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 | Dec 22, 2025 | Bra Problems, Bras 101
Your bra size probably isn’t 36C. It probably isn’t 34B, 34C, 36B, or 38B either. I’m not just saying this as a bra fitter but also as a former 36B bra wearer. I felt compelled to write this post as our team finished sorting a large batch of recent...
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...
