This bra looks very nice, but the lace in the band and where the underwires hit my sternum are both really itchy.
UPDATE 2/10/12: Now that I am more used to wearing my correct size, the band on this bra is clearly too big to be supportive, and the design of the top of the cups either means I need to size up, or that this bra isn't good for my shape. It's too bad, because this is a really pretty bra.
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Updated on Feb 10, 2012 Flag this
This is a very comfortable bra, a very good t-shirt bra for everyday wear. The band is snug, but comfortably so. I don't completely fill the bottom of the cup, but there is not a huge gap. The gore does not sit 100% flat, but mostly flat with just a tiny gap at the very top. The comfort for me outweighs those two issues, especially when compared to other bras that I've tried recently. Again, a good bra for daily wear, not a super sexy one by any means, but I am very pleased with it so far.
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Updated on Jan 28, 2012 Flag this
This bra is similar to the Tango Classic, but with a few changes that make it somewhat more comfortable. It has the same shape cups, but the material is a bit softer. The straps are a bit more padded so they don't dig in as much.
This is an ok, very basic bra. The cup material is smooth, but the seams can still show under shirts. As with all Panache bras in my size, it has a very stiff, thick underwire.
It gives me a rounded, somewhat low shape.
This bra has stretched out some.
Updated on Jan 19, 2012 Flag this
I hate the way this bra looks. Fits off it fits weird. it makes me wonder if its defective. The cups seem to fit but then again there space at the bottoms and sides. BUT it fits tight with this space, like if I had a larger bust it might not even help fill the space. Unless I had huge firm implants or something and then why wear a big ooogly bra like this. I got it on ebay a while agonew with tags and have never worn it.
The worst thing about this bra is how *spaced apart* it makes my breast! My bobs are fighting for space with my arms. For me this not a good look. I know full cup Panache Superbras/ Tangos' tend to all have this wide shape, but this one seems to be the worst.
Updated on Jan 16, 2012 Flag this
I just got it, so I measured it instantly, it fits pretty well, underwire is slightly lower than I'm used to but so far it's great.
I'm normally not very fond of moulded (it says moulded on the tag!) bras like this, having had bad experiences with cheap brands, but this one is pretty good, the underwire is stable and it the feel is much softer than I had anticipated when looking at pictures.
I don't really like the design, but I suppose it's the nature of the so called "T-shirt bras".
I don't have a camera, my apologies, I'll update this after a few washes/wears and if I ever get a camera.
Updated on Dec 12, 2011 Flag this
I returned this bra. From the pics, it looks like it more or less fits, but I think it was the poking up under the armpit that bothered me most.
Here are my notes: More or less fits, cup a tad loose on top, would need breaking in, snug, I don't like the plunge as boobs wiggle a lot, and the wires under breast are uncomfortable, as are those on the sides. This is high under the arm and uncomfortable when I move my arm forward. The cups drop significantly when the straps are lowered.
Updated on Dec 10, 2011 Flag this
I returned this bra. My notes: band a little tight, cups big, poky under arm
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Updated on Dec 10, 2011 Flag this
Hi Topanga, The 30GG was a bra I was trying on from mail order. I'm still figuring out what my regular size is. Seems mostly I'm a 32G, though that is hugely variable based on bra make and style. The Fantasie 32FF is one I love, but Breakout Bras says it is off sized. Other 32G's, some fit, some don't (usually too small), so I'd agree, this is off-sized cup-wise.
This one fits me pretty well, although I get slight quad-boob on my slightly larger breast. Overall, it fits well and I'd have kept it if I didn't already have a black strapless bra that fits just a little bit better.
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Updated on Nov 26, 2011 Flag this
The bra ended up being way too big in the cups. The bra itself isn't too bad but I found the material to be very itchy and it wouldn't be able to be something I could deal with on a day-to-day basis. I liked the coloring/design besides that.
Updated on Nov 06, 2011 Flag this
Gives a natural, uplifted shape. Extra support panel in sizes above G means the bra is not sheer like it appears in photos.
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Updated on Oct 28, 2011 Flag this
Seems smooth, looks nice under a t-shirt. I like the lace detail on the top of the cups, we'll see how it holds up. Almost seems to make me look smaller, which is not necessary a bad thing.
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Updated on Oct 11, 2011 Flag this
Great, reliable bra. This mint color is a nice, light green. The only negative is that the embroidered leaves show through thin or light shirts, but nothing a cami can't fix. Panache seems to consistently fit me well, and I have wide, bottom-heavy breasts.
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Updated on Oct 11, 2011 Flag this
Really great support, firm band and overall great shape given by this bra. It's also available in a lot of colors which is nice. The only thing I really do not like about it is the show-through with fitted or thin shirts.
