What an absolutely beautifully constructed bra. I got this realizing it would be too small but I had to have it and try it out. It is worth every penny of regular retail price that Masquerade charges. It has hte prettiest eyelet type lace on the top of the cups and below them. It also has a bow at the gore with a cute heart rhinestone. It gives great cakes on a a plate cleavage, really round and uplifted. Too bad for me it's 1-2 cup sizes too small. I would love to trade for a 32H.
I like this bra's fit, but am not too keen on the colour or the lace. There's mesh inside the band, so I think it'll be more breathable. The straps are nice and thick and the hooks are unpainted metal.
This is my first Panache bra. Oh my goodness, such loveliness. I'm afraid to wear it and get it dirty. It seems like it would be a crime against bramanity. Seriously, this is a really pretty bra. It gives me a green shape. I can see why it's considered a luxury brand. I like the shiny metal details, and the silvery-lavender material is gorgeous. The gore is a little high for me, and there is a very slight gapping around the gore on my larger side (much more gapping on the smaller side), but it doesn't show under a shirt and I've seen much worse.
Update: Ouch! Had to ...take it off after a little while of wearing it. The gore is just too much for me. D,: Update 2: Still sore the next day. This bra really didn't agree with me.
Update 3: Tried an extender, but still looked weird and more like a full cup instead of a plunge. This was as close as I was going to get to a correct size; it just wasn't the right shape for me. Exchanged it for a Panache Andorra plunge. Read more 79 more words
This is an odd one. I have very broad, square shoulders, but the straps are clearly too far apart for me. Although the cups are gapping a little bit at the top, I think this is because the straps are pulling the sides inward and it would be fine if they were lifting straight up.
I think I also need to go down a band size, as it fastens easily on the smallest hook and I can still fit my whole fist underneath, so it could be that the straps would be fine in the correct band size. As it is, I think I'm going to have a ...go at altering it so the straps sit where they should.
The fabric is quite soft and comfortable, the lace is a nice quality (though I admit lace in general isn't really my thing), and the straps are firm and would be supportive if placed correctly.
Edit - as suspected, moving the strap in about 1 1/4 inches on each side did the trick. It's still a tiny bit big (I think I might be between a 30DD and 30E on this one) but it helps a lot and should be wearable now. Read more 91 more words
This is not a good bra for shallow breast and narrow roots. I have slightly shallow breast and there's a little gap at the top of the cups whenever I move around. The underwire is also too wide it goes way far back. The straps are too long for me it doesn't tightened short enough. It's a good bra for those who has projection breast.
My first halfcup. And I love it. I love how much satin there is (full band and straps). Straps are lovely, comfortable and made with satin. I love also the embroidery, the dark violet one matches great to the overall beige-pink colour of the bra.
I decided to try Rhea in my regular size for a bargain price. I read that this model runs big in the cups and I must confirm that. The cups are very high in my opinion and my full on the bottom breats can't fill the top of the cups because the edge is very open. As the cups are too big and the center gore very high, the underwires dig into sternum. The band is rather tight and not very stretchy, certainly because it's made of a satin material. I also prefer wider bands, this one is narrow and not very stable on my back.
This is the PERFECT bra for me. As soon as I tried it on, I told all my friends this is the bra I want to be buried in. I read on Bratabase that the band was snug, and to size up, so I'm glad I did. I ordered the 32E, and I can hook it in the middle if I want, but it's not necessary. My underbust measures at 29.5". I'm FOT and not shallow. This bra gives that perfect, rounded look that I love.
This is a really beautiful bra. The materials are wonderful and the embroidery on the cups is stunning. I have this in a 28F (though I'm usually more like a 28FF). Even though my nipples are really close to the top of the cup and threaten to show, I don't think I could size down because I think I would get gaping on my FOB breasts. Anyway, I didn't exactly buy this bra for the superior support and functionality! Though the band is thin it is reasonably firm, and doesn't ride up too much on my 26 inch ribcage. The thick straps are really comfy!
I love this bra. This is the first and only molded cup I've found so far that does not have straps way in my armpits, while having a narrow enough cup and enough depth (haven't tried any Polish brands yet). I love it so much I have two. There as a little bit of a break in period required for the band, as it's VERY firm on my 27" ribcage, but I just used an extender. I'm almost on the verge of quadboobing, but don't, and the narrow/low gore is wonderful for low-cut shirts. I don't fall out in the middle nearly as much as I do in the Freya Deco (4234) , because this cup shape better suits my own shape. The Deco's cups are about half an inch taller, and the armpit side of the strap is about .75" further from the gore than the Amor.
This was the first proper fitting bra that has worked for me. I love the lift it gives. Wires fit perfectly containing all of my breast tissue and the bra itself is just so elegant. Too bad it's $80!
Oh gosh it's amazing, the only problem I have with it is that the lace on the cups shows through thin shirts, but man I don't even care, it's so worth it
I have a 33 inch ribcage and the 34 band was too large. It stretched out quickly and started to fall down my ribcage. The cup size was perfect and gave nice lift. If I could find it in a 32HH I would definitely purchase it. The lace was pretty but didn't seem to be sewn on well, but the rest of the bra seemed to be of good quality.
Only tried it on, haven't worn them out and about yet. The thing I noticed is that the straps are kinda attached to the cups too far apart, so the cups seem to be kinda loose and doesn't seem to be completely filled by me. They are visually very nice. I havent worn them long enough to comment on their comfort level. I might not wear this for heavy dancing, but it seem to be ok otherwise.
The cups are super deep on this bra! It's such a shame it fit so horribly because it really is so beautiful. It would fit someone with more depth to their boobs. I have a shallower base, wide rooted so even though it cut in at the top a bit, there was a ton of room left in the cup. It made my 36G Rhea look tiny! The wire width was the same in both cups yet the actual cup depth looked at least 2 sizes bigger in the Capella than my Rhea. I am exchanging this bra, measured it for Bratabase.
I have had other colours of this bra for over 2 years and they have retained their shape and size SO well. It's a shame my size is fluctuating as I've said goodbye to some lovely versions of this.
This bra feels secure when I have the right cup size. It gives me enough uplift without being at risk when leaning over. Such a pretty bra and washes well!
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The cup fits on my larger left breast. I can adjust, swoop, scoop and jiggle in the morning and it stays put for most of my SAHM day. I fit it on the center hook, which is not entirely ideal, but 200 bras in, this is the first one that worked in every other way. I like the cup shape but they are a touch deep for me....seems that's almost always the case.
