This week you finally get to see my image-dump and notes from the old standards of Claudette, Panache, the Eveden brands, and Parfait. I’ve pretty much stopped covering Curvy Kate because they just don’t fit me at all, so I can’t say much more than “isn’t this pretty?”

First up, Claudette. I missed the last Curve show and didn’t get to see Claudette’s Spring/Summer 2014 offerings, so I’m a little behind on their news, but here’s what was new to me from S/S and Autumn/Winter 2014:

In S/S14, Claudette introduced the Bardot Plunge lace bra and lightly padded balconette, the Odette longline, the lightly padded Convertible Dessous, and the Dessous longline, as well as a range of new colors in the Dessous, Ouvert, Fishnet, and Sophia. All bras in D+ cups now start at 28 band (yay!).

A/W14 also features new colors, along with a new item, the Paloma full coverage bra and high-waisted panties with removable suspenders.

A/W14 Dessous colors, with wonderful names like Caipirinha (the neon yellow), Malibu (the sea green), and Dahlia (the purple).
A/W14 Dessous colors, with wonderful names like Caipirinha (the neon yellow), Malibu (the sea green), and Dahlia (the purple).
Odette longline balconette in Dahlia/Pointe Shoe.
Odette longline balconette in Dahlia/Pointe Shoe.
Fishnet scoop bra in Goldie
Fishnet scoop bra in Goldie
Dessous in Peacock/Concrete (from S/S14). I really adore these color names.
Dessous in Peacock/Concrete (from S/S14). I really adore these color names.
Dessous longline in Pointe Shoe/Malibu Polka. Love this!
Dessous longline in Pointe Shoe/Malibu Polka. Love this!
The band of the Dessous longline features a lovely “Malibu” band.
The band of the Dessous longline features a lovely “Malibu” band.
Bardot Plunge lace bra in Club Med.
Bardot Plunge lace bra in Club Med.

Claudette told Darlene and me that the next frontier for the company is to expand the cup sizes. The goal has always been to reach K, but it’s difficult because the factories require such a high production run, and stores are reluctant to carry such a size range even though bloggers and consumers are requesting it more and more.

Moving on to the Panache family, I think this brand created my favorite offering book this Curve. Instead of making a bunch of thinner books for each house brand, like Eveden does, they’re all in one thick book, with tabs separating the sections. It’s such a clean presentation and makes it easy to compare styles across all the brands.

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I didn’t actually take that many photos of Panache Superbra because it’s one of the brands I don’t really wear, but there were two that I quite liked:

Jasmine in “Animal Print.” Not the most creative of names, but I liked this more mature grey and black take on the ever-popular leopard print. This bra also had side slings, a construction I very much appreciate.
Jasmine in “Animal Print.” Not the most creative of names, but I liked this more mature grey and black take on the ever-popular leopard print. This bra also had side slings, a construction I very much appreciate.
It’s not so clear in my photo, but this Clara bra was a lovely burnished gold. It was quite beautiful and luxurious-looking.
It’s not so clear in my photo, but this Clara bra was a lovely burnished gold. It was quite beautiful and luxurious-looking.

Masquerade is another brand I don’t much wear, but I thought the green of this Amelie bra was unexpected and unique:

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Sculptresse has really stepped up their game, with fun and youthful (but not too youthful prints), though they still stop at HH (sometimes H), and one lone bra that goes up to J. What? Why?? Does Panache not think full-figured women can have the same proportions as us 28 and 30s in our K cups?

Flirtini
Flirtini
May
May
Chi Chi
Chi Chi

Next is Panache Sport. Since I recently tried my first Panache Sports bra (review to come…some time), I was pretty excited about the new colors:

Um, hello! Rainbow neon pixel print?? Yes, please! That one on the right is the new non-wired sports bra. It comes in the same size range as the wired one. It still has lots of structure, but is intended for lower impact exercise.
Um, hello! Rainbow neon pixel print?? Yes, please! That one on the right is the new non-wired sports bra. It comes in the same size range as the wired one. It still has lots of structure, but is intended for lower impact exercise.
The new “Lime” sports bra. It was a little more yellow and less green in real life, but man I want this bra. It reminds me of a frozen margarita. Yum!
The new “Lime” sports bra. It was a little more yellow and less green in real life, but man I want this bra. It reminds me of a frozen margarita. Yum!
Panache Sport has also introduced stretchy capri pants to match the pixel print bra. These are great, and I hope Panache continues to expand their sport offerings.
Panache Sport has also introduced stretchy capri pants to match the pixel print bra. These are great, and I hope Panache continues to expand their sport offerings.

