Bodysuits are one of the best inventions in modern fashion -- they stay tucked, they create a smooth line, and they look incredible with jeans, skirts, and trousers. But wearing a bra under a bodysuit can ruin the whole clean silhouette. Straps layer awkwardly over bodysuit straps, bands create a visible ridge, and the smooth look you were going for disappears. Here is a better approach.
For Thin or Low-Cut Bodysuits: Sticky Bra
A Sticky Bra is the best friend of a fitted bodysuit. It provides lift and shaping without adding any visible hardware. No extra straps compete with the bodysuit straps, no band creates a line across your ribcage, and the smooth silicone cups sit flat against your body, maintaining the bodysuit's clean look.
For Thicker or High-Neck Bodysuits: Nipple Covers
If your bodysuit has enough structure on its own -- like a thick fabric or built-in shelf bra -- you might just need Non-Adhesive Nipple Covers for smooth, no-show coverage. They prevent any headlight situations without adding bulk under an already-fitted garment.
How to Wear It
- Apply your sticky bra or nipple covers first on clean, dry skin.
- Step into the bodysuit (or pull it on over your head depending on the style) and snap the bottom closure.
- Smooth the bodysuit from bottom to top, making sure the fabric lies flat over whatever you are wearing underneath.
- Check for lines. Run your hands along your torso and look in the mirror from the side. The goal is one seamless layer.
Bodysuit Styles and Solutions
- Spaghetti strap bodysuit: Sticky bra (no competing straps)
- Plunge bodysuit: Sticky bra placed low, or boob tape for very deep plunges
- Turtleneck bodysuit: Nipple covers are usually all you need
- Strapless bodysuit: Sticky bra is essential for support
- Sheer bodysuit: Nipple covers for minimal look, or the Original Sticky Boobs ($25) for lightweight coverage
Keep the bodysuit look sleek with the Sticky Bra ($35) or Non-Adhesive Nipple Covers ($25).