Updated on Oct 08, 2011 Flag this
Very comfortable but still not quite my size in the cup. Quality is excellent and shape is very good considering my size problem.
Updated on Sep 22, 2011 Flag this
Look and feel:
The lace is pretty and the cups are lined with a smooth fabric so it doesn't itch. The band is also lined, but with mesh instead.
Fit:
The band fits nice and firmly on me. The cups are too small, it cuts into me at the top of the cups which causes a pointy shape on me.
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Updated on Sep 03, 2011 Flag this
The cups on this one is a bit big for me. I'll try the 30E instead.
I should probably mention that only part of the straps are adjustable so if you find that you need to shorten the straps a lot, this style might not work for you.
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Updated on Sep 02, 2011 Flag this
This bra was too big for me. Please see my review for the 30F version: http://bratabase.com/browse/panache/tango-spirit-5656/30F/
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Updated on Sep 02, 2011 Flag this
While this bra does a fine job of containing the breasts and holding them steady, there is very little uplift when it comes to cup shape itself. With a shirt on it looks like my breasts are saggy even if they're holding still. Sturdy bra though, good for everyday use. Embroidery shows texture through thin fabrics.
Updated on Sep 01, 2011 Flag this
If the cups are saggy the cup of the bra might be too big for you. That the wire doesn't sit flat against your chest might be because the cup is to shallow. The cups of the Elomi bras are deeper, if those fit you that might be an issue. Another possible issue could be that the Caitlyn has a 4-part cup with Side-Support-Panel and the Tango a 3-part cup. Your breasts in the Tango might fall to the side (mine do), causing the sagginess.
i had one of another size a while back where the cup was full and the professional fitter said it was good. i still had a saggy look - even though the back of the bra did not ride up and the cups were filled properly. i suspect it was just a poor cut for me personally. the elomi bras are simply a better match shape-wise.
That is interesting. To be honest, I would love to read more from you. I have both the Elomi Caitlyn and the Tango, I would not have thought it possible that if the Caitlyn fits that the Tango doesn't. I find the cup shapes of those two bras so similar! I also have a friend who wears 36 K/38JJ/40J (UK), her breasts are very full on top. The Caitlyn doesn't fit her, it cuts into her breasts, but the Goddess Alice (in US 40 L) works for her. I know that the Jayne is good for women who are very full on top like my friend, I thus am very surprised to read that both the Caitlyn and the Jayne fit you.
The cups cut really badly into my chest. I've never worn this. Total fail!
Updated on Aug 29, 2011 Flag this
Thanks for all the details regarding Panache. That's going to save me a lot of wasted time ordering/trying stuff on.
BTW, the problem is the lace is sewn tightly into the fabric of the cup, which pulls the top of the cup in. I didn't see that type of edging in some of the ones you listed. I did see that in the Fern, also the Cleo Rita, Poppy, Sadie bras. !!! So frustrating that I can't just walk into a store and try them on.
The Cleo Rita, Poppy and Sadie bras are halfcups (demi-bras), if you got quadboob with them and the back rides up you need a different size (30 FF/G maybe?). You cannot blame that on the cut or the lace cutting in and the cup being too closed for you.
I have the same lace problem with bras that otherwise should fit. I have gained two cup sizes from pushups over the years, and my pecs make it harder for me to wear some bras. I use the term quadraboob, but actually the top of the cup gently presses into my chest. Some styles just aren't good for me, no bra is perfect for everyone. The problem I was describing with the Fiesta occurred when I was a 32E as well as now when I'm a 30F. I think there are definitely bras where the cups come in closer towards the chest. My measurements are 30/37, I'm definitely not a G, and the two FFs I have are a little big in the cup, but they were on sale...
Well, if you are full on top (whether due to big pectorial muscles or by gift of boobfairy) it is normal that you might have problems with the lace cutting in with many bras. However halfcups are supposed to solve that, so it doesn't make any sense to me that you might have those problems with Cleo Poppy/Rita/Sadie/Martha etc too. The only explanation I have is a too small cupsize.
I don't like the shape this gives me, it's a little too "pointy", and once again my boobs are too plump on top, and the fabric cuts into my chest. The straps did start losing their shape after a few months of wear.
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Updated on Aug 29, 2011 Flag this
Are you sure this bra says "DDD" in the label? Panache doesn't do triple letters AFAIK.
You're right, it's an E, which is the same as a DDD
Great! I'm gonna merge this with the 32Es then so they are shown together :)
The cups were big because it wasn't your size, or because you found it too big for being your regular size?
I have one myself and I'm not quite sure about my bra size, but I'm sure i've found the cups way too small... It would be really helpfull if you could tell me if it was your regular size or not :D