Finally we come to Cleo. There was some minor controversy when the new items were made public, with some ladies not a fan of the very young, neon-heavy collection. But Cleo has always been young and flirty, and busty teenagers need cute, well-fitting bras too! I’m totally into the new selections even if they are a little young:

Kali is the same bra as Lucy, only with leaf embroidery instead of flowers. Love it. One can never have too many neon green bras, I say!
Kali is the same bra as Lucy, only with leaf embroidery instead of flowers. Love it. One can never have too many neon green bras, I say!
How adorable is Kali’s glittery heart charm in the gore? I would have killed for a bra like this when I was in high school and college.
How adorable is Kali’s glittery heart charm in the gore? I would have killed for a bra like this when I was in high school and college.
Birds seems to be a common theme in this model. It started with the tattoo-style swallows of the Meg, and now it’s swans on the Lily. This one is definitely going on my shopping list, especially since the Meg is a near-perfect fit.
Birds seems to be a common theme in this model. It started with the tattoo-style swallows of the Meg, and now it’s swans on the Lily. This one is definitely going on my shopping list, especially since the Meg is a near-perfect fit.
I can’t do Cleo’s molded bras, but this bright blue is a beautiful addition to the Neve family. They’ve also introduced a strapless Neve in a magenta color with sheer black overlay. It’s colorful yet subtle at the same time, if that makes sense.
I can’t do Cleo’s molded bras, but this bright blue is a beautiful addition to the Neve family. They’ve also introduced a strapless Neve in a magenta color with sheer black overlay. It’s colorful yet subtle at the same time, if that makes sense.
Izzy was another one that many bloggers weren’t happy with, but I’m always a sucker for stars.
Izzy was another one that many bloggers weren’t happy with, but I’m always a sucker for stars.
Plus when you look up close, you can see the stars have white in their color so it’s not too bright.
Plus when you look up close, you can see the stars have white in their color so it’s not too bright.

Moving on to the Eveden family, with A/W14 Fantasie has firmly moved away from their previous, rather “old” look and embraced a little more of the Freya aesthetic.

The breathtaking Ivana was a little brighter in real life. Here’s another thing I’m a sucker for: black and blue bras!
The breathtaking Ivana was a little brighter in real life. Here’s another thing I’m a sucker for: black and blue bras!
I’m a big fan of the Mollie. It has the fun print of a Freya bra, but the structure of Fantasie. If only it came in 28! But the rep assured me Fantasie will never add them. Boo.
I’m a big fan of the Mollie. It has the fun print of a Freya bra, but the structure of Fantasie. If only it came in 28! But the rep assured me Fantasie will never add them. Boo.
A little more classic is the Allegra in Butterscotch (also available in “Rouge”). It’s a more modern take on lace, plus...
A little more classic is the Allegra in Butterscotch (also available in “Rouge”). It’s a more modern take on lace, plus…
...Check out the straps! I love this detail.
…Check out the straps! I love this detail.

Moving on to my old pal Freya, there were a whole host of prints that I loved:

Daydreamer padded half-cup. It also comes in a longline without the polka dot trim, which I liked since it shows off the more exciting part of the print. The half-cups are still not going above G-cup; unfortunately this sizes me out since I need a 28 band, but in the half-cups I have to go up a cup to GG.
Daydreamer padded half-cup. It also comes in a longline without the polka dot trim, which I liked since it shows off the more exciting part of the print. The half-cups are still not going above G-cup; unfortunately this sizes me out since I need a 28 band, but in the half-cups I have to go up a cup to GG.
I adored the Icon bra, but was told it’s a “blogger’s favorite,” which means it’s probably too out-there for stores to carry it. Come on, guys, take a chance!
I adored the Icon bra, but was told it’s a “blogger’s favorite,” which means it’s probably too out-there for stores to carry it. Come on, guys, take a chance!
I audibly gasped out loud when I saw this Rapture bra. It’s so bright that my camera couldn’t pick up the color correctly at all. It’s like a highlighter. I need it!
I audibly gasped out loud when I saw this Rapture bra. It’s so bright that my camera couldn’t pick up the color correctly at all. It’s like a highlighter. I need it!
The photorealistic Pansy bra was definitely the standout of the entire collection. I will definitely be purchasing this one in some incarnation.
The photorealistic Pansy bra was definitely the standout of the entire collection. I will surely be purchasing this one in some incarnation.
The Icon is a totally new style for Freya. It’s got Deco-style molded cups with a high triangle overlay made of lace. I’m looking forward to trying this one, if only to see how it works on me.
The Icon is a totally new style for Freya. It’s got Deco-style molded cups with a high triangle overlay made of lace. I’m looking forward to trying this one, if only to see how it works on me.
Finally, we have the tattoo-inspired Doodle (appropriate name, no?). Those aren’t cutouts on the upper half of the cups, but is pink embroidery atop nearly-invisible sheer mesh. So creative!
Finally, we have the tattoo-inspired Doodle (appropriate name, no?). Those aren’t cutouts on the upper half of the cups, but is pink embroidery atop nearly-invisible sheer mesh. So creative!

The Fauve offerings were exceedingly slim this go-round, but there were two pieces that stood out to me:

Another unexpected and lovely green offering: Lavinia.
Another unexpected and lovely green piece: Lavinia.
And another tattoo-esque piece: Isla. Simply beautiful.
And another tattoo-esque piece: Isla. Simply beautiful.

Finally, we have Parfait. I wasn’t nearly as enthusiastic about the new items as I have been in the past, but there were still a few winners:

Kitty
Kitty
Kitty babydoll
Kitty babydoll
Danielle in Imperial Purple/Grey Lilac and the gorgeous Peacock Blue/Black.
Danielle in Imperial Purple/Grey Lilac and the gorgeous Peacock Blue/Black.
The new Charlotte-esque black and blue animal print Leslie.
The new Charlotte-esque black and blue animal print Leslie.
All the Charlotte colors to ever be released! The lovely purple at the bottom is new for A/W14.
All the Charlotte colors to ever be released! The lovely purple at the bottom is new for A/W14.

I’ll leave you with one last pretty item. Check out this beauty from Empreinte:

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