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 | 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 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 | Bras 101
The easiest way for the Grail team to assist folks with their bra issues is in person here at our boutique, where all 7,000+ bras in our inventory (actually 7,336 bras as of this post) are just a few feet away. We’re well aware that geography doesn’t...
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...
