I Went to 9 Weddings Last Year and Relied on This $13 Style Secret to Avoid Dress Mishaps

When all of your friends are in their late 20s and early 30s, wedding season isn’t just one season—it’s year-round. Last year, my boyfriend and I traveled for nine weddings, most of which were on sweatier spring, summer, and early fall weekends. To keep cool, I opted for wedding guest dresses that showed a little more skin—but that came with a price. The V-neck cuts and thigh-high slits needed constant adjusting, especially on the dance floor. Needless to say, I needed fashion tape—and after trying this $13 pick from Amazon just once, it became my go-to for staying covered and comfortable in any dress. 

Fearless Body and Clothing Tape

Shop now: $13 (Originally $14), amazon.com

I’ve tried fashion tape before (usually just grabbing whatever I can find at a CVS or Walgreens the day of a wedding), but this Fearless Body and Clothing Tape really stood out from the rest. The totally transparent adhesive is sticky enough to keep clothing in place, even when I sweat so much I stain my dress. I want to note, however, that this tape is seriously strong. Removing it feels a bit like taking off a Band-Aid—it stung a little, but only for a moment. Personally, it’s well worth the assurance it gives me.

For one particular wedding, I found a dress that had a super cute (but super low-cut) V-neck shape. It was so comfortable and well-fitting it felt like trying on a glass slipper, so I was convinced that I could make it work, sans nip-slip. On the day of the wedding, I used the tape on the inside of the front of the dress and taped it to my chest. It was so inconspicuous and comfortable that I honestly forgot I had it on for most of the day. And naturally, I took full advantage of the open bar—so when the dancing started, let’s just say I was very ready to cut a rug. Luckily, the tape kept my dress in place so well, I was able to move freely and stay covered the entire time. 

Amazon shoppers also love this versatile pick; a number of people even said they used it to keep their wedding dress in place. One shopper called it a “miracle worker” on their wedding day, raving that it kept their dress’s straps in place through super hot and humid weather.

I swear by this particular tape from Fearless, but if you want to test a few options out for yourself, here are a few more you can shop on Amazon, below.

Hollywood Fashion Secrets Fashion Tape

Shop Now: $8, amazon.com

Voch Gala Body and Lingerie Tape

Shop Now: $7 (Originally $9), amazon.com

Cleanse Body Tape

Shop Now: $8, amazon.com