by grailbraspecialists | Jan 9, 2025 | Bra Problems, Bras 101
Bra sizing is widely misunderstood, so it’s not surprising that when a bra doesn’t fit as intended, most people assume that it must be the wrong size. It’s important to consider, however, that size is only part of the recipe for a proper bra fit; we...
by grailbraspecialists | Dec 13, 2024 | Bra Problems, Personal
Many years ago, long before Grail, I bought a pair of cute cotton hipster panties from Target. Little did I know that they were hiding an ugly secret. They had seams running straight across the inside of the gusset. Y’know, the part that sits directly against a...
by grailbraspecialists | Nov 15, 2024 | Bras 101, Product Info
A common theme in these posts is that nothing is particularly consistent when it comes to bras, not even the words we use to describe them. A particular term can have a literal definition that is rather broad, while bra wearers might use it to mean something much more...
by grailbraspecialists | Oct 21, 2024 | About Grail
For years before Grail’s move to our new location in May 2024, our staff would joke about creating a mini “museum” display of vintage and unusual bras. The idea arose because we would occasionally get items donated to the Bra Bank that fascinated us...
by grailbraspecialists | Oct 6, 2024 | Bras 101, Product Info
A quality bra can be a bit of an investment, so it’s natural to want to get as much wear as possible out of your new purchase. There are many factors that affect the lifespan of your bra, not all of which you can control. However, laundering and care is a huge...
