9 Best Boob Tapes for When Wearing a Bra Is Too Much 2024 | Allure

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Sometimes, you need extra support to get through the day. We’re not talking about emotional support from your pals (though that’s nice, too)—we’re talking about the best boob tape. These tapes will save you from the pain of a strapless bra that settles somewhere around your waist while you’re getting down on the dance floor. That hot-girl top with a low neckline you’ve never been able to style? No problem. They’ll be your new go-to when you need a little coverage or support but don’t feel like wearing a real bra. (Hi, are you me?)

Boob tape is basically what it sounds like: body tape meant to hold up your breasts. It comes in rolls, which allows you to cut as much or as little as you need to support your breasts. It’s especially useful for dresses or tops that are backless, off-the-shoulder, halters, or any other style that doesn’t quite lend itself to a regular bra. It’s typically made with breathable materials and has adhesive to keep it in place and keep breasts of all sizes looking perky. Keep reading to see our picks for the best boob tape, plus, everything you need to know about how to safely apply and remove it.

Nood

Nordstrom

Revolve

Nood

Why it's worth it: Nood's Shape Tape comes in five colors and two widths—three and four inches—making it particularly easy to find one that works for you. This tape is also specifically designed to accommodate a wide variety of cup sizes, all the way up to G/DDD+. Whether you're looking to cover up your nipples, enhance your cleavage, or both, this tape won't let you down (literally or figuratively!).

Materials: hemp, adhesive | Colors: 5 (black onyx, espresso, bronze, soft tan, and buff)

B-Six

Amazon

Nordstrom

Why it's worth it: Allure editors are big fans of the B-Six Nippies nipple covers. The brand's breast tape is just as impressive, thanks to the sturdy nylon-elastane construction and powerful adhesive. You can wear it with basically any garment: backless dresses, halter tops, off-the-shoulder blouses, and more. There's a handy how-to-tape guide on the product pages that shows you where and how to tape with different necklines. When it's time to take this tape off, you'll want to saturate it in baby or coconut oil first. The brand's guidelines specifically say not to rip it off like a bandage, so take the time to do it correctly if you want to avoid a painful situation.

Materials: nylon, elastane, adhesive | Colors: 5 (black, white, creme, caramel, and coco)

Nue

Revolve

Why it's worth it: A Boob Job in a Box is an apt name for Nue's boob tape that lifts, shapes, and covers breasts with just a few strips. The waterproof tape is made to last, so don't worry about any profuse sweating. Each order comes with an application guide that helps you figure out how to apply it for different necklines and just as important, how to remove it. That said, this tape is surprisingly easy and painless to remove, according to reviewers.

Materials: not specified | Colors: 4 (dark, light-medium, medium, light)

Booby Tape

Nordstrom

Revolve

Why it's worth it: Got a wedding in a humid climate to attend? Want some extra support during your workout? This tape will hold your boobs up even if things get sweaty. Booby Tape is designed to be used for about six hours at a time and is both sweat- and water-resistant. It comes in four colors and is latex-free. If you're looking to give your boobs the VIP treatment, the brand also makes a collection of skin-care products for your chest, like a firming breast lotion and a clay mask for your décolletage.

Materials: cotton, spandex, adhesive, acrylic | Colors: 4 (black, brown, beige, white)

Fashion Forms

Nordstrom

Dillard's

Why it's worth it: If you can't find a boob tape that matches your skin tone, consider one that's transparent instead. Fashion Forms' Tape It Your Way Clear Breast Tape would be especially well-suited to a sheer top or dress since it minimizes the chance that your boob tape will be an obviously different color in photos if it shows through. It comes in a 16.4-foot roll, so you've got plenty of tape for your next few events, even if you need a few test strips to figure things out.

Materials: polyurethane | Colors: clear

Brassybra

Nordstrom

Why it's worth it: Unlike other boob tapes, the Brassybra Adhesive Bra is a pre-cut oval-shaped piece rather than a strip of tape. This makes it especially beginner-friendly since you don't have to figure out how much tape to cut or where to position it. Beyond the simplicity, the unique shape also gently lifts the breast to enhance your cleavage. Each kit comes with three single-use adhesive bras and three pairs of nipple covers. If you need a little extra support, Brassybra also sells That Little Extra, a pack of pre-cut strips that can be worn with the adhesive bra for even more lift.

