I've used this bra for yard work and exercising with my dogs. It was reasonably good at reducing bounce and the height ensured that the girls didn't fall out.

Right now, I'm a firm 32HH/J in most bras and I've seen people recommend sizing down due to cups running large so I chose the 32H. The band is comfortably snug, but the cups are too small and not very forgiving of upper or inner fullness. Despite this, the bra is very comfortable and gave a rounded, slightly east-west shape. The quadboob on my larger breast doesn't show through most shirts. I might try a larger size when the size range is expanded in the fall.

I wouldn't recommend sizing down in the cups to anyone with FOT boobs.

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Updated on Apr 18, 2015 Flag this

Why are the cups so big on this bra? I first ordered the Panache Sports Top, which is pretty much the Panache Sports Bra with a tank top over it, in my regular size in Panache (30GG), only to find that the band was so tight that I could barely fasten it and that the cups were way too big, especially at the top. So I figured a band size up and a cup size down would do the trick. Unfortunately, not quite.

The band is perfect in the 32FF, but the cups are still too tall for my high set breasts. It acts similarly to the Fantasie Rebecca ... on me - the cups are rigid enough to keep a normal looking shape even though the top isn't completely filled. The J-hook in the back helps with this gaping, but it doesn't completely fix it.

I haven't tried working out in it yet since I might want to exchange it, but I suspect that if I did, it probably wouldn't control bounce as well as it could if the shape worked better for me. The wires seem wide enough that I might be able to size down even more to a 32F or maybe even a 32E. This extreme difference would make me suspect that I'm not actually anywhere close to a 30GG if I hadn't been wearing a Cleo Lucy in that size all day that I filled out just fine. I guess it's just one of those weird shape issues I'll probably never fully understand.

I could see this being a very good t-shirt bra as it gives a very nice, rounded shape under shirts. I haven't worn it for very long, but it seems like it could also be a comfortable everyday bra.
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This bra has a lot of great reviews. I like the appearance of it, especially some of the older season color combinations. In all the reviews I read online, I also liked how it looked on, the coverage, the overall sturdiness of the construction and the shape under clothes. However, I have had nothing but trouble with the Panache Sport (wired) bra. It doesn't live up to the hype for me.

I typically wear a 30G and was recommended to size down in the cup for a 30FF. When I tried the bra on in an independent boutique, they didn't have 30FF in stock, so I tried 32F and ... 30G. The 32F was swimming in the band, but right in the cup. The 30G was comfortable in the band (not snug, just comfortable), but gaping in the cup. So the fitter and I confirmed that a 30FF would be the way to go. I ordered the 30FF in black from Nordstrom even though I preferred the older season colors (for free returns).

The first thing I noticed is that the 30FF was too small in the cup. The FF is half a size too small for my larger boob although a perfect fit on the other side. I fill out the cups well all the way to the wire (no wrinkling at the bottom of the cup), but there is some gaping at the "sides" and quadding on the larger boob over the top. The side panels seem to gape outwards when I put my arms down/relaxed. On the plus side, the wings don't go up too high into my armpit area. The band is firm enough for support on the last hook, but could go to the second hook. Comparing this to the 30G - Panache Sport » Non Wired Sports Bra (7341) that I will review soon, the non-wired has tighter band.

On the whole, the bra "fits". Unfortunately, it is incredibly uncomfortable. The deal breaker is that the straps feel very hard and scratchy. I have to tighten them all the way and I still need a couple more inches of tighten room because it's not enough (I'm short with high set breasts). While the J-clip helps with the support a little, it hurts really badly to have it clipped. If I loosen the straps, the pain lessens on the clip, but then so does the support. I can't get a happy medium. The longer I wear it, the more it hurts. I would not recommend it for anyone with sensitive skin or shoulders. When I took it off, I looked like I had been attacked by a cat.

I am also not sold on the underwires. The padding around them seemed mostly sufficient, but the channels are a little longer than the wire and I don't know how long they would last without poking through. The wires aren't uncomfortable just wearing the bra, but doing some side to side motions and turning were abrasive for me. I have bony ribs without much "squish", so this could be a factor.

