Review of the Cleo Panache Minnie Set

I recently posted about my lovely day with Mish Online and Panache.

As part of the day I took home a lingerie set from Panache, I chose my favourite - the Minnie which is by Cleo (the younger trendy line by Panache).

The set is a lovely colour

I was excited to get my set home and try it on properly. I was measured by the lovely team at Mish Online as a surprising 34 DD, so I took the bra home in this size along with the pants in a size 12.

Matched with Irregular Choice Bambi Shoes!

Having now worn the set a few times, I can honestly say that it is very comfortable! The fabric feels nice against your skin and you can tell that the quality of the manufacture is high. The bra is boned on the cup and also has bones at the side. However unlike other long lines I have purchased before there is no boning at the front - this makes the bra far more conformable to wear.

My Headband is from my brand - Silly Old Sea Dog

If I'm honest, I am used to wearing a bra which is more padded as I am always conscious about having small boobs, but although this set had a lot less padding than I am used to, it surprisingly didn't make me feel flat chested, I am actually happy with how it looks with clothes on.

There are some great summer sets from Panache

I love the colour of the set, its really bright and fun. And I think I would actually wear the bra as a top, I think with the right high waisted skirt it would look good! And its gives enough coverage to get away with it.

I was really impressed with the fit and quality

The set is available to purchase from Mish Online and is actually now on SALE, the bra is just £19.99 and the briefs £10.99 (there is also the option of a thong at £8.99). For these prices why not?!

I would go out in the bra as a top!

You should also check out the other lines that Mish Online have in their Sale there are loads of bargains to be had! I also cant wait to see the new season lines from Panache, as I've seen a sneak preview of them and there are some lovely sets which will be available from early August. 

Checking out the other Panache sets

If you want to get measured, you can always contact Mish Online to arrange and appointment at their shop in Cornwall or use their online Bra Calculator - which is a really helpful tool, should you not live near the shop.

All of the bras are a 'sweet treat'

With the set here, I am also pictured wearing a headband from Silly Old Sea Dog and my Bambi Shoes are from Irregular Choice.

Close up of my shoes

Let me know what you think of the set.

Alison x

Panache Bloggers Day with Mish Online

Yesterday I was lucky enough to be invited along by Mish Online to their Blogger Day to introduce local Bloggers in Cornwall to the Panache brand.

A warm welcome awaited us

I was joined by fellow Bloggers:

Elle from Garden of Eden
Sam from Sofa Dodger
Stevie from A Cornish Mum
Jo from Slummy Single Mummy
Hannah from Cupcake Mumma Blog

With my fellow Bloggers

We were greeted with lots of sweet treats, including my favourite the Gingerbread Women!

Fabulous!

For the first part of the morning, we learnt more about the Panache Brand and how they have been trading since the 1980's providing lingerie in sizes D-K and in addition their Cleo range for a more fashion conscious customer and Sculptresse range for plus sizes. The lovely models which were local customers of Mish Online) gave us a sneak peak of some of the new Autumn / Winter styles, which will be in stock from the end of July.

I love the high waisted pants on this set from the Sculptresse range

This is the Tango set, one of the most popular - a timeless classic but available in Royal Blue for AW 2015

After seeing the collections, it was time for a measure! Now I haven't had my bra size measured since I was about 14 and my Mum dragged me down to BHS and a local lingerie company to be measured - I remember the local company measuring me at a 32D and BHS at a 38B, there was such a difference that I decided to make up my own size! 14 years later and Ive been wearing a 36B for as long as I can remember. So I was slightly nervous to be measured as I thought "I'm not even going to fit into Panache bras, they start at a D and I'm a B!!!"

Here I am in the Maddie Pop T Shirt Bra by Cleo (Panache) in a 34DD

Anyway I was pleasantly surprised as I found out that my size is actually a 34DD in Panache, and after trying on a couple of bra's from the collection I found that this size fit incredibly well. I tried the Maddie Pop T Shirt Bra, the fabric on this bra is very cute and colourful and certainly suited what I would look for in a bra. The quality of the fabric and other materials is also of a very high quality, and I was very impressed by the fitting service on offer by Mish and the ladies.

Model wearing the Maddie Pop, so you can see the fabric close up

I think out of all of the collections the Cleo is my favourite. Itt's fun and has a young feel to it. Also I porefer wearing a bra with padding, and although this line is not heavily padded, which is more what I am used to, it was extreamly comfortable and didnt make me feel like I had a flat chest! I also liked how the briefs are available in a pant or thong, so you can choose what you would like.

This bra is actually on sale at Mish Online for only £14.99 which is certainly a good price, take a look and see if they have one left in your size here


We were spoilt with more refreshments in the afternoon!

Mish's handmade Elderflower Cordial, someone pass me the gin!

 We went home with some fab Panache Goodie Bags and a set from the Spring Summer 2015 collection, which I will be reviewing for you!

Look out for my review of the Cleo Minnie Longline set, coming soon!

Overall I had a fantastic day, it was great to meet all of the local Bloggers and friendly team at Mish Online. You can shop all of their collection on the Mish Online webiste.

Alison xx