Fashion is a wonderful thing, but it really does not fit well into our daily lives. When you are hustling the kids off to school, your outfit is the least of your worries. The same goes for bras, with the exception of those special evenings.

With special events, we have to tailor our outfits to the general accepted code of clothing. Wearing a ballroom gown to a cocktail party would look very odd after all. The same can be said for bras in that certain ones are appropriate in certain situations.

The first issue to deal with is what is appropriate for the event you are attending and what impression do you want to make. Do you want people focused on you because of dramatic cleavage or not?

Before we get into that, the great duct tape debate has to be discussed. Do models in fashion magazine where duct tape to create particular bust line shapes? Yes. Should you? No. Duct tape is not good for the skin and not a real world solution.

I have very good news for you. There are many special occasions, but there is one bra that works with most. Yes, the convertible brassiere. From a one shoulder strap dress to an outfit with some serious cleavage, this is a great bra.

Unlike a convertible car, this bra does not come down per se. Instead, the straps that go over your shoulder are not only adjustable like a normal bra, but can be unclipped. This means you can reconfigure them to just about any style.

Before you get worried about support issues, it is vital to understand how a bra should work. It should provide your breasts with support from below like a shelf. It should not yank them up like a sling. In short, the straps can be moved about.

How cool is this bra? Assume you are going to a formal event and have a dress with one shoulder strap. With the convertible bra, you can remove one strap to match the dress layout and still get some stability.

This bra will even save you money. Assume you want to wear a strapless dress. You need a strapless bra, right? Nope. You can just remove both straps from the convertible bra. Remember, support comes from the bottom, not the top.

To say that the convertible bra should be in your closet is a minor understatement. From many women, it takes the place of most of their other bras.

You have probably heard of the water bra by now, right? Even though this bra has been around for a while now, it is starting to gain a bit of new popularity thanks to new shapes, colors, and sizes. For most women, this invention is the second best thing to going under the knife.

Ask most women about their bodies and they want one thing. Yes, they want bigger breasts. Such is our society these days. Plastic surgery is the obvious solution, but the cost of getting an upgrade in size can be shocking.

Another downside with plastic surgery is it is more or less permanent. If you have an active lifestyle, large breasts are a negative. The water bra was created as an answer to this problem.

In a world of strange and odd names, the water bra is reassuringly straight forward. It is a bra with cups filled with water around strategic points. When worn, it enhances those points to give a fuller look with nice cleavage.

You are probably wondering why you should go with this instead of a basic push up bra. The reason is simple. A push up bra creates unnatural shapes for the breast. A water bra, on the other hand, creates a natural shape based on your natural bust line.

A quick internet search will provide you with more than enough options regarding styles and designs, so you can easily match your favorite pair of panties. While it is not recommended that you wear this type of bra every day, it is a miracle worker when you need just a bit more cleavage than you already have.

One final note. Water moves about as you well know. As such, water bras can fit very differently. Never buy one without trying it on. This is true even if it is a brand and size you already own.

Every woman is beautiful in her own way. We all have our good points and bad. If you are concerned about your bust size, the water bra can be an inexpensive, shapely option that can give you the look you desire.

If you are like most women you probably have a few fancy bras lining your drawers. Since bras tend to be rather pricey, it just does not make any sense to toss them into the wash haphazardly. Instead, learn how to care for your bras and they will last a lot longer.

First things first. You should never wear your bra two days in a row. Why? The elastic portion of any bra needs at least one day to rest. So, if you wear it often the elastic will eventually give out causing the bra to lose shape. Speaking of shape, have you ever had an underwire poke through the fabric?

Underwire bras provide a ton of support, but the poking can be brutal. To prevent it, wash bras in cold water only. Hot water shrinks the material around the underwire and pressure forces it to poke through the protective material.

Our bras take a beating. One area where we do serious damage is in drying them. Bras should not be dried in a dryer. The excessive heat will warp the bra and change the shape. Air dry them for longer lifer.

Though it might seem like a pain to hand wash and hang dry your bras, this is often the best course of action. If you put all of your bras into a pile at the end of the week, you can then do one big load of bra washing. Simply swirl them around in the tub with a bit of gentle soap, rinse, and then hang them to dry.

Is it really necessary to go through all of these steps? Well, if you cherish those colorful patterns; the way that the bra helps to fill out those tight shirts; and the support that they give you then, yes, it is necessary. Spending just a few moments every week to wash your bras is time well spent.

Do not throw your money down the drain just to save a few moments. Wash your bras by hand and hang them to dry. It is the only way that you will get the most from your lingerie. Sure, tossing everything into the washing machine is easier, but it is also the best way to ruin your bras in a flash.