Panache Black really is a continuation of Masquerade when it comes to quality even if the name is a bit ridiculous https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Fastenings, details, material choices are all on par with what I'm used to from Masquerade.

Runs a full size large in cup. Fits pretty much identially in cup to Masquerade Capella and thus is one of the two molded bras that are projected enough for me.

Gives some tasteful cleavage.

Animal print is knit into the fabric.

Updated on Mar 08, 2016 Flag this

Compared to my 32G Cleo Lilies, this bra has a band that is very stretchy. I would consider it "slightly looser than true to size". The cups run large in my opinion, in other bras I wear 32G and in Odette I comfortably wear 30G.

I only have 1 Odette in 32FF, as I find it just loose enough compared to my 30G Odettes(3) that it's not near as comfortable as the 30Gs are. It is good for days where I'm feeling a little more bloated. I can feel this size shifting around on my body a little bit more than other bras I've tried, so I don't wear ... it too often. The band feels ever so slightly too large for me in general, and the cups would cause quadboob if I wore 30FF. 30G is my perfect size in this bra, with the noted exception for days when I'm feeling a little bloated or want that extra room for some reason.

The bra is still comfortable, the material is nice and soft to the touch. If I wear this bra on a middle hook I get more oomphy cleavage than with my 30Gs but I'd rather just have the comfort of the 30G. I will seek cleavage and cakes on a plate from Polish bramakers. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

I find some of the seams in this particular bra, my 32FF, to be a little agitating. This might be because the band is a little looser than I prefer or the seams are just a one off. The seam that bothers me most in this 32FF is on the right wing of the bra and is comparatively large next to my 3 other Odettes. So I believe it is a one off.

The tag with the Panache Black logo at the hooks in the back of all my Odettes is very pokey and itchy.
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Updated on Feb 17, 2016 Flag this

I find the band fits a little on the loose side for a 30, but it is not uncomfortable. I wear 32G in Cleo bras as they are tight. This 30 band is just right, not too snug not too loose. I experience some minor wrinkling near the underwire but it's largely ignore-able and not a deal breaker for me. I could use more immediate projection and narrower wires, but it is very comfortable all considering. I am narrow, pendulous, and evenly shaped. My boobs don't escape this bra despite my soft tissue. It gives me rather nice cleavage if I'm wearing a low cut top, and the ... gore is low enough not to show.

I find that when looking down with just the bra on, it makes my breasts have a bizarre east/west look due to the shape of the foam. The seams may also influence that shape. When under a shirt though my breasts look lifted and rounded which is good. This will be a staple "black bra" for me until it wears out or I discover a shape that better suits my needs.

As an aside - the tag in the back with the Panache Black logo on it is extremely irritating. It's very pokey and itchy.
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Updated on Feb 17, 2016 Flag this

I'm so impressed by this bra. I thought there could never be a molded bra that fit me. Well, this bra proves that you can make a molded bra with depth! It gives me a wonderfully round, globe-like shape. The ombre leopard is very pretty and the bra looks quite luxe.

The straps are set quite far so it does hurt a bit there. Also this band stretches to a bit more than 32 so probably sister size down.

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Updated on Feb 17, 2016 Flag this

I'd say this bra runs about true to size, maybe a bit stretchy in the band (not enough to size down, for me).

I'm fairly even, narrow, projected, and short rooted. For reference, Cleo Lily fits me best.

The cup size is just fine for me, but the shape, not so much. The wires are a little too wide for me, and the bottom of the cups buckle near the outer part. So I could do with narrower wires, and more immediate projection for this bra.

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Updated on Feb 13, 2016 Flag this

Gore is really wide and stiff... Too much so for my boobs. That is the main thing I noticed.

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Updated on Jun 16, 2015 Flag this

I am FOB with non-immediate projection and this is the best-fitting bra I own. I'm so sad it was discontinued as I would buy it forever. The lace on the straps is really cute as well (I hate boring straps). Only downside is they still tend to slip down, but that's been an issue with literally every bra I've ever had (I have a 26" ribcage and small shoulders so that may be why).

Updated on Jun 03, 2023 Flag this

bra does not fit - too shallow

Updated on Apr 14, 2023 Flag this

I am sad that the Eclipse was discontinued. This bra fit so well and looked super. Confession: I wore it literally to pieces. Yeah, I know you're not supposed to, but even with stretching and wear over time, it was still a favourite. Panache Black, if you ever bring it back, let me know!

