I'm not sure what this bra would be like if it were in my proper size, but I have it in a 30G and seems to be a very well made bra, and I love the straps ( They're fully adjustable. ), but it doesn't seem like a good bra for people for full on bottom breasts. Before it was hilariously small, it gaped a lot at the top of the cups. Overall, it seems like it would be nice, if you can get it in your size.
Updated on Sep 18, 2013 Flag this
At first the bra fit all right. but it definitely wasn't the right shape for my breasts. I recently realized (mainly because of this bra) that I am full on the top and just a bit shallow. The bra had too much projection for me, but I was able to fit the rest of the cup. I realized the band is a little tight for a 32. :/
Pros:
it looked nice and lasted pretty well
offers great support
Cons:
not for any one that is full on the top
too much projection
band runs a little small
underwire pokes me on one side :/
Updated on Aug 31, 2013 Flag this
This is the bra that's supposed to be comfortable for everyday wear. It's not!
The cup is too big and it goes too high under the arms so it hurts to wear it after a few hours.
Updated on Aug 18, 2013 Flag this
Ordered this off amazon to try and figure out if it might work size-wise. I previously ordered the 32F and it was much too small. While this fits quite well, I am sending it back because of the high cut of the side wings, they cut into my underarms and it is just not comfortable.
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Updated on Jun 07, 2013 Flag this
completely unlined, doesn't put my breasts too high on my chest or create massive cleavage. Relayy beautiful. Wire pokes my armpit a little bit but the gore is narrow and the wires are wide. yay!
Updated on May 12, 2013 Flag this
Well, I would like to say that I love this bra, but I don't. I just like it. Sister sizes do not work with this bra style!!! I am only keeping it because I can't find the same color in my size of 30GG, and I have the matching briefs, so I'd rather keep it than sell it and not be able to find it. I have to wear it on the tightest hook. For some reason, Panache decided to only make the re-inforced straps and cups for the Ariza GG-K cups, and the D-G cups are not, but they do have a ... sheer upper cup that looks more lacey and pretty, unlike the GG-K. So, the 32G does NOT equal the 30GG in this style!!! I can only wear it for a few hours at a time, because the thin straps dig horribly into my shoulders. Ouch. It's so pretty, though!!! I love love love these colors; great under a navy cami when you want to show just a pop of color! I literally have scoured the internet looking for my elusive 30GG midnight/fuschia color, but to no avail. If perchance there is someone out there who has it, and wants the 32G instead, let's trade!!! I've only worn this maybe six times? It's in great shape, practically brand new, because I only wear it a few hours at a time.
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Updated on May 05, 2013 Flag this
Snagged this for $10 at my local Nordstrom Rack and I love it already. It feels a little tight, I May have to wear an extender for the first few months but I'm okay with that. It's gorgeous and the gore is low enough for me.
Edit: Wore for a full day with an extender and it would have been perfect if the underwire wasn't poking my armpits. I got really sore and there were red marks the next two days, I had to wear lower unferwires so it wouldn't hurt while healing :/ no broken skin, just red and sore.
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Updated on Apr 27, 2013 Flag this
I love this bra a ton. It is super comfortable and fits really well. The only possible complaint is that the straps are very stretchy?
Updated on Apr 25, 2013 Flag this
Was so excited to find this (and in deep pink!) at my local Nordstrom Rack. It's quite comfortable and while the gore is higher than I normally like it, its also skinnier than most others so it's not as uncomfortable. The lacey top of the bra is extremely stretchy, I think I like that, but I'm not 100% sure.
Updated on Apr 17, 2013 Flag this
This bra is almost there. It's a million times better than my old 36D strapless that it is replacing, yay!
Issues:
The band isn't quite wide enough around, and gives me some lumpy backfat.
I can't quite fill the bottoms of the cups, they wrinkle a bit.
The cups go up a litttttle high on the sides under the armpit and close in, which gives me quadboob (in the armpit area).
