The wires are to hard,thick and to narrow (V-shape) for me.
I have this problem with all the Panache bras except the Hestia.

Updated on Nov 08, 2012 Flag this

Very comfy and gorgeous bra! Fits perfectly.

Updated on Nov 06, 2012 Flag this

The cups were too small for me. Band size was good. Nice and firm. The cups made me really pointy and I spilled out the top of the bra. It cut in at odd places. I think I'd need a size bigger but I'm not sure I really like the shape it gives me. I prefer a more rounded look. The fabric was lovely though. Really nice embroidery and comfortable. Not scratchy. The gore came up very high which pinched me a bit but I think it's because I'm quite bony there!

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Updated on Nov 06, 2012 Flag this

This bra fits and the lace is really comfortable but I'm not entirely happy with the shape it gives me, I prefer a rounded shape and this is quite pointy and is somewhat noticeable under clothes. Strangely the pointy shape is less apparent on my smaller side. In any case I am keeping it for 2 reasons the first is that I bought it online at a clearance sale so it's non returnable. The second is that I bought this as a PMS bra after hearing how accomodating the stretch lace is. Since I don't currently have PMS it's a bit hard to say how it will fit during the time I intend to wear it, but if there is any change to the fit or shape it gives me I will update at a later date.

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Updated on Nov 06, 2012 Flag this

This is a nice enough looking bra, but is actually not the bra I ordered (I wanted the Ellie this was sent by mistake). Had it fit I might have kept it anyway but it is clearly too big in the cup for me so it is going back. Based on the other Panache bras I have owned and tried I definitely think this runs large in the cup, the cups on this are bigger than the Panache Andorra Full Cup, while this is meant to be a balconette. Also even if it had fit I doubt I would have been happy with the shape. I generally find with balconnets I prefer the side panel of the bra to join the strap, while with this bra the top panel of the bra joins the strap. The reason I dislike this is that I've found it tends to give me a pointy, east/west shape.

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Updated on Nov 05, 2012 Flag this

I was happily surprised by the fit and comfort of this bra, since it was an impulse clearance purchase.

I don't usually wear softcup bras, because I generally find their profile to be too pointy for my shallower breasts. This bra is great, though, and gives a rounded side view. Boobs are slightly more front-facing and pointy from a top view compared to the Deco, but it's a flattering shape. I'd like a tiny bit more lift, but it's a small qualm.

I struggled a little in the size (28F) unaltered, since the last 1cm on each side was empty but the cups seemed too full at the top/center. Altering in the gore made a huge difference, and the bra fits perfectly.

The band seems more snug than the Freya Deco (my only othe frame of reference). Lace top shows through tight t-shirts, but is not an issue under light knits or heavier fabrics.

Updated on Nov 05, 2012 Flag this

I love this bra! The smooth cups are great for wearing underneath tshirts or thin tops, and it's always been comfortable for all-day wear.

The fit is great, it runs true-to-size, and it doesn't pinch or gap anywhere. I would highly recommend this bra. This is the only bra I've ever owned that gives great support but is also invisible under clothing.

Updated on Nov 04, 2012 Flag this

I've been a fan of the Panache Porcelain for a while so when I spotted the Porcelain Lace on sale I couldn't resist. I'm not a big fan of moulded bras generally, this is one of the few I like as the moulding is fairly thin - it does not add any size at all, my overbust measurement with this bra on is exactly the same as when I'm wearing a soft cup bra. I also like that the tightly closed cup stops it from gaping if I'm leaning over or hunched over a desk. The outer cup is very smooth as is the inside, very comfortable to ... wear with no itchy fabric.

The band on this is a bit stretchier than the regular Porcelain but this isn't an issue for me as the regular one is a little snugger in the band than I really need anyway. Other than that the fit is similar to the regular porcelain, only difference with this is that the lace on the band will probably show through thin fabrics - again not really an issue for me as I'll mostly be wearing it for work and my uniform is thick enough to hide it.

ETA: I am now wishing I had paid closer attention to the fit of the band on this. It's definitely bigger than the regular Porcelain and I am already into the tightest hooks. Next time I will definitely size down to a 28 band to get more wear from the bra. Since I am stuck with this one for now, I've ordered a Rixie Clip from eBay to extend the life of this one.
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Updated on Nov 01, 2012 Flag this

I love this bra! It is pretty and comfortable. Fits me perfectly, I love it so much I ordered another in nude so I can wear it under my T-shirts. The lace is pretty but not overdone. This bra also gives good support and has a great shape overall. I usually prefer balconette bras and this one gives me the perfect amount of coverage!

Updated on Oct 29, 2012 Flag this

Don't get it unless you're pretty shallow. I tend to be a 28D so that accounts for why I don't fill out the bottom except when I weigh a little more. However even when I weigh a little less it's still too shallow for me. The effect is that it kinda squishes me down on the top, where it's better to be fuller anyway. It is plain nude and goes under my white tshirts fine, but it's definitely not the prettiest color. Kinda yellow.

Updated on Oct 29, 2012 Flag this

I am pretty happy with this bra even if it's not a perfect fit. It's comfortable to wear and I don't feel pain or discomfort wearing it, or right after taking it off, which was always an issue with past bras. Shoulder strap placement is good, and the wires are wide enough to fit all my breasts. I'm wearing it on the widest hook but i can fit my hand under the band that way - but i'm just getting used to snug bands so I'm probably causing some of the fit problems.

the cups cover more of my breasts than I'm used to having covered, but the bra is so comfortable I don't care about that at all.

