topic Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV in Fashion

Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:35:41 GMT

I got my set of 2 today. I saw it has 3 bad reviews from people who obviously did not order the bra. It's such a shame people do that. It has some problems but if you are like me and will only wear Genie Bras you will want at least a set. I was thinking of ordering several sets and having this be my summertime bra but now that I have a set here I can see these being a major pain, but in a comfortable way . Yes, these are as comfortable as regular Genie bras and even more when it is strapless. I wasn't even thinking I could wear this strapless but I can! However with the firm modesty pads I can not. It pulls the bra down somehow. So the bad part....it's very difficult to find the slits where to put the hooks it. You hope and pray both sides match and you don't have one flipped. It's nearly impossible to do this while wearing the bra. I wish she would have made some sort of mark or stitch to let you know where to hook it. Also the hook has a little lip on it which pushes through the bra so my bra is already a little beat up along the edge.

These are my first QVC Genie Bra's and I am happy to say they are true to size. I am a 34 B and wear a M. I do realize perhaps not everyone will be wearing these strapless. Even with the difficult hooks it is still much more comfortable than my current strapless bras and it will enable me to wear a Genie bra no matter what. I'm getting rid of every regular bra I have.

Anyone else order these?

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

dionline — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:46:07 GMT

I've been wearing the original Genie bras for years now - they're the only ones I'll wear! I, too, took a chance and ordered the TSV. I rec'd the e-mail that said they've shipped. Those little slits where the hooks go looked rather small but I thought I'd take a chance. Besides, my older bras are looking a little old & frayed...it was time for a new set. If I don't like these I'll send 'em back & get another set of the originals at Walmart so I don't have to pay S&H.

I hope I like mine, though!!

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:55:52 GMT

On 4/22/2014 dionline said:
I've been wearing the original Genie bras for years now - they're the only ones I'll wear! I, too, took a chance and ordered the TSV. I rec'd the e-mail that said they've shipped. Those little slits where the hooks go looked rather small but I thought I'd take a chance. Besides, my older bras are looking a little old & frayed...it was time for a new set. If I don't like these I'll send 'em back & get another set of the originals at Walmart so I don't have to pay S&H.

I hope I like mine, though!!

There are just some things we can not wear in the regular Genie Bra. Now we can. I really love having the clear straps. It really is a great idea. The S&H is why all my Genie bras came from Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond! I think you will like it! Let me know!!

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

lulu2 — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:04:10 GMT

I received mine yesterday. I am old school and hate my bra straps showing. I think they will work well with some summer tops and dresses. (I detest most strapless bras)

I am a 32C and medium is a good fit.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:08:37 GMT

On 4/22/2014 lulu2 said:
I received mine yesterday. I am old school and hate my bra straps showing. I think they will work well with some summer tops and dresses. (I detest most strapless bras)

I am a 32C and medium is a good fit.

That's great Lulu2. It just goes to show how much give this bra has, how soft and stretchy it is. Did you have any problems with the hooks. Maybe it's just me?!

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Coco Butter Bean — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:20:37 GMT

I have several sets of the other versions, and so I am obviously excited to receive this new set. I mainly want it to wear "criss cross" in the back for tank tops this summer.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

susan_ca — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:28:30 GMT

Hey, that is so wrong. I PRE-ordered mine. It left the Q building yesterday. lol

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:53:16 GMT

On 4/22/2014 susan_ca said:
Hey, that is so wrong. I PRE-ordered mine. It left the Q building yesterday. lol

Oh you are right! That is not fair. I had no idea this was even going to be a TSV! I didn't hear anything about it.

I've been messing with my white one today and I just looked at the beige and that one seems to be easier to spot the openings!

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:56:11 GMT

On 4/22/2014 Lanikins said:
I have several sets of the other versions, and so I am obviously excited to receive this new set. I mainly want it to wear "criss cross" in the back for tank tops this summer.

Tank tops this year! I was wearing those tanks with the built in bra but those have no support! At least mine did not. They came from Kohls.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Lipstickdiva — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:56:23 GMT

On 4/22/2014 lulu2 said:
I received mine yesterday. I am old school and hate my bra straps showing. I think they will work well with some summer tops and dresses. (I detest most strapless bras)

I am a 32C and medium is a good fit.

you and me both. I cannot stand that.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:59:09 GMT

On 4/22/2014 LipstickDiva said:
On 4/22/2014 lulu2 said:
I received mine yesterday. I am old school and hate my bra straps showing. I think they will work well with some summer tops and dresses. (I detest most strapless bras)

I am a 32C and medium is a good fit.

you and me both. I cannot stand that.

Me either! These are my first plastic straps. Are those okay to show? Is there an age limit?

