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  • Crossover: Lift & Cleavage
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  • Horizontal Pull: Lift & Cleavage
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  • Vertical Pull: Lift & Smooth
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This article was co-authored by Elle Monus and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Elle Monus is an Image Consultant and the Co-Founder of True Image Group. With over 11 years of fashion industry experience, she specializes in holistic approaches to branding, size-inclusive image consulting, and personal styling. Additionally, Elle has had the opportunity to work on several New York Fashion Week shows and has been featured in multiple media outlets, such as Racked. There are 18 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 459,125 times.

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.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 4:

Bandeau: Lift & Support

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  1. Step 1 Cut your boob tape into short and long sections. 1 Cut your boob tape into short and long sections. 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. Step 2 Lift your breast with one hand and guide a short piece of tape upwards. 2 Lift your breast with one hand and guide a short piece of tape upwards. 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. Step 3 Put an additional piece of tape on either side of the first piece. 3 Put an additional piece of tape on either side of the first piece. 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. Step 4 Stretch a longer strip of tape under your breast horizontally. 4 Stretch a longer strip of tape under your breast horizontally. 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. Step 5 Apply another piece of longer tape above the last. 5 Apply another piece of longer tape above the last. 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. Step 6 Repeat on the other breast, and voilà! 6 Repeat on the other breast, and voilà! 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 Method 2 of 4:

Crossover: Lift & Cleavage

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  1. Step 1 Measure the distance between your left armpit and right lower rib cage. 1 Measure the distance between your left armpit and right lower rib cage. This is how long your tape will need to be.
  2. Step 2 Cut two pieces of tape to match your measurements. 2 Cut two pieces of tape to match your measurements. This taping method is rather simple, but you can always add more pieces of tape if your breasts need more support.
  3. Step 3 Place one piece of tape on the side of one breast and across your ribcage. 3 Place one piece of tape on the side of one breast and across your ribcage. 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. Step 4 Repeat the previous step on the other side. 4 Repeat the previous step on the other side. 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 Method 3 of 4:

Horizontal Pull: Lift & Cleavage

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  1. Step 1 Cut long pieces of tape that measure from armpit to armpit. 1 Cut long pieces of tape that measure from armpit to armpit. 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. Step 2 Lean forward and tape the underside of your breasts. 2 Lean forward and tape the underside of your breasts. 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. Step 3 Apply new pieces of tape above the previous piece. 3 Apply new pieces of tape above the previous piece. 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. Step 4 Mold your breasts into place. 4 Mold your breasts into place. Once you’ve reached the desired lift and support, push down on the top of your breasts.[10]
  5. Step 5 Layer a piece of tape along the last piece of tape you placed. 5 Layer a piece of tape along the last piece of tape you placed. 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 Method 4 of 4:

Vertical Pull: Lift & Smooth

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  1. Step 1 Cut 3 to 5 pieces of tape about the same size as your bra’s cup. 1 Cut 3 to 5 pieces of tape about the same size as your bra’s cup. 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. Step 2 Stick the base of the tape under your breast and pull upwards over your nipple. 2 Stick the base of the tape under your breast and pull upwards over your nipple. 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. Step 3 Stick a new piece of tape next to tape 1. 3 Stick a new piece of tape next to tape 1. 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. Step 4 Repeat with tapes 3 through 5 until your breast is secure. 4 Repeat with tapes 3 through 5 until your breast is secure. 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. Step 5 Do the same on the other breast and boom! 5 Do the same on the other breast and boom! You’ve got a strapless and backless bra that has the girls looking flawless.[16]
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  • Question Can this tape cause harm to your breast? DE_astieger DE_astieger Community Answer 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. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 26 Helpful 37
  • Question If I identify as a tomboy and have large breasts, can I still use the techniques described for taping my chest? Community Answer Community Answer You can absolutely use the same techniques. Your personal style or identity as a tomboy does not change the effectiveness or applicability of these methods for supporting your chest in a strapless dress. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
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Tips

  • 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.[17] Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
  • 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.[18] Thanks Helpful 5 Not Helpful 0
  • Put nipple covers or pasties over your nipples before taping. This extra layer of protection will make removing the boob tape that much easier. Thanks Helpful 25 Not Helpful 8
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Warnings

  • 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. Thanks Helpful 24 Not Helpful 5
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  6. ↑ https://youtu.be/P4FiWioWLNc?t=221
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JMvFMNZ_HM&t=11s
  8. ↑ https://youtu.be/_JMvFMNZ_HM?t=11
  9. ↑ https://youtu.be/_JMvFMNZ_HM?t=25
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  8. ↑ Elle Monus. Image Consultant. Expert Interview
  9. ↑ https://youtu.be/2MGtJqFVZq0?t=19

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Elle Monus Co-authored by: Elle Monus Image Consultant This article was co-authored by Elle Monus and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Elle Monus is an Image Consultant and the Co-Founder of True Image Group. With over 11 years of fashion industry experience, she specializes in holistic approaches to branding, size-inclusive image consulting, and personal styling. Additionally, Elle has had the opportunity to work on several New York Fashion Week shows and has been featured in multiple media outlets, such as Racked. This article has been viewed 459,125 times. 72 votes - 87% Co-authors: 6 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 459,125 Categories: Dresses and Skirts In other languages Vietnamese Hindi Dutch Spanish French German Portuguese Czech Japanese Italian
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