In-depth review
Perky Pear Review: Lift and Shape Tape for Backless and Strapless Looks
The verdict
Perky Pear is a UK-made adhesive breast tape brand, designed in 2016 by a founder who couldn't find tape that worked for larger cups. Its lift and shape tapes cover A-H (up to roughly 34H/32J), using a body-heat-activated, hypoallergenic adhesive on stretchy cotton. For backless, strapless and deep-plunge outfits where a normal bra won't work, it's one of the more credible options, with a big following of larger-busted customers. As with any skin adhesive, patch test and follow the safety guide.
See the tape ranges and size guide on the official store.
Buy from Official Site →Overview
Plenty of outfits, backless dresses, strapless tops, deep plunges, simply don't work with a normal bra. Stick-on solutions have existed for years, but many fail on larger busts, peeling off or giving no real support.
Perky Pear was created to fix exactly that. Founded in 2016 by an E-cup founder, it's designed and manufactured in the UK, and its tape is built to lift and shape across a genuinely wide size range (A-H, up to about 34H/32J). The adhesive activates with body heat and gets stickier as you wear it, on a stretchy cotton backing that moves with you. It has a large, loyal customer base, particularly among people who'd struggled to find tape that holds.
The range
The flagship, pre-cut tape for cup sizes A-H designed to give lift and a rounded shape, with a slanted edge for plunge and wide-set styles.
Buy from Official Site →Tape on a roll for custom application, smaller mini-lifts for lighter needs, and an invisible clear tape option, so you can match the tape to the outfit.
Buy from Official Site →Cleavage sculpting strips for extra side support on larger sizes, plus prep wipes and an oil-based removal product for safe take-off.
Buy from Official Site →Who it's for
A strong fit if you need support for backless, strapless or plunge outfits, especially if you're a larger cup size and normal stick-ons haven't worked.
Not for you if you react badly to adhesive plasters, in which case skip it and look at non-adhesive options.
Pros and cons
What's good
- +Works across a wide range, A-H cups
- +UK designed and manufactured
- +Heat-activated, stretchy cotton tape that moves with you
- +Large following among larger-busted customers
What to keep in mind
- –Single use, the bond comes off when removed
- –Adhesive can irritate sensitive skin
- –Takes practice to apply well; opened packs are non-returnable
Buying advice
Use the size guide based on your current bra size (tape sizes go by breast volume), and watch the application and removal videos before your event. Do a patch test first, and keep the first wear short.
Find your tape size and range on the official store.
Find your tape size on the official store.
Buy from Official Site →Frequently asked questions
How long does it stay on?
Perky Pear's adhesive is designed to last all day and is swim and sweat proof, staying until you remove it with an oil-based product. Follow the wear-time guidance.
Does it work for larger cups?
Yes, that's its main selling point, the range covers A-H (up to about 34H/32J), with cleavage strips for extra side support on larger sizes.
Is it safe on skin?
It's hypoallergenic and medical-grade, but adhesive can still irritate some skin. Avoid if you react to plasters, patch test first, and follow the safety guide.