How to Tape Your Boobs for a Strapless Dress

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You pull out a strapless dress from your closet, getting ready for a night out on the town, when you realize you don’t have a strapless bra to wear with it. Have no fear—that's what boob tape is for! With the proper technique, boob tape can replace a bra, giving you lift, support, and cleavage. Curious about how you can tape your boobs to look stunning in a strapless dress? Keep reading for all of the tips and tricks you need.

Using Boob Tape for a Strapless Dress

Cut 3 short and 2 long pieces of tape for each breast. Lift your breast and place one piece of tape below the nipple and pull the other toward the top of your breast. Place another piece on either side of the first piece like the cup of a bra. Then, stretch the long pieces horizontally to cover the rest of your breast.

Method 1
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Bandeau: Lift & Support

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  1. For this bandeau style, you’ll need about 3 short and 2 long pieces of tape for each breast. The short pieces should roughly cover your nipple, and the long pieces will need to be the vertical length of your breast. [1]
    • Each breast is beautifully unique, and you may need more or less tape than this.
    • If you have larger breasts, you may need more tape to cover and support your tissue.
    • If you have smaller breasts , you may need less tape and could even cut the tape in half.
  2. Start by placing one end of the tape below your nipple, and then pull the other end towards the top of your breast. Rub the tape down to help smooth everything out. [2]
    • Use a mirror so you can see what you’re doing.
    • Try not to touch the underside of the tape too much. The more you touch the tape, the less sticky it’ll be.
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  3. Think of it like building the cup of a bra. You want to cover and shape your breast. In the end, you’ll have 3 pieces of short tape running vertically over the front of your breast. [3]
    • If you need more than 3 pieces of tape to cover your breast, no worries! Each breast is different, so add as many pieces as you need to feel secure.
  4. Hold up your breast with one hand, and start taping from the outside in. Rub the tape down, following the “U” shape you’ve just made to cup your breast. [4]
    • The shorter vertical pieces of tape will overlap with the longer piece of tape, and that’s okay. This gives you an extra layer of support.
  5. Basically, you’re wanting to cover the entire front of your breast like the cup of a bra. Adding extra longer pieces will create more lift and support, so apply as many pieces of tape as you need. [5]
  6. You have created a strapless and backless bra with boob tape. [6]
    • If you’re looking for a flatter look, consider wrapping the tape over your bust and cleavage. This will flatten your breasts while creating support.
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Method 2
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Crossover: Lift & Cleavage

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  1. This is how long your tape will need to be.
  2. This taping method is rather simple, but you can always add more pieces of tape if your breasts need more support.
  3. Stick one end of the tape underneath your armpit at the side of your breast, and then pull the other end across your torso to the bottom of your opposite rib. The tape may land near or on your hip.
    • This taping style is in the shape of an “X,” so the first piece of tape will be one of the intersecting lines.
  4. Mirror where you placed the tape on the opposite side, crossing it over your torso and the other piece of tape to create an “X” shape. This cross-style method will push your breasts together and provide a subtle lift perfect for strapless and backless dresses.
    • If you’re wearing a backless dress , make sure the ends of your tape don’t show by cutting off any excess.
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Method 3
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Horizontal Pull: Lift & Cleavage

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  1. The number of pieces you’ll need all depends on you and your breasts. Try starting with 3 pieces and cutting more as you go. [7]
  2. Place one side of the tape under an armpit, pulling the end towards the other armpit in a long "U" shape as you stick it to your skin. This will make your breasts look bigger and cleavage pop. [8]
    • Try not to pull too hard. Remember, you have to give yourself room to breathe, so make sure you're comfortable while taping.
  3. Keep layering the tape higher and higher until you reach where a bra cup would stop. This creates a bandeau-like look that pushes your breasts together. [9]
  4. Once you’ve reached the desired lift and support, push down on the top of your breasts. [10]
  5. Think about how your dress is cut, and use the neckline as a guide. Basically, you want to smooth out any bulges that lifting your breasts may have caused. Hold your breasts down with one hand, and stick the tape along the top of your previous piece with the other. Now you’re ready to rock your strapless or backless dress! [11]
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Method 4
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Vertical Pull: Lift & Smooth

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  1. This taping method creates the illusion of a strapless, seamless bra, so think about how big your average cup is. [12]
    • The larger your cup, the more tap you’ll need.
    • The smaller your cup, the less tap you’ll need.
  2. Start in the middle of your breast, and rub the tape in place. You may need to use your other hand to hold your breast. This will be tape 1. [13]
  3. Overlap the ends of tape 2 with tape 1 at the top of your breast. This will create a triangle-like shape that lifts and smooths. [14]
  4. Each piece of tape should start at the base of your breast, come up over your breast, and overlap at the top of tape 1. [15]
  5. You’ve got a strapless and backless bra that has the girls looking flawless. [16]
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    Can this tape cause harm to your breast?
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    As long as you don't do it too often, this shouldn't do any harm. If you use it too often, it could weaken your breast tissue. You should also test beforehand to see if you are allergic to the tape.
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      • Soak the tape touching your skin with coconut or Vitamin E oil for 15 minutes before removing. This will help soften the tape so it won’t tug or rip your skin when you pull it off. [17]
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      • Put nipple covers or pasties over your nipples before taping. This extra layer of protection will make removing the boob tape that much easier.
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      • Make sure your breasts are clean and dry before taping. Boob tape won’t stick to dirty, damp, or wet skin, so make sure everything is freshly washed and dry beforehand.
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      • Never use regular tape to tape your boobs. Doing this can seriously affect your body and possibly rip your nipples off (as disturbing as it sounds). Stick to using tape made for breasts.
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