How to lift cleavage naturally
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2:45 PM on Friday, May 15
By Sophie Weiss for Honeylove, Stacker
How to lift cleavage naturally
One thing bodies are guaranteed to do is change, and it's completely normal to notice your breasts sitting a bit differently as you go through life. If you're in search of some easy, temporary hacks to help your chest achieve a more lifted appearance, you've come to the right place.
Here, Honeylove shares three easy, quick fixes to help you lift your breasts naturally.
Understanding Breast Sagging
Breast tissue consists primarily of fat, glands, and ligaments called Cooper's ligaments that provide natural support. Unlike other body parts, breasts contain no muscle tissue, which means they respond differently to exercise and aging.
Several factors influence breast position over time. Aging naturally decreases skin elasticity as collagen production slows down. Pregnancy and breastfeeding cause temporary enlargement followed by reduction. Weight fluctuations stretch skin that may not fully bounce back. Genetics plays a big role in determining breast composition and how they respond to gravity over time.
Hormonal changes during menopause also affect breast tissue density and elasticity as estrogen levels decrease.
This is all to say that the relaxation of your breast tissue is completely normal and can often be difficult to prevent. There is nothing wrong with your breasts, and there's nothing that needs to be fixed. However, if the position of your breasts is impacting your confidence or making it difficult to wear certain outfits, these hacks can be great to have on hand.
Push-Up Bras for Extra Lift
The first way to get some lift is to pick the right bra style. A standard underwire bra is a great place to start, but if you really want some extra help, try a push-up bra. Push-up bras feature angled padding inside each cup, which pushes your breasts up and together.
Though it might make intuitive sense to size down for extra lift or size up to accommodate the extra padding, you should always choose your regular size bra when shopping for push-up bra styles. This ensures your push-up bra will give you the perfect amount of lift without any cup spillage, gapping, or red marks.
Breast Lifting Bra Inserts
If you don’t want to buy a new bra but you do want some instant lift, try a bra insert. These silicone inserts can be inserted into your bra similar to the way the pads sit in a push-up bra, except you have more control over exactly where you want to place them, which means you can position them exactly where you’re experiencing volume loss.
The wonderful thing about inserts, as opposed to a padded bra, is that you have much more versatility. For example, if you have breast asymmetry and need more lift on one side, you can place the padding in one bra cup only. Additionally, you can add pads under tops and dresses that have compressive fabric or built-in bras for extra oomph.
Boob Tape
Last up, there’s boob tape. This is a great hack for when you’re wearing a low-cut top that exposes your cleavage, but the top doesn’t allow for a traditional bra.
For a plunging neckline, you’ll want to lift the breasts into place and anchor the tape below each breast. Then, lift the tape and secure it at the shoulder. Keep adding layers until you feel like you have enough support, then repeat the process on the opposite side.
Boob tape is like wearing a custom, internal bra. You get to decide exactly where you want to position your breasts based on the amount of lift you desire and the style of your clothing. While boob tape is a bit more labor intensive than the other two options and can require a bit of skill, it's easy to learn with practice and can help expand the number of clothing styles you feel comfortable wearing. Brides and wedding guests, this is an especially great hack for you.
Looking to get the most out of your lift? Use a bra size calculator to find your exact bra size.
This story was produced by Honeylove and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
