters to me! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> ), and the bra I'm reviewing is the Peacock colorway, which is a deep, vibrant aqua. I love that it's not on the lighter, pastel side, but that it's not too deep and dark either.

Now the fit...like the Panache underwired sports bra, I do feel a little room at the apex standing up, and this ... translates to feeling more room at the top of the cup when lying down (e.g., to do abs) - I notice this more in this bra compared to the Panache model. And again, I could try a cup size down, but I was in a bind and needed something so I pulled the tags off and said screw it. It's not noticeable enough to be uncomfortable or what I would deem a bad fit - just maybe not the most ideal. I'm wondering, being projected and FOB, if this might be a better fit for shallower or FOT ladies? The cups are tall enough in any case that the issue really isn't visible and doesn't become a big deal.

It feels slightly less supportive, secure, and bounce-reducing than the Panache model, but I haven't yet tested it for high-impact cardio yet (just out for a walk), so we'll have to see. Issue could potentially be solved by using the J-hook to convert it to a racerback, but, I doubt I will ever be flexible enough to make that happen, so I personally don't include that as part of these reviews.

It's very, very comfortable - so comfortable, in fact, that when I put it on I thought I had received the wrong item by mistake as I couldn't even feel a wire anywhere! It has the same design as the Panache underwired sports bra with a tall gore that extends up past the end of the underwire - so again, for me, I'd feel comfortable wearing this out of the house with no top for a run - cute, sporty, but no visible cleavage (or nipples, which I prefer to not have visible).
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Updated on Jul 22, 2017 Flag this

So I just reviewed this bra in the bright blue "Peacock" colorway, and as sometimes happens, the bra fits slightly differently (in this case, better, for me) in a different colorway. This "Raspberry" model fits about a half cup size smaller despite all of the same measurements listed on the tag - much closer to my 30F Panache Underwired Sports Bra (5021) than this bra in the other colorway. I'm wondering if they were manufactured at different times/facilities as the tag styles are slightly different? Who knows. This model feels more secure and less gapey, with no noticeable fit issues at all for me.

I did find it ... odd that I ordered this bra (and the other color) in size 30F through Amazon, but the UK size on the tag reads 30E and the US size 30DDD (which I understood to be UK 30E equivalent). So I'm guessing Amazon is using the EU tagged size of 65F for their size selection of 30F that I ordered - just something to know.

Overall, positive review. I am in love with the deep, saturated raspberry hot pink - again, would totally wear on its own outdoors for a run in the summer. Appeared to wick sweat and control bounce well while doing mountain climbers, jumping rope, etc. during a 40-minute plyometric workout. No visible cleavage or nipples which are things I prefer to not show in sports bras. There's some orange contrast stitching, but to my eye it's not noticeable in the front unless you're looking very closely, and I like that it's not distracting from the solid-color appearance of the bra even where it's more visible on the straps.
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Updated on Jul 22, 2017 Flag this

I got this bra from another user. I have wide, even breasts with tall roots.

This bra is quite similar to the Panache Sport, so if the Panache Sport fits, there is a good chance this will, too!

The accent blue thread against the black bra is super cute. There is an optional j-hook in the back to convert to racerback. The main difference between this and Panache Sport I have is that half of the outer cup is a matte mesh (like the gore section) rather than the soft/sleek mesh. Even the gore height and the height of the underwires in the gore are the ... same. The cups maybe feel ever so slightly less firm? The Chantelle bra seems to be ever so slightly more projected in the bottom of the cup.

Following is the end of my review of the Lime Panache Sport, as they are very similar:

The underwires are strange--they feel much more flexible than normal wires. It is hard to feel them at all. I didn't realize that the bra was actually sitting well below my inframammary fold at first. I tried adjusting it upward but I find it more comfortable a bit below--however, it's hard to tell where the wires even are due to their strangeness, and I'm not sure the wire placement matters as much for a sports bra.

It gives a nice round, and uplifted-but-slightly-minimized shape. I would definitely wear this as a normal bra on some days.

EDIT: I have worn it several times for sports, alternating with my Panache Sport. I do think there is a little more space in the top of the cup than in my Panache Sport, and I wonder if a 30D would be too small or if it would fix the issue. The extra space bothers me a bit! If I can get my hands on another Panache Sport, I would love to resell this bra. It is not a favourite any longer.

Also, the plastic rings (I presume) are SUPER squeaky! I always notice it every time I put on the bra. I'm not sure how it hasn't gone away yet! I don't notice it after exercising, but I'm not sure if that is just from not noticing, or it actually going away!
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Updated on May 31, 2015 Flag this

I will add measurements and photos soon. This is a great alternative to the Panache Sport underwired bra. It is equally comfortable (maybe more) and I think the fit is a bit better. Many different sizes of the Panache work for me (30DD, 30E, 32DD), but none of them seemed perfect in the cup. This one is a little more moldable to the body. If you find Panache sport UW a tricky fit, try this one!

eta: after wearing I feel this one is a tad big in the cup (a little orange in glass). The 65E is the best fit a little small in cup; still not sure which one is best for me.

label sizing on this bra is odd; this one says 30E UK, 30DDD US, 65F EU and 80F FR on the sales tag, but the bra tag says F cup for all.

Updated on May 17, 2015 Flag this

Edit 12/6/2020 - apparently it really was just too big. It fits me perfectly now, at roughly 32G UK. So yes, the cup height makes it large on me with my short roots, but sizing down one cup and up one band fixes that.

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Just like the Panache sports bra - tight band and tall (huge on me) cups. I bought this at the same time as my 32G Natori Zen (which is technically too small for me now) knowing it was too big but assuming pregnancy weight gain would make it fit me at some point. At 33 weeks pregnant, this is not going to happen unless I gain another two or three cup sizes or my boobs find the space on my chest to grow taller instead of more projected.

I have no idea why I keep buying Panache Sports and clones - they're severely overrated in my opinion, and they never fit me right. If I size down to where I can fill the cups, the gore always floats. Can't win with this shape.

Updated on Oct 12, 2023 Flag this

I found this in a thrift store and will remove elastic straps and J-hook for my own sports bra project. Not sure if I'm allowed to list the remains of the bra as a give away but any busty lady can contact me if you need this as a project. Maybe you already own one in a similar size and need parts for repair?

General info. Looks a lot like the panache sports bra but has an adjustable racerback option. Cups feels softer and have horisontal stretch. Band feels slightly tight, but OK, for a size 75/34. Padded strap 2,3 cm and elastic strap 1,8 cm.

Updated on Oct 30, 2022 Flag this

This bra is indeed very similar in construction to the Panache Sport Sports Bra (5021). It doesn't seem to reduce bounce as well, but that may be because the Chantelle is one band size larger than the Panache that I tried.

The stitching on the black colorway is not white like it appears in pictures, but blue!

Updated on Sep 17, 2015 Flag this