Panache Women's Envy Balconnet Bra

This bra is pretty and holds large breasts securely without looking like, what I call, a “mommy bra.” It fits true to size and is comfortable.

I originally bought this in Chai at an in-person physical store in my city, and was surprised how perfectly it fit to my shape. I have a pendulous droopy chest that normally bra fittings say I'm 32DD, but this time I was advised to size up to 32E, and it was perfect. It does not squeeze or squish but it supports perfectly. The underwire is hard but it actually fits perfectly and doesn't float or hover away from the body, which this is the first time I've experienced that since other bras I've ever had always float over and cause my chest to have skin-on-skin contact. Also the wire actually separates the cleavage so I no longer get cleavage sweat. It's super breathable, though if you don't like lace texture or very sensitive skin, it can be a little scratchy, but I will take it over boobsweat. I ended up buying it here on Amazon in white and black, for half the cost of the one I bought at the physical store I went to (where it was about $80). I can confirm they are the same, or looks/feels like it at least. So probably better to buy online than in-store, however it's best to TRY it in-store so you can be sure which size to get and if you like the feel.

Dang, that is a sexy holster. Not much give or stretch and the lace is a little delicate, but it is lace, after all. It's nicely tailored, typical for this brand, and supported well for a rare size (and these girls are real and heavy). I'm grateful for anyone carrying 28 and/or 30 inch bands!

Fits well. Good support for heavy breasts. Nice shaping. Makes you feel lighter. Good quality material. The wires do come up a little higher than some, but is kinda necessary the larger the bra size.

Not for me. The cup seemed to fit OK, but very little support. Very wide set straps and they were skinny and weak. Which is just silly for this size. The band was tight for the sizing.

I'm a 32G (32F in UK/Panache sizing) so it's hard to find bras that are my size and offer good support while also not looking industrial. This is the first time I've tried a side support bra and I kind of love it - no armpit spillage. I have east-west breasts, so for those who don't, the gore might come a little high. But works great for me. The shape is also nice - nice moderate lift, good support especially at the bottom of the cup, not pointy, and the seams actually prevent nipple show. I wasn't sure if my breasts would be too shallow for this style but the cups fit perfectly, and the lace stretches just enough to be forgiving. It's also really pretty :) And at a fantastic price. Definitely recommend. Having to exercise lots of self control not to buy another one in a different color!

I’ve been buying and wearing panache bras for over a decade. I’m so disappointed in the decline of quality I’ve experienced lately. I bought this exact bra in a different color earlier this year and the hooks fell out within two months. I thought it was just a defective bra so I bought another one a few days ago. I wore the bra for exactly one hour before the strap popped out of the adjuster (see pic) while I was out in public. It appears the strap wasn’t sewn properly at all. So mortifying to have to walk around with a lopsided bust for hours. I’ve asked for a replacement to be sent but honestly I’m not really hopeful this replacement will turn out any better. I hope Panache brings back the quality bras they’re known for if they are going to continue charging them at such a high price.

All the bras I own now are by Panache, and for a good reason--they make a real range of sizes because apparently they know how bra sizing works in the UK. US sizes rarely go above a DD, but the band keeps going up. Before, I always wore way too big of a band size and too small a cup, it was NEVER flattering, my boobs always looked bad, and sexy bras were not an option because I would bust out of DD cups if I wore anything but a sports bra.But this bra is very sexy. Sorry to get graphic but--what you want a bra to do is get all of the breast tissue including from the sides near your underarms perfectly into each cup, with the underwire all the way to the gore sitting flatly against your chest. I was able to accomplish this with this sizing. It took some getting used to having the band more snug than I was used to (the band should provide the most support, not the straps!) This br's look and fit is super flattering and has given me the confidence to wear things I never used to wear. You don't want to wear wide neck tops with a big ugly sports bra strap. You don't want a uniboob with a form hugging cocktail dress! So I'm very happy. They aren't cheap, but it's worth the transformation. If you can, order several close sizes and sister sizes and send back what doesn't work.I say this fit as expected because I expected the size I chose (36FF) to describe the bra's UK size. In the US I would be a 36H or I normally. I've never seen that in a store.Thanks, Panache, for having sexy options for us bustier ladies!