At Gatherall, we believe your wardrobe should never be limited by your lingerie. Whether you’re slipping into a backless silk slip or a structural, plunging gown, the right foundation is the difference between feeling restricted and feeling completely effortless.

But given a backless sticky bra and breast tape, how do you know which one to choose for which outfit? Here's a breakdown of how to select the perfect support for your silhouette and your shape.

The Gatherall Bra: Your Everyday Essential

Our best-selling sticky bra is the reusable, go-to choice for most backless, strapless, or delicate fabrics.

Best for:

• Standard Backless & Strapless Styles: Perfect for slip dresses, tube tops, and off-the-shoulder knits.

• Fabric: Truly no limits! Choose a seamless strapless sticky bra especially if you're wearing thin or "clingy" fabrics for a sleek silhouette with zero texture.

• Reusability: If you want a "one-and-done" application that you can wash and wear up to 30+ times.

The Breast Tape: The Custom Architect

While the adhesive bra is a wardrobe staple, certain outfits require a more "architectural" approach. The Gatherall Supportive Breast Tape is a customizable solution that allows you to lift, contour, and anchor your support exactly where you need it.

When to choose Tape over the Bra:

1. The Ultra-Deep Plunge

If your neckline dips below the sternum, an adhesive bra, which connects in the center, will likely show. As seen in our application video, our supportive Breast Tape allows you to lift each breast independently. You can anchor the tape wherever you need that extra support and still achieve effortless lift even in the deepest V-necks. 

Did you know Gatherall breast tape is the only readjustable breast tape on the market? That means less worry if you don't get the placement right on the first try. 

2. Custom & Asymmetric Necklines

One-shoulder tops, cut-outs, and "cold-shoulder" styles often have irregular lines. A customizable, readjustable breast tape gives you over a dozen ways to map your support. Because you can cut the tape to any length and shape, you can follow the exact lines of your garment while ensuring no edges peek out.

3. Maximum Lift for Larger Cup Sizes

A common question we get is: "Can a sticky bra support a DD?" While our bras provide excellent shaping, women with cup sizes beyond 36DD often require a more vertical lift that anchors higher on the chest. Breast Tape is the gold standard for larger busts because it allows you to "anchor" the support to the shoulder or upper chest, providing a level of structural lift that a backless bra alone cannot achieve.

Pro-Tip: The Hybrid Method

You don’t always have to choose just one. In many event styling scenarios, we recommend using our Nipple Covers or the Gatherall Bra underneath the Breast Tape.

As demonstrated in the how-to video above, placing a nipple cover down first protects the most sensitive skin from the direct adhesive of the tape. This "Hybrid Method" gives you the custom lift of tape with the smooth finish of a nipple cover.

Shop our Lifting Duo to get the best of both worlds and master every neckline in your closet.