Last night before the Met Gala, celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger (the secret weapon behind Lupita Nyong’o and our September cover star Constance Wu) posted a photo of herself arriving on the scene schlepping a giant – and we mean giant – duffel bag of goods with such mighty proportions it puts even the most loaded hockey bag to shame.
What could she possibly be carrying in that bag? From seamless underwear to sideless underwear — think the opposite of crotchless underpants — there’s a heck of a lot of preparation that goes into making starlets red-carpet ready. You’re probably already familiar with boob tape thanks to oversharing from both Kim Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen, but stylists also rely on things like bra converters and pasties to keep up a smooth silhouette.
Our fashion editor, Eliza Grossman, has rounded up 18 products that begin to unravel the secret of what Erlanger might be keeping stashed in that mighty duffel.
Celebrity Styling Kit
Topstick Clear Hairpiece Tape
($18, Amazon)
Trust the double-sided tape that can hold a wig on to hang on to the most plunging neckline.
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Make your favourite bra feel brand new in a low back look with an extender to lower the back strap.
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Stand tall longer with some extra cushion.
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Static Guard No-Cling Fabric Spray
($6, Walmart)
A quick spray helps avoid any embarrassing clinging.
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Esprit Sew All Sewing Kit
($8, Walmart)
Pack a sewing kit for any unexpected mishaps.
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Cut out the side straps and go almost underwear-free.
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Englehardt Scarf
($12.50, Aldo)
Use a silk scarf to gently cover your face to avoid any makeup transferring as you slip on your dress.
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Classic Solid Thong 2-pack
($48, Commando)
The celeb stylist go-to for seamless underwear.
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Bastis Lint Roller
($1.50, Ikea)
Do one last roll before walking out the door to remove any dust or hair from our furry friends.
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Smooth out or tone down any cold weather indicators.
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Pain relief spray to make high heels more bearable.
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Find a bra with convertible straps that can with with almost any dress.
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Discreetly resize a ring with a sticky clear dot.
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Go braless with some strategic lift.
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Thinstincts® High-Waisted Mid-Thigh Short
($76, Spanx)
Smooth out yesterday’s plate of pasta.
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Gaffer's Tape
($35, Uline)
Find this tape in the hardware store for a DIY boob lift made famous by Kim Kardashian.
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Easily erase accidental deodorant stains.
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