In 2011, more breast augmentation procedures were performed than any other cosmetic surgical procedure, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But for those of us with neither the cash nor the desire to go under the knife, there are easier ways to make the girls look their best.

It’s a matter of knowing how to maximize our assets—no matter what our shape, size or age. Women who have breast-fed, those who still have to lose that last 10 pounds, and aging women can all have those coveted assets with just a few tweaks here and there.

The Right Fit: Seamless Contour Bras

The secret to improving the look of your chest in clothes is to start with what lies beneath: your bra.

Seamless contour bras feature molded cups but no elastic or metal (no hooks or clasps). The result? No unsightly lines or bulges. Just smooth, shapely you.[relatedarticles}

“Your cups should be full but not runneth over,” Sara Blakely, the genius behind Spanx, told Glamour. “If you’re spilling over the sides, it may be time to get measured.”