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First off-I really needed a 28HH in this bra, but the 30HH was only $10 on eBay and. I couldn't resist trying it! The band is a little big even on a bloated/swelled day, but it isn't as bad as my old 32 bands, so it's wearable. The cups were a tiny, tiny bit big on top, maybe a half inch or less, which I fixed by folding it slightly in at the gore and tack-stitching them down. I think it would have been perfect in a 28HH, as the cups would have been that little bit smaller.

I love the look of this one-mine is beige/nude, ... and is lovely on my very pale (I'm predominately Irish in heritage) skin. The lace is gorgeous to look at-my only complaint is that it is a little stiff and scratchy, but hopefully this will soften in time.

The wires on this one seem, thankfully, a little less wide than the typical CK on me, and definitely tons narrower than my Panache bras, which are a bit too wide. They do, however, poke a bit in the armpit and the fabric comes up to high, but I am used to that. Again, the 28 band with the same cup might fix that problem a little bit. The straps are always a little too wide set for me, too, so that probably wouldn't have changed.

I have very small shoulders and a short waist, so this bra, once again, isn't quite a balcony style on me, and the straps don't adjust quite short enough because of the embroidery, but they seem to be staying on alright so far.

Overall, relatively comfortable, I wish I could try a 28HH to see the difference, but with my very small income, I have to take what I can get! Beautiful quality and a much better fit that the 32DDDs I wore for years.

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Updated on Aug 06, 2014 Flag this

First of all, I needed this bra in a 28H to truly get a good handle on fit. (Or a 26, if it existed)The 30 band is fine if I am really bloated, but otherwise-way too big.

The good:

I absolutely ADORE the padding on the straps. I have very prominent collarbones, and these feel like heaven. I must think of a way to pad all my straps to equal this.

The bad:

I have a very short waist and relatively high set breasts with even tissue-full on bottom and top. The central gore comes up way too high for this to be a balconette style on me-it ... ends up looking very much like the bras my grandmama and mama wear, not that there is anything wrong with that.

The straps (gloriously padded though they are) aren't fully adjustable, so if you have small shoulders like I do, they probably won't work for you. I keep feeling like they're about to slip off my shoulders.


All in all, relatively comfortable, but I don't think Panache works well for me, since nearly every one I've tried has an incredibly high center gore that seems to turn every bra by them into a "only under high cut tops" type of bra.

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Updated on Aug 06, 2014 Flag this

Got this bra when I was figuring out my shape and size, now I'm just using it as a sleep bra. The band seems nice and firm, but is still too big for me, but that's fine for sleeping in. The cups are filled all the way, and it cuts just a bit into my tissue at the top (My root goes very high on my chest, all the way up to my collarbone, and this bra just isn't open enough on top for me. The gore doesn't lie flat against my sternum, and when pressed closer, the cutting in is even more apparent.) a 28H or HH ... would probably work better. It isn't particularly pretty, but again, I'm just wearing it to sleep in, so that's ok. My chest feels a little compressed, but is is a sports bra, so that makes sense. If my chest grows yet again, it will probably get listed on here. (My chest seems to grow about an inch every year. It went up half an inch since I bought this bra a few months ago.) The straps are, as usual, too wide for my narrow frame, and don't adjust short enough, but they are very soft and comfy. The wires are too wide, ending on my ribcage, but since the band is too big, it isn't too noticeable most of the time. (The seam on the cup ends at the side about where my root is, the wires are quite a bit past that.) The shape is very retro and pointy, which is not particularly my favorite shape, since my breasts are rounded and I prefer a more natural, true-to-my-shape look, but again, since I'm just sleeping in it, it isn't an issue. The underarm area is nice and rounded, and doesn't cut in like many of my bras do, which is nice. Overall, despite being the wrong size and shape, it's relatively comfy for what it is.
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Updated on Sep 05, 2014 Flag this

I already had won this bra on eBay and had it on the way before my ribcage got magically smaller (I lost maybe 3 pounds while I had the flu a week ago, and while my breasts grew half an inch, my ribcage went down by half an inch. Go figure.) and so by the time I got it I kind of already knew it wasn't going to fit. I'll probably list it on here, it's brand new with tags and all.

First off-A 28 would definitely have been way better, but apparently they don't make a 28, which is a shame as it's quite pretty for a ... nude bra, and he straps and armholes seemed a bit better than the usual. The 30 band seemed a tad snugger than some 30 bands I've seen/tried before, but not close to a 28-maybe a 29-and it rode up when I bent over slightly. A 28 band, if it existed, running a bit snug as this one did, would have been a near perfect fit.

Secondly- If the band size had been a 28, the cups would probably also have been perfect, as they were just a smidge too big, and if the band was smaller the cups would have been graded down a bit as well. They also seemed to run a bit large, but possibly it just runs a bit more like a full cup on me, as many balcony bras do.