Teal colorway

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Updated on Feb 18, 2023 Flag this

I’m center-full, close-set, and fuller on top, and my breats keep escaping the center and top of the cup, giving a quadraboob effect. Other than that, it’s pretty comfy and good-looking, if it weren’t for the quadraboob it gives me which shows under certain tops

Beige colorway

Updated on May 13, 2022 Flag this

This is the closest I've ever come to finding a moulded bra that actually fits. Much better than the Deco, which has been my go-to for a long time, and I was astonished by how comfortable this was. The projection is almost immediate enough, and it keeps the breasts front and center (where mine naturally want to be). It's also closed enough on top to prevent gaping even when I relax my shoulders, but not so closed it cuts in on my tall root tissue. I think I'm right on the line of needing a 32GG instead of 32G - no quadboob or anything but some of the ... tissue wants to sneak towards the armpits and if I really scrape the swoop and scoop in the gore won't tack - I'd try going up a size if they made the GG size :/. There's all sorts of small details that make this 1) really pretty in a simple way, with lace scalloping, a dangling rinestone, ornamented straps, and 2) comfortable, like the carefully tacked down and overlapped strap anchor points which keep it from cutting in at the armpits.
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nude colorway

Updated on Mar 19, 2022 Flag this

Shortly after I started my journey for ABTF, I found the Panache Black Odette in 32E, which fit amazingly at the time. But now I kinda outgrew it, and can only wear it on my 'smaller' days, because the band and straps have stretched out enough to compensate for the cups being a little small.

Anyway, I just recently found this 32F on eBay, even though the Odette has long been discontinued. I knew I had to scoff it up!
* The cups fit perfectly, with the right amount of height, width and depth for my short torso, average build, close-set & projected shape. It gives great lift, ... support and a sexy round shape!
* The band feels snug again (unlike the stretched out 32E). The height of the band could be a tad taller under the arms, but the larger cup contains side tissue well. The fabric of the band is double layer microfiber (not mesh); flocked 1/3" wide elastic along the top edge and 5/8" wide along the bottom.
* The gore is low, narrow at the top, wide at the bottom.
* The wires fit and stay perfectly in my IMF. Barely notice them!
* The straps adjust barely long enough (and very stiff I might add). But that's OK because I'll have plenty of room to tighten as needed.
* Hardware is gold-toned, with narrowly spaced 2x3's hooks & eyes.
* On the 32E, the front underband liked to curl inward, but this one is actually a bit wider and so far hasn't started to curl either direction.

* The only downside to mention is that the Animal Print overlaying the cups, although has two parallel dart seams (beginning at the wire and tapering to 2.5" below the neckline edge), the fabric is slightly puckered between those darts. I remember that was a problem on the 32E also, which I remedied by hand-stitching the seams just a bit tighter. I guess I'll be doing that to this one too.
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Black/Animal colorway

Updated on Jul 01, 2021 Flag this

Wow! What a difference this one makes.
The molded cups are projected enough, and not too wide. They could be ever a smidgen narrower for me, but they are pretty darn good. (There is always that trade-off between shallow vs. projected.) They give a natural lift & a nice rounded shape without looking artificial...perfect for close-set, forward facing breasts. The padding is firm but pliable and doesn't add extra volume. The underwire is firm, but not so rigid to be uncomfortable. When I first 'Swoop&Scoop' I get just a bit of quadding on my larger side, but then when I stand upright and things settle in, it ... fits about as good as I could ever get!
The gore is narrow enough to not sit on breast tissue, but tall enough to be supportive.
The straps are fully adjustable, fairly stretchy but still supportive. The band runs true to size, although I wish the wings were taller under the arms, because I do get some dreaded backfat over my lats.
Only 2 minor negatives: the 'Panache' tag in the back is made with nylon and its' cut edges were made by melting them, which leaves a scratchy edge on all 3 exposed sides: Easily fixed by snipping it out! The other issue is the partial band under the cup is not sewn with precision. One band is 1/4" wide, the other is 3/8" wide; enough to feel the difference, but I hope it becomes less noticeable with washing.

Ordered the brazilian panty to match: has just enough back coverage that it's really comfortable, and it doesn't leave a panty line! Supports through the waist so it doesn't slide down. Really cute set!

