Unboxing: An ultimate nipple push bra – as the name suggests – does just that a lot of at the same time. It’s padded like a hotel memory foam pillow, giving you a crooked neck. I didn’t expect to be covered in pneumatic cleavage, and – compared to the general illusion of enlargement – the fake nipples themselves are small, relatively inconspicuous shaped bumps on the smooth outer surface of the bra.
How do you style it? I chose Miu Miu’s Fall 2023 Charcoal Knit Twin Set as a nod to the ‘sweater girl’ look of 1940s and 1950s Hollywood. The fine wool sets worn by film stars Lana Turner and Patti Page emphasize the bust line at a way that we largely don’t do anymore these days. ButAs the hyper-ironic tenets of Y2K style once again fade from view, the coming 1950s fashion revival has my full attention this season (scan your IG feed for penny loafers, knee-high kilts, bobby socks, preppy cashmere cardigans and ponytail ribbons). I grabbed a navy blue pencil skirt, threw on some opaque tights and headed to the office.
The first thing I noticed was how unbelievable the bra is comfortable. It is lightweight, there is nothing poking and the fabric is buttery soft. Unless you wear a tight-fitting top made of ultra-lightweight fabric, the fake nipples are barely visible. But that’s the point.
To go without bra (or the appearance to go without) is a tip straight from the editorial styling handbook. “You can ruin a look by wearing a bra underneath,” warns Fashion‘s shopping editor, Jessica Geradi. “It can detract from the design and change the silhouette.” In the case of Skims, just the hint of nipple gives the bra’s padded boost a more natural look and guarantees extra support. Like all Skims underwear, it’s available in sizes 30-44 and cup AF, but at the moment, somewhat surprisingly, it’s sold out.
The crucial question: Did any of my colleagues notice me wearing the fake nipple bra? No they did not. I asked our acting beauty director (the beauty department has a reliable forensic eye for noticing anything new, changed, finished) if anything seemed… different.
“Did you change your hair?”
