I have a lot of spillage in the cups. Too small. I tried this along with several others to try and figure out which size works best for me.

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I'm close-set, so I was surprised that this one worked. As with my Panache Envy and Cleo Marcie, the gore is pokey and troublesome. I always have to bend the wires outward. With Ana, I now notice the poking only at the times when I'm slouching or reclining.

The wires are also a bit wide, but it doesn't seem to bother me like it did with Envy or Marcie. Perhaps they're not as tall. It doesn't provide as much projection as Marcie, and the shape isn't as round as I'd like, but it is one of my more comfortable bras at the moment.

Updated on Nov 25, 2020 Flag this

The stretchy lace material is nice but it doesn't provide a ton of lift or shaping.

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Updated on Oct 22, 2020 Flag this

Stunning bra, fits perfectly and has good definition under clothes. Very comfortable.

Navy colorway

Updated on Mar 03, 2020 Flag this

Comfortable and supportive

Pink Champagne colorway

Updated on Dec 13, 2019 Flag this

This was recommended to me as a strapless bra with seamed cups (instead of molded ones). I tried the Panache Evie in 32FF and 34F which are sizes that typically work for me.

The band on the 34F was a bit too big for me, but the 32 band was a good fit. Unfortunately, the gore still floats because the cups still don't work for me in this size. I get quadding at the top of the cup, and my tissue is pushing on the bottom in a way that makes odd folds. I think this is both a size and a shape issue, so I don't think going up another cup size will make it work.

In short, this was a no go for me in either 34F or 32FF.

Nude colorway

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Updated on Aug 01, 2019 Flag this

This bra's bands tend to run a bit snug. Sister size up in this bra, and potentially go up a cup volume. If you are between two cup sizes, choose the larger one.

This bra gives a slightly pointy look. The nude is a very light color that's also a bit yellowish, which I didn't find flattering as a younger person. I like the black a lot better, especially the way it looks with the detachable straps. I have had some issues with slipping when wearing this bra as a strapless bra, and had to go right to the second hook, though I usually wear a 30 band.

Updated on Jul 23, 2019 Flag this

This bra fits me really well. This is my best fitting molded bra. I have narrow roots with high projection. This bra makes my boobs look round and offers food support. Pretty comfortable and soft.

Updated on Jun 01, 2019 Flag this

Excellent fit for my 2015 size (but I forgot to log that before my measurements got too old, and I got pregnant). On me, a lifted, centered, slightly minimized shape, with zero cleavage, which works great under lots of my lower cut knit tops. Shape is less round than my 32F - Freya » Idol Moulded Balcony Bra (1050) , but not overly pointy or conical. By the end of a long day, narrow back band and straps do start to stretch out a bit, so it's not as super supportive as some other bras I have. Still, this was one of my go-to bras, especially ... for work, before I got pregnant.

Update, 2 years postpartum: The wide set of these straps has come to bother me more -- not awesome on my narrower shoulders. Over 2 years of nursing, I also got really sensitive to feeling that the upper cup/strap area of bras was cutting into my armpit/shoulder. So I don't think I'd repurchase this one now. I'm more interested in bras with straps more centered over the cups these days.
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Nude colorway

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For background, I have a 33" loose underbust, so I sometimes fit into a 32FF and sometimes in a 34F depending on the bra. I tried the Panache Envy in both sizes because it is recommended for a variety of bust types. The 34F was too big for me, but the 32FF fit pretty well.

The band on the Envy seems stretchier than other Panache bras - the 32 band easily stretches to 32.5" which makes it work better for me than more firm 32 bands. The gore tacks without digging into my skin like Panache bras often do. The wires feel a little wide for me, but they ... aren't uncomfortable. My breast tissue seems to fill out the cups - I'm not getting any obvious wrinkling or quadding and I like the overall shape the bra gives me. My only complaint is with the straps. They are a ltitle wide set for me and something about the material of the straps gives them a sharp edge that makes them feel like they are cutting in even though they are not too tight. The cups also dig into my armpit where the cup meets the strap. This is a common problem for me with full-coverage bras, so I could overlook it. However, I didn't keep this bra because I have others that fit better.

As I mentioned in the review of the 34F (see that review), this 32FF fits me a lot better than the 34F, so I would strongly consider sister sizing down if you often find yourself between sizes.
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Navy colorway

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At first blush, this bra felt like it fit. However, it became more uncomfortable the longer I wore it. The problem? The wires extend too far toward my back and the strap are set too wide for me. The wires didn't actually hurt me themselves, but the combination of these two fit issues makes the top of the cup and the straps cut into my armpit. This may have been ok with a softer fabric, but this became quite distracting for me while trying to do activities like driving.

The cups do seem to fit me fairly well. It has good projection at the wire and gives my breasts a nice overall shape. I think the side support panels help. The stretch lace on top of the cup works well for me. It accommodates the slight difference in my breast sizes and allows for some size variation throughout the month.

Overall, it seems like a well-constructed bra that gets a lot of positive feedback. I think that is well deserved, but it isn't my perfect bra.

Confetti colorway

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Updated on Apr 10, 2019 Flag this

I wanted to love this bra. It's very pretty and definitely feels sexy. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to quite work for me. The band feels good - maybe on the tight side of snug. However, the wires are too wide for me. The underwire nearly hits my back. It isn't painful when trying on the bra, but I don't think it would be comfortable for long periods of wear. I also think I need a bit more projection at the wire. Despite the shape mismatch, it feels like it would be supportive and the seams are smooth enough to not show through clothing.

