by grailbraspecialists | Aug 12, 2026 | Bra Problems, Bras 101
One of the most frequently-repeated messages on this blog and in the Grail fitting rooms is: Bra cup sizes don’t work the way that most people think they do. Whether it’s an A, a C, a DDD, or any other size, cup letters have no designated volume on their...
by grailbraspecialists | May 31, 2026 | Personal, Product Info
Calling any bra a “Grandma Bra” is the verbal kiss of death. We all know what it means: ugly, unfashionable, and dated-looking in the worst way. For many of us, it even calls to mind a specific mental image. A grandma bra is probably nonwired, high...
by grailbraspecialists | Apr 12, 2026 | Bras 101
Let’s talk about bra bands and how they should fit when properly sized. Compared to bra cup sizing, band fitting should be relatively straightforward… Unfortunately, when it comes to bras, there always seems to be some misinformation or inconsistency...
by grailbraspecialists | Mar 1, 2026 | Bras 101, Product Info
Ah, sports bras. People love to hate them, if the goldmine of internet memes is any indication. The animosity probably isn’t surprising, given that sports bras are easily one of the most misunderstood bra types. For starters, there’s a huge disconnect...
by grailbraspecialists | Jan 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Welcome, once again, to Inconsistent Bra Terminology: where words have meaning… but only sort of. 🤷♀️ The issue is that while the terms we use to describe bras do have definitions, bra brands tend to be pretty fast-and-loose with vocabulary in their...
