14 best stick-on bras that actually stay in place all day long

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These are the ones that ACTUALLY work

Real talk: no one really likes wearing a stick-on bra. But that doesn’t change the fact that if you’re partial to a backless dress or top, a stick-on bra becomes a wardrobe essential. The exposed thong trend may have had a fashion comeback (yep, we couldn’t believe it either) but unsightly back and shoulder straps aren’t – and likely never will be – the lewk.

So if you haven’t come across an occasion where you need one yet, you’re guaranteed to need one at some point in your life. And most likely this season thanks to the naked dress trend that has seen plenty of revealing and cut-out designs take over.

There’s a reason we’re not all wearing a stick-on bra every day, right? That’s partly because we’re all a little sceptical of just how, well, sticky they actually are and partly because nothing is as comfy as our favourite sports bra.

Seriously, though, do stick-on bras actually work? And, more importantly, are they gonna stay on all day? Especially during the summer months, when adhesive tape faces more of a challenge if you find yourself in a sweaty situation.

If you’re in need of a stick-on bra for a special occasion like a wedding, you don’t want to be let down come the big day. Imagine the horror of upstaging the bride with an accidental ‘free the nip’ moment as your so-called clever underwear ends up on the middle of the dance floor after slipping down inside your wedding guest dress. Or even worse, if you’re the bride! We shudder just thinking about it.

Special occasion or not, everyone deserves to feel comfortably supported by their underwear without worry. So whether it’s the low-back satin slip dress you’ve been coveting for your next big night out-out, or the semi-sheer top and suit combo that’s just calling for an incognito underwear sitch – it’s not just our bra you want to stay in place, it’s our boobs too.

Thankfully, there are many different styles of stick-on bras out there, offering varying ranges of support and coverage. Welcome news, as our boobs are certainly not one size fits all and require different things.

The Cosmo fashion team decided to put the best stick-on bras to the test to help you figure out which would work best for you. From those that offer volume and cleavage to long-lasting stickiness, we tried and tested the best styles available to buy right now.

A heads up for big-busted gals out there, we discovered it becomes *much* harder to find stick-on bras above a D cup.

Scroll through to read our editor's reviews...

Tested by Natasha, former Fashion Editor

Application & removal: This style was super easy to apply and remove – a great option if you’re looking for your first stick-on bra.

Volume & cleavage: I would recommend this stick-on design to anyone looking to create extra cleavage. The central clip allows you to fasten each cup together, effectively pulling your boobs towards each other and creating the appearance of more cleavage. If it's not quite enough or too much, simply adjust the cup positioning to your liking, with moulded foam cups creating a very natural-looking result.

Stickiness: The stickiness on this was great, and not ‘too much’. I particularly like how the cup leaves a sticky-free zone for the nipple to make removal easier (AKA less 'ouch!').

Support: With both cups secured together, I didn’t experience much movement at all in this bra although it’s possible that someone with a bigger bust would want something more supportive.

Overall: 4/5

Tested by Charlotte, Senior Beauty Writer

Application & removal: Upon first glance, these looked like old-school chicken fillet bra inserts that used to be everywhere in the ‘00s. However, NOOD use plastic-free matte silicone which is not only silky-soft but also makes it seamless to reposition if you mess it up the first time around (hello, me). It was the most pain-free removal experience I’d ever encountered – I’ve been literally scarred from using tit tape, so that’s no mean feat.

Volume & cleavage: As someone with a large bust, cleavage isn’t hard to come by, but I was really impressed with how well this stick-on managed to pull everything together to give me a bit of a boost. It wasn’t as lifting as my regular wired bra, however.Stickiness: This can be reused up to 50 times (seriously impressive), but when first applied I thought, ‘is that it?’. I wasn’t sure my boobs would stay put but it seemed to be just sticky enough to keep everything in place, without me having to take a calming breath before taking off. No matter how many times I rejigged, this bra didn’t falter.Support: I’m a 32F and this only goes up to a size D, so I was really pushing the limits here. As such, I have no doubt that this would have been more supportive if there was slightly more surface area to play with (I’ll admit there was some underboob going on). Factoring in all that, I was shocked when I ran to catch a train from one side of the station to the other and didn’t find the need to hold my chest at all (usually, I can’t even make it down the stairs without a bra on without needing some extra support), so I was seriously impressed.

