'I'm Ditching Bras Forever For These Boob Tapes'

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Boob tape does exactly what you think it does: It helps your breasts stay in place when you can’t (or don’t) want to wear a bra. It's supposed to help you “defy gravity,” says Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in NYC. But it's not all about the lift—boob tape can also be used to cover your nipples if you're wearing something see-through, sheer, or ultra-fitted, says stylist and image architect Erika Cartledge.

Meet the experts: Hadley King, MD is a board-certified dermatologist based in NYC. Erika Cartledge is a stylist and image architect. Ashley Full is a personal stylist and cofounder of Amour781.

Many people use boob tape in place of a traditional bra for nights out, especially when wearing backless tops or deep V-cut clothing, but you can also wear it under your bathing suit because many boob tapes are actually made to be waterproof. "It's also good to look for options that come in shades close to your skin tone," says Ashley Full, a personal stylist and cofounder of Amour781.

Ready to get in the boob tape game? Ahead, shop the best, most comfortable boob tape options based on online reviews and expert recommendations.

Boobytape

There's a reason this boob tape has nearly 8,000 positive reviews. The strong-hold adhesive is sweat-proof, and in addition to using this to lift your breasts, you can even use it to protect your ankles from cuts while you're breaking in new shoes. Sounds like a win-win!

Rave review: "I was looking for something I could wear with a low-cut and backless dress and this is perfect! Sticky enough to last all night even when I am sweating. The included nipple covers are an awesome plus, too! I love this tape, get it!"

Body Tape Strips

These one-time strips are great for travel, or those of you who just don't want to mess with a roll and tape. Place several strips in any format you'd like to achieve the hold you're looking for.

Rave review: "Wonderful product! Provides great coverage and lift. Stays on ALL day!! Unlike other tape it doesn’t hurt at all when removing. Will definitely purchase again!"

Breast Tape

The Nue breast tape comes in a 16.5-foot roll to keep you stocked up for the backless summer you’re about to have. It’s latex-free, waterproof, and sweat-proof. And, according to the reviews, it works for all chest sizes.

Rave review: “It’s so easy apply, as also to remove, and didn't hurt or irritate my skin. I do have a larger chest for reference—34 DD. The tape held up nicely.”

Boob Tape

It can be difficult to find the right shade that matches your skin tone or seamlessly hides beneath your top. Nippies’ boob tape has the most color options of the bunch with cream, black, caramel, coco, and white.

Rave review: "Bought this to wear under a lower cut gown. I am 38DDD. This stuff held them in place, and made them look perky.”

3-Pack Adhesive Bra

Look, I get it: The tape can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. Luckily, Brassybra takes the lift and support that using strips of tape provides and turns it into one large sticker. You can just scoop up your boob and the Brassybra sticker will hold it in place.

Rave review: “This actually works! With a size D cup, I was surprised by the level of support these stickies had. I was able to wear my backless dress and I felt confident.”

The Game Changer Lift & Shape Bra

Another pasties-like option comes from Nood, a brand that features the most robust sizing options, ranging from 32A to 30K. Its all-encompassing size chart won’t leave you guessing which one you should order, and it comes in four shades of nude.

Rave review: "I absolutely loved this product. It by far worked best for my F cups. I was fully supported after using two applicators. One probably would have been sufficient but I didn't want to take the risk of a wardrobe malfunction at a formal event."

Party Pack Boob Tape Kit

Perhaps you’re looking at all of these options and don’t know whether you like the pasties style or the tape. Well, lucky for you, Good Lines has a collection pack that allows you to test it all out. The bundle comes with small and large cup stickers, nipple covers, and tape.

Rave review: “I finally tried this and let me say, it's the best!!! I didn't have any problems with it peeling. I wore it for about eight hours. I will say peel easy when removing. Definitely give it a 10!!”

Boob Tape and Petal Nipple Cover Set

So, you’ve been scrolling TikTok and this boob tape popped up on your feed? Yeah, me too. Trust me—it’s worth the buy. The Okela boob tape comes in at the most affordable option per roll, and it even includes nipple covers so you don’t have to purchase those separately.

Rave review: “This tape is amazing!! I have a large bust and opt to wear a bra with everything. I wore the tape in 100 degree Texas heat during an outside wedding, and it didn’t budge.”

Body Contour Tape

If you have sensitive skin, give this body contour tape a try. It's specially designed for people prone to irritation, but still has the same soft and stretchy feel of other great boob tapes, so you can get the lift and support you need.

Rave Review: "The most useful thing on my closet. This thing has to much potential and it's so comfortable. I used this for more than 6 hours at a concert... And it hold everything in its place and I felt so comfortable. I love this!"

Original Cotton Elastic Kinesiology Athletic Tape

Don't be scared off by the fact that this tape is labeled as athletic tape. Stylists like Cartledge say it's one of the pros best tricks. It's just as strong to give you the same lift as other boob taps, plus is completely sweat-proof. But the real draw? It's a fraction of the price of tapes marketed for fashion.

Rave review: "These are perfect to use as boob tape! I use these when I want to wear a shirt that I don’t have a bra for."

How do I safely apply boob tape?

When it comes to applying boob tape, Dr. King says it’s important to apply it to clean skin for it to have the strongest hold. This means you won't want to use body lotion or oil before application.

You don’t want to use the boob tape directly on your nipple and areola because of how sensitive the skin is there, says Dr. King. Instead, she recommends you cover it with a cotton round, hydrogel patch, or nipple pasties before applying the tape to ensure the area doesn’t become damaged during the removal process.

You’ll also want to avoid any areas that have recently been exfoliated, dried out using alcohol, or that you’re applying a retinoid to. “It’s the same reason that we don't recommend using a retinoid before waxing your eyebrows. That is just going to increase the risk for traumatizing the skin,” Dr. King adds.

How do I safely remove boob tape?

Removing any body tape can be a challenge. And, there is one big no when taking it off: “You definitely don't want to just pull it off, because that increases the risk that you're going to tear or traumatize the skin. Generally, it's helpful to use something with an oil base,” Dr. King says. That could be a body oil, petroleum jelly, vaseline or other oil-based products.

When you have your removal product ready, King says to work that into the sides of the tape to see if that makes it easier to pull off. If you’re still facing some resistance, saturate all of the tape with the oil. You can even hop in the shower or take a bath to make the adhesive lift.

If you still have adhesive residue on your skin, King recommends using the oil-based product to remove it. If that doesn’t work, you can also use a cotton pad dipped in nail polish remover to do the trick.

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