If you’re not too keen about doing pushups or any other chest exercises, you could focus on your diet instead. Specifically, you could go out of your way to pick food or ingredients that contain phytoestrogen.

But, how does phytoestrogen work exactly? By acting like estrogen, it activates bodily processes that typically rely on the female hormone—and among those processes is breast development.

In fact, the surge of estrogen during puberty is what leads to the growth of milk ducts, which in turn makes the breasts grow larger. And interestingly, it’s also the same hormone that directs fat storage towards the mammaries.

By eating phytoestrogen-rich food, you may benefit from estrogen’s effects without having to undergo some sort of hormone therapy or taking birth control pills (which essentially contain female sex hormones).

What makes this approach even better is that you’ll only have to stock up on fairly common food items. The highly versatile tofu, for example, has around 27,000 micrograms of phytoestrogen per 100-gram serving.

Flaxseed, a popular egg replacer and a common addition to vegan pudding, is another excellent option. For every 100 grams of flax you eat, you get approximately 379,000 micrograms of phytoestrogen.

Though less potent, nuts and fruits can likewise supply your body with the female hormone substitute. And if you occasionally snack on almonds, dates, and apricots, then you’re already on the right track.

Things might be more challenging if you’re also trying to reach or maintain a certain weight while eating your way to bigger boobs. In that case, you shouldn’t hesitate to work with your dietitian in making a suitable meal plan.

While estrogen plays a key role in breast development, it won’t be able to do its job properly if you’re suffering from hormonal imbalance. Hormones, after all, may interfere with one another depending on their abundance.

Having high amounts of androgen, for example, is known to induce the breakdown of mammary glands. That, of course, leads to a reduction in overall breast size.

So if you’ve been living with hormonal imbalance for years, you might get gradual yet noticeable improvements in your bust size as you work towards regaining control of your hormones.

But, where should you start? Well, the first thing you’ll have to do is learn to manage your stress—such as by spending time on your hobbies, getting a massage, or engaging in meditation.

Doing any of those will help limit the production of cortisol (aka the stress hormone), allowing your body to focus on producing the more beneficial hormones. And yes, all hormones are made from the same building block.

Another way of achieving balance is by getting enough quality sleep. Being sleep deprived or often having your slumber interrupted results not only in an increase in cortisol, but also limits growth hormone (GH) production.

GH is actually involved in breast development, which means that not having it within the right levels would negatively affect your quest for bigger, shapelier boobs.

If sleep isn’t a problem, then maybe look into your diet. Don’t eat too much but don’t eat too little either (that will likewise trigger cortisol release)—and more importantly, eat healthy fats to support hormone production.

Sometimes, making the breasts appear larger is mainly about supporting the elasticity of the skin that envelops them. After all, even the biggest boobs start to appear a lot smaller once they begin to droop or sag.

This isn’t much of an issue among younger women, but those who are starting to notice signs of aging should really consider improving their skincare regimen.

As we grow older, particularly during our late 30s, our collagen production gradually drops as an effect of declining estrogen levels. This collagen, being a structural protein, is what makes skin firm and resilient.

Fortunately, there are ways to supply your skin with additional collagen, albeit only on the surface. You could, for example, break open an egg, remove the yolk, and then proceed to whisk the white.

Apply this to your breasts and after a few minutes, rinse it off with warm water. Aside from having collagen, egg white supports healing as well—making it a truly excellent choice in enhancing skin health.

Of course, buying creams that contain the structural protein is another option. They’re great if you’re short on time, and they typically contain other ingredients that help with restoring suppleness.

If you’re vegan, however, eggs and creams can’t be in your shopping list. Still, there’s a way to improve your skin’s condition: crush half a dozen red grapes and mix them together with a small amount of olive oil.

This homemade topical lets you tap into the power of resveratrol—a potent plant-derived compound that helps by accelerating collagen production from within the skin.

As we’ve mentioned, sagging is a serious issue as it’s enough to make your boobs look much smaller. Well, did you know that wearing a bra all the time may contribute to the development and worsening of this problem?

The muscles that naturally hold up the breasts may get weaker since they’re not being used as much (or at all) in the presence of a typical brassiere. Aside from that, there’s the possible increase in risk for Mondor's disease.

Mondor's disease is a rare condition that manifests as a long cord hidden under the skin. While initially causing pain when touched, it eventually becomes a painless hardened line that appears to fold inwards.

That isn’t something you’d want given that you’re aiming to have a better-looking bust. We’re not suggesting that you get rid of your bra entirely though—just don’t wear it as often.

Speaking of things you wear, your choices in clothing can help make your breasts look larger. Pale colors, for example, are expansive in nature—meaning they create an illusion of size.

Maximize this unique quality by pairing pale-colored tops with dark-colored bottoms. And to make things even better, consider wearing patterned shirts from time to time, specifically those with horizontal stripes.

As you might have heard, horizontal stripes tend to make something look bigger than it really is. The same can be said for heavily textured clothes, such as those that are quilted or velvety.

Looser tops also have an effect on how full your breasts look—tunics, for example, will make them look shapelier. If you wish to further draw attention towards your chest, match these tops with form-fitting bottoms.