Overall: 4/5

Tested by Jaime, Digital Design Editor

Application & removal: The key for nailing the application process with this bra is aligning your nipples within the allocated sticky-free circles. Not as simple as it might sound and it took me a few tries, as well as a bit of rearranging to get right. Any misalignment meant it was especially uncomfortable to peel off at the end of the evening.

Volume & cleavage: I wore this bra under my low-back, halterneck bridesmaid dress so invisibility was the name of the game here – something this bra excelled at. The dress featured a high neckline with just a small keyhole cut-out above the bust, so cleavage wasn’t really a concern.

Stickiness: It is exceptionally smooth and sticky, making the chances of it being seen or peeling off impossible.

Support: I felt comfortable all day and although I have smaller breasts, I do feel confident that this product would keep most cup-sizes positioned firmly and tautly.

Overall: 4/5

Tested by Alexandria, Fashion Writer

Application & removal: Once I was happy with the cups and underwire placement, in theory it should have been relatively easy to smooth the sticky wings into position. In reality, I actually found it quite tricky to secure each side while keeping the bra in the right place with one hand and not distorting the placement of one side will securing the opposite side. Luckily, removing it was pain-free and straight forward.

Volume & cleavage: Perhaps due to the underwire in this bra, I found the cups sat more forward on my chest. This achieved increased volume, but wasn’t the most comfortable fit and caused me to worry the bra was peeling off. It wasn’t – something I realised after repeatedly pushing my hands against my breasts.

Stickiness: I was optimistic about the level of stickiness when I first applied the bra but come the end of an evening sat in a warm, crowded restaurant, all I had to do was bend forward for this bra to slip right off.

Support: Compared to my everyday bra (you know, the one with back and shoulder straps) the underwire in this was futile, though I appreciate it did its best to offer support. Unfortunately, I think the rigid cup structure compromised anything the underwire was attempting to add.

Overall: 3/5

I've tried sticky-cup bras without wings and I much prefer this style of adhesive bra! It all comes down to personal preference, though.

Tested by Courtney, former Fashion Assistant

Application & removal: This stick-on bra was pretty easy to apply. After peeling off the protective covering, I just had to align my nipple with the small non-adhesive area, cup my boob and stick. A quick repeat on the other side, and I was all set to clip ‘em together. Unlike others I’ve tried, it didn’t feel like my skin was being removed when it came time to take it off, either, which was a plus.

Volume & cleavage: If you’re after cleavage, this one’s for you. While the pre-set positioning of the non-stick nipple pads was a blessing for removal, it meant I had no choice but to embrace the significant lift. I probably wouldn’t wear mine with a low neckline, but I thought it worked perfectly under an asymmetric backless number I’d struggled to find a bra for.

Stickiness: Initially, I was satisfied with the level of stickiness, but…I’ve yet to meet a stick-on I don’t sweat off, and sadly, this was no exception. I will say that it lasted a good few hours before my boobs decided to go it alone, and up until then, I found it comfy enough to forget it was even there–a real achievement for someone who is sans bra more often than not.

Support: Before my cups jumped ship, I was really happy with the support. Having a B cup at best, though, I don’t tend to need much.

Overall: 3/5

Tested by Sophie, Bookings Director

Application & removal: Peel off the protective covering and bend forward to position your boobs fully into the cups. Secure the sticky side wings, which can be a little fiddly at first, and you can return to an upright standing position for any final adjustments. Once you’re in, you are good to go.

Volume & cleavage: There’s padding in the bottom of the cups to boost, and along with the clear side flaps it could almost get away with being a normal balcony bra. Saying that, without adjustable shoulder straps I found my chest was too small to fill out the cups and create any cleavage, so it was a bit too perky for me.

Stickiness: Very. The sticky patch in the cups is more subtle but peeling off the side straps was reminiscent of slowly ripping off two giant plasters. Safe to say, this bra didn’t move all day.

Support: Yes, plenty. Those side wings weren’t going anywhere.

Overall: 3/5

Great for a larger bust looking for extra oomph and support.

Application & removal: This bra was super easy to put on, it had both sticky see-through wings and a sticky tab on the outer edge of each cup to help secure it in place. Once I’d removed the covering tabs, I carefully put the bra in position.

