The Importance of a Snug Band

The Importance of a Snug Band

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...
You’re Probably Not a 36C.

You’re Probably Not a 36C.

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...
r/ABraThatFits: Trust the Calculator

r/ABraThatFits: Trust the Calculator

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...
Why Bra Shapes Matter

Why Bra Shapes Matter

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...
Bra Terminology: Bralettes

Bra Terminology: Bralettes

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...