This Blush colorway is a really pretty romantic pink. Lovely lace! Previously, I had tried this in the Gray, both in a 32E and a 30F, which neither were good fits. This one "kinda" fits, but not enough to keep it. I am short-waisted, but low-set and/or settled: the straps on this extended just barely enough, (but at least it would have plenty of room to adjust as it stretched). The band is a little on the loose side, (I could start this on the 2nd hook). I filled the cups well with a fresh Swoop & Scoop, but as things settled, the bottom of the cups ...(and band too) collapsed and were not getting enough support through the cups or the straps. (Side support was good though, because of the side mesh in the cups). I could prevent the bottom from collapsing by tightening the straps, but that was too uncomfortable. The apex of the cups was wide and high, so this design seems much more suited to self-supporting breasts. However, the top of the cups are quite closed in, so better for FoB or even. The best thing about this bra? It didn't gape! At all!!! On the right person this bra would look really nice, but it just didn't provide enough lift for me. Read more 111 more words
Almost a year ago I had tried this one in the next cup size down, but I didn't keep it. Since then I've change size (which might be a certain amount of migration). Anyway, the problem I had back then is the same I'm having now. By all accounts it fits, except when I roll my shoulders forward. Then I get the gaping, in a buckling-at-the-strap sort of way. Somehow, it seems that if the manufacturer would simply attach the straps closer to the apex of the cups it would immediately fix that problem. (It's the same problem I have with most bras, and I don't ...understand why they put the straps so close to the armpits. But it does make me wonder if the gaping issue I have would be a problem at all if I were not 'low-set'.) The shape is an interesting mix of both natural and rounded. Kind of a modified pointy-round, and definitely projected kind of shape. Keeps the girls very front and center. The cups are fairly stiff and don't have very much 'give'; not as stiff as the Freya Deco, but not nearly as conforming as the stretch cups of the Wacoal Lace Affair. The gore is a tad wide on me, both at the top and at the bottom, but it's not unbearable once I get it on properly. The band is firm and true to size. For some reason, the hook & eyes are scratchy on my back, and I can't figure out why.
Update: I modified the straps by adding a color-matched, non-stretch binding along the straps, 2" just above the cups. I then positioned the binding into a triangle shape, attaching the other ends to the cups, in line over the center of the apex. This gave 2 results - #1: it reduced the stretch in the front straps; #2: the straps now spread the support of the weight from the apex, rather than only at the armpits. Tada! It solved my gaping problem when I roll my shoulders forward! Read more 237 more words
Powder Blue colorway
This bra's measurements have been altered
Modified straps at point of attachment to cups. Created a non-stretch "triangle" above the cups. Straps now pull from the apex of cups.
Definitely bought too large a band size. I took in 3" overall and it's still a little loose! The cups do not fit well either, but I think this is due to the band being improperly sized. Cute pattern but the bra makes my boobs look a little torpedo-y.
[EDIT - 1 YEAR LATER] This bra is not very comfortable for all-day wear, the lace edging of the shoulder straps is sharp and digs in where they connect to the cups. Torpedo boobs are a big issue.
All I need to say is...if you have a 1950's theme outfit that you really want to complete the look, this is the bra you need!!!
But other than that, the wires flex quite a bit and stretch much more than I thought they would. Unstretched they measure 5.5", but stretched are more like 6.5".
Works with my center fullness. Wires too high on my short-waisted frame once settled? Band stretched a lot after washing by hand once. May need one band size down.
Pros: Molded cups are firm, but not breastplate style like the Freya Deco. Projected cups and wires on the narrow end of the spectrum. Shape is somewhat rounded, somewhat pointed. Band is true to size. Gore is 7/8" and cups have sufficient center fullness. Cups give a natural profile. Neither spreads the girls apart or pulls them too close together.
Con's: Front straps are set far apart. Causes gaping when I roll my shoulders forward. Strong headlights are ever so faintly visible, but not enough to show through clothing.
Me: Projected, narrow, full on top, center full, soft, close-set
When I first tried this I was really impressed with the fit, but I've started to suspect it's too small since so very much of my boob winds up in the stretch lace section after I scoop & swoop. There's still a smooth line across the top, but I'm pretty sure your nipples are supposed to be behind the opaque part, haha. After finding the next cup size up to be too small in the Rose colorway, I'm thinking that the Blue Flowers colorway just has extra-stretchy lace which makes it easier to mask too-small-cup problems (and/or too-closed-on-top problems?) Still, this is a good enough fit that it's comfortable to wear while I look for one at least 2 cup sizes bigger.
Me: Projected, narrow, center full, full on top, close-set, soft.