Finally- the cups were waaaay too wide for my root. This would probably be best for someone with a wide root, in my opinion, because it really is quite wide.
The shape wasn't bad, especially from the side-uplifted despite the looseness of the band, and relatively rounded.


I love the detailing on the straps, they were lovely. As far as nude bras go, in color this one was about a shade dark on my skin, but my skin is super pale(I wear the lightest shade of any makeup foundation I buy, and sometimes that is a bit darker than it needs to be, depending.), so I think on a slightly darker complexion, it would be perfectly matched. The photos make it look a touch lighter than it is in reality, it's more of a beige.

Overall, a lovely bra, it just won't work for my shape, and while in the past I might have accepted it, I would rather just have a bra that works-I have plenty that are "almost right."
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Updated on Aug 23, 2014 Flag this

Another of my many older bras in the wrong size range. I never wore this one, just tried in on several times, and I can definitely say-it's an absolutely gorgeous bra. The color is stunning, the sparkling sequins are just the right amount of glitz without going overboard, and it looks lovely with my pale skin. The band seems to be a true 32, the problem is, I am closer to a 26 and even the 28s I wear tend to be a bit loose unless they run super snug. I am listing this bra in the hopes it will go to another lovely lady, since it deserves ... a good home. The cups seem to be a little bit on the large side for an F cup, since I think, if my math is correct, the corresponding volume is 32F--30FF--28G--26GG, and I typically wear a 28H or HH, or 26HH/J if they make them, and only quad out of it to a degree, although if the straps adjusted short enough for me, I might need more than one cup volume up, if they made the size. (Because the band is so loose, I couldn't get a picture where the full extent of overspill is visible-every time I stepped back to wait for the timer, my breast ended up moving around and the quad ding at top became less visible.Probably one of the reasons why I thought these sizes fit for so long....)I do spill out allllll over when I lift my arms, though, as you can see in the pictures. It's really hard to tell how much big/small a cup is when the band isn't right. I can wear it easily on the tightest hooks, and it rides up a bit if I move around. (I tried bending slightly in the bathroom when taking photos, and it rode up.)

Pros:

The detailing! The color! The glamour! It's a beautiful bra in person, and I think would be very sexy on the someone for whom it was the right size!

Seems to be a true 32 band, which would be great if it was the right size for me.

Looks well made-can't tell how well it will wear/hold up, since I've only tried it on, but the quality looks decent!

Cons:

The wires are a bit wide, though that might be a pro for others.

This might be considered more of a bedroom bra, since the sequins might stick out under clothing. (Not sure, since I haven't worn it. Could be a pro if that's what you're looking for. =^__~= )

Straps not fully adjustable, so if you have narrow shoulders and/or high set breasts like me (super tiny shoulders and my root starts high up) this might not work for you.


Overall, a stunning bra, which would probably be gorgeously sexy on the right lady!
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Updated on Sep 05, 2014 Flag this

This is a lovely bra-I'm not usually a leopard print gal, but it's really pretty, and I got it for a steal on eBay. I had read the shape was similar to Curvy Kate's Tempt Me, and since my 28HH in that one was a touch small in the cups and my tissue couldn't get to the bottom due to lack of space there, I got the 28J. I fill it much more perfectly, so that part worked. The leopard mesh seems a little looser than the smooth cup, though, and wrinkles even with the cup filled-maybe a defect on mine, not sure. The only problem is, when ... I won this bra a month ago, I didn't know how narrow and semi projected by breasts were, and this bra is definitely too wide and shallow for my shape. Also, because my root starts high on my chest and I have a short torso, the sides come up a bit too high, although I kind of expected this, since all my bras seem to do this. The straps are also too wide set for my narrow shoulders and frame. HOWEVER, it does give nice cleavage, and is a decently sexy bedroom/low cut top bra, so I'll probably keep it until I can afford some Comexim bras or something similar. My only issue with the design is that, under smooth tops, the lace is bulky and shows through, but most of the time, that won't matter. If you are the right shape, this bra is definitely a winner-sexy to the max and just a bit edgy. The band feels relatively snug for Curvy Kate, although I have a feeling it will stretch out and end up too big if I wear it too often, although since it's more of a special occasion bra, that probably won't happen as quickly.
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Updated on Sep 03, 2014 Flag this

First of all, I love the appearance of this bra, and I got it for only $12 on eBay. Unfortunately, while it looks great at first glance from the front, it just isn't the right shape for me. My tissue is even-full on top and bottom-and there isn't enough immediate projection in the cups, especially at the bottom, where I get a tiny bit of orange in a glass effect over the course of the day, while my breasts quadboob out the top. It gives really nice cleavage, however, I just have to adjust a lot during the day to avoid looking strange and being uncomfortable.

The band ... is a little looser, and I can easily wear it on the tightest hooks if I want. The center gore floats a tiny bit, and is too wide, so it rests on breast tissue. I think I have too much center fullness for the height of the gore, because I tend to overspill a lot in that area of the bra. Perhaps plunges aren't for me, which is unfortunate since my torso is short, and my choices seem to be a ogre that is too high or a gore that is too low.

