Rihanna Brings Nipple Petals To Light

No Bra And No Show Through

It seems that paparazzi and those embarrassing flash bulbs have “highlighted” a whole new kind of unmentionable: the nipple cover or nipple petal.

Rihanna has just publicized this product by heading out for a night-time event, sans bra and with a see-through sweater on. When the requisite paparazzi swarm descended upon her, they got more than they bargained for: a flash of pink strategically placed under her outfit.

If you too like to go bra-less on occasion, and don’t want to provide anyone with an inadvertent peep-show, nipple covers could be for you. In fact, some retailers advocate them under swimwear to prevent your assets from showing though once your swimsuit is wet. If that’s all you need from a nipple cover, you can buy Silicone Nipple Covers that ensure that no one knows that your “headlights” are on.

If you prefer, you can purchase a single-use petal, or can buy petals that can be used as long as you want. The difference between shorter and longer use nipple petals appears to be the adhesive. The nipple petals that use adhesive will “wear out” because they will lose their sticking power.

Obviously, if you are going to wear a nipple cover without adhesive, you’ll be wearing it inside your bra. Bra Discs are designed to wear inside your undergarments. These can be worn an unlimited number of times.

If you really want to go braless, you’ll need a cover that can adhere to your breasts without extra support. In this case, think NY Intimate Nipple Covers, Extreme Breast Petals (which appear to be the brand Rihann favored) or Bring It Up Smooth and Lift Nipple Covers.

While not designed for really curvy women, the Bring It Up Smooth and Lift covers seem to give you a bit of the benefits of a bra, without the garment. (Obviously, these require adhesive.) Fashion Forms Hollywood Tapes also have a Tape & Shape style which allows for some lift while going braless.

Good news for women with latex allergies: you can get a latex-free version. Look for the brand Nippits or buy the Silicone Nipple Covers.

These little accents come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. If your aureola is larger than most, you can find a nipple cover that provides more coverage. If you are feeling a bit sassy, you can find a nipple cover to fit your mood. What about a blue, butterfly-shaped nipple cover?

Don’t confuse nipple covers with nipple shields. Nipple shields are a device used by breastfeeding mothers for certain kinds of problems with nursing. Nipple covers might help you acquire that delightful bouncing baby, but they don’t have anything to do with nursing!

Sources: TheLondonPaper; LaurenSilva