Sculptresse by Panache Women's Plus Size Chi Full Cup Bra (7695)

I love this fit..it's absolutely perfect and comfortable

TLDR: love love love this brand. Much better value than any other brand I’ve ever purchased. I will be a die hard fan until the day I die as long as the quality never changes.I’ll set the stage for this purchase:I bought 2 Panache Imogen bras about 3 years and 40lbs ago in a 40 D.At first glance, the bras look like tissue paper and string but if you look closely (or can physically touch) you can see that there are about 3 different types of fabric in the cup, especially on the side of the cup where a super compression mesh shapes the breast forward as oppose to allowing the breast to “fall” to the side. Additionally, if you are able to try the bra on, you’ll realize it’s likely one of the most supportive fits ever despite a normal width shoulder strap and 2 back hooks.I strongly suspect the underwire is the quiet hero here as engineering wise, the support of a bra should come from the band of the bra, not the straps; the underwire should be narrower than the natural breast root for a cantilever effect (that is that the weight of the breast is sent back for support to the breast root/body trunk/bra band)Despite the age of the bras and weight gain, under wire has not popped out, hooks have not popped off the band. The bras have not warped at all and in fact the bras are so wonderfully engineered that they beat me up instead of them breaking down. I’d purchased bra extenders but it was time for something in my new size.I am familiar with my body measurements and sew so I guessed at my new size, 46 DD and was correct. The bra feels like a very supportive hug. It’s not “like a cloud” but it’s not a straight jacket.I experience chronic pain flare ups frequently so it’s important to have bras that are comfortable and don’t add discomfort.

I love the support it gives, lends a great rounded shape, the girls aren't bouncing around when I walk, and the straps don't slip. The straps are set farther out on the shoulders, so it works great with ballet necks or t-shirts but will show with some tank tops.

I have full on top, projected breasts with short roots. I have tissue extending to the sides of my rib cage under my arms.The wires on this are too tall for me. They're wide enough to contain all the breast tissue, but the wires live in my armpit and stab me in my chest above where my roots are. I like that the cups aren't flimsy like other brands with stretch lace. I like the side support.This seller has this bra listed as a full cup. Panache/ Sculptress has this listed as a balconette on their website and tags.

Weirdly pointy silhouette, cup fabric feels really plasticky.

I liked it and it’s so pretty but I wish I could pull the straps tighter