The lacy material is a little itchy/irritating, but reviews suggest this lessens after washing and wearing the bra. In my experience, that has been true for other lacy bras, so I wouldn't let that hold me back from trying it.

Coral colorway

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Updated on Apr 10, 2019 Flag this

This one was disappointing. The wires actually fit me pretty well, but the cups are too small. My tissue fills the bottom and sides of the cup well, but I get quadboob on top. I'm not sure if it is a cup size issue or just a fabric shape problem. The band feels good - snug, but not too tight. The band may be a little narrow for the size - puts a bit more pressure along my back than some other bras I have tried.

Because the fit isn't right, it is hard to judge comfort. It isn't comfortable for me (presses into my back and the top of my breast tissue), but it could work for someone with a different size/shape.

Latte colorway

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Updated on Apr 10, 2019 Flag this

Another attempt at finding a T-shirt bra that fits my breasts. Unfortunately, this one struck out.

The band is ok, but the cups don't project enough at the wire so my breast tissue can't sit in the bottom of the cup. There is at least an inch of fabric between my inframammary fold and the underwires. This creates a weird fold at the bottom of the bra and pushes my tissue up into my armpits. It does give me some nice cleavage, but that doesn't make up for the poor fit. The straps are set too far apart for me, but it is workable. The thickness of the cups makes a line show at the top of my breasts even though I'm filling out the top of the bra.

This may be worth trying if you have a shallower shape, but it isn't for me.

Nude colorway

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Updated on Apr 09, 2019 Flag this

This is an odd bra. I’m very soft and am able to take on the shape of many bras. I’m also very projected. The apex seems to be very east west pointed, leaving the front and center of my breasts flat where the bra is closing off. It doesn’t look bad under shirts, but I don’t like the look without a shirt. My breasts also migrate to the center, leaving me spilling out and with more and more empty fabric on the sides. Once that starts happening my aprmpit begins to rub and I need to adjust the straps. The plunge itself is comfortable, being that the wires ... at the gore are close set and low. They come high into the armpit, however. There is no projection at the wire and while it doesn’t fold over onto itself, the bottom of the cup stays tacked like the wire, but it does push the wires down, making it less supportive in my opinion. The nude color is also a very light color, like a yellowed cream. It isn’t blush, it isn’t nude, it isn’t white. So thus yellowed cream color shows under white shirts. Maybe for the most fair of skin this would be a nude. I will say that generally speaking, even though it’s not a good fit or shape match, this bra was soft and generally comfortable. Overall, not a winner for me. I’ll be returning. I should note in panache I tend to size up in the band for a more comfortable fit. I do not like ultra tight bands, and panache often seems to have tight bands and hard wires.
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Nude colorway

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I tried this 32FF at the same time as the 32F, just for comparison, and I'm glad I did. This one fits better, but not without its' problems. Although to be honest, having stiff molded cups does cause a little bit of gaping when I 'slouch'. But when I tried the 32F the cups quadded on me so badly it was uncomfortable.

Of things to note:
* High apex in the cups - about 2" from the top edge.
*Closed top. Very shallow at the wires.
*Very long U-shaped wires. Dig painfully into my armpits.
*Wide-set straps (a pet-peeve of mine, but so hard to find Center Pull Straps). Also barely long enough.
*Band: True-to-size but snug. Double layer mesh band.

In a nutshell: All of my fit issues have to do with the scale of this bra being designed for the average height, average build woman. I am neither. If it was scaled down for petite proportions then it would fit very well.

Black Lace over Nude colorway

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Updated on Feb 04, 2019 Flag this

Fabric quality is a bit scratchy/starchy; was more comfortable/softened a bit after washing.

The band seems quite loose. After 1-2 months, I'm already on the tightest hook, though I could have used the middle one from the start. I get quadding after I scoop, even though its quite high coverage, but it disperses back to the sides, since the band is loose-ish/cups are slightly too wide (maybe .5/1' less would be better).

I get marks/pain from the gore poking my chest even after a few hours, which may just mean the gore is too high for me. The construction isn't bad overall, but the design is definately more mature. Would try in a 30G if I could ever find one.

Edit: sewed in a dart at the gore, could still be taken in a bit more. Band feels a bit tigher now, which I like. The gore still pokes at the top, after 4/5 hours of shift work.

NUDE colorway

Updated on Jan 14, 2019 Flag this

This fits me amazingly! One of the best bras (great support) that I have owned. I hope to find more bras with this fit.

I might not buy it at full price, but I found it under $25 and bought it in store. I'm looking into buying more if they go on sale again

Updated on Jun 18, 2018 Flag this

There are definitely pros and cons to this bra. I like how soft it is and it's very comfortable. I heard it ran small in the cups so I ordered a size up and it was perfect. As my size has increased, the stretch lace continues to work. A couple of the cons are the wide wires, the gore seems a bit tall, and it gives a bit of a pointy shape. Actually, the shape is just plain weird on me. Yet, even with those cons I still find it comfortable and wear it often. For reference, Curvy Kate Princess fits my shape best and Freya half cups gap badly on top. The Panache Emily gapped a little on my smaller side when I first got it but the lace is very soft so it wasn't an issue under clothes.

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Updated on Jun 29, 2017 Flag this

Panache Oliva 32FF - gapping and wrinkles everywhere! Center gore uncomfortably high

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Updated on May 20, 2017 Flag this