Neutral Skin Tone Colors

Neutral Skin Tone Colors

I didn’t realize until well into adulthood that most wearers prefer for their bras and panties to match their skin tone. What can I say? I’m a card-carrying goth and have always preferred black or dark colors despite being pretty pale in the skin...
Do More Hooks = Better Support?

Do More Hooks = Better Support?

From time to time, we’ll have clients ask us whether a bra with more hooks provides better support than a bra with fewer hooks. The short answer is no, but there are a few related ideas at play here, so I figured we’d dive into what exactly matters when it...
Things I Learned from Moving Grail

Things I Learned from Moving Grail

I fell behind a bit on my writing here recently, but for a good reason: we moved Grail to a beautiful new location! I’ve moved homes before, but this was my first time moving a business. It was… a lot. 😵 Parts of the process went smoothly, sure, but there...
The Wide World of (Under)Wire

The Wide World of (Under)Wire

A lot of our clients have had uncomfortable experiences with underwired bras. As we’ve often repeated on this site and in person, a well-fitting underwire should never cause pain or irritation. Well-fitting is the key here, though, and finding the best underwire...