Panache Envy is one of the bras I was sure would fit me best from the reviews and measurements, but I was oddly unimpressed. It's not a bad fit. Just, like, a B+. The gore didn't quite tack - I could fit a finger in the gap. The stretch lace didn't quad, but it did seem to be at about the limit of its capacity. I've heard that this is very similar to the Panache Jasmine, but that one fit me much better on all fronts.
Lots of empty space at bottom of bra on all sides - cup size is fine but underwires are too large and I suspect the projection is a mismatch for me across the Panache line as I had this same problem with the Envy model. The center gore is in a good place and unlike Envy did not feel stiff enough to be bothersome. I really wanted to love this one as it seems quite comfortable and the stretchy top fabric is a dream. This is very similar to the Envy I tried. Final note, my nipples hit the seams but this didn't feel uncomfortable, which I cannot say for a Cleo Marcie I recently tried.
Lots of empty space at bottom of bra on all sides - cup size is fine but underwires are too large and I suspect the projection is a mismatch. The center gore is in a good place but the stiffness was a bit uncomfortable. I really wanted to love this one as it seems quite comfortable and the stretchy top fabric is a dream.
Yes, it is that beautiful. It's also a little shiny, and more blue than the pictures implied! The stretch lace feels quite delicate and definitely does its job. I'm not sure if it's the perfect shape for me as the bottom wrinkles if I scoop and swoop, but if I resettle things that goes away.
Very short, projected, even, somewhat narrow, close-set breasts...
This cup is designed for more shallow breasts. Although I adore this deep, saturated pink, there is not room in the bottom of the cup. This fit issue was less pronounced in the 32FF. The materials are supportive and beautiful, but they are not soft and they do not adequately distribute the weight of my breasts. More self-supporting tissue, however, may be very comfortable.
A cursory glance would indicate this bra fits better than the 32FF. The cups look like they fit better, but the top cuts into my soft upper tissue, a two finger gap exists in the bottom of ...the cup, and the band seems tight. The 32FF was too loose. This is one size too small.
Like other Panache/Cleo wires, I do not choose to suffer with them. I expect three columns of fasteners, but there are only two. I appreciate wide, supportive straps, but these are thin and narrow. If you prefer "less bra", this may be perfect for you.
Curvy Kate and Comexim are significantly more comfortable, have better immediate projection, softer fabrics, and less biting wires. Read more 81 more words
The Envy is so close to being perfect. This review is for the beige colorway.
About me: 32/29.5/39.5/40/39.5 - even fullness, moderate projection, wide set, very firm/self supporting (implants after reconstruction).
Overall, I like the Envy. It is comfortable and supportive; one of the few bras I can put on and forget that I am wearing. It pushes my wide-set breasts forward and gives a natural profile.
There are three things that stop the Envy from being my unicorn bra: 1 - The gore. At the top, the width is perfect. It's just too wide at the bottom. 2 - I need more projection at the wire. The slight shallow angle - ...plus the wide gore at the bottom - causes slight wrinkling as my breasts push the cups down. 3 - The wire is too short. There is almost an inch of empty wire channel on the sides of the cup. As someone with wide-set breasts, I need the longer wires to keep my breasts pushed forward.
I plan to keep and continue to wear my Envy but I won't be repurchasing. My search for the perfect bra continues. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 84 more words
Ordered both the 32F and 32FF. The 32F cups were too small and a bit too shallow (probably because its too small) causing some quadding. The 32FF basically fit perfectly. Both bras fit well everywhere else. Center gore tacks, wires enclosed my wide roots nicely. Nice rounded side profile and quality design.
A nearly perfect fit for my wide, FoB 1/5 breasts despite my usual size being 32FF! Gore is tacked, cups are filled with no gapping, wires are supportive and not diggy. Straps are fully adjustable but wider set than the Panache Andorra (full cup) - this seems typical of balconettes. Note: horizontal seam is noticeable under thin flowy shirts - I imagine it would be quite obvious under a fitted t-shirt. The lace is beautiful and not scratchy at all - does seem a bit delicate though! I snagged a (short filed) fingernail on the lace trying to take it off!
The colour and lace of this bra are absolutely beautiful! I found the wires wires and a bit tall on this bra. The centre gore seemed like a good height and separation but it was really uncomfortable. The cups/ lace go up quite high and I found it poked out of the top of my clothing. Initially when I put this bra on I thought is was a pretty great fit but the longer I wore it the higher and more uncomfortable it became.
This bra is so very cute! The fit was excellent for me until I gained a cup size. Sadly, it does not fit anymore. It's brand new without tags. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
