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Panache » Olivia Balconnet Bra (7751) » 32J 32:13

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As suggested, I tried loosening the straps - and it did fit a little better. But when I scooped and swooped, I could see a gap at the bottom of the cup on my smaller side, which annoyed me.

I think I just dont LIKE this bra very much. I LOVE my Floris and expected to love this, but I just dont. I feel like I have enough bras I like better than this one, so I'll return it, and get the ivory floris soon. And give up on my search for boring beige bras because, while I seem to like the IDEA of owning one, I dont actually seem to like them!

Original problem

This is the Olivia, a bra based off the Panache Floris. Floris is my best-fitting bra, so I was SO VERY excited to have a neutral-colored bra in the same cut!

There are a few differences though. The fabric is softer, but does not seem to give as good support on the sides.

But the worst change - well, worst for me. It makes a lot of sense. Many people's biggest complaint about the Floris was that it was too open on top. On many people, the lace on top folded over and lay loose on top of their breasts. In fact, it did this to me before washing it - but since it didnt show through shirts, I didnt worry.

The Oliva has been modified to change that. The lace on the top panel is elastic, the cut is different and, most damning, its trimmed with elastic along the top.

This elastic cuts in to the top of my larger breast. ***CRY!***

I did not take a picture with a shirt, but I could see it. Well, the bulge wasnt super obvious, but the shape at the top of my breast just looked weird.

I am pretty sure I'm returning this, tho you are free to try to convince me otherwise. Heartbroken!

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