This tankini is really cute and has been a favorite for years! There is a bright floral panel that runs down the center front, taking up about 50 percent of the width of the front. The sides and back are black. The floral panel is rouched. The effect of the rouching, and the black sides is very slimming. I usually do not care for Panache bras, but this is a winner. This swimsuit is cute for wearing any time, and has enough coverage for wearing to family or lightly active swim times.
The cups are molded. I have found these molded cups that are fairly open on top, maybe ...sort of balconette style, to be very friendly to cup size fluctuations. When I bought this swimsuit I thought I was a 32G (uk), I was probably more like a 30GG. It fit fine then, and was wearable when I was an H cup as well. At a HH cup I could wear it, but was closer to busting out, and was pushing my breasts in to the cup versus swooping and scooping, haha. Many other swimsuits do not play nicely with any size change, and I think it is the cup style on this that makes it so nice. The band stretches to a maximum of 34, which is very reasonable on a 32 band that has been worn for numerous summers. The straps are partially adjustable.
I bought the bikini bottoms with rouched sides. They are fantastic. They continue the floral down the center, lining it up with the tankini top. The rouched and streching sides do a wonderful job of looking slimming and not cutting in to create muffin top. These have moderate coverage on the rear. Read more 184 more words
Let me start by saying I ordered the wrong size. I’ve since reordered a 30FF to see if I can get a much better fit.
The quality is what you would expect from Panache as far as having a dry swimsuit top goes, I can’t comment on how it is wet since I’ll be returning this. Something that annoys me is the back clasp moves and ends up at an angle. Panache and my shape don’t get along too well, with their wide wires and shallow cups, but I’m in need of a strapless bikini top for an upcoming vacation. Since there isn’t much on the market as far as bra sizes strapless swimwear in white for me, here we are. It does look nice on and the crochet pattern gives it some visual interest and it’s perfect to pair with bikini bottoms of any color.
I really like the look of this one. It's very simple but elegant.
MamaPagan It really is very nice looking. Looks great with all the mix match bottoms I have, even with the subtle crochet pattern. If the 30FF doesn’t fit in the cup I just might take this one in on the band. Might alleviate the twisting clasp. And if it refuses to stay up (I have a toddler I’m constantly bending over for) I just might attach some clear bra straps so I can still get the strapless tan I’m after and still have some support.
I don't know that I'd wear this bandeau swimming or in the ocean, security-wise, but it's perfect for sunbathing and walking in the beach. Really cute retro look that does show a little cleavage on me but actually feels secure and flattering for a bandeau style for once. Came with two removable straps but I can only find one so you won't see them in my pics - straps can be worn over the shoulder as a typical bra, crisscrossed, or worn halter-style.
Oh my goodness, when I first saw this swimsuit, I thought for sure it would fit; nope! I can't get my butt into it (not that I tried that hard) but when I knew it wasn't going to fit, I just stopped trying : ( My quest for the perfect bust-friendly swimsuit continues : ) It's too bad b/c I LOVE this colour purple, 10/10. I think I will mark one down in quality b/c - although the fabric is lovely and soft, it's a little thin, surprisingly. Ideally I would like a bit of a thicker fabric for a swimsuit like this.
Because I didn't try it on all the way, I'm not sure how the fit is. the underwires seem quite significant (they're made out of plastic though) but I'm not sure how they would feel. Lovely construction though, it is lined in the front. which is essential in my book. not lined in the back.
Oh no, I'm sorry it didn't fit! I love the color. Was there a size for the bottom half or just the cups?
WildWolff , just the cups. I feel like it's made for a medium person. but it just seems kind of tight and small, I didn't even put in on all way, as I didn't want to damage it.
It's so hard to match both bust measurements and hips.
I might try this Polish brand, Gwinner, and see if their swimsuits work for me - I don't need anything that impressive, I just need something bust-friendly that I can swim laps in. https://othereden.co.uk/cat-eng-1214553999-Women-Swimwear-Monokinis.html I think if I order through the above company I can return it if it doesn't fit.
I know most European women wear bikinis.
WildWolff , I think in the U.S., you guys have more options (I was looking on your amazon) but I don't think we have the same options, as far as swimwear on amazon. Because I was looking on your amazon, you guys had a ton of swimsuits, that I thought some seemed "bust friendly" or various qualities, I'm sure.
BraOdyssey I'm sure there are more options in the US but it's very hit or miss in my experience. I've tried several that fit well in the cups but the bottom half looked like an overstuffed sausage lol or there was too much fabric at the bottom. And I'm short, so it's hard to find one piece swimsuits that are bust friendly, petite, and fit well in the bottom half. Even growing up in Hawaii I found that the options were way too limited and you can get a swimsuit in a gas station there lol
BraOdyssey I'm not sure what availability is like for you, but if you're looking for a one piece for swimming laps and not necessarily for cleavage or aesthetic, you could try Speedo brand. I found a purple one piece on clearance at Costco this summer and I decided to go for it since it was only $4 and the Medium works well. No underwire support, but it keeps everything close to the body/out of the way and worked well for swimming laps.
WildWolff , interesting...thank u. That's something to consider!
Wow, $4 at Costco?! Such a steal!
BraOdyssey I am a Costco regular lol I've gone once a week for so long now I know when to expect clothes to go on clearance so they can make room for the next season's items. If only they sold more bras!
I purchased this when I first discovered there were bra sizes that went past a triple D. Through some measuring and a few bra calculators I ended up with the size 32ff. This is too small. Gore doesn't tack and, I realize it's a swimsuit but, there is lots of boob and too much jiggle for me to feel comfortable. I guess I was expecting some gravity-defying miracle by buying a strapless swimsuit (though it comes with detachable straps). The black and white design is really pretty, I wish it fit better. My best fitting bras are the cleo lily in 32g and comexim basic in 70k.
This is the first bikini top that has provided me with adequate coverage and support. I have trouble finding my size, and usually even in the right size, something is amiss. But this one is PERFECT. I can move around freely without worrying about my boobs escaping! I have this in the paisley print, which is not padded, so it is very comfortable and doesn't mould my boobs into some weird unnatural shape. I personally could care less about nipple poke through, but if you're someone who's weirded out about your nipples being detected, you may want to avoid the paisley and instead go for the red or lagoon, which I believe have some light padding. I also like that the straps are thin. Thin ones look much better, and support should come mainly from the band, so there is really no need for ugly industrial-looking mega straps in my opinion. This balconette top is a winner!!
This swimsuit top is more than good enough for me, as a swimsuit. It flatters me and it's basic, so I can wear it with all sorts of pretty bottoms.
As a bra, it's not quite there. There's some quadboob on my larger breast, and the band slides down a ways after about a half hour of normal movement (or, very probably, after 7 minutes of beach frolicking). I'd say the band is loose for a Panache bra, and there's only one hook, so there's no remedying that. The band of my 32G - Panache » Andorra Plunge (5676) fits me rather tightly on the loosest hook, but I'd definitely go down to a 30 on this one.
These things aren't nearly enough to put me off the design altogether, especially if I'm not wearing it all the time. But I kind of wish I could, albeit in a 30G or 30GG. I've been using it as an everyday strapless as well, and the looseness of the band leads to slippage over the course of the day.
Hard to say how it fits since it is several cup sizes too small on me. I think it did fit well when my boobs were roughly this size. It has a firm back and provides good support. I believe it runs true to size.
I really like the look of this one. It's very simple but elegant.