EDIT: My initial review was incorrect as it was for another bra! Here's the correct review, followed by the old one.
NEW: I love this bra! It's a bit too tight in the band (I need to get an extender until it stretches a little) but it fits great in the cup. The foam is thinner than it looks or seems, but doesn't show much nip under clothing for me. I love how smooth it is, and how soft the cups are to the touch.
OLD: This bra would fit beautifully if there were more immediate projection. Everything else fits great, but the underwire is pushed down and the cup buckles under my IMF because it's too shallow. Otherwise, gorgeous bra.
The band is much less stiff than my 28E - Panache ยป Cari Moulded Spacer Bra (7961) so would be a much more comfortable fit if the cup were the right size/shape for me. This is probably one of the least stiff Panache bands I've worn.
My measurements/shape: calculated UK 28E (27" underbust, 32.5"/34.5"/33" bust), FOB, projected, splayed roots, tall roots, very close set
I'm early on in my ABTF journey, and I was really excited to try this because I read that it is good for projected, full on bottom shapes. I also like that it has a plunge-style very low gore that works better for my closeness, which I feel is rare in these "fancier" bras (i.e. not the style of those molded, ill-fitting molded bras from VS that I have been used to in the past). However, I think this bra would be better for someone with immediate projection, more outer full, ...and with shorter roots. The underwire kept on slipping down (I think because of the higher apex of my projection), leaving empty space at the bottom and generally making the cup fit weirdly and making the bra feel uncomfortable. I don't know if it's just because I tried this bra through Prime Wardrobe, but the wires also felt very "loose" -- as if I was going to accidentally slide them through the wire channels just from the force of putting the bra on (clasping it in the front and then turning it around).
I do wish that this fit better because the cup offers good nip coverage, and while it is not as smooth as a seamless molded cup/dedicated T-shirt bra, it still relatively smooth under clothes. The band feels very stretchy, which could be either a good or bad thing for you. Read more 142 more words
This bra is really cute and I love the blue color. However, there's a little side spillage on my larger breast because the wire doesn't come up high enough.
I wanted to love Andorra so much I have a drawer full of them in different colors and sizes, though none of them fit perfectly, I think this bra is so pretty I couldn't stop collecting them. I have the Andorra Full Cup in 28D, 28DD, 28E, and 30D; I also have the Andorra Plunge in 28DD and 30D.
The Andorra Full Cup has been a bit of a troublesome fit, since it has a reputation for being pointy and giving a really retro shape, especially in smaller cup sizes. The 28D was far too small for me, but I kept it because the color was so ...pretty (ridiculous, I know!). The 28DD seemed like a good fit, but it did give me a bit of a pointy shape. The 30D was a little too loose in the band, so the seam tended to shift and pucker, giving an even more pointy appearance. But the 28E is perfect for me now, and I get a much more rounded shape in this size. Band is true to size and snug.
I think the reason for the odd shape phenomenon this bra is known for is that the bottom cup in this bra is cut shallow and is double lined, therefore it's pretty difficult to have a rounded bottom cup in this bra. The lack of room pushes the breast tissue up, but the stretch lace upper cup also pushes the breast tissue down if the cup size is too small. There is nowhere to go except to the middle, which creates the notorious duck beak shape. In a larger cup size, the bottom cup is a little roomier and more rounded, and the upper cup is less restrictive. Therefore, I'd recommend trying this bra in a snug band size and ordering a cup on the larger end of your normal size.
It's such a beautiful retro style bra, and I'm happy I finally found a size that works for me! Sadly, 28E doesn't come in any fashion colors anymore, but the Pearl colorway is a soft champagne ivory and not a yellowish white, so I'd still count it as a bit of a color. Read more 262 more words
I wanted to love Andorra so much I have a drawer full of them in different colors and sizes, though none of them fit perfectly, I think this bra is so pretty I couldn't stop collecting them. I have the Andorra Full Cup in 28D, 28DD, 28E, and 30D; I also have the Andorra Plunge in 28DD and 30D.
The Andorra Full Cup has been a bit of a troublesome fit, since it has a reputation for being pointy and giving a really retro shape, especially in smaller cup sizes. The 28D was far too small for me, but I kept it because the color was so pretty (ridiculous, ...I know!). The 28DD seemed like a good fit, but it did give me a bit of a pointy shape. The 30D was a little too loose in the band, so the seam tended to shift and pucker, giving an even more pointy appearance. But the 28E is perfect for me now, and I get a much more rounded shape in this size.
I think the reason for the odd shape phenomenon this bra is known for is that the bottom cup in this bra is cut shallow and is double lined, therefore it's pretty difficult to have a rounded bottom cup in this bra. The lack of room pushes the breast tissue up, but the stretch lace upper cup also pushes the breast tissue down if the cup size is too small. There is nowhere to go except to the middle, which creates the notorious duck beak shape. In a larger cup size, the bottom cup is a little roomier and more rounded, and the upper cup is less restrictive. Therefore, I'd recommend trying this bra in a snug band size and ordering a cup on the larger end of your normal size.
