A very pretty bra (could even say gorgeous) but the fit isn't so good: the band is too big, the straps are too far apart and the lace of the cups kind of gives my breasts a deformed shape. If only it could have been as functional as it was pretty...
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Updated on Jan 08, 2014 Flag this
Gives a perfect rounded shape and great support even without the straps. A winner.
Warning; as other Decos do, I find it runs big in the cup, I would recommend sizing down.
Updated on Jan 20, 2014 Flag this
I've just received my first Lucy today. It's the the new AW 2013 White/Neon Orange color. Only there isn't any white to be seen! It's a very pale peachy color. Not a problem for me (it's pretty!) but I do wonder why they called it "white".
The neon is really bright. You won't be able to wear this bra under a white shirt. It's a cute print though (probably too cute for my age but I just couldn't resist). Very fresh and summer-like. Why is this part the Autumn/Winter collection?
I'd heard so many great things about the fit of the Lucy and the nicely rounded shape it gave. ... I can safely say that it deserves all the praises it got.
The band is nice and firm. I'm wearing it on the first hook and it feels very comfortable. It feels great to be able to start a bra on the first hook: plenty of room left to tighten it when it starts to stretch.
The straps are well-positioned for my narrowish shoulders. They stay in place and never threaten to fall.
The gore lies nice and flat against my sternum and the cups are perfectly filled. The gore itself is narrow but the bra still works for my separate breasts. The fabric of the cups seems pretty light and flimsy when you see it but once the bra is on, it gives great support when you're standing, sitting or just walking. However, there was a bit of bounce going on when I tried running and jumping a bit. No biggie. I wasn't asking the Lucy to support my boobs the way the incredible Panache Sport bra does.
The top of the cup is very soft and there would be room for breasts that are a bit more top heavy than mine without causing too much of a quadboob effect. When looking at a side shot of my largest breast, there does seem to be a bit of quadboobing going on but the cup isn't too small, it's because my breast tissue is very (too!) soft. It's unoticeable under clothing.
The wires are of a perfect width for me but maybe slightly too tall on the outside. They make the bra come a bit too high under my arms toward the front but it's not really uncomfortable.
Verdict:
My favorite shape is the very rounded and uplifted one (Marie-Antoine or 2 cakes on a plate) padded half-cups give me. So the vast majority of my bras are padded half-cups. However, it's really nice to have a couple of unpadded balcony bras to simply stay at home or when I'm wearing a tight blouse that requires "non enhanced" breasts to prevent it from gaping at the bust.
So the Lucy is perfect for me. I can have my unpadded balcony without sacrificing the rounded, uplifted look. It's my first unpadded balcony in the right size and I'll need a second one to replace my too-big-in-the-band Cleo Zia which I have to wear with a Rixie clip.
The only downside for me is the fabric. I'm not a fan of mesh in general (I find it a bit cheap looking, too stretchy and not as confortable as silkier, softer fabrics) and the Lucy is 100% mesh except for the straps. It's not really a problem but I think it will prevent me from buying it in another color to replace the Zia. I'll choose an unpadded bra in another fabric. Tough I wouldn't say no to a yellow Lucy if I can ever find one in 28F. I've been lusting after that particular color but, alas, it's from an older collection and there doesn't seem to be any left in that size.
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Updated on Aug 17, 2013 Flag this
My Precious.
I wore ill-fitting bras for years but it was nothing compared to the torture of wearing ill-fitting sport bras. Oh, the shame and discomfort of wearing brassiere-like bras that minimized my boobs and made them look pointy, flat or sadly pointed toward the ground. Discovering the Panache Sport bra last year was like a miracle.
The band is tight. I was actually uncomfortable wearing the bra the first couple of times and I wondered if I shouldn't have bought a 30E. But now, a few weeks later, it's nicely broken in. I still wear it on the first hook and it's snug without being too tight. Perfect. ... It would besnug enough for ladies in need of a 26 back.
The straps are great. On the wide side and nicely padded. Very comfortable. I often use the raceback option on the 2 32Ds I have because it gives me better support but I wouldn't attempt it on the 28F. I have to lengthen the straps as far as they can go on the 32Ds and the pressure on my shoulders is on the verge of being uncomfortable so it wouldn't work at all with the 28F.
But it doesn't need to work since the support the bra gives me wearing it the regular way is outstanding. I'm a horsewoman and riding is a high-impact sport but I can't feel any bounce in this bra. It's amazing.
The cups are perfectly filled. I'd says they ran very true to size. I had very some very slight quadboobing going on with my 32Ds and they were indeed a half-cup too small for me.
And the (shallow) reason I love this bra so much: perfect, rounded shape from the side. From a sport bra. Heaven. The shape is so great that this bra can be worn as a regular T-shirt bra as long as the neckline isn't too low.
Verdict
Best Sport Bra Ever
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Updated on Aug 22, 2013 Flag this
Looks great from the front and is very comfortable to wear but profile is too pointy for my taste. The "new" version runs very true-to-size.
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Updated on Jan 13, 2014 Flag this
