Wedding season means wearing dresses that don’t have silhouettes conducive to underwire and adjustable bra straps. And if you’re limiting your wardrobe options to mitigate this problem, you’ve come to the right place — because wearing a deep-V piece of clothing is as simple as some adhesive double-sided tape.
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After digging through countless reviews, we’ve curated the best tapes, nipple covers, and more that not only keep your boobs in place when you can’t wear a bra, but also provide a hint of lift. And while we know that the term “adhesive” might seem scary when considering that summer brings sweat, reviewers are adamant that these products won’t budge no matter how much you’re dancing.
Cakes Body Tape
From one of our favorite brands for nipple covers, this body tape kit comes with six strips in three sizes. The tape is made with patent-pending silicone that is supposed to feel like a second skin. The strips are pre-cut and reusable, so you don’t have to stress about cutting the right length or applying them perfectly the first time. Cakes Body Tape is available in three shades.
Promising review: “I’ve used a handful of other boob tape options, but this one tops them all. Stayed in place and did not budge while I partied outside at a wedding for hours (so sweaty).” — Alexandra F.
Cakes Body Sticky Cakes Circles nipple covers
Beloved on social media, these Cakes covers are widely considered the next generation of nipple covers. They feature a medical-grade adhesive that doesn’t budge, despite being safe for sensitive skin and reusable. They provide seamless coverage, are made with non-toxic silicone and are designed with a “nipple nook” that is free of adhesive, making it extra gentle for nipples. Senior shopping writer Tessa Flores confirms this in her review. The infinity edge provides seamless coverage, making it perfect for a wide range of outfits. They’re available in three colors and three sizes.
Promising review: “Free as a bird. Oh my gosh, who would have thought a 60 year old could wear a sundress with no bra by simply applying Cakes Sticky’s, they hold up the girls until the dress comes off? … Sticky’s are AMAZING! I purchased the sticky circles and the triangles. I am VERY happy with the purchase and have purchased as gifts for my close Girl friends who absolutely love them too!” — Terre Lord
Nood shape tape
Strapless tops, one-shoulder tanks, deep-V dresses… all of them are beautiful but don’t offer much help in the “want to wear a bra” department. Thankfully, Nood’s shape tape is a supportive option that is both sweat- and waterproof, keeps your chest lifted, and works for bust sizes A-G.
Promising review: “I am a size 40 G-H and had my doubts about using boob tape. But this product is amazing! I’ve bought dresses I never could have worn before and they look great! The tape is easy to use without much of a learning curve and gives my boobs the lift they need without feeling uncomfortable.” —Erica N.
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Fearless double-sided tape
Off-the-shoulder tops are fantastic in theory but not always the most practical. Fearless Double-Sided Tape adds a layer of mental comfort by ensuring all necklines stay firmly in place, an especially important feature for days or nights in which you are venturing out into the world sans bra. (Although if you are wearing a bra, some reviewers use this tape to keep straps in place.) Reviewers swear it’s summer-proof, too, with an ability to stay adhesive through sweat.
Promising review: “I was a MOH at a summer wedding. I wore a satin dress and this tape did everything I needed it to. It held in there through sweat, running around, dancing my tail off, and was still solidly held on when I got home. Eight hours of perfection use! Needed it to hold my shoulders and chest area to frame it how I wanted.” — yesitskatie
Razor bra strap clips
Okay, listen, we realize you’re here to read about solutions for not wearing a bra, but we’d be remiss to not include these converter clips that customize any bra into a racerback to prevent the straps from showing in uniquely-cut tops.
Promising review: “Works great to convert from regular back to racer back style. Helps to tighten up your bra for a little more support. Easy to put on & off. Definitely worth the cost. Comfortable once on. Very durable.” — JayRo550
Skims strapless shortie bodysuit
Wearing loose summer dresses can be a headache for two reasons. The first is see-through fabrics that show underwear and bra outlines; the second is silhouettes that aren’t compatible with bra straps baseline. The Skims strapless shortie bodysuit is a solution to both problems thanks to impressive compression and neutral colors that won’t be visible under the white maxi you just purchased for vacation.
Promising review: “I pulled this shapewear out of the box and thought I ordered the wrong size. Then I attempted to try it on and again thought I ordered too small of a size. Then I inched inched it on slowly and evenly and it allll made sense. Trust. The. Process. This being strapless I was worried it was going to maybe fall down while I was wearing my strapless bridesmaids dress but it did not!” — Brenda B.
Niidor adhesive sticky bra
Wearing a backless dress for a special event feels like a huge undertaking when you factor in that said dress doesn’t accommodate plus-ones, i.e. you aren’t able to wear a traditional bra. The Niidor adhesive sticky bra functions as a front-clasping underwire that offers subtle lift and support, plus it’s reusable and super easy to remove.
Promising review: “These sticky strapless backless bras are INCREDIBLY hard to come by if you have a bigger bust. However, this bra is everything! Very sticky, secure and cleans/reuses easily… will definitely be buying more!” — LaurenTX
Nippies nipple covers
Over 60,000 reviewers have chimed in to chat about the effectiveness of the Nippies nipple covers, which come in a travel box for easy transport and are both reusable and washable, too. They’re so comfortable that one reviewer wears them daily as a complete replacement for their bra.
Promising review: “TL;DR these are the last nipple covers you will ever need! They stay on ALL DAY (8 hrs)! I’m a 34B with medium-brown skin, and size 1 in hazelnut is perfect for me. I’ve tried cheap silicone nipple ‘petals’ from a department store; they’d fall off within a couple hours, and after a few months stopped sticking at all. I wear my Nippies daily for about eight hours, and they truly last ALL DAY. I clean them every day by scrubbing them for 30 seconds with a plain bar of soap, letting them air dry, and putting them in their case with cups and plastic covers. They are only just now starting to lose their stick… and I’ve had them for ONE YEAR (remember, I wear them daily).” — M. El
MIILYE double-sided skin tape
If your nuptials are approaching and your wedding dress doesn’t have structured boning or substantial support, the super strong adhesive on this skin tape promises to keep everything in place. One reviewer even used it to keep off-shoulder wedding dress straps in place, and if it’s impressive enough for a wedding, we imagine it’s impressive for any other strapless-top-wearing occasion you have coming up.
Promising review: “My wedding dress had sleeves that kept sliding off my shoulders so I purchased this tape on the recommendation of my tailor and it is AWESOME! I use it for any other fashion emergencies as well now. its a great tool to have and very reasonably priced.” — micah
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