PanacheWomen's High Impact Underwire Sports Bra | Black 38G | Max Support, Moisture Wicking, Heavy Duty Sports Bra for Women

A lot of popular items are famous because they're famous. It's famous, so people talk about it, so you buy it, and because it's fine and you have no point of comparison, you also sing its praises. So the cycle continues, and vastly overrated reputations come to be.I thought this was what the Panache Sport bra was. It's a famous brand - it's basically the first thing recommended in fitting forums, used as both a beginner's guide and a holy grail - so I thought a part of its fame was due to the fact that it was already famous. I put it on though, and knew instantly that I was wrong. And after wearing its competitor, Chantelle High Impact, for a while and trying this again, I knew exactly how wrong.At first glance, this bra looks a lot like the Chantelle. Both are for projected busts, with deep cups. There's separation and encapsulation. There's good support and bounce control despite looking so projected and not squished or compressed at all. Both have wide straps and can be crossed in the back. Both have three hooks. Both have similar fit around the band. Both are very supportive and feel like armor.However, the Chantelle has more depth and width for the same size. The cup is deeper and the lift is more pronounced. The straps are stiffer, higher profile, seams more pronounced all along the edge of the folded fabric that's sewn together; in conclusion, it chafes because it doesn't move with you well, and has chafey elements. The underwire is also wider, and runs under your armpit in a more shallow U shape. The bottom of the cup has a certain kind of fabric, which is the majority of the cup, and this fabric is like mesh. Perhaps it's supposed to help with ventilation, but it's thick and feels more spongey and padded than the Panache. And because the underwire is wider, this mesh runs under your armpits until the underwire ends, which means the soft underside of your arm will be rubbing and chafing painfully against this mesh.I'd read someone once writing that Chantelle = Panache in terms of their high impact bras, and because they looked the same at first glance, I didn't think twice about throwing on my Chantelle in place of Panache when working out. But when my shoulders were irritated from the straps and the underarm chafing became unbearably painful, and I was overall feeling like I was wearing padded armor, I tried switching to my Panache and instantly saw the error of my ways. It lays much more flat against your skin, the straps are softer and stretchier and lower profile, the cups aren't covered in thick, scratchy mesh, and the underwires are more narrow and steep under the armpit - and the fabric is soft regardless. This is the ultimate holy grail, and deservedly so for its thoughtful design. I'm not one to spend much money on undergarments but this one deserves it.

I believe at this point I have purchase 4 or 5 of these bras in the past couple of years. I originally went to prof. bra shop to get fitted, due to the fact that I had gained a lot of weight. I came home with my first one of these. Due to the fact they were so expensive at the store I decided to continue to buy them off of amazon, since they were cheaper, and I have Prime. The first couple I bought lasted a long time. Eventually one of the under wires broke, and I bought more. However the last 2 I have purchased I was extremely dissatisfied with. I bought a 40G (which was the size I had been buying), and within maybe 2 months the wires were poking out the sides, and extremely uncomfortable. (Please note this was machine was on delicate and hang dry). I consulted my sister that works for the lingerie dept. in a dept. store. She said this could be due to the fact the band was to large. The next time I ordered I ordered a size 38G. Now it was a tad tight, so I bought an expander. Within 2 months I have wires poking out from the middle. I am not sure if something has changed with their manufacturing, or if it is something on my part, but this is enough to make me look elsewhere for a bra. With the exception of these last 2 bras the first 3 were great. Very comfortable (which is hard when you are a big girl with a large chest). I was able to comfortably work out in them, and feel confident. Not always tugging, pulling, and fidgeting with them as I had bras in the past.

I love this bra, but it doesn't seem to hold up very well. I am a 38 H and struggle to find everyday bras let alone sports bras. When I found this one, I was so happy. It fit great and supported me well. I like how it can be made into a race-back style, which offers even more support.That being said, I have bought 3 of these bras and after a few months of wear, the underwire on the outer side of 2 of the bras came poking out.I take good care of them and hand wash them as needed. After my first one broke, I bought two more and swapped them out thinking it wore out because I wore it too often. But I'm having the same issue again.Maybe I have just had 2 faulty bras...I hope so...but I would still recommend this bra with the disclaimer that you might have to buy replacements frequently.

Their cup size runs larger. I suggest sizing down a cup

As you can see in the photo, the before and after for my daughter is such a huge difference. This bra is very supportive, picks up the girls and puts them where they're supposed to be! A true sports bra...you can actually jump up and down without being embarrassed by the boobs flying. I didn't even think that was possible before this bra. Great for teenagers! My daughter loves them! Helps with her posture, too. Highly recommend!

I love these bras, I have a bunch in different colors. They’re very comfortable. The major downside is they only last about 6 months before the underwire begins to poke through the fabric. This is with only gentle washes and hanging to dry. Very disappointing for how expensive these are.

I'm a little conflicted. I purchased my first one like 6 years ago and it has been the absolute best thing I've ever worn for working out. Even though it was old it still worked for weightlifting, but I really wanted to work on my cardio so I recently ordered a new one. It was a dud, the clasps were not secure\coming out and it probably wouldn't have lasted very long. I'm convinced it was a one time thing so I will be ordering another and will update in the future.

Excellent quality and great fit.

Best sports bra I have ever had and so comfortable I have been wearing it all the time. Full coverage, no movement. very comfortable. Worth the price. Had to order a D cup where in other brands i would order a C cup. Ordered every colour after I got the first one.

Ich liebe die Panache Sport BHs einfach. Fällt etwas klein aus, daher bestelle ich immer eine Nummer größer.Sitzt - in der richtigen Größe - 1A, sehr bequem und macht auch unter normaler Alltagskleidung eine gute Figur, bzw Busenform.

Toller halt auch bei großen Größen. Jetzt macht Sport wieder Spaß. Alles sitzt und der BHbsieht einfach klasse aus.

Verdammt eng und fest, gibt in der richtigen Größe sicher tollen halt, Rücksendung lief völlig unkompliziert und schnell, leider nicht in sehr großen Cups erhältlich etwa 2nummern größer bestellen!