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Nipple piercings are a hot trend, with celebrities like Rihanna spiking their popularity. But anyone can get a nipple piercing and rock a cool aesthetic! If you need to minimize the appearance of your nipple piercings, know that they're pretty easy to hide. Conceal your piercing with different clothing like padded bras or pasties, or give clear retainers or smaller jewelry a try. Once you know your options, you’ll be ready to dress appropriately for any occasion.
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Wear padded bras to obscure your piercing. With some extra cushion, you'll have a wall of protection between your clothes and your jewelry. [1] X Research source If you don’t own a padded bra, or if wearing one would cause discomfort, try a lightly lined one. It'll minimize bulk under your shirt while covering the jewelry.
- Place breast or nursing pads in an unlined bra for extra coverage. [2] X Research source If they stick to your nipple, saturate the pad and gently peel.
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Use pasties to hide the piercing. Pasties are great for keeping your nipples from poking through your clothes. To use, apply the pasties to your breast so they cover the piercing. Opt for larger pasties that cover the areola and the nipple. Your chest will appear smoother in your outfit.
- Be careful when removing the pasties, which can stick and pull on the piercing. Wet disposable nipple covers to remove them.
- To remove silicone covers, try applying jojoba oil or Vaseline around and under the edges of the cover.
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Wear clothes with patterns to distract curious gazes. If you’re wearing flashy clothes, people probably won't notice that your nipple ring is sticking out. Now's the time to commit to bold prints and showy designs. If there’s something fun and wild in your closet that you’ve been dying to wear, weave it into your everyday wardrobe. [3] X Research source
- This also works if you wear something thin, like a bathing suit top. It won’t hide the shape of the jewelry, but the patterns won’t draw attention to the jewelry's outline.
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Throw on a jacket or robe to cover up the piercing. Layered clothes offer another barrier of protection. This is especially helpful if you’re in a thin top. Wear something that matches your outfit. Nobody will know why you’re really wearing it!
- You can opt for clothes that are looser at the chest, like oversized shirts or flowy peasant tops.
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Choose an outfit that creatively covers your chest. You can sport a stylish look and discreetly hide your piercings at the same time! Search your wardrobe for T-shirts with thick logos on the front. The dense fabric plus the logo will distract whoever’s looking. Try on clothes with built-in chest coverage, like overalls.
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Choose jewelry that’s small and easy to hide. In general, barbells are the easiest to conceal. The low profile makes it less noticeable than a ring, and if you’re wearing tight clothes, the bar should nearly disappear. Try a barbell with small balls on the ends. [4] X Research source
- This might not work if your piercing is fresh. New nipple piercings cause erect nipples, which can highlight the jewelry itself, no matter how small.
- Curved barbells might be less visible due to their shape.
- If you’re fond of rings, stick to delicate, thin designs. Some minimalist styles are as beautiful as they are subtle.
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Use piercing retainers for a lowkey profile. Retainers are clear devices shaped like straight or curved barbells. Replacing your normal jewelry with a retainer won’t totally hide your piercing, but it will make your piercing more discreet.
- You cannot use retainers while the piercings are healing. Nipple piercings can take approximately 6 months to 1 year to fully heal. [5] X Research source
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Remove your nipple piercing jewelry temporarily. Sometimes, the only solution is to remove the jewelry entirely. If you need to, take the bar or ring out and set it aside until a later date. While dressed, you won’t have to worry about finding strategic ways of hiding your piercing. Remember to reinsert the jewelry so the hole doesn’t close.
- Reinsert the jewelry within 2-3 days to keep the hole open.
- Every body heals at different speeds, so replace your jewelry sooner rather than later.
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QuestionDoes option 2 work for swimsuits? I prefer one-piece rather than bikinis, so padding isn't so easy to find.Tara BurkeTop AnswererFor swimwear, try large waterproof Band Aids instead of pasties. You wouldn’t want them to come off in the water!
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QuestionCan nipple piercing holes go away?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerYes, most nipple piercing holes will close up and go away. In fact, it may happen more quickly than you might think. Even if you have had the piercing for many years, the hole can close up entirely within a few weeks after you remove it. However, in rare circumstances, the holes can stay open for years. But it's really uncommon, and even then, they do eventually close up. It just takes longer. So if you're worried about your piercing holes, don't worry. They'll close up in time.
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QuestionHow can guys hide nipple piercings?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerPretty much the same way girls can hide theirs! Choosing the right clothing is one of the best ways to cover up those piercings. Throw on a jacket or robe to cover up your chest. You can also choose T-shirts with thick logos on the front. The dense fabric plus the logo will distract whoever’s looking. If you're looking to really minimize their appearance, try going with pasties. They're great for keeping your nipples from poking through your clothes. Just apply them over your nipples and they'll help conceal the piercing.
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Nipple piercings are a cool trend, but you can easily use clothing to hide them if need be. One way to hide your piercing is to wear a padded bra or to add some fabric, like a nursing pad, to an unlined bra. You can also choose looser blouses or oversized shirts or toss on a jacket or robe to cover up your piercings. Another way to conceal your piercings is to use jewelry that’s smaller and easier to hide. For example, barbells tend to be less noticeable than a ring. You can also use a retainer, which is a clear device shaped like a straight or curved barbell, for a lowkey profile. Just know that you can’t use retainers until your piercings are fully healed, which typically takes 6 months to 1 year. To learn how to temporarily remove your nipple piercing jewelry, keep reading!
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