The techniques behind how celebrities look so good on the red carpet and in front of the cameras aren’t really secret anymore.
Hollywood Fashion Secrets is profiting from these “secret” double-sided tapes and silicone pads, and Spanx shapewear has already made a billionaire out of its founder.
Still, it’s shocking to see when celebrities are caught with literally their dresses down and reveal to the world the nipple tapes, chicken cutlets, and padding they’re wearing underneath.
We wonder how the glam squads could’ve overlooked these glaring Hollywood fashion styling secrets that were showing before they sent their celebrity client down the red carpet:
1. Silicone Bra Inserts: The Secret to Boosted Curves on the Red Carpet
Someone must’ve stepped on Nicole Richie’s dress because the wired sweetheart neckline on her Jasmine di Milo Spring 2008 dress had plenty of pregnancy boobs to hold on to.
In the picture below, Nicole Richie was pregnant with her second child, son Sparrow James Midnight Madden.
Nicole Richie’s dress featured a wired sweetheart neckline that seemingly accommodated her pregnancy breasts at The Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Heaven Gala held at The Vibiana in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2009 (Credit: WENN)
English TV presenter Lizzie Cundy had a similar bra-peeking problem. She and her style team forgot to adjust her dress and check her angles before posing on the red carpet.
Lizzy Cundy encountered an issue with her dress as her bra was peeking out at The Global Angel Awards at the Roundhouse in London, England, on November 15, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
Available on Amazon, silicone bra inserts add volume and lift the breasts. They are made of a soft, flexible, comfortable material.
Silicone bra inserts come in various shapes and sizes, so you can find the perfect pair to fit your needs.
Original Looks Silicone Bra Inserts, $18
2. Bra Stuffing: Adding Volume Where It Counts
It’s not like Katy Perry needs bra stuffing, so we wonder what that crumpled-up cloth down her Vivienne Westwood Spring 2012 polka-dot dress was for?
Despite not needing bra stuffing, Katy Perry raised curiosity when spotted with a crumpled-up cloth underneath her Vivienne Westwood Spring 2012 polka-dot dress at the “Katy Perry: Part of Me” after-party at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, California, on June 26, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
3. Double-Sided Boob Tape: The Sticky Solution to Wardrobe Mishaps
Many celebrities, including the flawless Beyoncé, have been in a sticky situation wherein they were caught using double-sided tape to hold their looks together.
Beyonce was caught utilizing double-sided boob tape to ensure her outfits stayed in place flawlessly at the Beyonce Knowles and Samsung launch of the new “B Phone” press conference at the Samsung Experience Store in the Time Warner Center in New York City on October 11, 2007 (Credit: WENN)
Cheryl Cole avoided a wardrobe malfunction at the Elle Style Awards using boob tape, looking stunning in a red Alexander McQueen gown at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, England, on February 14, 2011 (Credit: WENN)
Stacy Keibler’s dress started slipping off one side, revealing her boob tape, though she quickly readjusted herself and fixed the situation at the premiere of The Descendants at Cinema UGC Normandie in Paris, France, on October 18, 2011 (Credit: WENN)
Available on Amazon, Hollywood Fashion Secrets Fashion Tape is a double-sided adhesive tape that holds clothing in place. It is clear and virtually invisible, making it a discreet way to secure your clothes.
Hollywood Fashion Secrets Fashion Tape 3 Pack, $27
4. Nipple Pasties: Staying Covered Under the Spotlight
For celebrities who can’t be bothered with double-sided tape, nipple pasties are a great alternative to keeping things covered.
Despite Hayden Panettiere’s intention to rely on nipple pasties for coverage, the intense camera flash proved too much, resulting in an unintended red carpet appearance of the pasties through her sheer gray Amanda Wakeley dress.
The intense camera flash exposed Hayden Panettiere’s nipple pasties as they made an unexpected appearance through her sheer gray Amanda Wakeley dress at HBO’s 2011 Golden Globe Awards Post-Party held at Circa 55 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 16, 2011 (Credit: WENN)
Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior Fall 2013 couture satin dress was opaque enough, but the zipper was faulty and showed more than just side boob.
Although Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior Fall 2013 couture satin dress provided adequate opacity, a faulty zipper exposed a wardrobe malfunction, revealing nipple pasties and side boob at “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” premiere in Paris, France, on November 15, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
Available on Amazon, nipple cover pasties are undergarment accessories that cover and conceal the nipples. They are commonly worn underneath garments that may be sheer, have low-cut necklines, or lack built-in support.
Nipple cover pasties are designed to adhere to the skin and effectively mask the appearance of the nipples, ensuring a smooth and modest look.
They are popular for individuals who prefer not to wear traditional bras or require additional coverage and support in specific outfits or situations.
Nippies Skin Reusable Silicone Nipple Cover Pasties, $25
5. Spanx Shapewear: Sculpting Celeb Bodies Behind the Scenes
It’s no longer taboo to let your Spanx show, but before shapewear famously became one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, it was one of Hollywood’s most heavily guarded styling secrets.
Spanx founder Sara Blakely wisely capitalized on that celebrity endorsement and is now among the world’s youngest self-made billionaires.
Kim Kardashian flashes Spanx in a white Antonio Berardi dress while leaving home to go to church in Los Angeles, California, on March 22, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
Kim Kardashian was and continues to be one of Spanx’s most visible and famous celebrity fans, with the mid-thigh style as her favorite.
Kim Kardashian let her Spanx show in a brown Ermanno Scervino dress in Manhattan in New York City on June 26, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Kim Kardashian going apartment hunting in a Wolford Fatal dress and Tom Ford sandals as part of an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians in Manhattan, New York City, on June 27, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Available on Nordstrom, Spanx Power Panties are undergarments designed to provide targeted shaping and support to the midsection and lower body.
They are primarily used to smooth and contour the waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks, creating a more streamlined and toned appearance.
Spanx Power Panties are a specific type of shapewear designed as high-waisted, lightweight, and comfortable undergarments that provide targeted shaping and support to the midsection, waist, hips, and buttocks
6. Body Shapers: The Hidden Armor of Hollywood Glam
Body shapers are hard to detect on the red carpet, but the Zuhair Murad nude lace dress Kristen Stewart wore to one of the ‘Twilight’ premieres revealed all.
Should the dress have been lined, or should Kristen have worn a full slip dress underneath?
Kristen Stewart wore a nude-colored Zuhair Murad gown with a lace skirt featuring sheer panels, and underneath, she opted for a nude leotard-like garment that covered only her tush at the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, on November 12, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
Body shapers and shapewear are designed to smooth, slim, and sculpt the body. They are made from various materials, including Lycra, Spandex, and nylon, and they can be found in various styles, including corsets, girdles, slips, and body suits.
Body shapers, also known as shapewear, are undergarments designed to shape and contour the body by providing compression and support to specific areas
7. Butt and Hip Pads: Crafting Curves and Enhancing Silhouettes
It’s even harder to tell if a celebrity wears butt and hip pads on the red carpet. Critics love to point fingers at slender Angelina Jolie and bootylicious Beyonce and Nicki Minaj.
Who do you think has natural curves, and who is enhanced by padding?
Critics often scrutinize figures like Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, and Nicki Minaj, questioning whether their curves are natural or enhanced (Credit: WENN)
Butt and hip pads are used to increase the apparent size of the hips and buttocks to increase the apparent waist-hip ratio, which implies a more feminine body shape.
Butt and hip pads are specialized undergarments designed to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks and hips
Would you like to try, or are you currently using any of these red carpet fashion secrets?