My boobs have always needed a little support: They’re not super perky, and I don’t naturally have much cleavage. Over the years, I’ve relied on a good underwire bra or supportive bralette to work their boob-boosting magic. But, when it comes to backless dresses, strapless tops, or skinny straps, a bra doesn’t always make me feel my, well, sexiest. (Who wants straps peeking out or lines showing through a tube top?)
For years, I avoided those tricky clothing pieces altogether. Recently, though, I took a risk on a tight, spaghetti-strap top that I thought would hold the girls up on its own. In classic fashion, my size-34D chest ended up looking flat and droopy, rather than lifted. Fortunately, however, it was the perfect opportunity to try Cakes’ new boob tape.
If I had to dream up my perfect boob tape, I’d want it to be easy to remove, reusable, and feel totally weightless, almost like a second skin. With that in mind, I tested the Cakes Tape with that very top to see if it could finally make my chest look Bend and Snap-able.
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My First Impressions
When I first opened the Cakes package (a bright pink tube), I noticed the silicone strips—three sizes in total (6, 9, and 12 inches)—were stuck onto plastic-backed sheets. These three sizes of tape are designed to be used on every breast shape and size—though, if you have a larger bust, you may prefer to layer strips for added support. To use a strip, you just peel it off the sheet and apply it. If you don’t like the way the tape is sitting, you can easily remove it and start over. When you’re done, stick the tape back on the sheet, roll everything up again, and slide the pieces back into the tube.
I’m used to classic rolls of boob tape, where you have to eyeball the size, cut pieces yourself, and then hope you’re placing and pulling them the right way. But with these, there’s no frustrating trial and error. Inside the package, there’s a pamphlet that walks you through different ways to apply the strips, depending on the type of support you need. Since I was wearing a spaghetti-strap top, I followed the diagram Cakes calls “The Baddie,” which is meant for strapless or off-the-shoulder looks. It shows how to add support underneath the breasts, so everything stays lifted without any tape peeking out.
