by grailbraspecialists | Nov 17, 2025 | Bra Problems
Previously in this blog, we’ve talked about bra lifespans and the biggest contributors to unnecessary damage and premature wearing-out of your bras: excess heat and excess twisting & tugging. Improper laundering and care is one cause of this sort of...
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 | Jul 22, 2024 | Bra Problems, Bras 101
Underwires aren’t the only part used in some bras to give them rigidity and structure. Plastic boning, or “stays”, are sometimes incorporated into certain bra styles to create a specific shape or keep the fabric from crumpling or rolling. Most modern...
by grailbraspecialists | Jun 10, 2024 | Bra Problems, Product Info
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...
by grailbraspecialists | May 30, 2024 | Bra Problems, Bras 101
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...