The gore sits on breast tissue a little bit and when I adjust that it gives a little bit of quadboob in that area.
I think I need to go up about half a ... cup size, heh. If I get a chance I'll try on a 32GG just to see if it makes a difference.
Other than those issues, it puts my breasts at a good place, looks nice and rounded, and feels quite supportive so I'll be keeping it for now until I can possibly swap or find something better.
I haven't tried it on under a dress/shirt yet so I'll let you know how that works out.
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Updated on Apr 11, 2013 Flag this
I have tried this bra in multiple sizes to no avail. I think this bra is not good for my shape (full on bottom) and is probably better suited for someone with more fullness on top. Or the design just sucks.The straps are too far apart and the top of the cup digs into my armpit. The straps felt like they needed to be set in about an inch closer together on each side. It wrinkled all along the top of the cup. Even with the straps fully tightened, there was still wrinkling along the top near the armpit and a weird gap where the strap meets the ... cup. It looked really weird under my shirt too. I really wanted this bra to fit because I like the smooth look of a molded cup. The gore also seemed a bit wide for me. The band was pretty stretchy in the 32 but unbearably tight in the 30. I would recommend sizing down in the band and using a band extender. The wires seemed wide enough to encompass all the breast tissue in my armpits, which is often a problem for me.
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Updated on Mar 02, 2013 Flag this
I really like this bra. The only issue is my nipple is on the lacy side of the seam and I don't like to nip out.
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Updated on Feb 16, 2013 Flag this
The smallish center gore is good for those who don't have a lot of space there. I can't say how supportive it is, since it's too big for me--I recently got a 30G Deco strapless, and that works much better. The cups are flattish/empty at the bottom on me, but otherwise seemed like a plausible fit at the time. Aside from the wrong size, I'm not really a fan of the shape it produces, very bland, at least with my natural shape. It's also nude, and I realized that since most of my dresses are black, it would make more sense to have a black bra to blend in. I think it would work great for someone who likes the Panache shape, and in the right size.
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Updated on Jan 19, 2013 Flag this
Beautiful bra, however underwires do press into the sternum after a while. Very supportive, but a more natural rather than rounded shape.
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Updated on Jan 12, 2013 Flag this
Oh Emily; such a pretty bra, such a bad match! On paper, this bra should work just fine for me, but in reality, it is a touch to big for me in the cups, as well as in the band. This contributes to my general feeling of being unsupported by this bra. I am more used to the rounded balconette shape of Cleo bras and most Panache bras. This one gives a lower, more natural shape that is more similar to some Freya balconettes I've tried. The material is very comfortable and the construction looks excellent; this is just not the bra for me!
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Updated on Nov 27, 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
Great fit, cups run a bit small, I usually wear a 32FF, but it cut in a bit across the top, so bought 32G. This may explain why the underwire pokes into the sternum somewhat.
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Updated on Jul 18, 2012 Flag this
This is just a strapless that doesn't fit or put my boobs higher than normal and keep them there. It slips within an hour of putting it on.
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Updated on May 31, 2012 Flag this
I didn't realize this was a vintage bra until I got it. The padding is kind of thick, and the inside has a special slit for optional cookies (which it didn't come with). Lined with white satin inside and out, trimmed in lace. 3 part cups, deep plunge style. Wide satin straps are comfortable, although not terribly attractive. (I prefer thinner straps)
-How it fits -
*Gives a hint of cleavage (My breasts are apparently spaced far apart so a hint is about as good as I get)
*Insanely comfortable. The underwires don't rub at all, anywhere, which is usually my biggest problem.
*The band is firm, also made of a stretchy satin type material
* Nice shape under clothes - not too "va-va voom" for everyday, but they're still lifted nicely and pushed to the front a bit.
* My most comfortable bra to date. there was no break in period with this one at all!
Updated on Apr 30, 2012 Flag this
Relatively average bra. It's a good basic black, no real frills, but it does make a nice shape.
Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this