Volume & cleavage: It takes a very padded bra for me to have anything remotely resembling cleavage, but with this bra, while I wasn’t experiencing full-on cleavage, the slightly padded cups gave my boobs a nice lift and boost, which in all fairness is all I ever want from a bra.

Stickiness: I put this bra on twice to see just how sticky it was and was pleased that on the second try it still remained just as sticky. What I loved most is that despite having a great hold, it was super easy to remove and didn’t hurt one bit, simply sliding off my body.

Support: I don’t have the largest of boobs, so for me it was ok in terms of support and I would probably most likely wear it for only a few hours at a time, under one of my go-to backless tops or dresses. However, if I had larger boobs I would worry that it wasn’t 100% supportive. Oh, and I did like that it came with transparent halterneck and back straps which would definitely help with giving more support.

Overall: 4/5

Tested by Jennifer, Features Editor

Application & Removal: Simply peel off the plastic sheet, align the cups and press. Voilà! It was all pretty simple, but it did take me a few tries as the cups weren’t lining up equally… leaving me with one boob higher than the other. Luckily, the stickiness wasn’t impacted by me removing the cups and re-trying. I’ve tried other stick-on bras before that were quite ouchy to peel off after wearing, but that wasn’t the case here.

Volume & Cleavage: The bra definitely made my bust appear fuller and if you’re after a cleavage boost, that can be achieved by placing the cups further out on your chest to squish your breasts together in the middle. This is a bit fiddly though; initially when I tried, the alignment wasn’t quite aligning and it left me with a bit of a quad-boob situation. I worried the lace design might be bulky/visible underneath clothing, but I can confirm that wasn’t an issue.

Stickiness: This bra stayed put the entire day. At one point, I had to lean over to pick a parcel up from my doorstep, so the delivery driver could take a picture of me holding it, and I had a sudden panic that the bra was going to flop off and awkwardly land at our feet. Luckily, no such thing happened. By the end of the day, it had only peeled a tiny bit around the edges.

Support: No complaints from me on that front, although I must admit as a C-cup on the smaller side, I often go totally braless – so this isn’t a major concern.

Overall: 4/5

Tested by Lauren Nicole, Curve Contributor

Application & removal: The application was effortless. Once the protective covering has been peeled off, all you have to do is stick it on and you're good to go.

Volume & cleavage: It definitely didn’t boost or support my bust but rather worked as a larger-than-normal nipple cover.

Stickiness: I don’t really deal with boob sweat, so I had no concerns about whether the stickiness would last all day. In fact, I was more concerned with if this bra would ever leave my body. It didn’t move at all, so pretty good staying power.

Support: As someone with little perk and a lot of bust, this bra offered zero support.

Overall: 3/5.

While this bra is light, soft and very affordable, it didn’t work for my busty boobs. I think it’s fair to say I require a fair amount of scaffolding, and this wasn’t up to the job. But, despite it not working for me, I think it would offer lasting support to someone with a smaller bust.

Tested by Sophie, Bookings Editor

Application & removal: This was super simple, place each cup where it feels comfortable on your chest and then fasten the clasp in the middle.Volume & cleavage: If you place the cups right, then the handy little clasp that joins them together creates some cleavage, although I’m not sure I’d trust it to hold a larger bust in place all day. This bra is more for coverage than volume.Stickiness: The squidgy adhesive covers the entire cup so you’re really secure and actually it's not horrendous to peel off afterwards either. A welcome surprise.

Support: I have quite a small perky bust, and this was perfect for coverage beneath a not-so-subtle silky dress, acting more like a larger nipple cover really. But I wouldn’t say it does much in the way of support, and being only available in a size S/M or M/L there's a lack of diverse sizing.

Overall: 4/5

Tested by Jess, Social Media Managaer

Application & Removal: Application was easy for this bra, simply the girls into place, fasten at the front and you’re good to go. This stick-on bra was definitely on the stickier side, with no non-stick section for the nipples. Yep, you’ve been warned. While it wasn’t uncomfortable to pull off, it’s definitely got more pull than other stick-on bras, so definitely bear that in mind. Probably not one to wear on a date…

Volume & Cleavage: The cups definitely don’t provide much cleavage or hold, instead keeping them in place more than anything. The cups themselves are soft, but due to their lack of hold, I wouldn’t wear this for long periods of time or without an outfit that provided some extra support. Basically, if you’re thinking about sweating it out on the dance floor, this one’s not for you.

