How to Tape your Breasts for a Deep V Dress

Knowing how to tape your breasts for a deep V dress is a skill in itself, especially for those who are blessed in the boob department. Many well-known celebrities like Kim Kardashian, JLo, and Beyoncé, among so many others, have nailed down how to keep theirs perked up every time they appear in public.

For the rest of us, we can try their tricks and celebrity-approved ways to tape our breasts for a red carpet-ready look.

​How to Tape Your Breasts for a Deep V Dress

If dresses have a deep plunging neckline, ​even wearing the best push up bra ever or going braless are not always the best options. A normal bra will be visible and can ruin the look.

Stick-on bras, although said to be designed for the specific purpose of serving as a bra for dresses or tops with plunging necklines, don’t always do the job well.

Most women who use them admitted they slide off easily and offer no support for their breasts. On the other hand, without some kind of support, you risk a little nip slip.

For women with big breasts, it’s like a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. ​If you don’t have a sticky backless bra that works with your dress, tape may become your new best friend.

Small-breasted women might get away with just nipple covers. But, tape does more by adding definition to the breasts and even enhancing or creating some cleavage. Tape is a great way for small chested women to create cleavage for their low cut dress.

It entails cutting out an adequate strip of tape which can go from the bottom of your breasts to the back of your shoulder. When you apply it, you’ll start at the bottom of your breast and work your way to behind your shoulder.

Need some new boob tape? Here’s our favorite! We’ve also written a great guide on the best boob tape for different outfits and body types. You can also learn how to use fashion tape for your plunging neckline.

Steps on Taping the Breasts for a Deep V Dress

Step	Action
Step 1	Cut 12 to 13 inches of boob tape
Step 2	Lift and cup the breasts
Step 3	Pull the tape towards the shoulders

Step 1: Cut Up Strips of Boob Tape

​On average, you will need at least 12 to 13 inches of tape. Three pieces are usually enough to cover and lift up your nipples and breasts. You can do more if that would make you more comfortable.

When cutting the tape, try rounding the edges slightly. This way, you don’t have sharp corners from the tape poking and prodding your skin on the sides.

Step 2: Cup Your Boob

The process of taping your boobs up is a combination of steps you have to do simultaneously. Cupping your boob is essential because that’s the purpose of taping them in the first place. 

You want to lift it up and give definition, and this is similar to finding the perfect way to put on your push up bra so it works. You will want to cup one boob to start, and then you can work on the second one.

Step 3: Pull the Tape Towards Your Shoulders

As you do this, pull on the tape and stick it on the bottom of your breasts toward your shoulder. Remember to put a cotton pad on your nipple before taping your breasts to make it hurt less when you’re removing the tape and at the same time, to give it another layer. 

Put another strip of tape next with this one going inwards your chest. This will create the cleavage that will show between your plunging neckline.

Doing so will have the same effect as that of using a plunge bra that has a deep center gore for low cut tops, minus the cost!

Put other strips on top of the previous ones until you feel that your breasts are supported and you feel comfortable enough with the tape. Repeat these steps on your other boob and you’re good to go!

​What to Use for Taping Your Breasts

As a general rule of thumb, avoid using strong types of tape that will likely hurt you in the process of putting them on and especially taking them off.

If you’re not willing to know what “peeling layers of skin off of your body” feels like, be sure to use one of the tape recommended below. With the right type of tape, there’s a way to lessen the suffering.

Unlike sticky bras where you can restore their adhesive, these ones are disposable and good for one-time use only.

Fashion Tape

If you can’t use specific boob tape, find a way to use fashion tape for your plunging neckline. Specifically, fashion tape is meant to ward off moisture (sweat), which means it will hold better and for longer.

​Gaffer Tape

​Gaffer tape is what people who work in production use. It’s usually for taping cables and cords in place. This tape is strong enough to hold up your breasts. It is not too sticky to the point of hurting and irritating your skin too much when you use it.

​Athlete’s Tape

​Athlete’s tape is used, well, by athletes to treat injury and muscle strain. These are the bright-colored or black tapes you see professional players, gym trainers, bodybuilders, and the like use.

