This is my most comfortable and supportive bra. Perfect for working out in. The band is so snug that I have to hook it on the last set of hooks, which I rarely do. The wires are wide enough, and the cups are almost perfect. I think they are just a bit shallow for me; I might be better off with a 38FF but I don't mind a sports bra to be a little on the tighter side.
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Updated on Mar 29, 2015 Flag this
Longer straps than the Panache, which is good.
Much wider, shallower cups; the wire width makes it not as comfy or as supportive.
Slightly less firm band.
Shape isn't as good as in the Panache; lift and projection are less present.
Much more true to size than the Panache, in which I wear the 34F or FF.
It fits, but it's not as good an option for my particular rack.
I do like the width of the band as well as the contrast stitching and hooks.
Updated on Nov 04, 2014 Flag this
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Updated on Apr 18, 2014 Flag this
Considering that Freya bands are a little bit more stretchy, I expected this to be a fairly tight fit, but I couldn't take a full breath! Normally 28 is good for me, 30 it is this time. The cups were slightly empty at the very top, but I expected that. Otherwise, if it really nicely. The extra band across the top and through the bottom helped enclose my tissue a little better even though the wire was too wide. It didn't feel empty, felt nice. Other than the band being too tight, it was comfortable.
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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 Flag this
I have close set narrow boobs and this bra fit ok since it didn’t cause pain. The fit issues are too wide wires and gore not sitting flat. This bra provided enough support and fit my shape well enough considering it is a molded bra.
Updated on Aug 08, 2022 Flag this
Similarities to Freya's non-active line: wide wires and cups, beautiful construction, seems like it will hold up well
Not similar: non-stretch band, which is good for sports bras, but it seems very small compared to their non-active line... I can wear a 32 with an extender in their non-active, and this one in a 34 band I need to have the extender on the 2nd middle hook out of 4. Doing that makes the straps and cups way too wide for me. Freya's are generally wide for me, but this one is uncomfortably wide. I'm afraid ordering a band size up will have the same effect.
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Updated on Feb 22, 2022 Flag this
Uncomfortably tight band on the bottom, but the top of the band seems a lot more loose. The cups are too small for me right now. Gore does not sit flat probably because cups are too small. The hardware on the straps creak a lot. The straps are short so there's no way I could use the J hook for a sports-like fit. Not a great fit.
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Updated on Jul 18, 2021 Flag this
Freya has very firm bands and it can be hard to find your perfect size when you’re used to stretchier bands.
Updated on Jul 06, 2021 Flag this
During my journey to find a bra that fits, I also decided to find a sports bra that fits. I decided to compare the top 3 companies for sports bras recommended on r/ABraThatFits: Panache, Freya, and Shock Absorber. My main goal was to find a sports bra suitable for running. For reference, I'm projected, FOB, center full, narrow roots, petite (4'11"), and normal bra size UK 28F.
I sized down to 28E, because 28F had too much space at the top of the cups. The wires were comfortable, and the band was true to size. The cups were a little thin, so nipples can show through if it's cold. Although it fit fine, I returned it, because I prefer the shape and quality of Panache sports bras more.
I've posted links to my reviews of the other sports bras below for easier reference:
Panache Non-wired 28F: http://bra.pe/X2fK/
Panache Underwired 28E: http://bra.pe/X2fI/
Freya Epic Moulded 28F: http://bra.pe/X2ks/
Shock Absorber Multi 30E: http://bra.pe/X2jL/
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Updated on Jul 16, 2020 Flag this
Of the three sports bras I own this one has the lowest cut. However it also has the tallest gore wires which is not great for me since I have very narrow set boobs. The gore wires are definitely sitting on my cleavage. I also needed to bend the bottom of the wire out a little as it was digging into my rib cage at first. I'm impressed with the four columns of hooks in the back. I wasn't psyched about buying a nude colored bra or sports bra but the price was right and the pink contrast stitching helps a little. Overall really good quality bra that keeps my boobs in place while running.
Nude colorway
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