Panache Women's Plus Size Non-Wired Sports Bra

Just as good as the first pair of no-underwire formed high-support and easy-to-clasp Panache I bought as a beginner runner as a splurge! I was in that awkward Schmedium, B/C sizing territory of needing a larger band for chest/lung/ribcage expansion but also had to have paneled structured support that those simple stretchy sports racerbacks couldn't provide. Now many K's, half-marathons, and Spartans later I still ask for Panache first in-store and order online if I can't find stock in-person.

Love this sports bra I am usually 34 G and bought 34 F, it fits perfectly. I use it to run and to go to the gym.

I couldn't believe it when I tried this sports bra again. I need lots of support—I do high-impact, explosive cardio, and I'm a J/K in American sizes (H in UK), and this bra does the trick all by itself! I'd gotten used to doubling up two $70 wireless bras (Anita Extreme Control) just to get the support I need without an underwire, but this bra is magic!NOTE: These are in UK sizes. Be sure you know your size or be ready to try and return. UK sizes are more consistent in larger cup sizes, so once you find your size, it won't vary much like it probably does in US brands (my experience, at least).I'm relieved that they finally added some nice colors. When I tried it again in the gorgeous purple with coral accents and liked it, I remembered that I tried it before in the gray. The bra had worked fine, I'd determined, but the color was so UGLY that I couldn't bear to wear it. It was a depressing, discouraging, ugly gray. Even the patterned gray was unbearable. So, yay, Panache, for fixing the problem and adding color! I bought this in four sizes (I'm losing weight), to make sure I won't run out of the gorgeous purple. I also bought Cobalt (blue and black) and considered Navy Multi, but these suffer from color-downplay (black straps mean you don't see color on the Cobalt as often as you might like; mostly dark navy on the Navy Multi really takes away from the gorgeous straps). So, give me more gorgeous colors and patterns that have two nice colors like the Purple/Coral or a multi-colored pattern, and I'll buy a new exercise wardrobe from you, Panache!PROSAmazing support; the best I've found for non-wired H-cupAmazing colors (if they still have them)Strong band doesn't stretch or rollGood shape—none of that "uniboob" problemDoesn't lose shape, shrink, or stretch when washed in a lingerie bag on delicate in the washing machine (hang dry)Often excellent price; I save $10-$30 over my last sports bra!CONSStraps are a little too narrow; they do leave marks on my shouldersStraps stretch a little and give a bit, causing some bounce they could've easily corrected with better strapsClasps on the band are a bit too weak—after just a few weeks, they've started to pull loose a bitBasic colors are boring or ugly (I will never buy a 1-color sports bra—how boring! And the grays are ugly)Bulkier than unpadded non-wired bras—takes up six times as much space as my Anita Extreme Control (my old go-to)In short, I definitely recommend this sports bra if you've been struggling to find high-impact support for bigger cup sizes. Buy and leap for joy! :)

I have only worn it once, and will update if it doesn't last. I'm very athletic with a large bust for my height and size. I have trouble finding good bras that fit and are adjustable for athletic activities. This once is very supportive and fits my body well. The only things I'd like to see improved are the amount one can adjust it (the full strap isn't available to to adjust... it's just a few inches). It has pads with no option to remove them, and I don't want pads in an exercise bra. Last, it's a little tight for my size. I followed the chart and I think just ordering by the US sizes would have worked better. I wear a 36 in US, bought the recommended 34 for this bra. But, I can deal with the tightness as it is a stretchy tight and I assume after some wear it will become a little looser. Overall I really like it, though

I bought both this bra and the wired version at the same time to compare, and I like each about the same for different reasons/activities. For reference, I got both versions in my usual 34F based on the size chart, and both fit more or less correctly based on the provided measurements. I bought both in solid black, and they look pretty similar from a distance. They're both pretty thick and sturdy with similar construction, minus the wires, but the wireless one has purple trim around the seams that does elevate the look a bit.Now to the performance comparisons. The shape of the wire-free version is much better for my body type than the wired, especially in the molding of the cups. It's also significantly more flexible (obviously) and fits better under athletic shirts. I'll probably never use the racetrack option on either version for comfort reasons, but the hardware on the wireless seems to be slightly higher quality than the wired.That said, the wired version does reduce movement more and provide slightly better support than this one. The wireless version relies more on the shoulder straps, which could become problematic over time, whereas the wired version hardly puts weight on the straps at all and relies almost solely on the band for support.For high-intensity exercise, the wired version is more appropriate for me as it really stabilizes "the girls." The wireless version does allow a small amount of bounce, and I find myself holding it in place to prevent shoulder strain at certain points in my workouts. For moderate or low-intensity activity, though, I prefer the wireless as it's more comfortable and moves better with my body. I would probably not wear this version for running, jumping, etc., but it performs very well for low-bounce activities.Tldr: I moderately like this bra and it performs reasonably well in certain contexts. I'm docking it a star because it's not very flattering and another because it doesn't entirely reduce bounce, but overall would still recommend it over cheaper S/M/L sports bras just based on the fact that it comes in my actual size and I don't have to constantly hold it in place.