Update: after many months the band is now beginning to stretch. I still wish it had higher wings, but overall I'm very happy with this one. Wish it wasn't discontinued and came in other colors.
2nd update: technically this doesn't fit, but I can get away with wearing it on my non-bloated/lose a couple pounds kinda day. I still love the shape it gives, but the short band is still a problem around the lats.
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Black Animal colorway

Updated on Jun 15, 2021 Flag this

Not good for those less full on top. Seems to fit full on bottom well and there's no spilling on the sides.
The cups are very shaped a certain way so they aren't forgiving like a stretchy Unlined bra would be

Updated on Apr 08, 2021 Flag this

This bra is gorgeous, it looks so sophisticated! The cups are super stretchy, accomodating up to 11.5" of depth. I think it fits more like a 30FF. This bra would fit if:
A. The cups were more projected at the wire.
B. The band was tighter.
C. The gore was narrower and
D. the top line of the cup didn't cut in. I get the slightest bit of quadding, but it isn't noticeable.

Overall, this is a great bra for FOB ladies!

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Updated on Jan 04, 2021 Flag this

Very pretty. Silky fabric

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Updated on Dec 28, 2020 Flag this

Fabric seems good quality. Like that its lined and fuller coverage, don't like that the top is empty with my boobs but the cup size still feels off. The lace and color are pretty

Nude colorway

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Updated on Oct 22, 2020 Flag this

This doesn't fit me, so take my comments with a grain of salt. The cups look huge, so I suspect it's very shallow, and more of a full-cup bra. It's also rather lightweight...doesn't seem as sturdy as the Curvy Kate moulded bras I'm familiar with.

wine/nude colorway

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Updated on Aug 17, 2020 Flag this

This is such a lovely bra, and I had high hopes that it would elevate an everyday molded cup t-shirt bra to a more luxurious level, however I don't find that this bra fits true to size at all.

I ordered my normal size of 30D in two colors, Black and Nude. While in many other brands these days I wear 30DD, I have always found Panache cups to run a little larger and I am always 30D in Panache. 30 Panache bands are frequently too large on me, but in this style, the two bras I ordered were vastly different measurements. The 30D in Nude ... was a perfect band fit and felt great. The 30D in Black had a band that was 1.8" longer on the flat, and therefore it was far too big and rode up.

The biggest problem is that the cups were so ridiculously small for me I really couldn't get a good idea of the fit other than the fact that the cups are 2-3 sizes too small. The Nude with the TTS band feels much smaller than even the 30C bras I have, and feels like a 30B-C. The Black with the oversized band can only be described as a 32B, maybe even a 32A.

What a shame, since the design of the bra is gorgeous! Nice wide straps with lace detail, a full band with wide bottom elastic, sturdy wings with lace overlay, and a fancy little crystal charm attached to a small rose at the center front. I wouldn't be surprised if this were a Simone Perele style. The details really remind me more of a French bra. Another good thing is that these cups are definitely just molded and not padded (I wasn't clear on this prior to ordering as some sources described this as padded), since I despise padded bras.

I am not sure if there are just some grading issues and the other cup sizes run truer to size, but I would check the measurements or make sure the bra is returnable before ordering this. Unfortunately no one else had ordered this size before, so I took a chance on it, and it didn't work out! I think this could be a lovely everyday molded bra if you can find your fit.
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Black colorway

Updated on Oct 31, 2019 Flag this

This is such a lovely bra, and I had high hopes that it would elevate an everyday molded cup t-shirt bra to a more luxurious level, however I don't find that this bra fits true to size at all.

I ordered my normal size of 30D in two colors, Black and Nude. While in many other brands these days I wear 30DD, I have always found Panache cups to run a little larger and I am always 30D in Panache. 30 Panache bands are frequently too large on me, but in this style, the two bras I ordered were vastly different measurements. The 30D in Nude ... was a perfect band fit and felt great. The 30D in Black had a band that was 1.8" longer on the flat, and therefore it was far too big and rode up.

The biggest problem is that the cups were so ridiculously small for me I really couldn't get a good idea of the fit other than the fact that the cups are 2-3 sizes too small. The Nude with the TTS band feels much smaller than even the 30C bras I have, and feels like a 30B-C. The Black with the oversized band can only be described as a 32B, maybe even a 32A.

What a shame, since the design of the bra is gorgeous! Nice wide straps with lace detail, a full band with wide bottom elastic, sturdy wings with lace overlay, and a fancy little crystal charm attached to a small rose at the center front. I wouldn't be surprised if this were a Simone Perele style. The details really remind me more of a French bra. Another good thing is that these cups are definitely just molded and not padded (I wasn't clear on this prior to ordering as some sources described this as padded), since I despise padded bras.

I am not sure if there are just some grading issues and the other cup sizes run truer to size, but I would check the measurements or make sure the bra is returnable before ordering this. Unfortunately no one else had ordered this size before, so I took a chance on it, and it didn't work out! I think this could be a lovely everyday molded bra if you can find your fit.
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Nude colorway

Updated on Oct 31, 2019 Flag this