Pros
- Outstanding band and support structure
- Excellent wire comfort for large cups
- Wide strap options for heavy busts
- Strong sports bra range
- Available D–K in most styles
Cons
- Designs can be conservative
- Higher price point
- Occasional fit issues for very projected shapes
Why Panache Leads on Support
Panache has built its reputation on one thing above all others: support engineering. Where some brands treat D+ cup bras as scaled-up smaller-cup designs, Panache has invested significantly in the structural components that actually bear the weight of a larger bust — the band construction, the underwire engineering, and the strap systems. The result is a brand whose bras genuinely feel different to wear if you've been struggling with inadequate support from mainstream or even other specialist brands.
The brand's Sport range is particularly noteworthy — the Panache Sport Underwired Sports Bra remains one of the highest-rated high-impact sports bras for D+ cup wearers in independent tests, with encapsulation cups in D–J that provide motion control comparable to a regular bra rather than the partial compression most sports bras deliver above an F cup.
Standout Styles
Panache Envy Full Cup: the reliable everyday workhorse — full coverage, excellent support, clean silhouette under clothing. Available D–K. Score: 9.0/10. Panache Sport Underwired: the D+ sports bra benchmark — high impact rating, individual encapsulation cups, available D–J. Score: 9.2/10. Panache Andorra Full Cup: the classic lace full cup that has remained in the range for years because it simply works. Score: 8.5/10. Panache Jasmine Balcony: the brand's entry into the pretty balcony category; better shape and more feminine than the brand's reputation for utility might suggest. Score: 8.2/10.
Fit and Sizing
Panache bras run true to UK sizing. The brand's cups suit a range of shapes including both projected and less projected busts; the full cup styles are particularly good for women with a large cup relative to their frame who need maximum coverage and containment. Band sizing is firm — a good sign for support quality, but women who prefer a softer band feel may want to try a sister size up. Available from Panache's own website, Bravissimo, and specialist lingerie retailers.
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