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

susan_ca — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:07:46 GMT

On 4/22/2014 Cardamom said:
On 4/22/2014 LipstickDiva said:
On 4/22/2014 lulu2 said:
I received mine yesterday. I am old school and hate my bra straps showing. I think they will work well with some summer tops and dresses. (I detest most strapless bras)

I am a 32C and medium is a good fit.

you and me both. I cannot stand that.

Me either! These are my first plastic straps. Are those okay to show? Is there an age limit?

For me, personally, I would not show it when I wear this TSV bra. A strap is a strap is a strap, clear or not. I mean, who are we kidding? People will KNOW or SEE that we are showing our bra straps, clear or not.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:15:53 GMT

On 4/22/2014 susan_ca said:
On 4/22/2014 Cardamom said:
On 4/22/2014 LipstickDiva said:
On 4/22/2014 lulu2 said:
I received mine yesterday. I am old school and hate my bra straps showing. I think they will work well with some summer tops and dresses. (I detest most strapless bras)

I am a 32C and medium is a good fit.

you and me both. I cannot stand that.

Me either! These are my first plastic straps. Are those okay to show? Is there an age limit?

For me, personally, I would not show it when I wear this TSV bra. A strap is a strap is a strap, clear or not. I mean, who are we kidding? People will KNOW or SEE that we are showing our bra straps, clear or not.

Thank you susan_ca. I appreciate your honesty. I was kind of thinking they would be invisible but I see they have silver hooks. Thankfully I can wear this strapless.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Coco Butter Bean — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:43:27 GMT

I am confused about the discussion on the plastic straps. These come with both regular and plastic, but you can move the straps around so much that they should never show, right? So what's the purpose of the plastic set?

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:51:05 GMT

On 4/22/2014 Lanikins said:
I am confused about the discussion on the plastic straps. These come with both regular and plastic, but you can move the straps around so much that they should never show, right? So what's the purpose of the plastic set?

There is only one set of plastic straps. Both bras come with straps in their coordinating bra colors. Yes, you can move the straps around so they would never show. I guess they are in there in case anyone just wants to wear it in the conventional way and don't care if they shows but doesn't want them to stand out as much as a regular bra strap?? Not to say you can't adjust those in the same way.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

susan_ca — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:28 GMT

On 4/22/2014 Cardamom said:
On 4/22/2014 susan_ca said:
On 4/22/2014 Cardamom said:
On 4/22/2014 LipstickDiva said:
On 4/22/2014 lulu2 said:
I received mine yesterday. I am old school and hate my bra straps showing. I think they will work well with some summer tops and dresses. (I detest most strapless bras)

I am a 32C and medium is a good fit.

you and me both. I cannot stand that.

Me either! These are my first plastic straps. Are those okay to show? Is there an age limit?

For me, personally, I would not show it when I wear this TSV bra. A strap is a strap is a strap, clear or not. I mean, who are we kidding? People will KNOW or SEE that we are showing our bra straps, clear or not.

Thank you susan_ca. I appreciate your honesty. I was kind of thinking they would be invisible but I see they have silver hooks. Thankfully I can wear this strapless.

I have seen quite a number of people wearing bras with clear straps. They would wear these clear straps while wearing spaghetti strap tops, tank tops, and tops without sleeves (not short sleeves, but no sleeves at all... it's like tube tops, etc.). I can see those clear straps from far away because, even though they are clear, they are shiny or sheen -- normal skin don't look like that. Not sure I describe it adequately. )

ETA: correct spelling

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Cardamom — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:26:38 GMT

I just tried on the clear straps. Yeah...it looks like tape but on the plus side you can't see the silver hooks. They go in the bra. I don't think I'd be comfortable with that showing plus really no need with this kind of bra anyway. . They are really well designed extra straps. Not flimsy, no metal showing, stretchy, more comfortable than I imagined them being.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

islandgrrl — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 03:26:46 GMT

I am very interested in this discussion as a D cup who also happens to be a fan of the more supportive Genie and Ahh bra styles. I now see 6 reviews for this convertible bra with very low ratings. None of the reviews give any specifics however so it's impossible to tell if they have actually tried the TSV. I hope to hear from other full C and D cup women who have tried this. Sounds like it works for lulu2.

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

Rununculus — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 11:48:51 GMT

Hoping you all like this bra, I may get one. I have two strapless but they are not comfortable.

The one place I could see wearing clear straps is when you have an illusion neckline, with crochet on the top of the bodice. Talbots had one like that. Here's the type of dress:

Re: Convertible Genie Bra TSV

islandgrrl — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:53:35 GMT

Oh dear. The reviews are coming in quickly on this new Genie bra and they're not pretty. That's too bad.