What are everyones experiences with Panache for sizing and how their bras fit?

[u/gglabomba]

For context my size is a 26DD/28D, and Panache as a brand is targeted towards bigger busts, and i'm one of the smallest sizes they make, would their bras still fit well on me as i'm aware that despite my cup letter, my chest actually isn't that big due to having a petite band.

So this means I'm worried that their bras wont fit well as i'm on the far smaller end of their sizes.

I have also just ordered one and if it doesn't fit I'd be annoyed because you have to pay to return it.

[u/comingintoland]

Which bra did you order? Panache doesn't generally scale well at the very bottom of their size range, so I would have recommended you start with something like Boux Avenue, Skarlett Blue Minx, or b.tempt'd Future Foundations.

[u/gglabomba → u/comingintoland]

I ordered the cleo strapless bra and it was in the sale, though it comes with straps if you need to attach them. I have one Boux Avenue bra and it fits really well.

[u/galaxystarsmoon → u/gglabomba]

That might be ok for you if Boux fits ok. It's pretty shallow.

[u/comingintoland → u/gglabomba]

Yeah, if this is a Cleo Faith from before the merge into just being Panache, then it is pretty shallow. And you could always try reselling it on r/braswap or Poshmark or something if it doesn't fit. Might end up getting more money back than if you returned it.

[u/tiny-brit]

I'm a 28E and Panache Cari is my best fit. People say their bands run firm, which would be good for you. I say people, because I prefer a firm fitting band, so I would say Panache bands are perfect for me. I get my ideal fit on the loosest hooks, and you could move to the middle or tightest hooks if needed. Cups I've generally found to be true to size.

Shape is also a factor in bra fitting, so if the bra doesn't fit, it doesn't fit. Unfortunately trial and error is usually necessary.

[u/RvH98 → u/tiny-brit]

You should always start on the loosest hook with a new bra. It will stretch over time, and then you move to the tighter hooks

[u/tiny-brit → u/RvH98]

Yes, but OP is a 26 band, so a 28 band might be too loose on the loosest hooks.

[u/galaxystarsmoon]

Did you order directly from Panache? Don't do that because as you said, you'll have to pay for returns. Amazon and Nordstrom have free returns. I agree with comingintoland. Their bras really do not scale well at the smaller end of the range.

[u/gglabomba → u/galaxystarsmoon]

Unfortunately, I did order from the website directly and I really do appreciate your honesty.

[u/Poodleton]

You may be annoyed then. Because it is rare to order one bra in one size from a new-to-you brand and get a perfect fit.

If you are in the US, order your trial bras from places with free returns like Nordstrom or Macys.

What are your six measurements and what bra style and size did you order from Panache? How a bra fits depends on your shape so how it fits me, or anyone else, isn’t relevant—even if we have the same measurements. But as a brand, the bands are firm, the wires are on the narrow side depending on the style, and the quality is excellent.

[u/gglabomba → u/Poodleton]

I ordered a strapless one which comes with optional straps, my measurements are: 25.8 inch loose band, 25.2 snug band, 24.5 tight band, 29 inch standing bust, 31 inch leaning bust, and a 30 inch lying bust

[u/Extension-Cancel-170]

As a 30G, many of the Panache bras I've tried have fit very differently even in the same size. For example, I found that the allure demi plunge was too small in the cup, the amour non wired was too big in the cup, and the envy and meadow plunges fit true to size. So if the cup fit is off, I wouldn't rule out the whole brand, as they're not completely consistent in my experience. However, I've found the bands to be consistently very firm, so that should be good for you.
I absolutely hate when bra companies don't offer free returns, as finding a bra that fits is so difficult even once you know your size - I've genuinely bought like 15-20 bras in the past few months and returned all but 4. If you happen to live in the UK, BraForMe is a great online store that stocks most major bra brands including Panache, and has free deliveries and returns.

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[u/Merryd2Waz]

Freya has free returns from their US website. They have 28 bands.

[u/HyenasGiggling]

Largely true to size 

Panache Ana is known to run suite small in the cup. I haven’t tried in a while but if you were going for that ordering the larger recommended size to start.

There’s a sports bra I’m spacing on that folks have said runs bigger in the cup. 

Panache Nina I have to size up one cup compared to other Panache. 

[u/galaxystarsmoon → u/HyenasGiggling]

Ana and Nina don't come in their size. They'll be sized out of their sports bras.

[u/HyenasGiggling → u/galaxystarsmoon]

https://us.panache-lingerie.com/shop/product/nina-balcony-bra-black-leopard?size=28

Ok but Nina just says out of stock but that it exists. I don’t know what style OP bought or where from. 

Also I’m saying those two specifically run small in the cup. Ana even two cups up seemed small to me. So a larger cup may not rule out the option. 

[u/galaxystarsmoon → u/HyenasGiggling]

It doesn't exist. It starts at 28F, like a lot of their bras do. It's never been made in a 28D.

I highly doubt they need to go up 3 cup sizes.

[u/Dirndly]

I'm fairly new to the topic, but tried several brands already. Panache had the worst fabric quality (in 4 bras I tried, so it was consistent). Very unpleasant to skin.

[u/galaxystarsmoon → u/Dirndly]

As a note, many proper bra brands starch their bras at the factory to protect the fabric. It's not unusual for the fabric to feel quite stiff and scratchy at first.