Finally have an event to wear that backless dress to? Using boob tape to keep everything in place ensures you’ll be looking your best the entire time without dealing with annoying stick-on or plunging bras. Plus, using boob tape lets you choose the amount of lift and support you want. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to tape your boobs and look stunning in that backless dress.

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Add more strips as needed.

  1. Depending on your dress and cup size, you may need more tape. If 1 piece of tape gives you the support you need, then you’re good to go! However, if you need more support, add a second and third piece of tape, starting from the base of your breast and going upward. This will give you more lift and support to keep your boobs up all night long.
    • The placement of your tape depends on the straps of your dress. If your dress has wide, thick straps with a plunging neckline, keep the tape on the outer portion of your breasts (near your armpits).
    • If your dress is strapless, tape your boobs horizontally instead of vertically.
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    What can you wear to cover a backless dress?
    Cassandra Sethi
    Cassandra Sethi
    Personal Stylist & Image Consultant
    Cassandra Sethi is a Personal Stylist, Image Consultant, and the Founder of Next Level Wardrobe, a luxury personal styling service for busy professionals. With over 20 years of fashion industry experience, Cassandra helps people transform their confidence by creating a work wardrobe they love to wear. Cassandra holds a BA in Fashion Merchandising from California State University, Long Beach, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from the London College of Fashion. She created Soulcycle's retail business and was the Senior Buyer for 90+ Equinox gyms. Cassandra has been featured on New York’s PIX11 in an interview about how to achieve great work-from-home style as well as in Men's Health, Business of Fashion, and NYMag.
    Cassandra Sethi
    Personal Stylist & Image Consultant
    Expert Answer
    That depends on the type of event you are going to. For a more formal event, you can wear a blazer. For a more casual event, opt for a soft cardigan.
  • Question
    How can I hide my backless bra?
    Susan Kim
    Susan Kim
    Professional Stylist
    Susan Kim is the owner of Sum+Style Co., a Seattle-based personal styling company focused on innovative and approachable fashion. She has over 5 years of experience in the fashion industry, and received her AA from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
    Susan Kim
    Professional Stylist
    Expert Answer
    If you don't want to use tape, there are actually stick-on bras that you hook in the front but stick on the sides. They hug you and give you a push-up feel, but they don't have a back. If you have a smaller chest, there are also silicone nipple stickers that can give a bit of support. These are the options that will give you most support and create an illusion of wearing a bra without the bra showing.
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