Glitter 31517 Black Heart-Shaped Self-Adhesive Pasties

What the Glitter 31517 pasties are

The Glitter 31517 is a matched pair of black, heart-shaped pasties — two wearable nipple covers sold together as a single set. They are a strapless alternative to a bra, intended to be worn directly against the skin under clothing that a conventional bra would show through or under. The style number 31517 identifies this black glitter heart within the Glitter range, and the set arrives as two pieces cut to the same size and finished identically.

Because pasties are a finishing piece rather than a foundation garment, they do nothing structural. They sit flat, they cover, and they stay out of the way of whatever you have chosen to wear. That is the whole brief, and this pair is cut to meet it plainly.

The design, in detail

Each piece is a symmetrical heart with the classic twin-lobed top and a soft point at the base, so the shape reads clearly as a heart from a distance rather than as an abstract blob. The face of each heart carries a dense, all-over glitter finish in black — not a scattering of flecks over a flat surface, but an even, close-packed sparkle that covers the full face edge to edge. Under direct light that finish catches and breaks up the light into fine points; in softer room lighting it settles down to a deep, textured near-black.

That matters practically as well as decoratively. A glossy flat black can read as a hard silhouette under a thin fabric, while a textured, light-scattering face tends to blend more softly. The outline is clean, with no visible stitching, seam, ribbon, tassel or hardware — nothing hangs from these and nothing dangles. The edges are cut, not hemmed, which keeps the profile low where it meets the skin.

There is no printing, logo or marking on the face of either piece. Both pieces in the pair are the same size and the same orientation-neutral shape, so neither is handed — you can place either one on either side.

Specifications

Measurements and fabric composition are not printed on the product itself, so they are not listed above. Where a specification could not be confirmed, it has been left out rather than estimated.

How to put them on

Start with clean, completely dry skin. Adhesive backings bond to skin, not to the products that sit on top of it, so body lotion, oil, powder, self-tanner, fragrance and sunscreen all work against the bond — wash and dry the area first and leave it bare. If you have just showered, give the skin a few minutes to finish drying before you reach for the pasties.

Peel the backing film away from one heart, position the piece before it touches down, and then press. Placement is far easier to get right on the first attempt than on the second, because peeling an adhesive piece off and re-siting it costs tack every time. Hold a mirror, line the heart up the way you want it to sit, and only then let it make contact. Once it is down, press outward from the centre toward the edges with the flat of your fingers for several seconds, paying particular attention to the point at the bottom and the two curves at the top — the extremities of any shaped pasty are where lift starts. Then repeat with the second heart, checking in the mirror that the two sit level and at matching angles.

To remove, do not pull straight off. Lift one edge slowly and peel at a shallow angle, close to the skin, in the direction of the point. A warm shower beforehand softens most adhesives and makes this considerably more comfortable. If the skin feels tight as you go, slow down further rather than pulling harder.

What to wear them with

Pasties exist to solve the outfits a bra cannot. A backless dress, a halter, a deep plunge, an open-sided top, a sheer panel, a cut-out, a mesh layer, a cropped jacket worn with nothing underneath — in all of these a band, a strap or a hook has nowhere to hide. A pair of adhesive hearts goes under the garment and leaves the back, shoulders and sides completely clear.

The black glitter face gives this pair a different job from a plain nude cover. Nude covers aim to disappear; a black glitter heart is meant to be part of the look when it is seen, which makes it a natural fit under a sheer black layer, with a costume or burlesque-leaning outfit, or for a Valentine's or party theme where the heart shape is the point. Browse the rest of the Lingerie range for pieces to build the rest of an outfit around, or the Costumes section if these are going under something themed.

Who they suit

These are for adults 18 and over who want strapless coverage with a visible decorative element rather than an invisible one. They suit anyone assembling a backless or sheer outfit, anyone who dances or performs and needs coverage without hardware, and anyone who simply likes the look of a black glitter heart. They are a single-occasion accessory rather than everyday underwear, and they sit alongside — not instead of — the strapless and adhesive options in the Bra category.

They are not the right choice if you need shaping, lift or support of any kind, and they are not suitable for anyone with a known sensitivity to adhesives. If your skin reacts to plasters, medical tape or adhesive dressings, it may react here too.

Good to know

Patch-test first if you have sensitive skin: apply a small area of the adhesive to the inside of your forearm, leave it, and check for redness before wearing the pair properly. Do not apply pasties over broken, irritated, sunburnt or freshly shaved skin, and do not apply them over an existing rash. Remove them if the skin underneath becomes uncomfortable at any point rather than waiting for the end of the evening.

Store the pair flat and away from heat and direct sunlight, with the backing film left in place until you are ready to wear them, since that film is what keeps the adhesive face clean. Keep them out of reach of children. This is an adult accessory and is not a toy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pasties are in the Glitter 31517 set?

One pair — two black glitter hearts, cut to the same size and finished the same way, supplied together as a single set. Both pieces are the same shape, so neither is specifically a left or a right.

Are the Glitter 31517 hearts reusable?

Adhesive pasties of this style are intended for a single occasion rather than repeated wear. The adhesive face loses tack once it has been peeled away from the skin and picked up lint, body oil and dust, so plan on one wearing per pair and keep a spare set if you want a second night.

Will these show under clothing?

These are designed to be seen rather than hidden, so they will read as a black heart under anything thin, sheer or mesh. If total invisibility is what you need, a flat nude-tone cover is the better tool; this pair is for outfits where the glitter heart is meant to be part of the look.

Can I wear them with a bra?

You can, but there is little reason to — the whole point of an adhesive pasty is that it works where a bra cannot, such as under a backless, halter or deep-plunge garment. Worn under a conventional bra, the pasty adds a layer without adding coverage.

How is the order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product imagery or wording on the outside, and the sender details on the label do not describe the contents. Nothing on the outside of the parcel indicates what is inside.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.