Breastplates (also called boob armor) used to just be something worn with a costume. Think Wonder Woman. Or a holiday costume like this one:
But now it has become the cool, hip thing to wear on the red carpet. Many celebrities have done it, check out the styles rocked by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez , Gwyneth Paltrow and Lupita Nyongo’o.
If you like this look you can either pay hundreds of dollars to purchase one. OR you make one yourself with a mannequin hollow back torso like the ones we sell in our Amazon store here. If you are in the SF Bay Area we often have used hollow back torsos at discount prices in our Oakland warehouse.
This blog shows six different tutorials of creatives that made their own breastplates. Each creator took a slightly different approach to their work. Check out their tutorials to find the style that works best for your crafting skill level.
In this first example, this creator made an orange breastplate and a matching skirt from a Nike plastic bag.
The final outcome?
Pankey Studios,YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HSBopTNiA
In this video, Radhika created a silver breastplate, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cDJrA_QHwEo
Next, Enshantyn displayed her creative skills on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enshantyn_
In this third example, Radhikathedon created this breastplate on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radhikathedon/video/7259116966311365914
In this video, Nurayn Adams recreated a hot pink breastplate a la Tom Ford on YouTube:
Last, Sandreen Alicia made this breastplate for a friend to model, YouTube:
Here’s our Pinterest board with a couple more videos: https://pin.it/738MBC7za
If you do make one, please send us your tutorial or tag us in the photo of you wearing your breastplate.
Looking for a mannequin torso for your next project? We regularly sell used female and male mannequin torsos from retail stores. They’re ideal for cosplay, prop making, sculpture, fashion design, and mixed media art. Browse our current selection or contact us if you’re looking for a specific size or style.
Visit our website to shop for mannequins and dress forms, rent display pieces, or recycle your old mannequins.
