The Clara bra is a lovely style, very supportive and looks high quality and durable. Unfortunately it was completely wrong for me, the band was tight, and while the cups fitted, they squashed my breasts against my chest in a wide shape, rather than out of the front. I bought it for the sling/forward facing effect, but sadly it didn't do that for me.

At last! The struggle to find a bra that is supportive enough but also gives a nice round shape rather than that horrid maternal looking triangle effect is over... I’m between 30F and 32E but in this bra definitely go for the smaller band size. I’d say this bra is true to size in the cups. My only tiny criticism would be that the straps could be wider as they are holding up a lot!

Love this bra. Sizes perfectly and fits like a dream. Although the fabric is dainty, it's super supportive.

Fabulous rounded upfront shape. Such a great supportive bra that you can forget you're wearing because of how comfortable it is. Love it so much....Please tell Panache they should use this to base more styles on.

I think I've probably reviewed this bra before. I had a fitting at the Solihull shop when I was in England in April because my size has fluctuated with my general weight. I love the Clara bra and I've had four before. My fitter, wonderful as always, was actually quite taken aback at how well the bra in fitted me. I was as happy as can be but it wasn't in stock in the cream that I wanted, so it was sent to me at my home in France free of charge. I was pleased and impressed. Unfortunately after about three wearings, a wire poked out. I sent it back, it was decided it was a manufacturing fault and I was sent a replacement. The same thing happened again. I sent it back again, but pointed out that at 12 euros a time, I was spending nearly enough for another bra. So my postage for this one return was reimbursed, plus the price of the bra. I actually would have chosen to have another one in blush pink had I been asked, but as it is, I was 12 euro out of pocket and still no new bra. It won't put me off, however - this is still my favourite style and I have faith that the same thing won't happen again!

I have a few of the Clara style and needed an update. Upon ordering the usual size it was clear that I needed a slight size change. The bra is still lovely and a perfect fit, once I adjusted the size. However, after three attempts and 5 mins wear the eye that the hook goes into came loose out of the stitching. I cannot fault Bravissimo customer service they have been wonderful, however I have had to give up on this style, which is the best I have ever found. It would have been nice if Panache had looked into the issue and responded. There is definitely a quality issue as my other Clara bras are old and are still fully intact. Now I am in search of a new style....

I love the Clara, and so far have had a total five (!) in different colourways - nude being my latest purchase. I've always taken a cup size up from e.g. Panache Jasmine or unpadded Cleo bras, so I'm not sure if I'd call it true to size (if there is such a thing - I'm often a 30F, but wear also at least two other sizes, depending on the brand!) It's a very light shade of beige, so might be too bright for darker complexions. It has the same lux lace feel as the other colours imho, but surprisingly it fits a bit differently than the other two Claras I have & wear regularly (black/grey & cobalt blue) - the cups seem a tiny bit larger and for some reason the centre gore isn't entirely comfortable (never had this issue with the other bras). I hope this disappears with wear. About the briefs, as mentioned by another reviewer - I have those for Panache Jasmine in a size 12, so took the same size here and they are at least a size larger.

I’ve reveiwed Clara before and nothing’s changed! I love it, I own an indecent amount of them, the grey and cream is beautiful. It’s the briefs I need to tell you about! They have changed style, they now have a seam up the back and the elastic round the legs is much slacker, making them smoother under clothes. The side is wider too. But the sizing is way out, much bigger, much much bigger! I mean on my normal 16 they are a good 3” bigger. I had to make an unnecessary trip back to the store because I didn’t try on, why would I, I own many pairs already. Panache could have informed Bravissimo of the change! The positive side is I am now a size 14! Beware girls, if you love your briefs to match your bra go for a smaller brief on this colour way.