I was surprised to much prefer the non-wired version. I will add a review for that one shortly.

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I have this bra in 28FF, which is two sizes too small. I had heard it was a good idea to size down a cup size from the reviews on Amazon.com, and then my boobs went up a cup size between ordering the bra and its arrival. Keeping it because I need a sports bra asap and I'll just have to make do with altering the wires until I can afford another. (It's much more comfortable with the wires adjusted, but still not ideal.)

I don't believe it's necessary to size down; the bra seems true to size (way too small for me) and if anything I ... might recommend sizing up in the band. I can fasten it, but it's almost too tight on my 27.5 inch ribcage.

I notice much less bounce when I use the j-hook to turn it into a racer back. Not sure if that's because it doesn't fit properly or if everyone would have that issue.

Otherwise, the construction of the bra is very good, and the wires are padded enough that I can't really feel them. And it gives me a nice shape under my tank tops without any seams showing.

I'd really like to try this bra in my proper size once I have more room in my budget!
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Updated on Mar 21, 2015 Flag this

Best sports bra I've tried so far. However, this is definitely more suited to full on top shape. There is too much room/its too projected in the top in this for me and not projected enough/not enough room at the bottom and around the gore. Sizing down in the cup made it too small all over so I've stuck with this size and pad the tops and put it in the racerback strap configuration when I use it for high impact activity which seems to work really well. The band is really nice and tight for a 30 - even after several wears.

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Updated on Feb 12, 2015 Flag this

The Panache sports bra doesn't prevent quite as much bounce as its Freya equivalent, in my experience, but it's significantly more comfortable to wear, and it doesn't make me look as flat-chested or pointy as the Freya does!

Updated on Jan 27, 2015 Flag this

This is the most amazing sports bra ever. I do not say that lightly. It is SUPER comfy, flattering, doesn't squeeze you so tight that the thought of working out becomes an impossibility and is actually good looking enough/covers enough up on its own to wear it without a top over it too.

I weep that I am now too small for this bra and it no longer fits my saddenly smaller bust, as I was in LOVE with this and cannot rave about it enough. So I won't whitter on - if you want a Sports Bra that actually does what it should for enormous boobs so that you don't have to hold them in your hands whilst running and can safely do a Downward Dog without fear of a boob escaping the fabric confines of your clothing and hitting you in the face - then get this bra.

Quality stands up over time as well - some bobbling on the bands, but this is easy to remove and it doesn't stretch out/go manky.

Updated on Jan 24, 2015 Flag this

Panache Sport bras have become my favourite. I now own three of them. They hold up my tits (I can run now! and jump! wow!) and give a really nice shape. It also comes in really fun colours! I have a red one, a cyan one, and one with sanctum colours. ummmph!

The bra covers up my breasts, so I can wear lower cut shirts and tank tops without worrying about spilling out!

The wires are extremely comfortable-- they have some sort of squishy lining that feels really nice. I wish they went up higher on the gore though. There's this gap between where the wires end and where the top of the bra is, so if I lean forward it gapes outwards. To combat this, I wish the straps could go a little shorter-- to avoid having to use the racerback, but other than that, no complaints.

The bra feels really tight in the first wear or two, but after that it stretches to be so comfortable. The material isn't scratchy or anything, which is a plus.

Updated on Oct 11, 2014 Flag this

I love this bra, it is SO comfortable.

Strictly speaking, the cup is too wide, but it is still very comfortable for me. It is very nice as a lounging bra and it hugs your boobs very nicely.

Last week I was sick and I wore this bra exclusively! I was happy that I was finally using my sports bra!

This bra is also one of my traveling bras http://www.bratabase.com/list/b4x/ so it was perfect for long days out traveling in Japan https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> super comfortable boobs abroad.

It is also very good for cold weather since the cups are on the thick side.

Updated on Aug 25, 2014 Flag this

I love the pink colorway! The band on this one feels a bit more firm than my grey 36H - Panache Sport » Sports Bra (5021) which is great for me since I usually wear 32/ 34 bands!
I recommend going up 1 band size and down 1-2 cups in this bra!

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