Panache & Chantelle sports bras -- are they actually the same?

[Aromig]

Thanks for the link! I'm going to have to try those (I've tried neither and haven't heard of them). I can't stand ANY bounce and I'm a D cup too. So far I like Moving Comfort's Juno bra, but boy, its a workout just to get it on. I'm always on the lookout for a good running bra, and I like having recommendations first (because the really good ones are so darn expensive) so thank you!

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Thanks for the link! I'm going to have to try those (I've tried neither and haven't heard of them). I can't stand ANY bounce and I'm a D cup too. So far I like Moving Comfort's Juno bra, but boy, its a workout just to get it on. I'm always on the lookout for a good running bra, and I like having recommendations first (because the really good ones are so darn expensive) so thank you!

I LOATHED the Juno...I actually have never understood the popularity of any MC bra -- I have tried 4-5 and found none of them to be all that good at controlling bounce. The Juno was scratchy and literally rubbed me the wrong way. The Maia was the least underwhelming one I tried, but it was similar to the Champion one I loved, only more $$.

[Aromig]

I LOATHED the Juno...I actually have never understood the popularity of any MC bra -- I have tried 4-5 and found none of them to be all that good at controlling bounce. The Juno was scratchy and literally rubbed me the wrong way. The Maia was the least underwhelming one I tried, but it was similar to the Champion one I loved, only more $$.

That's why it drives me nuts when I have to order sports bras and can't find them in person to try them on -- its shocking how they're a totally case by case basis. I probably wear my Junos a bit tight (they're so squished in, nothing moves) which makes them hard to get one, but nothing moves. I've been lucky enough to never get chafing except when my heart rate monitor moved underneath the band in a funny way. I haven't liked any of the other MC bras, I agree they didn't stop bounce. My second favorite is an UnderArmor bra I found at an outlet mall that zips up the middle. It was like wearing a straight jacket, but nothing moved. I just haven't been able to find another one like it since.

I am excited to find new potential bras (my husband can't understand why I'd spend so much, but then again, he hasn't dealt with bouncing).

[Catrin]

I have found that I prefer fully encapsulated sports bras. I have a Juno, and I wear it when my Freya Active sports bras need washing. I LOVE those bras, and they come in a HUGE range of sizes! I am a 32FF and that is hard to find, let me tell you! I've had them for several years now - they get used (and washed) a LOT - and they have been standing up to the abuse well. I do toss them into the washer, but air dry them on a hanger, as I do all my bras. Except the Juno. I keep hoping something will happen to it so I can no longer wear it but so far my evil plan has been unsuccessful.

Freya Active (Storm)

[rebeccaC]

They aren't the same. Chantelle bra’s are made in Epernay in northern France. Panache's are made in Sheffield England and China. On a side note the Chantelle Group donates a portion of their profits to educating young girls in Africa and Asia.

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On a side note the Chantelle Group donates a portion of their profits to educating young girls in Africa and Asia.

Oh, that is cool! And I really want to order one, but they appear to not yet be in stock at many places.

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I now have both bras in a 34DD (normally wear a full coverage/full figure 34D/32DD) and am further convinced that they are the same bra...perhaps one company is making both and the other company is simply rebranding. They fit identically. Aside from some very minor cosmetic differences there really is no difference in fit and function...or price, unfortunately. I still don't quite fill the cups, but the cup size smaller had me squashing out under my arms. Boobs are dumb. Big boobs are extra stupid dumb.