meet our staff
Holly Powell, Owner
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Holly opened The Pencil Test for the simple reason that she couldn't find her size anywhere else! Her favorite part of the job is helping people feel better about themselves. Her go-to bra is Envy by Panache. She loves it because of the great lift and shape. If Holly could have a superpower, it would be teleportation so she could go cool places on her day off.
Portland
Alex, store Manager
Alex has been with The Pencil Test since September 2022. Her favorite brand is Skarlett Blue and she is in love with the Minx bra! "I can fall asleep in this thing!". Her favorite part of the job is connecting with customers and helping them feel beautiful in the skin they are in (with a well fitting bra, to boot!). On her off time you can find her at the park with her dog, or in her tropical house plant paradise whilst listening to music and painting or hand-dying her handmade macrame. "Surround me with art, beauty and good smells and I'm happy."
Desirae, Fitter
Desirae has been solving “boob puzzles” since September 2022 (working at The Pencil Test). Desirae mostly adores Panache and Elomi, but is never afraid to try new things. In fact; one of Desirae’s favorite things (perks of the job) is encouraging boobs to branch out. Outside of Boob Puzzles, Desirae enjoys playing board games with friends and having a laugh. Desirae is a comedian/actor and has always wanted to be a cast member on SNL or get famous enough to host.Meet the staff!
Eva, fitter
Eva’s been working at The Pencil Test since September 2022, but has had an appreciation of lingerie and fashion for a long time. They love Panache bras and any and all colorful bras! Working at The Pencil Test has been a great opportunity to live and breathe style, while also learning a lot more about function. Being able to experiment with aesthetics and shape to find the perfect fit for our customers makes this job super rewarding (and fun!) position
Abby, Web Design & Inventory Specialist
Abby has been with The Pencil Test since 2014 and fitting bras since 2011. Her favorite brands are Natori and Elomi. Outside of work she likes to hang out with her dog and her partner, eat at all the amazing restaurants in Portland, and spend hours in her garden.
Renton
Hallie, store manager
Hallie has been with The Pencil Test since June of 2022. Her favorite bra is the Envy by Panache, and her favorite part of the job is getting to meet so many different people and finding things in common. In her spare time she loves to read and playing League of Legends.
Mia, shop assistant
Mia has been working at The Pencil Test since June 2022. Her favorite bra brand is Parfait. Her favorite part of the job is meeting so many amazing customers, hearing their stories, and seeing how happy they are to find the perfect fit! In her free time you can find her in rehearsal for dance or spending time with her loved ones. If she could have any superpower it would be to fly!