This is less likely to hurt as it’s specifically made to be put on the skin. ​The upside to athlete’s tape is it is also resistant to sweat.

If you have a night of dancing planned, you might want to consider this. Just the same as men have to be concerned with sweating in their undergarments, you don’t want your tape to fall apart in the middle of your jam session. 

​Medical Tape

​Medical tape is a much subtler tape to use. The compromise with it is, that it doesn’t offer as much support. This would be much better for smaller-breasted women who don’t need much help in carrying boob weight.

They might need it more for the cleavage and for covering the nipples.

​Braza Flash Tape

​Braza flash tape is specifically manufactured to be used on the skin and clothing. It’s usually put in between the buttons of a shirt to close the gap there.

Many women are guilty of putting tape on their clothes and skin as a quick fix to daring outfits. While not the strongest, this will be one of the safest to put on your breasts.

Tips for How to Tape Your Breasts Up

Now that you know the exact steps you can follow to tape your breasts when you are wearing a deep V neck and the types of tapes you can use, it’s important for you to consider some things.

Here are some of the best tips when taping your breasts:

Choose Fabrics that Work Well

Silk or satin usually makes it too obvious that you have the tape on especially if your low cut dress or top is on the thinner side. Try to avoid taping your breasts when you’re wearing these types of clothing.

It could also be obvious when you’re wearing tight clothes or tops that hug your body. With that in mind, the fabric is always something to consider.

On the other hand, you can opt to wear pieces with heavier or thicker fabrics that won’t show you are wearing tape underneath your top.

Cotton dresses work really well, along with textured or printed fabric. For example, if you want to rock a leopard print dress, you likely won’t see the tape marks underneath because of the busy design on your low cut dress!

Wear Darker-Colored Pieces of Clothing

Besides the fabric, you should consider the color of your top or dress. Taping your breasts is highly recommended when you are wearing darker-colored dresses. They are dark enough to hide the fact that you’re wearing tape.

The color of the tape may also affect how it will be reflected when some clothes are seen in natural light. If your top is almost on the sheer side, the tape will also likely be too obvious.

Beware of Skin Irritations

If you are allergic to adhesives, taping your breast is not recommended at all. All of the tapes mentioned above were skin-friendly and should not irritate or hurt your body.

To make sure you will avoid getting hurt or irritated by wearing and ripping off the tape from your body, do a patch test first.

Practice Putting It On

Try to practice or try this breast taping trick at least once before preparing for an event. This is to make sure that you have ample time to redo it if necessary or see how it works for you.

This is also to say that if it is your first time doing this, it may initially be uncomfortable. Trying it on with the dress or top you’re wearing before the official event or day will definitely help.

Consider the Occasion

The usual complaint of women with sticky bras is that, when they’re wearing them, they are anxious they may fall off suddenly and cause unfortunate incidents such a nip slip.

It is important to consider the event or occasion you are going to. Will it be hotter or colder there? Will you be doing activities that will cause you to sweat? Ask yourself questions like these.

Usually, when it is hot and you get a bit sweaty, especially on your bust, there may be an unexpected tendency for the tape to become loose. In events like this, you can choose to bring some extra gaffer tape along. It’s always better to be prepared!

Don’t Tape Too Tightly or Too Loosely

Be wary of how you do the taping. Sometimes, even if you get that cleavage you were aiming for, taping too tightly might make you uncomfortable.

Additionally, doing so can also pose a threat of an internal injury if the tightness leads to a blood flow restriction in that area of your body. The same goes for taping too loosely.

If you have large breasts, then loose tape could somehow make your chest look saggy. The tape may also fall off if you taped them too loosely.

Cut Off Additional Layers of Tape

You don’t want the tape to show under your sleeve, right? In order to avoid instances like that, it is best to face the mirror and make sure the tape is exactly where it needs to be underneath the shape of your V neck top or dress.

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​Conclusion

Some women would go to great heights to dismiss a little bit of pain for a good look. Taping your breasts doesn’t have to be as painful as people make it seem to be. Pick your tape option and rock that deep V dress you’d been saving!