I haven't owned a non-molded bra, so I'm on a bit of a learning curve regarding my actual shape. It seems I can fill the bottom of the cups, but there's a weird puckering at the center of the cups. Wires are about 1/2" to narrow under the arms, and there is puckering at the sides. I'm also getting weird squished rolls under my armpits. It pulls the tissue awkwardly to the center (pyramiding); I think my boobs are more 'wall-eyed' for lack of a better term. I don't know if this is how bras are supposed to fit or if this is just a bad shape for me. Unnaturally pointy (a la vintage rocket bras) and unflattering under clothing.
I also tried this same bra in 30F - it felt more comfortable but puckering was exacerbated. Otherwise, it seems like quality craftsmanship and is pretty but I have to return.

30:6 30E

What do these puckers mean in regard to my actual shape?

Panache

Envy Balconnet Bra (7285)

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Navy colorway

Updated on Mar 04, 2024 Flag this

I am projected with wide roots and even fullness. I got a 30E and the cups fit like they were designed for me. Incredible. I found the band not to be tight, my snug UB is 29 and it was perfect right away. So if you're in between band measurements you will probably like Panache bands. My only issue is with sloped shoulders the straps are too far apart to stay on my shoulders. Also, I think the distance is making the lace cut into my underarms a little. So not too comfortable. I actually like the shape I get under clothes. Yes, there is a seam but I got over it.

Updated on Nov 03, 2021 Flag this

I really like the fit and look of this bra on me. We'll see how I feel about it after I've worn it a few times!

Nude colorway

Updated on Apr 04, 2017 Flag this

The Panache Envy gives an even fullness breast a rounded, natural shape without padding. The cup seams are visible underneath a T-shirt and erect nipples will show through. The band is very snug for a 29" (74 cm) band measurement, but the band does loosen slightly with wear. Close set breasts will find the gore height to be a little high/irritating.

Updated on Dec 21, 2015 Flag this

I have the Envy in both Black and Nude (or Beige?).

Compared to the Andorra (I often hear this one is a hybrid Andorra/Jasmine), this one definitely feels a bit more structured, due to the 3-part cup construction and the firmer fabric panels in the cup, but it is still very comfortable. I really like the support (and this type of 3 part construction with the side panel going into the strap as it brings my breasts in and up a bit more).

I have had a bilateral mastectomy with implant reconstruction so filling out the ends of cups can be hard at times; I need shallower cups as ... I don't have a lot of projection, but I am quite even on both top and bottom. I have the slightest bit of space at the end of the Envy where the seam is and my breasts don't quite project out far enough, but it is not enough to bother me or affect the fit overall. The wires embrace around my implants perfectly, so I can overlook a bit of empty space (and just avoid form fitting shirts with this bra!) as that is my main goal with bras these days.

While my breasts are pretty round to begin with, this bra does give me a more rounded and uplifted look than the Andorra does. It does appear to make my breasts look a little larger when wearing the bra alone, but this may be in part just due to the bra style and amount of fabric. They don't seem to uplift or round them out anymore than my Porcelaine Viva (which has effect of almost making me look a bit smaller when I am just in the bra).

The band is very snug and less stretchy than my Porcelaine Viva or Andorra (I measure 29" snugly). Still, I like a rather firm band so this is a pro for me.

Only one complaint is that the top of the gore dug a bit at first. I think this is in part as the band on this one is very snug as I normally don't have much issue with higher centre gores. I bent the top of the wires and no more issues.
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Updated on Aug 06, 2014 Flag this

This bra fits almost exactly like my 30E - Panache » Jasmine (6951) , except the band feels slightly tighter. I'm not a fan of the lace below the bottom of the band either, but it doesn't curl up quite as much as the lace on the Andorra does.

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Updated on Apr 27, 2014 Flag this

I have relatively close set breasts and the cups of this bra are a little too close together for me. The straps also dig into my armpit. For some reason, the digging has improved the longer I own the bra. The wires are slightly too wide, only by .25-.5 of an inch. The shape isn't exactly rounded and is a little lumpy. Also, the lace along the bottom of the band in the front under the gore sticks up. All of that said, I still love this bra. It is beautiful and very comfortable especially as it no longer digs in at the armpit.

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Updated on Mar 29, 2014 Flag this

I self-measured as a 30E, but 30DD's have tended to fit me better so far. This is no exception. Having tried this bra in both sizes, I found the band on the 30E to feel much tighter, and the wires I already found too wide in the 30DD stretched that much farther back on my ribcage. While there was no gapping at the top of the cups thanks to the stretchy lace, I wasn't able to fill the end of them- plenty of empty space/wrinkling visible around the middle where the lace meets solid fabric.

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Updated on Feb 08, 2014 Flag this

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Added on Jun 15, 2015

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Mint colorway

Added on Jun 12, 2015