The bra fits me & is comfortable for everyday wear but the band is too wide near the side of my armpits for my taste.

Blue with black lace colorway

Updated on Jan 14, 2022 Flag this

Nice bra, didn't fit.

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Updated on Dec 05, 2021 Flag this

This bra doesn't fit as such but it gives great lift. The lace on the top cup is hard and very loose. It kinda fits me and is quite uncomfortable when worn on the 2nd set of hooks. It is small and uncomfortable I don't pass up the chance to adjust the bra.
I bought it because it was cheap and pretty and I thought I could sister size my way out of it since my old Elomi and goddess bras still kinda fit. A panache 38J wouldn't fit a panache 36JJ or 34K that's my take on the subject. I rarely wear a bra but it is pretty.

Updated on Oct 24, 2021 Flag this

Cute little triangle bra with decent support. I find this was quite snug along the neckline even when I was a smaller cup size, so wouldn't recommend for those with firmer/FoT busts. The new Lyzy Vibe feels like a much improved version of this, with a better neckline fit.

Black colorway

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Updated on Oct 24, 2021 Flag this

I really love the design of this bra. The bandless shape works really well for me being petite, as it doesn't dig into my upper stomach (and I sit at a desk most of the day for my job!). The cups feel a little closed on top and can dig in a little when I'm on my period and have hormonal swelling, but are fine the rest of the time and give a lovely shape with slight separation. I do find the centre gore doesn't sit completely flush 100% of the time, but its stable and comfortable. The cups are made of a non-stretch, soft mesh with an outer layer of floral embroidery, and trimmed with picot elastics. Straps are fully adjustable and brushed back for a non-slip fit. This is one of those bras I forget I'm wearing, which is always a winner!

Blue Moon colorway

Updated on Oct 17, 2021 Flag this

I have been meaning to try the Cleo/Cleo by Panache bras for a bit. I came across a decent quality second hand Juna Balconette Bra in size 30FF and decided to give it a try.

The bra is kind of basic looking, plain black with a vertical seam running up and down the middle of the cup that is also visable on the outside. There is that classic little black how on the top of the 3inch gore between the cups. There is a 1inch wide piece of lace sewn onto and stretching down the top of each cup. Half of it is kind of floral pattern edging, ... the rest mesh-like with some tiny circular cut outs. (Hard to describe those details, ill try to ass a picture) I measured the cups at 6 inches tall before the lace and the lace adds about another inch making the cups total to 7inches tall. The additional lace may make this balconette bra even more FOT friendly. I believe I am even between top and bottom, but functionally FOB due to my root placemeant. On my period I do gain some more topfullness, or if i gain or lose weight in my chest it seems to fluctuate in the top the most. I tend to keep my eye out for bras that can maybe compensate for that.

The 30FF cups seem to fit my left breast but I always have some empty space in the bottom of the cups on the right. The wires are not too wide, which I need. the straps are a bit farther apart than my preference but I think that is just the balconette style.
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Updated on Aug 25, 2021 Flag this

This is the shortest molded cup bra I could find. The band is surprisingly stretchy for Cleo though. I wear it on the second or third hook, but it works well enough for when I want a seamless look. I always like to have a molded bra around just in case 😂

Black colorway

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Updated on Aug 05, 2021 Flag this

28FF/G
My fit needs: projected, immediately projected, slightly narrow, fob with tall roots (functionally even), very close set, very center full.

This bra has a lot of projection and is narrow. I gape like 1cm at the top lace and near the center as a 28FF but it gets very minor when I'm a 28G. Really interesting as I'm very center full. But I am also slightly fob. I think I could size down to a 28FF although I would be worried that my nipples would be on the top lace. The straps are a little too wide set so maybe I will move them in 1-2 cm to fix both issues.

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Updated on Jul 05, 2021 Flag this

I love this one. The fit is the best I've found so far on my ABTF hunt. The straps are wider set, and it would be slightly more awesome if they were just a little closer- however it's not problematic at all!

Cobalt colorway

Updated on Jun 18, 2021 Flag this

The back band is quite stretchy and the cups are roomy. It could probably fit a 32HH fairly well, or even a 32J. I usually wear a 32H/HH, and the cups are just a bit too big, although the band fits perfectly.

This bra does have a good amount of projection. There is adjustable lace to conform to the bust shape above the bra, so would be good to accommodate for varying bust sizes.

It's a beautiful bra, but unfortunately, just doesn't work for me!

Updated on Jun 14, 2021 Flag this

great wire/band/straps, but logs of gaping, mild jiggle control. Might try a cup size or two down.

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Updated on Mar 24, 2021 Flag this

Moulded cup support and high gore are a big plus for me! Appreciate that about this bra. However, the wires also go just as high under the arms, and the straps sit too far apart which leads to pinching and restricted arm movement. Also makes the cups gape when i pull my arms forward, since it pulls the whole cup with it. Two hook closure, but held up fine for a try on.
It doesn't make a triangle when laid flat with hooks closed, unlike many bras in this size range. So close to a good fit, but so far away.

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Updated on Mar 24, 2021 Flag this

Now I really thoroughly enjoy most of the Panache/Cleo bras I have, but this one is such a beautiful fit. It's scarlet red and the perfect tone of red to compliment my pale skin. I feel like a bombshell in this bra and it certainly looks the part! It's by far the best shape I've had from a Cleo bra probably ever, it's so rounded and nice and the fabric has such a beautiful pattern. This is a newer model with a slim bow in the middle like the Cleo Blake.