Note that the Pearl colorway I own has a band that fits true to size, but this Black colorway is a slightly different generation and the band is really snug. So small that at first I worried the cups ran small, but with an extender and checking the measurements, the cup size is the same. Read more 252 more words
The Panache Tango was the first bra I tried in my recent bra-fitting journey, so I really wanted to this fit. Sadly, after trying the Tango II in sizes 28DD and 30D and the Tango II Plunge in 28E, I've come to the conclusion that this line is not for me. All the Tango bras are shaped with immediate projection and a very closed off top, which doesn't suit my wide and shallower shape at all. Every single size and style I've tried end up giving me the orange in a glass effect, and the stiff mesh fabric means the empty part of the cup ...sticks out awkwardly and can't be disguised.
The Tango II Plunge in 28E is the closest fitting one I've tried, but this one has a super snug band. Comparing against the other bras on BTB and against the 28DD Tango II I ordered, I think this one is just a fluke. It's really difficult for me to fasten the band, but once it's on, it doesn't feel too tight, since it doesn't put any strain on the wires and cause them to distort and dig in. The amount of empty room at the fullest part of the cup is minimized in this bra, but honestly it's just not flattering to my shape or comfortable. I think the plunge cut is a little more forgiving than the regular balconnet, but ultimately this isn't a very flexible fit. Read more 139 more words
Makes my boobs very pointy, really don't like it.Very beautiful bra and comfortable though! My boobs are just naturally pointy and this enhances the pointy shape.
Wow, this bra is a world of trouble for me. The bottom of the cup is too small and folds in on itself. The top of the cup is too big and gapes. It definitely needs boobs with way more projection than mine. It has a horizontal seam. It looks and feels good quality. However, the band is quite stretchy.
I tried the full cup version of Andorra in 30D, but the cups were too small, the band rather large, and the gore too high. I decided to try the plunge in 28E, but I don't fill these cups. I also think the full cup gave me a nicer shape. The band is fine, so it seems this band runs rather large (I think I'm closer to a 30 than to a 28). I thought the tangerine color would be closer to a pastel, but it's a very "loud" color.
Bought a second bra of this model in black and was shocked by how poorly it fit. I remember this being a tight bra, but the original one I had broke in quickly. The new one has taken much longer and still feels too tight. Given, I've gone up a cup size, but it still isn't comparable to the original. Feels the same quality, so maybe it's an issue with the measurements going down. Had this since Nov 2016 and have barely worn it due to the tightness.
I think this is a great bra that would fit a lot of people. Because the spacer fabric is really thin and flexible, it can conform to your shape, so it's able to accommodate more projection than most t-shirt bras and the top edge isn't closed or constricting. I'm wearing Nippies in the photos; otherwise there's some slight show-through. I had to push the wires down in the channels and bend them outwards slightly at the top, but I'm extremely close-set and I don't think the gore would be a problem if you're not. After I made this adjustment, the bra is overall very comfortable and I plan ...to use it as an everyday t-shirt bra during the summer. The design has a lot of attention to detail, from the pretty lace on the band to the flat ribbon bows to the tiny loop trim under the edges of the cups. You have to see it in person to see how pretty it is! The straps are a good width, not noticeably wide but not so thin that they dig in, and are fully adjustable (but there is a j-hook above the adjusters, so if you pulled the adjusters to the front of your shoulders, the j-hook would be in the front too). The back is u-shaped, making the straps are set a bit closer in, which is great for anyone who struggles with straps digging into their armpits or falling off their shoulders. The bra seems true to size for a Panache 28E. Read more 145 more words
I love the fabric and the support of this bra. I love the colors. I wish it was the best bra for me, ever, but I can't get it to fit me in any size I've tried. I can't seem to avoid "orange in a glass" with Tangos (even in a 30E!), which is a shame. If you have the breast shape for it, this is probably the best bra you'll ever wear. I can't figure out exacly what's wrong with it...something about the shape cuts into my tissue at the top of the cups, and leaves strange pointy creases at the tips of the cups. I would have thought my marshmallowey boobs could have conformed to the shape, but they just won't do it.
Lovely and comfy, but I need a 30E. I ordered this size before I realized 28 bands are uncomfortable for me at end of the day. I did get the 30E and it is one of the most comfortable and well fitting bras I own. Natural shape.
I love this bra! It gives me a nice mix of natural and uplifted shape. It's a tad too tall/wide at the gore, but not enough to bother me at all. When gores are this tall there is almost always a problem with that. The band is tight even though I bought this used and there are only very minimal signs of wear. I am glad I took a chance on this bra!
