Celeb stylists trust these nipple covers and sticky bras for the red carpet

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When it comes to red carpet undergarments, stars quite literally stick to what works.

And whether they’re opting for a naked dress or picking plunging necklines, celebrities often trade traditional bras for stick-on solutions like nipple covers.

Just ask Kate Hudson, who whipped a pair out of her purse during British Vogue’s “In The Bag” series in early 2023, saying, “I have to bring [them] with me everywhere, cause I don’t like bras.”

While it’s unclear exactly which pair she owns, her love of pasties is shared by celebrity stylists like Jennifer Austin, who works with stars including Angela Bassett.

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Nippies Skin Adhesive Nipple Covers ($26)

“When getting my clients ready for their big red carpet moment, my favorite go-to covers are Nippies Skin by B-Six,” she tells Page Six Style of the brand’s Nippies Skin Adhesive Nipple Covers ($26).

“What I love about this brand is [that its] covers come in five different colors to give you something fairly close to your skin tone,” she explains. “They also come in different thickness for those who need more coverage!”

Stylist Zerina Akers, who works with A-listers like Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion, tells us she opts for the Lace by Tanaya Lace Café Silicone Nipple Covers ($25) or Nue Breast Tape ($25), as “a stretchy lift tape is great for cutout dresses.”

Nue

Nue Breast Tape ($25)

Fashion Forms

Fashion Forms Convertible Seamless U-Plunge Bra ($34)

Looking for something more akin to traditional undergarments? Both stylists also praised the sticky bras from Fashion Forms, which sells styles ranging from the Convertible Seamless U-Plunge Bra ($34) — Akers’ pick — to the strapless Self-Adhesive Backless Bra ($42).

“My favorite sticky bra, hands down, is by Fashion Forms … It holds you up beautifully and stays adhered to you as you dance the night away!” Austin adds.

And you don’t need a Met Gala invite or awards show nomination to stay stylish and supported like the stars. Below, shop a few additional Hollywood-loved style solutions to try beneath your favorite party looks.

Jamie Chung always keeps a pair of these in her bag, as she told The Strategist in 2021.

“One thing I realized during quarantine is that I hate wearing bras,” she said. “If I just want a little coverage, these silicone nipple covers give me that extra protection … At work, the outfits can be all over the place. These guarantee I’m always covered.”

NuBra

Celebrity stylist Andrew Gelwicks, who’s gotten stars like Catherine O’Hara red carpet-ready, told Vogue in 2021 that he’s a fan of NuBra.

“NuBra offers a wide selection of strapless bras in varying colors and materials,” he said. “My clients always trust their silicone pasties as well for those tricky, sheer dresses.”

Celebrity stylist Kate Young, whose clients now include Selena Gomez and Margot Robbie, listed these among her “favorite supporting items” in a 2014 Allure interview.

She also name-dropped several of her favorite bras to Page Six Style in 2023, saying her kit also includes “strapless or convertible” styles like the aptly named Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Bra ($76).

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