The quality is so good in this bra! I mean Panache has a high standard usually, but ... WOW. It just feels so good. It was bought brand new at Bravissimo in November 2017 and hasn't been worn much as it's on the smaller end for my cycle, so I will admit that I'm biased in how pristine it is. The band is the tightest I've had from Panache bras but its so comfy!

The white hooks on the red fabric is stylish and as i said the pattern is so cute. The embroidered bows at the top of the fabric edge go just along the top of my breast tissue and contain the fullness on top so well. The straps are a little thin for my taste, but that's common with Cleo bras. They're still cute though.

I tend to wear this bra under a floral blouse I have that already pays attention to cleavage.
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Scarlet red colorway

Updated on Mar 02, 2021 Flag this

Decided to try this bra out since I discovered Marci was my unicorn bra right as it got discontinued. I would say overall they're pretty comparable for me with a few exceptions. The most noticeable difference for me is that the Asher cups aren't as deep. Wearing my normal 28E size, I get what I can only describe as "box boob" - not quite the infamous quad boob but definitely clearly recognizable as an unnatural boob shape. The Asher seems a little more open at the top of the cup than Marcie and I get a little more gaping when leaning forward or moving my arms. From a ... neutral position though the top of the cup still lays flat against my skin so this is minor, just slightly different from my Marcie. I plan to try a larger size to see if this works better for me as I like everything else about the bra and was really excited to see a Cleo bra in more neutral tones!

Update: I tried the Asher in 28F and no more "box boob" and gives a really nice rounded, uplifted shape (very similar to my 28E Marci). I stand by my comment about the Asher cups being more open on the top compared to Marci. For reference I have even and center-full boobs. Asher may be a good option for those with a similar shape/or who are slightly more full on top.
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Latte colorway

Updated on Feb 20, 2021 Flag this

Not sure why everyone keeps insisting this bra is great for immediate projection, unless we have very different definitions of the concept! The gore and straps were too wide for me and I had lots of wrinkling and straining at the bottom of the cup. It's one of the most shallow-at-bottom bras I've ever tried! In fact, it forced my breasts up so high my nipples were practically staring at the ceiling! I'm seriously baffled by all the recs for it for people who are FOB and need massive amounts of immediate projection.

I could see it offering a really nice, forward-facing shape for someone who's not quite so ... FOB/immediately projected, but it didn't work for me at all.

I also purchased the matching briefs in 16/XL. They fit similar to a US 16/XL, maybe on the 14/16 side. I am on the 16/18 side of 16, and they fit me comfortably but gave me a muffin top. I think the problem was with the cut, but a 2XL might have fit better if a bit more covering across my butt.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Feb 02, 2021 Flag this

Like this bra so much. The gore is not quite tack, but otherwise it fits well.

Updated on Jan 26, 2021 Flag this

The only nice things that I can say about this bra are that it felt somewhat sturdy (with one exception) and that the cups weren't too wide. Everything else was incredibly uncomfortable and not right for me. I think balconette-style bras may just not work for my body; there was immediate and lingering pain from the moment I put it on to long after I took it off. The straps were way out as far as possible and dug into my shoulders uncomfortably, causing neck and shoulder pain even after I loosened them all the way. The band dug in and pinched and the underwire felt like it ... was bruising my ribs and yet slipping down my ribcage at the same time. I'll probably size the band up if I try this brand again. There was maybe half an inch of gap at the top of the cup, so it was definitely too big, but I did totally fill the sides and bottoms of the cups. The center gore did not sit flat. I think it might have been too wide.

Despite all of this, my breasts were hiked up practically to my neck. They felt unnaturally high and it was uncomfortable and looked bizarre on me. I think this might be a more comfortable bra for someone with less projection or just in a smaller size for someone with wider shoulders.

The aforementioned quality exception was one of the eyes in the clasp. It was loose and wiggling around when I took it out of the package. For a brand new bra, that seemed like a problem waiting to happen, especially for one meant to support so much weight. On a related note, two hooks is definitely not enough for this style. It needed at least three, but preferably four, and that probably contributed to the band discomfort.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Jan 06, 2021 Flag this

Perfect biscotti bra to wear under light clothes! Very comfortable.

Beige colorway

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Updated on Dec 17, 2020 Flag this

I LOVE the shape of this Cleo balconnet. Unfortunately it's a 34E and I just learned I'm probably a 34G/GG so it's just too small. That said, here is some fit info that may still hold true if it were in the right size for me. The straps are a bit wide set for my narrow shoulders and they are thin for the weight I carry. The wires are narrow and I think they'd be fine for me in a GG. The immediate projection from my IMF is fantastic.

Burgandy colorway

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Updated on Nov 26, 2020 Flag this

This bra didn't work for me, because the gore was too wide, as it felt like the cups were really far apart on me. Also, I think the cups may have been lacking enough projection. I'm learning that stiff, molded cups are in general not as great as the fabric cups, for me, as they don't accommodate different shapes so well. Also, for an FF, the cup depth wasn't as deep as expected.

Updated on Nov 22, 2020 Flag this