AW2008-AW2013 - Three-piece seamed cup with a horisontal seam across the cup and full band in embroided fabric.
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I'm full on top and this bra does not fit me correctly. Even though I'm usually a 32JJ/K I tend to spill out of the top of this bra a bit...makes it perfect for lower cup tops but the underwire on the sides also come up too high, making it super uncomfortable for all day wear. The band is nice and snug though, the cups are just not made to fit me properly. The material is also a bit itchy.
Updated on Mar 20, 2014 Flag this
Wires dig into underarms, they are so big and painful.
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Updated on Mar 15, 2014 Flag this
i bought this off a Braswap user who got it from someone else who paid a penny for it at Nordstroms because the fabric tag got cut out. As such, the paper tag they attached is actually wrong, and although it says 32G, the Braswap user was correct in saying it measures in line with a 34E. Unfortunately for me, it was too large in both the band and cup.
As looks go, this is the prettiest bra i have ever seen. Im so sad it doesnt work! The bra is a rich, deep plum, with vibrant turquoise and orange floral embroidery. The top of the cup is sheer ... and has large daisy looking flowers, while the bottom half is more opaque with small leaves and flowers. I love how the same lace on the top half of the cup is on the gore, its so beautiful!
The fit is an entirely different story. First, it is clearly too big in the cup. When i first put it on, its not so apparent, but once i settle i get a pretty large amount of space. the cup doesn't lay flat against me, especially at the top where i lack fullness. if i pull on the top of the cup, i get an idea of the shape i could have-natural, slightly rounded. The band is also slightly loose even on the tightest hook, and very stretchy. i could probably size down here as well. I don't think the under wire comes up to far under the arms, and i think it's wide enough, but i cant wear the bra for long enough to know if it would eventually be a problem. the straps are half adjustable, with a decorative scallop shaped strap in the front.
The largest issue for me, and why I've decided to pass this on rather than deal with it, is that the gore absolutely kills me. I feel as if m being stabbed- i actually still feel bruised from the ten minutes i worse it, and that was a day and a half ago! no matter how tight or loose the band is, i get this awful pressure that's bad when i stand, and unbearable when i bend over or sit. this gore is higher than any ive ever worn. I tried some Freya's at Nordstroms that were around that height and also felt the same. My breasts are farther apart, and my sternum is all bone with no breast tissue, so higher gores don't work.
This is a beautiful bra that feels very well constructed, but unfortunately it isn't for me. Hopefully i can pass it along to someone who it works better for!
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Updated on Feb 23, 2014 Flag this
I love this bra. It is super comfortable and the colours and embroidery are beautiful. The under-wire and center gorse sit really well and don't dig in and the cup is the perfect for me and gives a nice shape. The only thing i don't like is the little bit of material below the under-wire which can sometimes roll underneath the under-wire. Aside from this its an amazing bra.
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Updated on Feb 22, 2014 Flag this
Color: Violet mix
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Color: Blossom
Updated on Jan 21, 2014 Flag this
I got this second hand from another Bratabaser with view to alterations, but I'd forgotten about Ariza's crazy sizing inconsistencies. This Ariza is in the Blossom colourway, and is huge compared to what I expected from the Violet Mix colourway I tried in a different size.
Blossom would kind of be a nude colour I guess, but it's not really nude on me, as the tone is too cool for my warm skin tone. It's a 4 piece cup, which is described as a balcony, but feels more like a full cup. The straps are partially adjustable, and adjust towards the back, so there's no way to force the ... slide over the thicker bit of the strap for more leeway. It fastens with 3 rows of 3 columns of hooks.
I've recently found Panache Ariza in 30K too small in the cup, Jasmine 30K borderline too small, but this bra is very large. The wires are long, the cups are wide, the straps are long, the band stretches a long way compared to other bras of a comparable size. It's just a big bra. It's actually the first bra I've tried on in months which doesn't cut in on top, but it's so huge everywhere else that I can't wear it.
Everything seems to be of the usual sturdy Panache quality, so I think it would provide great support to someone who was the correct size for the bra.
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Blossom colorway
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Updated on Jan 20, 2014 Flag this
So so pretty! Just like the black one, it almost fits. The one problem with this one is the wrinkling at the bottoms of the cups.
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Updated on Jan 17, 2014 Flag this
Yes, I love it! Has my end of the swap made it to you yet?
I got it yesterday :)
Wonderful , I hope it works for you.
At first, the underwire didn't bother me, but then I sat down and it began to really poke mu underarm. The band is a little stretchier than I would like. I like the wing height a lot! The Panache 38JJ - Panache ยป Ariza Balconnet Bra (5051) seems to be built very well, but I don't think it was built for my type of breasts.
Updated on Dec 26, 2013 Flag this
The band is a bit loose for me, and I have too much loose fabric in the cups. I'm getting a rather pointy shape, too. I'm wondering if a 30F would work better for me, but this might just be the wrong bra for my my boobs.
I got my very first ever matching set! I have so much to say about this! Let's go! First, the good stuff: Look at that embroidery! I'm usually not a huge fan of pink but this is a really nice ...
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Updated on Dec 19, 2013 Flag this
Yay, glad you got it! The color is just so amazing isn't it :)