Panache Women’s Underwire Sports Bra

2a decepción. En esta misma marca compro bras “no deportivos” en 30 H y me quedan exactos. Este deportivo la copa viene más grande, tal vez una copa menos me hubiera quedado bien. No lo devuelvo porque el costo fue excepcional y al final es para correr. Peerooo es un hecho que no están bien las medidas de las copas, si lo compran, pidan de espalda la medida que son, pero de copa, una o hasta dos menos.

I have no regrets in purchasing this bra. It is constructed with good quality fabric and other material and as such my rack is well supported because it fits well. There is no poking from the underwire and performs well throughout the day. Worth every penny.

Aaaah… it is time I write a review for my most favorite bra in the whole wide world :-D, after ordering 3 more!
My first one I bought in 2012… and have worn it ever since, EVERY single day, taking off only to wash or to put on something fancier for a night out or something. (I even slept in it, sometimes. It was that good! Comfy yet gives great support, lifts and separates – no sweat or uniboob here! Smooth appearance under T-shirt, etc.) It is still wearable, though, one wire poked through, but I just pulled it out and the support level was not affected at all. It is pricey for me, so I haven’t bought more until now – caught some on sale, thanks to Amazon. Usually just machine-washed, just air-dried it every time, with some stuffing (or kiddie ball underneath) to preserve the shape during drying.

I never before in my life (except before 10 yo, lol) experienced ZERO bounce!! I could run, jump – you name it, and I did. I could be as comfortable as a man, like I had no breasts at all! Now, for that effect, of course the band has to be pretty tight – and some may not like it that way, but it is so worth it! Especially since it’s pretty soft all around and does not rub or dig into anything. I forget I even have a bra on (that said, I like to be firmly held), or that I have boobs. I used the farthest hook at first, then (as material stretches – and it always does, with any bras) middle one and now finally tightest hook setting.

By the way, this little tip: I recommend considering buying 1 size down (or buying one extra to see how you like it, can always return) and doing the same thing, so the bra will stay fit throughout wear. You can even buy one of those extension pieces that hook onto existing hooks and extend the band by another 1-2″, if it’s really too tight at first, but that way it will last much longer!
Like someone already said, it is extremely important that you know your right size! Most people don’t, especially large-busted women, simply because you can’t find bras bigger than DDD+ in the stores, and those come on humongous bands. “Professional” consultants” are also no help, as they don’t even know that there can be such a thing as 30 FF or 28 G… When I once learned, by reading the measuring tips on bra-specialty online store, things could never be easier! And I swear most women are astonished when they learn their true size!

*Just measure your band size directly under your bust (and, if it’s odd-inch or half-inch measurement, I’d say: err on the smaller size as bands stretch). Your cup size you find out by measuring around your bust in the widest area (some ladies might want to wear support for true measure when gravity is involved), then subtracting your band measure from that. The difference in inches can tell you the cup size, one inch per cup letter: as in 2″ difference is a B-cup, 3″ is a C-cup and 7″ is a G or FF-cup. And so on.

**Also important to know is that, say, 32″ vs. 34″ bands do not have the same size “D” cups. Larger bands have larger cups for the same size-letter, as they represent – right, the difference in inches, not the actual cup volume in cc’s or whatever. Thus seemingly shocking sizes at first. For example, if a woman was forced to wear 34″ band (since one can hardly find anything smaller) with DD cups, and her true size was 30″ band, the closer fit for that band would likely be G-cups. (usually about one letter up per 2″ of band circumference, but not quite)

When the size it right, it definitely helps with lots of problems! So your back doesn’t hurt, so your shoulders don’t get bruised by digging-in straps, etc. By the way, I never even need to use the hook in the back for racer-back bra! It gave enough support without, I did not even know until now about this option! That feature might extend the life of my old bra for another couple of years, I think.

Me: 34dd/ddd; use for CrossFit, running, yard work

The good: this is the best sports bra I’ve ever purchased. I have three and will continue buying until they discontinue. These bras are both encapsulating and compressing. The wires go high on your sternum, which means they’re very supportive to life AND *separate* the girls. Totally necessary for me as I break out in a rash in that area if it’s too sweaty. Adjustable straps and band make it easy to adapt the fit to different times of the month and for different activities (I wear it looser during the day and can “cinch up” for a high impact workout).

The bad: the convertible hook to make it racer back friendly is not the most comfortable ever (though very easy to do). It makes the straps sit really high on my traps and is a bit tight. I don’t notice it too much once I start working out tho.

The ugly: for some reason, high impact, large busted sports bras all have seams going right down the middle, leaving lines on your shirt. This does the same. Not the end of the world, but not my fav.

Overall: wish I could consult with designers to change some details, but hands down the best experience I’ve had with a sports bra.