What I Think About My Genie Bra and Pajama Jeans | Reviews | Where to Buy Them

Have you ever been tempted to buy one of those products they advertise on TV, like a Genie Bra, or Pajama Jeans? For a long time I was tempted, but never made the move. What changed that for me is I was recently able to buy Genie Bra and Pajama Jeans in local stores, so I’ll tell you what I think about them.

I got my Genie Bras at CVS, but I have also seen them at Walgreen's now, and originally got my Pajama Jeans from Rite Aide, but I just now picked up another pair from Walmart. The sizes were pretty picked over though and I got the last pair of mediums. (By the way I have purchased these products myself, and nobody has paid me for my opinion).

I’ve always hated bras

They were the most uncomfortable thing. I was small chested, so could get away without one for most of my life. I could easily pass the “pencil test” I had seen on Oprah once (put a pencil under your breast, if it stays you need a bra). But, the past few years, the girls couldn’t so much stand on their own. I usually resorted to sports bras, but they look terrible under clothes. I got an Ahh bra on ebay for a little less than the TV price, but it was so thin it just didn’t do much for me, and the elastic band around my rib cage was still uncomfortable. I figured the Genie bra was pretty much the same thing. Plus I was put off by the fact that you have to “buy 3 get 3 free” for $59.99 plus shipping and handling. What if I didn’t like it, why would I want 6 of them? The ad says there’s a money back guarantee, but I doubted that I would ever get my money back, and even if I did it would take forever.

So, I was at CVS last week picking up a prescription, and I happened to see 2-packs of Genie Bras for only $19.99. Without hesitation I bought a pack. They only had medium and large, I normally wear a 34B. I got the large, and I’m glad I did, I wouldn’t want it to be any tighter. But, I have to tell you that the Genie Bra is much, much more supportive than the Ahh Bra. It has pockets with thin foam pads that slip in, it looks much more like a regular bra under your clothes. I still do feel the need to adjust the band occasionally, but I have to say, after wearing it every day for a week, this is the least uncomfortable bra I have ever worn, and it has plenty of support for a woman my size.

It's February and I am still wearing the Genie Bras.

But one problem is that the pads tend to slide around in the pockets. I read on the package, after it was too late, that you're supposed to take them out before washing. But after I washed them the pads were all bunched up and when I pulled them out the fabric covering came off of the pads. Actually now they don't slide around nearly as much without the coverings, so maybe that would be a design improvement. Better yet, they could just sew them in, I never wear the bras without the pads. I still think they were well worth the $19.95, it's only $10 per bra, but as I mentioned before, I have a severe aversion to bras, I will put up with a lot for a little comfort.

April 18th

The Genie Bras are getting a little pilled up, I'm still wearing them though. I think I'm going to buy another 2-pack if they still have them at CVS. I've always just thrown them in with my regular laundry, maybe this time I'll treat them more delicately.

As luck would have it, today I was shopping for stocking stuffers at Rite Aide and spotted, you guessed it, Pajama Jeans. They were $39.95, just like they have been everywhere I’ve ever seen them. I was still hesitant. It seems a little pricey, and it didn't come with the "free" T-shirt in the TV ad, but at least I saved the $7.95 S&H. And I figured I have the receipt, if I don’t like them I can take them back to the store.

Now let’s get one thing straight, I would never be caught dead at the grocery store in my pajamas. But when I’m at home I do like to get comfy. And it’s not unusual for me to stay in my PJ’s all day if I’m at home on the weekend. I know people make fun of them, but if someone showed up unexpectedly, I would feel a lot more dressed if I was wearing Pajama Jeans than if I was wearing my regular PJ’s.

So far I have been wearing them about 2 hours. They feel pretty good, and they look pretty good. They are maybe not quite as comfortable as PJ’s, and definitely not as good looking as your favorite jeans. They're kind of a funny color, and the top stitching looks a little odd. But I have seen worse looking jeans (in fact I have worn worse looking jeans). Heck I think I might even wear them to the grocery store.

PS: 2 days later I am practically living in my Pajama Jeans they are so soft and comfy. I have worn them to the store, and seriously I don't think one person noticed they weren't jeans. Also, I like that the front is smooth, unlike the fly in some jeans. Even my husband likes the way they look, and he is not one to withhold his opinion. Maybe I shouldn't have bought these, they've spoiled me for other pants.

2 months and 2 pairs of Pajama Jeans later I'm still loving these.

I think most people with a low opinion of them have never put a pair on. I think maybe the marketing was a bad idea, calling them Pajama Jeans. They're really just comfortable pants, not pajamas. That's what I think, but then I am a comfort junkie.

April 18th, Still Loving the Pajama Jeans.

Yesterday, while I was wearing my Pajama Jeans, I got told I had a "nice ass." So it makes me think they must not look too bad, I like my Pajama Jeans even more (if that's possible).

If you want to try either of these products, and you have any doubts, I would definitely suggest that you look around in drug stores like Rite Aide and CVS that have the "as seen on TV" sections. That way it's so much easier to take them back if they don't live up to your expectations. I do love mail order though, as long as I know exactly what I want, and if the price is right, why not save gas, and the aggravation of shopping, and have it delivered to my door?