SO WHAT CAN YOU WEAR UNDERNEATH?

THE STICK-ON BRA

IT’S the bra that’s not a bra — and it’s come a long way since the days when it was basically double-sided sticky tape that you placed between your dress and your skin. Colloquially known as ‘t*t tape’, you can get all manner of adhesive articles including this singleuse stick-on bra called The Game Changer (£44 for five single-use pairs, lovenood.co.uk).

Available in four different sizes and colours, it’s made from sweat-proof, waterproof, breathable hemp, and claims to support boobs up to a G cup.

SIDE-SCOOPING SLINGS

IT’S still possible to get a cleavage without a bra, courtesy of products such as these Sculpting Strips (£12.99, perkypear. com) in beige, brown and black.

The idea is that once you’ve used straight tape (see below) or sticky cups (see above) to lift and separate, you can use these curved strips to encourage your assets to convene in the middle of your chest.

Using the correct-sided strip (the bulge should be on the outside of the boob), apply the bottom of the strip to the outer underside and smooth the tape upwards, around the outside and then inwards, fixing it at the top of the breast, slightly towards the centre.

THE POSH PLASTERS

IF YOU’RE youthful or small-chested enough not to need your bosom hoiked, but still want a perfectly smooth line, look for a pair of pasties, also known as nipple covers, nipple petals or nipple flowers. These are essentially shaped plasters that cover the nipple to ensure nothing pokes out.

But more sophisticated versions exist. Nippies by B-Six (£24.50), in Selfridges, come in three shades and two sizes. They’re made of silicone and can be washed and re-used 20-30 times.

BUST-BOOSTING BANDAGE

WHILE various shaped tapes exist, to keep things simple you can invest in some straight tape and get creative. Good Lines Boob Tap Rolls (£19.99, goodlines.com) come in five shades, two widths and two adhesive strengths.

Apply in any way that works for you. The brand says it ‘highly encourages’ the use of nipple covers with its tape to avoid a painful removal.