Tsk tsk. Do *not use duct tape on body parts of people you like. If you must tape up boobs or other jiggly bits I prefer athletic tape. It’s cheap, easy to remove and comes in red white and blue if you’re feeling kinky and patriotic. The only gaffer’s tape I’ve used had about the same stick as duct tape, wouldn’t use it either.
I’ve only heard of models and beauty pageant contestants doing this. Well, actually I think the members of LZ have sometimes appeared on stage topless-except-for-duct-tape, but that’s a bit of a different situation.
If I ever wanted to tape my breasts (like, if I ever lost my mind), I’d try to use gauze or toilet paper to keep the tape from sticking to my more delicate bits.
Use First Aid Tape. duh! I’ve done that on many occations (duct tape - ouch!) (Athletic tape sounds like a good idea, too)
They also make adhesive bra cups. They work ok and are significantly better under something soft and clingy (silk) than first aid tape, which can “show” if you aren’t careful.
Electrical tape is indeed gaffer’s tape. By either name, it works wonders for holding jiggly bits such as breasts in place, but the problem is that it is black, so it creates a contrast with skin (mine anyways). This can create some real issues under sheer/ semisheer things, but is okay if the tape is all you’re wearing. Do not put duct tape on your breasts or anyone else’s. It is a bad idea, because it is too sticky and will pull the top layer of skin off. Use clear packing tape if you must, and sparingly. (Lean forward, tape under and around sides of each boob individually, repeat, then tape together from outer edge to outer edge, following the same underboob curve.) Electrical tape is really ideal for breastal purposes, because it is strong yet flexible, and adhesive without damaging skin. And it can be applied while upright.
I’ve seen it done in one instance that hasn’t been mentioned yet - dancers sometimes use tape when the costume doesn’t allow a bra. It doesn’t happen that often, since a lot of dancers are on the lower end of the endowment scale - but if you have much in the boob department, and you plan to spend the evening jumping up and down, any sort of support you can get is a must.
Never used duct tape, though. Masking tape - the adhesive is much easier to remove in the shower later, and the tape itself is closer to flesh tone so it isn’t as likely to show through the costumes.
Whatever kind of tape you choose, make sure there isn’t any body hair where you’re applying it. Just a lesson learned from watching one unfortunate friend change after a performance - at least if you tweeze or wax, you’re expecting the yank, but as a surprise… ouch!
I have used the stick-on cups for ballroom dance competitions when I had a very low-backed gown (too low even for those strapless/backless bras). For the same dress, I sewed bias tape loops on the inside at the tops of the sleeves and used band-aids to attach them to my shoulders to avoid unfortunate accidents on the competition floor.
I really feel I should see the picture before commenting one way or another.
And any similar pictures might help the analysis.
Electrical tape is not the same as gaffers tape!
Electrical tape is standardly black, but comes in other colors as well. It is usually thin-perhaps an inch wide, and has little stick to it. The tape has a somewhat vinyly appearence to it.
Gaffers tape comes in matte black or matte white. There is no shine to it whatsoever. It is fabic-y, as opposed to plastic-y. The reason it is so matte is that it is used in theatres on lights and the whatnot. It’s matteness helps keep it hidden from the audience. Gaffers tape is at least as sticky as duct tape, and is a complete pain to work with.
I take my tape seriously.
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i’ve used double-sided tape to wear a strapless dress to a ball. i stuck the dres to my boobs, not sticking my boobs together. i think you’re supposed to use toupee tape though. it was the only option (because i was intending to be very drunk), and you need to be poised and sober to keep that dress up without the tape.
thankfully the drunkeness aided the tape removal…it was indeed very painful.
Thank you even sven. I would have had to speak up if you didn’t. And although you implied it, I will state it emphatically - gaffer’s tape is not duct tape (and neither is electical tape, of course).
Duct tape is for amatuers. Gaffer’s tape is for the pros. And neither is appropriate for breasts…
a little bit of baby oil will usually render the adhesive useless. If the tape itself is non-porous (like duct tape and electrical tape) you need to get an edge started and dab the baby oil on with a cotton ball…it takes a few minutes, but it works. Gets leftover adhesive off the skin very gently, too.
For gaffers tape or fabric athletic tape, which is more fabric like and porous, rub a liberal coating of baby oil right over the tape and in a few minutes it’ll peel off no problem.
I was born long before acheiving cleavage was as easy as shelling out $40.00 for a Wonder Bra. I love my Wonder Bra.
I’ll leave you now with visions of breasts 'n baby oil dancing in your heads.
For those who try duct tape anyway, a suggestion. When removing it, use rubbing alcohol. It’s great for neutralizing the adhesive. This tip supplied by a female friend who prefers bold (and often revealing) outfits which sometimes require assistance to stay put.
Sometimes guys use Tape too. They Tape their penis to their leg so it won’t flap around or popup at embarrassing moments.
Yeah, but then you kick yourself in the head.
Now, I’m a man-of-the-world who has seen his fair share of boobs and boob-supporting structures. Hell, I even knew about taped-together-boobs!
But… strapless, AND backless? How does that work?
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I think ENugent meant strapless OR backless. I have never seen a genuinely backless bra, though, only ones with very low backs.
I’ve heard crossdressers male-to-female do stuff like that. Don’t know of any women who would…
That girl on the picture though - I don’t think she even needed to tape her boobs to achieve a cleavage - she looks like a natural C-cup…