Did you know we don't use tape measures at Bravissimo? Instead we fit by eye as knowing how a bra should look and feel is the best way to find your most comfortable fit - here's how…
How do you know if your bra fits right?
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How should your band fit?
Most of the support comes from the underband. It should be horizontal around your body without riding up or digging in. We recommend fastening a new bra on its loosest hooks so that you can tighten it if it stretches over time.
2
Where should the underwire of a bra sit?
The underwires in your bra should sit flat on your ribcage (not your boob!) all the way round to your armpits. The wires between your boobs should lie flat against your chest without digging in, rubbing or poking out.
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How should a bra cup fit?
Make sure your boobs are fully in the cups – a bit of a scoop, wiggle and jiggle usually does the trick! You should fill the cups without any bulging or wrinkling even in a lower-cut style and there should be a smooth line, with no ridge, where the top and the side of the fabric ends.
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I was so happy with this bra when I tried it on in store, but like others, I've found that it becomes extremely uncomfortable under the arms after wearing for a few hours. After a couple of wears I've decided to give up on it, which is a real disappointment. I wish I'd read these reviews first and saved myself £32!
Love this Bra5 out of 5 stars
Colour: Black
Size:
36JJ
Comfort:
4/5
Review by Angela on
I love this bra having bought 3 and will be buying at least 1 more as it is a great fit without being high in the front so great with a low cut top for going out or so comfortable for everyday wear.
Fantastic support for the larger cups, round shape5 out of 5 stars
Colour: Black
Size:
32K
Comfort:
4/5
Review by Nia on
The Panache Envy and Jasmine have become my absolute go-to bras in the past year. The Envy especially provides unparalleled support with great uplift and a rounded shape for my rather heavy, full on top boobs.
Both bras are sturdy and provide a very rounded shape but also have a stretchy yet supportive lace top that allows for fluctuations to my size.
The truth is of course, that in a K cup, once you have your boobs so high and upfront, you may notice slight wiggling on the top of your decoltage if you happen to walk fast!
I guess it's the effect of properly supporting and lifting them!
I find that if I gain a bit of weight and the bra is a bit too small then, that's when the underwires start rubbing my skin under the armpits a bit like other reviewers mentioned. I wouldn't trade the support they provide though.
Which leads me to my big request: Panache, if you could develop a KK and L cup in this shape - I would be so happy...!
lovely fit...but unfortunately digs into skin on sides3 out of 5 stars
Colour: Black
Size:
32K
Comfort:
4/5
Review by Lucia on
Very beautiful, gived me nice support and I love the shape which this bra gave to my boobs...nice rounded, perfect for wearing under strechy and tight t-shirts....the stretchy lace is a great idea for women with problem of boobs leaking out of the cups edge although the size is right....unfortunately I can not wear it for longer than two hours, bacause the wires starts to dig into my armpits as some of the other women mentioned before :( the size is true...the bra sits perfectly on my back, but still can not figure out anything what could prevent the digging...thats a pity, because otherwise it would be my favourite from all bravissimo styles...
tight band4 out of 5 stars
Colour: Black
Size:
30FF
Comfort:
4/5
Review by Cynthia on
I reviewed this bra previously before wearing it for a while. Up till now I have enjoyed my Panache bras in this size, and never understood the complaints about the bras digging in at the sides. The cup size is fine, not too short as I've found with some of the balconettes, but the band is tighter than other 30" Panaches that I've bought. Since it is tight, the bulk at the bottom of the side seam does uncomfortably dig in on me after several hours, and leaves an dent mark on my skin. I would recommend trying this on in store and changing band sizes if necessary rather than purchasing this on-line.
lovely style, less well comfort3 out of 5 stars
Colour: Black
Size:
30JJ
Comfort:
4/5
Review by Carla on
This is the most beautiful bra I ever owned, but unfortunately the bra wires hurts at the end of themselves so much, between the breast and at the outside of my breast. I cannot wear this bra a whole workingday, no way.
A little tight,but overall nice4 out of 5 stars
Colour: Black
Size:
36H
Comfort:
4/5
Review by Sophia on
The one negative that I can say is that the band is quite tight. The bra is still relatively new, so I want to give it more time, maybe I'll write an updated review after a month or two, but as of right now, the elastic digs primary on the soft skin below the underarm on your back. The support is surprisingly good given how stretchy the cup is, I love how comfy the cup feels but even though this is a balconette, it still gives a round shape to the breast that I don't love. As a result of the roundness, it doesn't direct the breast forward like say the Alana bra does. I bought it in both nude and black, it's nice to have in the rotation to break up the series of Alanas that I have, but the tight band is somewhat frustrating.
Band stretches ridiculously soon3 out of 5 stars
Colour: Black
Size:
32HH
Comfort:
4/5
Review by Dr on
I tried this on in store in July and instantly loved it - I walked out wearing the black one, and ordered the nude one to be mailed to me (it was out of stock). The band was a little tight, it would kind of pinch at the sides after a few hours for the first couple of wears, but after a few weeks the band just became very loose. I thought maybe I'd lost weight, but my other bras that I bought at the same time still fit very well and my measurements were pretty much the same still. It's a shame, because the bras really are lovely - both pretty and comfortable (the short while between pinching tight & a size too big), and they give a great shape, but I can barely stand wearing them anymore since I keep having to tighten the straps despite fastening on the tightest hook. I'm very tempted to buy it a size down in the band though I suspect it'd be quite painful initially if the 32" band pinched so much when new, so maybe not..