

I highly recommend for fabric on fabric use.”įinding fashion tape that stays on in the water is a rarity - but this fashion tape is designed specifically for bathing suits, so it’ll stay put even after a swim.

It stayed stuck all day- even though I was cooking and reaching a lot- and I remove it completely from my blouse afterwards without seeing any residue or evidence of the tape. I used a piece of this to close the opening and it worked beautifully. I had a wrap top that I love but every time I move a certain way, it would flap open. Helpful Review: “This was a life saver for me. Otherwise, the tape may fuse itself to the fabric. Also, many shoppers recommend peeling the tape off before running it through the wash. The tape itself is on the thinner side - it measures 5/8-inch in width - so it’ll remain invisible if you choose to use it on smaller garments like bra straps (one Amazon shopper wrote that they used this tape to secure a crochet bikini top). “I use this to secure bra straps to the inside of shirts, to make a quick hem, or close areas of clothing that may reveal too much skin.” She adds that this tape works best on thicker fabrics, like cotton, since it might leave behind a sticky residue on more delicate materials like satin or crepe. “It comes in a roll on a classic style tape dispenser, it is double sided, and you can easily rip off the amount you need,” Greeley tells Bustle. The Braza Flash Tape is a go-to for wardrobe stylist Taylor Greeley. I've given these to friends and they all love them - awesome to have "just in case".” I keep one in my handbag, one in my car and one in my luggage - I won't be without them. Helpful Review: “I carry these around with me everywhere! I work in the retail industry and have to do audits of my team, and they are perfect for little emergencies like lost buttons, slipping bra straps, ripped hems, blouse gaps, holding down collars that curl, and I've even used them on those annoying sandal straps that keep slipping down your heel every five steps.
Double sided medical tape portable#
This order comes with three cute, portable tins, each containing 36 pre-cut strips. I suggest keeping some in your smaller handbags.” It even holds up after a common fashion tape mistake: If you forget to take the tape off before tossing clothing in the wash, it won't melt into your clothes.

The precut strips make it easy to use and put in your purse in case of emergency. Measuring 3 inches long, this double-sided tape is the product of choice for Gisondi-Little, who says, “They are hypoallergenic, invisible, and leave no marks on fabric. With close to 2,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, and the most name recognition on the internet and beyond, Hollywood Fashion Secrets Fashion Tape is the most popular fashion tape on the market.

Scroll on to shop the best fashion tapes on Amazon, including two recommendations from expert stylists. Now, it’s time to shop for fashion's best-kept styling secret. There are even waterproof fashion tapes that are made specifically for securing bathing suits straps. Gisondi-Little tells Bustle that fashion tape works best on “lighter weight fabrics made of cotton (poplin, especially), silk, and rayon,” adding, “If a fabric has a ‘drier’ feel like these do, it will adhere best.” Some fashion tapes are strong enough to hold heavier fabrics like denim or wool, and work well on fabric-to-fabric fixes like hems. According to Gisondi-Little, either type of fashion tape is ideal for securing low necklines or gapes, like “button down tops across the bust line,” as well as “holding straps in place, particularly tanks in slippery fabrics that tend to slide more easily, along with bra straps to the top itself.”īefore you buy fashion tape, also consider the fabric that will likely require mending. Others come in spool dispensers that allow you to cut as much or as little tape as you need, which is ideal for securing larger swaths of fabric. Most fashion tapes are designed in double-sided, pre-cut, single-use strips. That said, understanding how and where you can use fashion tape to address common clothing issues is key - so we tapped personal stylist Stephanie Gisondi-Little of ComposedCo and wardrobe stylist Taylor Greeley for their expert advice. Double-sided and skin-friendly, this stylist-recommended tool is simple to use and can work on various fabrics without damaging the material.
Double sided medical tape Patch#
If you need to patch up a loose hem, secure a bra strap, or fasten a button gap but lack sewing skills or time, the best fashion tape can come to your rescue.
