This bra is pretty but the size is all wrong. I can barely breathe and yet it gaps at the top and it doesn't stop the bouncing.

Gray colorway

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Updated on May 06, 2019 Flag this

This is probably the best sports bra I've ever tried (though I've only ever tried un-wired ones in the past...). The upper middle part and straps of the bra are made of a kind of "spongy" breathable material, and the cups of the bra are made of a swimsuit-like material. The band is firm and slightly tight, like most Panache bras, but I don't recommend sizing up in the band because it is a sports bra. The gore tacks well and most of the cups are filled, though the middle top part has gapping because the wire stops about halfway up the cup. The cups end sooner on ... the sides than most bras I've tried, so that's something to keep in mind if you have wider boobs. My boobs still bounce slightly when jumping up and down, but much less so than normal bras and soft no-underwire sports bras. I don't think it would be comfortable to wear all the time as an everyday bra, but for any kind of working out/sports it should work well. Also, even though it has a thicker material, it doesn't take a very long time to dry, as I can hang it up after I wash it with Eucalan and it'll dry overnight.
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Black colorway

Updated on May 29, 2023 Flag this

Everything I could want in a sports bra. I tried this from Amazon Wardrobe in three sizes 32DD, 32E, and 34DD, based on what I had read on band and cup fit. I liked the 32E (my actual size) best--the cups felt perfect including the top--but the band size was what could best be described as "discipline feels good." The 32DD felt tight at the top/straps, like they were the wrong width, and the cups felt like the wrong shape. The 34 band was very comfy, but the cups were way too roomy at the top. I got this one used to see if the band would work better with wear, and I can report that it truly does, and that everything feels secure while bouncing around. I'm keeping this one and the new 32E.

Updated on Sep 22, 2021 Flag this

I bought this a few months ago when I was measuring a 30FF. I tried on a 32F and a 30F as well and the 32F gapped at the top and the 30F was just too tight so I ended up with a 32E. The band loosened fairly quickly and I was using the second hook within a month or two and now it's too big in the band due to weight loss. Overall a very comfortable sports bra, though. Good support. I'm more close set so the separator in the middle sits on breast tissue but it doesn't cause any discomfort.

I think when I buy a new one I'll end up buying a cup down still but go for the tighter band and use an extender for a bit to hopefully have the band last longer.

Pastel Retro colorway

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Updated on Jun 21, 2021 Flag this

My boobs are FOB and projected and this works great for me. It runs tight in the band and deep in the cups, so 32E works well even though I normally fit in 30FF with Panache.

Update: The band ended up stretching a lot faster than I expected it to, and the gore is too wide/tall. It rubbed against my sternum and on my breasts so badly that I ended up with dark marks. I didn’t think the gore would be an issue since it didn’t feel uncomfortable when I put it on, but with all the rubbing it really messed up my skin. In hindsight I think it wouldn’t have moved around so much if I’d gotten a 30 band. I don’t know if I could tolerate this bra in another size because of the gore. I might have to acquire the wireless version, but I know it’s not as supportive :/

Updated on Dec 10, 2018 Flag this

I find it hard to judge the fit of this one, so it's so opaque and so tall it's impossible to see what the breast is doing underneath it all.

Band runs super tight: I wear a 30 in Cleos, but find the loosest hooks of the 32 plenty firm enough in this one.

Cups are very, very shallow at their base: this is a bra that is designed to lift your boobs up high and hold them in tight. Which it does: gives a great shape and provides fabulous control. I wish the band ran a little looser: I've a feeling if I could size down in the band, the cups would be filled better; as it is I feel there's some emptiness at the very top of the cup that is detracting from the bra's ability to hold everything in place.

Gore is too wide for me, so it only soft-tacks at the top, which I suspect is also why I don't get the full bounce-control I'm wanting out of this.

Purple colorway

Updated on Aug 06, 2015 Flag this

(32E) I just knew this would fit perfectly but... wrong. Cups cut into the sides of my boobs. I ran up the driveway in it anyway just to see if I could make it work but no. My 2 bra setup works better. I tried the 32F & it fit everywhere except the cups were too deep, I had space left at the top. So I guess it's just the wrong shape for me. I wish it was b/c I really do like the construction. It's sturdier than my underarmour by a long shot.

Updated on Jun 18, 2014 Flag this

Now that I have a better sized cup, I am much more comfortable in this bra. The band is quite wide, very snug but not tight, and offers great support. You might want to think about ordering the next band size up if you do not prefer a snug bordering on tight fit. The straps convert from racer back to a leotard style, offering versatility for tops and offering some extra security for women with narrow shoulders or those engaging in high impact activity. I also like the bright colors available in this style. Bring on the aqua trimmed in neon green!

Updated on Apr 22, 2013 Flag this

The band is very tight - fully stretched, the 32E measures 31". My fitter was putting the bras on for me when I was trying them on, and this one feels really good on. I didn't realise until I got home that I can't actually get it done up by myself behind my back. I -can- get it on backwards and then twist it around, but that's not ideal, so I bought a bra extender. Or, I can get my husband to do it up for me, if he's home.

It is hard to see if the centre gore tacks, because it's covered in fabric. It feels like it might not be sitting completely flat on my sternum, but if not, it's very close.

My girls don't move at all, which is nice in a sports bra. There is also none of the dreaded uniboob that is sadly so common.

Overall, I would say that it fits pretty well, but I probably should have gone for the 34.

Updated on Mar 23, 2013 Flag this

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Added on Jul 25, 2013