Updated on Oct 29, 2012 Flag this

If/ when this comes out in a 26 or 28 band, I will be all over it! It is just a beautiful bra! It did cut in very slightly but the lace edge is forgiving, it wasn't enough that I'd go up another cup size. Compared to Cleo Lucy/Marcie this band runs big and the cups run small...I went up one cup size and got a good fit but the band is stretchy and just too loose. Gives a very rounded shape like the Cleo bras mentioned above. I will say it wasn't the most comfortable bra I ever tried but I didn't wash it or break it in either. Would definately buy again if they ever add smaller band sizes but I returned this one.

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Updated on Oct 26, 2012 Flag this

I didn't really expect to like this bra, but I've read many positive reviews about it so I thought I'd give it a try. Turns out I was right. The shape this gives is just no where near what the Panache Sienna, Cleo Lucy and Marcie give, even my Curvy Kate Emily is more rounded than this. It's also cutting in slightly and the gore doesn't lay flat so definately too small in the cup which may be making the shape worse. Pretty purple color, pretty stretch lace, SUPER comfortable. Band feels the same as my other typical 28's, I did get this used but would say it's true to size. If it wasn't for the inferior shape it gives me I would definately order a bigger size....can't complain about the looks of it, comfort, many colors available, etc. I did like the full cup coverage and support but just can't get past the pointy shape....although most wouldn't call it pointy. I guess I am just picky but there are better bras out there for me.

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Updated on Oct 26, 2012 Flag this

General comments:

As my breast size fluctuates quite a bit during the day and I wanted to see how a smaller size fit me. The 28F that fits me perfectly during the mornings and early afternoon seems way too large towards the evening: the cups wrinkle at the top and their seems to be empty fabric at the sides.

Bra description:

A handsome full-cup bra made out of black stretch lace partly underlined with a sheer, very smooth, non-stretch mesh. The whole appearance is quite delicate and subtly sheer. The 'side support slings' on the inside of the cups are made out the same smooth, sheer mesh material that is folded ... double so there's no rough, bumpy or overlocked edge touching the breasts.

Fit:

As said, the 28F fits me close to perfectly, but my breast size fluctuates and there are times I feel I'm nowhere near filling it out. At those times this 28E does seem to fit me better: the cups are filled (slight tendency to quadboob on my larger right side, though) and the wires encircle my breasts more closely. HOWEVER, there's a big big but: where the 28F gives me a lovely rounded shape even when I'm not filling it out completely, the shape this 28E gives me is ... well, 'retro' is probably the most positive way to describe the verging-on-duck-beak-pointiness. Also, my breasts really have to be completely 'deflated' for the centre gore to remain flat on my sternum and that just doesn't happen all too often.

Conclusion:

This bra clearly is too small for me and even though I might 'shrink' into it at some point it's going to be returned. The thing that amazes me most is the difference in shape the size makes: properly fitting / slightly too large = lovely and round almost fitting / slightly too small = pointy duck beaks.
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Updated on Oct 25, 2012 Flag this

Was fitted into this bra by a professional fitter who told me i was definitely a G - and that a FF wouldnt fit. This size only was on sale for $10 so i got it as i am in desperate need of some underwire free bras for the next few months.

tried it on again when i got home - needs to be on the tightest hook (think there is 6!) to even come close to being tight enough (i usually fit 30s fine). The fabric wrinkles unless i keep adjusting it. the band that acts as the underwire goes wayyyy back onto my sides, which wouldnt be a huge problem as there is no underwire - however it causes the fabric to rub under my armpits and the straps are too far apart.

It may fit better in a 28G/FF not sure but it is so uncomfortable that i dont think i will ever wear it!! plus it is wha i think of as a 'nanna bra' on me - not particularly pretty!!

Updated on Oct 24, 2012 Flag this

Underwire is uncomfortable after a few hours - rough fabric. Cups seem small and give a torpedo shape.

Updated on Oct 20, 2012 Flag this

Good, supportive, but cups run small.

Updated on Oct 20, 2012 Flag this

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I bought the Confetti when I knew very little about fit and was still trying to work out my basic size; my first impression was "the cups are just too shallow and wide", but in hindsight I probably could have done with trying a cup size smaller (28DD). It definitely runs shallow and wide relative to the Tango balconette, and it's a bit more open on top as well. In cup construction and overall shape, it's somewhat similar to the Cleo Lucy.

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Updated on Oct 17, 2012 Flag this

This bra runs small in the cups so I recommend to go up at least one cup size in this.
I first thought it was a good fit but then I tried it again and then it gave me light quadraboob so I exchanged it for a 30JJ.

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Updated on Oct 15, 2012 Flag this

I like the look of this bra, but it is not my favorite panache shape; it is not as lifted or rounded as my confetti or some of my Cleo bras. Still, it is very pretty, and gives a much more rounded look than Freya balconettes. The underwires are a bit too long, and poke a little under my arm. It seems to be constructed for breasts that are more full on the bottom than the top. On me, the bottoms of the cups aren't as filled out as some other bras, and a very deep inhale will result in some quad boob.

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Updated on Oct 13, 2012 Flag this