Material: 97% cotton, 3% spandex, medical grade acrylic | Colors: 5 (vanilla, cocoa, chocolate, caramel, licorice)

Risqué

Amazon

Why it's worth it: At $10 for about 16 feet of tape, this is certainly one of the more affordable boob tape options on the market—and it has more than 10,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, to boot. Reviewers love that it supports even heavy or large breasts, provides nipple coverage, and truly stays put all day or night. One reviewer with a 34FF chest shared, "I put this on at 11:30 a.m. and did not remove it until midnight. I sat through a Catholic wedding. I walked a mile in the heat and sun. I got through the whole reception and four hours of dancing. I jumped, y'all, and the girls stayed put." Need we say more?

Materials: 95% cotton, 5% spandex, adhesive | Colors: 5 (vanilla, beige, caramel, cocoa, espresso)

Bare Babe

Amazon

Why it's worth it: Bare Babe's Boob Tape Kit comes with a 15-foot strip of tape as well as five pairs of satin pasties to protect your nipples. The tape is made with a nylon-cotton blend and medical-grade adhesive that's hypoallergenic and keeps everything in place without damaging your skin. If you have super sensitive skin, the brand recommends doing a patch test. And needless to say, don't use it if you've got a sunburn, open sores, or skin disorders.

Materials: nylon, cotton, medical-grade adhesive | Colors: 4 (creme, honey, caramel, cocoa)

Good Lines

Amazon

Good Lines

Why it's worth it: You can choose the adhesive level, width, and shade of Good Lines Boob Tape, making it more customizable than most other tapes on the market. Though the Strong adhesive level works for most, there is also Extreme, which the brand warns should only be used if you've tried the Strong and need more support. It's available in widths of two inches—recommended for A to C/D cups—and three inches—recommended for D/DD+ cups with heavy volume.

Materials: not specified | Colors: 5 (midnight, espresso, mocha, honey, champagne)

Kmboobies

Kmboobies

Why it's worth it: Many people use boob tape for extra support while they're wearing a swimsuit. It can conceal your nipples and add a little lift if that's your goal. Kmboobies' Clear Waterproof Boob Tape is (as the name suggests) is totally transparent, waterproof, and sweatproof. In other words, the MVP of your beach day. It can be trimmed and worn in many ways, depending on the cut of your swimsuit. The brand also sells nipple covers in three shades in either a circle or floral shape to protect the sensitive area.

Materials: cotton, spandex, adhesive, acrylic | Colors: transparent

To start, board-certified dermatologist Erum Ilyas, MD, recommends using the tape on clean skin. Dr. Ilyas also suggests not using alcohol, toner, or an exfoliator on the chest 24 hours before application, because those ingredients can strip the skin and make it more sensitive. She explain you shouldn't moisturize the area with lotion since it can make the tape less effective.

It's important to keep the areola and nipple protected with non-adhesive padding because the skin is "thinner and far more sensitive than the rest of the breast," she says. You probably have at least one helpful product lying around your house: Dr. Ilyas says cotton rounds, hydrogel pads, or even nursing pads do the trick.

Though boob tape isn't necessarily that difficult to adhere to skin, the removal process is a whole other story. First things first do not—and we repeat, do not—try to rip it off like a bandage, because it can cause unnecessary damage to the skin. (Also, it really hurts.) Instead, Ilyas recommends soaking a cotton ball or swab in body oil, olive oil, or Vaseline and then rubbing it on the end and under the free edge of the tape to loosen the adhesive. You can also soak the tape with warm, soapy water in the shower, which is especially helpful if the tape is difficult to remove.

Still won't budge? "If the tape does not loosen, soak the tape with body oils or petroleum," Dr. Ilyas recommends. "Apply a piece of plastic wrap to the surface to protect your clothes and surroundings from the oils." Do this for 30 minutes, and then try to gently peel the tape. As a last resort, dip a cotton swab in nail polish remover and wipe that under the tape, but be careful—Dr. Ilyas says this can cause irritation to the skin. (And if the tape still refuses to come off, head to a dermatologist for assistance in this worst-case scenario.)

Once the tape has been removed, it is critical to rehydrate your skin. "Hydrating the skin with an oil-based or petrolatum-based product as the tape is removed will help soothe and heal the skin," Dr. Ilyas says. "Generously applying body oils or petrolatum after the tape is removed will help heal and restore the skin."

In addition to Vaseline, Dr. Ilyas recommends Aquaphor, vitamin E oil, or any barrier cream. While boob tapes are great, she says you should avoid wearing them every day, as this can damage your skin. But for those nights or special events when you want to wear a super intricate dress, you can try one of these boob tapes.

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