I also have to fasten the straps nearly to the shortest they go, and in fact can wear it with them adjusted all the way, though I wish I didn't need to. As usual, they are too wide set for me.

All in all, a lovely bra, but too shallow for my shape. It'll have to do until I find something better, though.
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Updated on Aug 15, 2014 Flag this

So I also have this one in the 30HH size as well, which was too big in the band and a hair too big in the cups.

The 28H is perfect in the band-It seems to run a bit more snug than typical Curvy Kate, as I would be between a 26 and 28 band, and is exactly the right tightness for my 27-27.5 inch ribcage. The cups in this size are a bit too small, however, and the ribbon cuts in a bit, as well as the spot where the fabric changes from solid to semi sheer, along the seam.

I am pretty sure a 28HH would ... be perfect in this style, but this one was on eBay and I got a very good deal, so I'll be making it work until I can get something better. Again, the straps are way too wide set for my narrow shoulders, but I'm used to that. They also aren't fully adjustable, and therefore aren't able to go quite tight enough for me. I think Curvy Kate in general is a bit shallow for me, as the wires are a tiny bit wide and I think I need a little more projection, but they are readily available on eBay for cheap, so I take what I can get. (I have a medium-ish root, Panache is waaaay too wide, and Curvy Kate tends to be a little on the wide side, as well. I also have a very small frame with tiny shoulders and a short torso, so maybe this plays into it as well? I might have wide-ish roots for my frame, but because my frame is small, it makes the wide root bras not quite right. And I know my torso may look longish in the photos, but trust me, it's not. When I wear waist belts that are over an inch, they fight with my bra band/underwires. It just looks longer in photos now that I have the right band size, heh.)

Overall, the bra is gorgeous-the 30HH I have is beige, and this one is the wine/grape color way, which my husband agreed looks lovely with my pale (Irish) skin. Overall, even with the strap issues, I'd try it in a 28HH if I could, because it's a lovely bra and reasonably comfortable, plus I love that the band on this particular one (not sure if it's just the color or if it's from their new revamped ones) runs a little tight, since 26 bands are nearly impossible to come by, especially when you have a very limited income and can't order from overseas/from the manufacturers until you have more money.

I took a few points off for comfort mainly for the straps, and the fact that the cup is a bit too small.
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Updated on Aug 15, 2014 Flag this

I really like this bra, except for the straps. I have very narrow shoulders (disproportionately small,even) and the straps have to be tightened on every bra, although now that I know my band size a bit better, I don't usually have straps falling off all the time, at least! With this bra, the straps end up almost in my armpit, but everything else seems fairly good-much, much better than my old 32DDs and DDDs ever did! The band is a little loose, but not terribly so, although it may stretch more with more wear. (I've worn it all day maybe three or four days since it came in the mail) I don't get my usual dreaded quadboob, so that's a huge relief for me! The color is lovely and the embroidery is gorgeous. I got it for $20 on eBay, so I can deal with the straps being a little wide-they aren't chafing, and possibly on someone with less tiny shoulders they would fit better.

Updated on Jul 30, 2014 Flag this

First of, I got this bra from another user, and I am very grateful.

Now, on to the fit.

The band is the firmest 28 I've ever tried, which is fantastic for me, since I usually would need a 26 band (26.5-27 inch ribcage) and this feels like what that size would be. I can breathe easily and put several fingers underneath, and it is firmly in place, which is a first for me, especially with the cups (mostly) fitting. I have to agree with another reviewer who stated that a true 28 band would need to size up, since this band fits me and my ribcage is more of ... a 26 band.

The straps are very comfortable, and don't feel like they're going to fall off my shoulders, which is also fantastic, since I have tiny shoulders.

The cups are my only issue. The depth seems good, although it does come up quite high as a sports bra usually would, so it's hard to gauge whether or not that means a whole lot. Ordinarily I would be a 26HH or J, and they seem to fit alright into it, though the center part (I suppose it's the gore, although this model has no wires, and I've only ever had under wired bras before, so I'm just guessing) doesn't tack due to center fullness. The cups are also a bit wide, and seem made for someone shallower than me, as there isn't enough lower projection and the cups wrinkle a bit at the bottom due to this. I am also fairly high set, and this bra would probably work best for someone with average set breasts. The shape is also quite retro and pointy, very east-west on me, but some of that is due to the shape of my breasts not quite being right for this bra. However, I have worn it all morning running(hobbling, really, because I can't run anymore) around the house, making soup for my sick husband, and it will probably be great for indoor/house activities where I don't really care about how my chest looks, and just want to be well supported and comfortable.

Overall, the band runs snug for anyone looking into this bra, and the cups are a bit wide and shallow compared to my shape, but it is very comfortable and easy to move around in. Despite the gore issue, it seems to keep my breasts from knocking into each other, which is good. =^__^=

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Updated on Sep 29, 2014 Flag this