Stickiness: I had high hopes for the level of stickiness when I first felt the bra, but due to the fact you have to re-stick a couple of times for the right fit, it wears off pretty quickly, so probably better for a more experienced stick-on bra user.

Support: Compared to my everyday bra, there wasn’t much to offer in terms of hold. I’m not a fan of underwire or cleavage-enhancing bras anyway, but this bra offered more in coverage, rather than support.

Overall: 2/5

I think this type of bra is best suited to smaller cups who are looking for nipple coverage, rather than lift and support. Back to the stick-on-bra drawing board we go!

Tested by Sophie, Bookings Editor

Application & removal: After sticking on the side wings – FYI, the instructions are very insistent on having dry clean skin for this, no oils, moisturisers, soaps etc – I used the ‘swoop and scoop’ method to get my boobs into the cups. I then rejigged the wings so the bra felt nicely secure and comfy before the adhesive properly set in.

Once I’d peeled off (also quick and easy), I placed the protective plastic back onto the wings, ready for next time.

Volume & cleavage: There’s definitely a boosting effect which is impressive for a backless bra – the moulded cups help give a little lift. There’s also a halter-neck strap that’ll increase volume further if your dress allows for it.

Stickiness: Safe to say it’s mega sticky. I felt locked in from the start and even after some sweaty dancing was amazed to see it stayed in place.

Support: Fashion Forms is known for its stellar problem-solving underwear with this stick-on style specifically designed for plunge dresses, and it really didn’t budge. The sticky transparent wings felt like a second skin, undetectable under my dress and hella secure.

Overall: 5/5

Tested by Zoe, Site Director

Application & removal: The bra is super (super) sticky, so there’s no danger of it sliding about – or off – but it does mean you ideally want to get the placement right the first time. Once you peel off the protective layer, there’s a non-sticky patch where your nipples go and I managed to position them pretty much perfectly on the first attempt by tipping forward slightly to get the correct alignment.

Volume & cleavage: There’s no underwire and the fabric is super lightweight, so there’s not much to hold everything in if you’ve got a medium to bigger bust like me. The clear straps the bra comes with are the key to volume – I wore it in a halter neck style and it really boosted my cleavage.

Stickiness: I’d rate this bra 20/10 (yes!) for stickiness. It truly didn’t budge. And they weren’t painful to peel off after wearing them for some time. But be warned though, make sure you don’t accidentally let anything but skin get stuck to them as it’s a battle to get it off. It also ended up leaving quite a sticky residue on my brand new gels!

Support: I’m a size D, and sadly the bra didn’t really do much in the way of support without using the clear straps, so this probably isn’t the bra for you if you’ve got a bigger bust and are looking for decent support. However, it would serve as a *fantastic* boob cover if you were wearing a backless dress or a slip dress.

Overall: 3/5

Tested by Kara, Fashion and Beauty Ecommerce Editor

Application & removal: I'm happy to report this bra worked really well for me. Pro-tip, it’s very sticky so lean forward and secure the band first, then lift each breast and stick the bra cups starting from the outer corners for a lifted look. Removal was easy, it is very sticky so it pulls on the skin slightly which could be a bit uncomfortable for women with very sensitive skin. It would be great if it came with a storage solution or something to protect the adhesives when not in use to preserve the stickiness for as long as possible.

Volume & cleavage: This bra gives fantastic lift and was true to size for me (I’m a 32B). Ideal for plunging necklines, open back and strapless dresses, it’s a must-have for your styling arsenal. My only note is that I’m so used to wearing bralettes, or ultra-thin lace and mesh bras that a wired push-up felt a bit bulky, but it didn’t look it and layered seamlessly under my strapless dress.

Stickiness: It was exceptionally secure – I did 25 jumping jacks, wore it for 24 hours and it didn’t budge!

Support: For me, found it a bit bulky since I’m not used to padded push up styles. But I’ll definitely be using it for my bridal outfits as the lift made my breasts look fuller and perkier, while still feeling very comfortable and secure.

Overall: 4/5

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