sail7seas Posted April 29, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2012 If you have seen them advertised and thought they might work for you for getting through security at airport and/or ease comfort during active port excursions, they are available at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $19.99. The package contains one nude and one black. I have been wearing a spanx bra of that sort for years whenever I fly as they have no underwire and no hooks at back to 'beep'. I once had a hard time in an airport because of my underwire bra and I don't want to have to deal with that again so these Genie bras are perfect. The only other places I have seen them offered, you have to buy six of them. The are offered as two white, two nude and two black. I don't want that many and don't want any white ones and don't want to pay $60 plus shipping. :eek: Just thought I'd mention it in case it interests someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted April 29, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I fly almost every week, always wear an underwire bra and have NEVER had it set off a metal detector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 29, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I fly almost every week, always wear an underwire bra and have NEVER had it set off a metal detector. You're lucky. Because it hasn't happened to you, doesn't mean it hasn't happened to others, of course. I had an unpleasant experience because of my underwire and now will never again wear one when flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 29, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Tried them once...took the box back and got a refund. I would prefer to wear nothing as opposed to wearing them;).....worst bra I have ever tried:eek:..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoedokey Posted April 29, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Worst bra ever. They offer zero support. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauer Posted April 29, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I've never had a problem going through security with an underwire bra either, and I don't think that most women do. If so a large percentage of women would be pulled aside for additional screening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpatti Posted April 29, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 29, 2012 i am very "well endowed" so i find these good for sleeping in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maina Posted April 29, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I've never had a problem with underwire, nor have I ever seen anyone else have a problem. I wonder if there are different kinds of "wire" that might account for your having difficulty, and many of us just don't happen to have that type? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 29, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Wacoal bras........ Like most here, I wouldn't have any idea what sort of wire is used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alrana Eris Posted April 30, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 30, 2012 If you have seen them advertised and thought they might work for you for getting through security at airport and/or ease comfort during active port excursions, they are available at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $19.99. The package contains one nude and one black. I have been wearing a spanx bra of that sort for years whenever I fly as they have no underwire and no hooks at back to 'beep'. I once had a hard time in an airport because of my underwire bra and I don't want to have to deal with that again so these Genie bras are perfect. The only other places I have seen them offered, you have to buy six of them. The are offered as two white, two nude and two black. I don't want that many and don't want any white ones and don't want to pay $60 plus shipping. :eek: Just thought I'd mention it in case it interests someone else. As you seen on TV stuff do work, They do exactly what they claim no more no less. I seen them they look kind of ugly. I wear under wire bras all the time ever had a problem. Now wearing silver hoop earrings through metal detector through Heathrow in UK then yes:D (true story) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 30, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I wear underwire on planes....never had a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted April 30, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Never had a problem with my underwire either. I agree with a PP, if it were really an issue then we'd be seeing it a lot since many women use underwire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted April 30, 2012 #13 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Machines can be set to different sensitivities. And a preponderance of metal can be an issue. I personally have never had an issue with an underwire bra (I wear them every day, including during plane travel) but I also remove all my jewelry before going through security. So typically the only metal on my body will be in my bra. Occasionally a zipper, depending on what I'm wearing. I can understand if you had an issue, you don't want to deal with it again. But for many of us, no issue.... As a well-endowed woman, I might as well go braless - that Genie bra won't do anything to help support me or my girls:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrn366419 Posted April 30, 2012 #14 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm glad you posted this, lol. I've been wondering what real women think of these bras. I'm intrigued but have yet to buy one. Does it give you 'uni boob' as I like to call it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 30, 2012 #15 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Machines can be set to different sensitivities. And a preponderance of metal can be an issue. I personally have never had an issue with an underwire bra (I wear them every day, including during plane travel) but I also remove all my jewelry before going through security. So typically the only metal on my body will be in my bra. Occasionally a zipper, depending on what I'm wearing. I can understand if you had an issue, you don't want to deal with it again. But for many of us, no issue.... As a well-endowed woman, I might as well go braless - that Genie bra won't do anything to help support me or my girls:p That is exactly how I felt when I tried one on too! Someone mentioned sleeping in them? No thanks on that one too......no matter what brand or style, I never wear one to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybear Posted April 30, 2012 #16 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I love my Genie bras, so comfortable. It's all I wear anymore. I hate underwires they alway dig into me. Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster27 Posted April 30, 2012 #17 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I LOVE the genie bras. They are the most comfortable bra I've ever worn....I can not STAND underwires. BUT....I can see women not liking them if they need a very supportive bra. I am a 34B.....they are perfect for me. They do not give me a "uni-boob". And you have to make sure you don't get them too small. I ordered a large....which is 1 size bigger than the chart said I needed...and it's perfect......any smaller and they would not have been comfortable. They aren't that pretty or sexy....but I don't need either of those things when going to work all day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted May 1, 2012 #18 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I've noticed a few people mention that underwire bras dig into them... if they are doing that then they probably aren't wearing the right size (either cup or band size). A properly fitted underwire bra will sit flush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpasice Posted May 1, 2012 #19 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wacoal bras........ Like most here, I wouldn't have any idea what sort of wire is used. I wear Wacoal (very expensive bras) but THEY have never given me a problem in the airport. What has though, is a cheap bra I bought at Walmart just because that was the only store nearby on a trip to Orlando and I had somehow forgotten to pack any, so I needed to buy another. That bra set off the alarms..but the TSA agent female, said it's your underwire..& just used a wand..and the backs of her hands..no problem. I've also heard that those Genie bras run very very small as I am quite large on top..don't think they'd work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpasice Posted May 1, 2012 #20 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Machines can be set to different sensitivities. And a preponderance of metal can be an issue. This is soooo true..I once walked through a metal detector in Phoenix, AZ and had NO metal ..BUT I did have a roll of life savers in my pocket..the foil wrapper on that roll set off the alarm!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElsieToo Posted May 1, 2012 #21 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I saw these at Target just a couple of days ago. I definitely need the support of an underwire so they're not an option for me, which is a shame since they do look mighty comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 1, 2012 #22 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I saw these at Target just a couple of days ago. I definitely need the support of an underwire so they're not an option for me, which is a shame since they do look mighty comfortable. Looks can be deceiving........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 2, 2012 Author #23 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Looks can be deceiving........... :o It's comfy on me. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silent Penguin Posted May 2, 2012 #24 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Another vote for problem-free underwire wearer. I've never set off an alarm but watch, it will happen in a few weeks when I next attempt to get on a plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 2, 2012 #25 Share Posted May 2, 2012 :o It's comfy on me. :cool: Glad it works for you:) We are all built differently;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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