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So do a double take in the mirror before walking out the front door in the morning. You may aim for different effects depending on the situation, but understanding how and when to tap into the power of your cleavage will help you achieve the desired result anytime, anywhere. One can look like a hoochie mama, Mother Superior or somewhere in between as a sexy and classy woman, says Los Angeles image consultant Ashley Rothschild RothschildImage.
Rule 2: Sometimes less is more. Unless your career success rests on your chest, though, it's probably wiser to rely on your other assets at the office. Too much boobage, and you may end up perceived as sexual, not professional. Wear a very low-cut wrap dress or shirt, and everyone will focus on the boobs.
Rule 3: Sometimes more brings more. A good V neck is my favorite way to show skin — better than a short skirt or going sleeveless, for me. I have a large bust and a v-neck is the most flattering option for me in many settings.
At work I have a rule that a neckline needs to end at least an inch above the center gore of my bra, or that space needs to be filled by a cami. I have a big chest, broad shoulders and a short meck, so v-necks ARE more flattering. All my workplaces have been fairly casual, with the exception of a brief stint at a very uptight consulting firm. I have a small bust but wide shoulders and a short neck, so low necklines are flattering for me so happy v necks are coming back!!
I think it really depends in the work place. Skin not just cleavage is distracting, so I think who your audience is and the industry can be a deciding factor. A necklace can go a long way toward filling in the blank space! I agree work is no place to show cleavage. What I find even more offensive is nips! A turtle neck with headlights is just as offensive as cleavage to me. In a non-work environment the top photo is perfectly fine with me. The bottom one might be ok for date night or evening wear, would just depend on how I felt in the outfit.
Good thing I love turtlenecks! I happily wear sleeveless mock tees in the summer. That said, I think showing some cleavage in more casual settings is fine. If I had it, I would. The looks you have here are just too much clevage for me. On the first one, I would wear a polite camisole, the second, oh no! For much younger ladies and to me, only for a date or with friends. I have a short neck and med-large bosom so I love Vnecks and scoop necks.
I do wear them to work but I keep them above the level of significant cleavage. I believe the discussion of cleavage is tricky because American culture has sexualized the bust to the point that value judgments are made about women based on something as arbitrary as cleavage. What people also discount is that a fully covered chest on a large bust appear even larger and in some cases dowdy compared to a v-nick or wrap style. For me, I have no cleavage to show, but seldom wear V necks anyway.
It would depend on who. Working with children it would be a big NO even if there is a suggestion of cleavage. They would tell everyone, including parents that Mrs….. A date night would be different but you never know who you are going to see when you are out. I think when we show the same amount as a smaller breasted woman, it just looks like more. But not always. I have a large bust on a small frame with a long neck. My breasts are the first thing anyone notices on me!
I think if anyone of any gender wants to be respected and taken seriously, they should dress professionally at work and, to me, that means no cleavage, too short anything, too tight anything. In my opinion, in most professions, cleavage looks unprofessional and rather distracting. So do miniskirts, shorts, backless tops, visible bra straps, etc. However, I am not among them, and that is fine with me.
I prefer people to look into my eyes. As a teacher I spend a lot of my day bending over, so bum in the air and boobs hanging down need no extra attention from kids or anyone else. I am way too busy to keep track of if my clothing needs adjusting. I start the day with clothing that will work with me. V necks get a cami underneath, always.
For the beach or special events I am ok with a little cleavage showing. From too much sun exposure to my chest in my younger, less intelligent years, I have sun damage on my upper chest. I find higher tops and illusion fabrics to be my best friends for beach and occasion wear. I am in the camp that in a professional setting, there should be no cleavage. Large bust here, no cleavage! Camis and tanks cover just fine. Even in a swim suit I prefer no cleavage showing and at work definitely not. Cleavage has never been a problem for me personally but I have not tried the wrap style of tops.
But who knows, maybe I should just try one since there are so many great options. However I do wear bralettes that cover a bit more than a regular bra.
On a different but related note.. I have no cleavage! I think I also have a long neck. I wear crew necks or mock necks most of the time because I am most comfortable in them. One of my daughters and I am busty. We both are modest, but any sort of v neck blouse is going to show some cleavage. Even when I wear camisoles under tops, some cleavage shows. Other women have been rude and unloving to my daughter over the same issue.
My other daughter is breastfeeding and some women feel threatened by this. Some breasts are difficult to hide. No cleavage in the workplace.
It is as unacceptable to me as seeing chest hair is. And there is absolutely pressure on men to conform to a professional manner of dress. Indeed, there is more or less ONE style of dress that is considered professional for men. There is no double standard as I see it on this issue.
I have too much cleavage and it is a struggle because I often cannot purchase things I love because I know there is no viable way of altering the neckline to make it work-appropriate. It is less flattering to me to be dressed inappropriately than it is to wear a higher neckline. I have a very large bust, and it was a constant struggle in my office-working days to keep it covered.
Camis would slip down! Even when I do have meetings and so on, the wider availability of scoop necks in nice-casual tops makes it easier to show nothing while still not looking like I am a pair of eyes perched on some breasts. Glad to hear your new career is working with your bust line.
Unfrumped reminded me that some young women office personal I have seen make the mistake of exposing way too much at office parties. It looks bad and they look uncomfortable always fussing with their clothes. Covered up does not mean not sexy. Clothing can reveal the figure without showing flesh. Nicole W has added an interesting point: being europe based I do feel that breasts are way more sexualized in the US then here. It seemed more trendy ten years ago and covering up felt matronly then.
I rarely ever see cleavage anymore, on friends or coworkers. Modesty is definitely trending and so I now feel uncomfortable exposing some cleavage. In my family we have 3 different body shapes amongst myself and my 2 daughters. I had a small bust growing up, it was an A cup. In past 10 years a C cup due to weight gain plus I have a short neck and love scoop necks or a deeper crew neck for flattery, V necks second favourite.
I try not to have cleavage esp at work, happy with a little at social events. My older daughter recent bride, 28 years old is quite small up top and not many clothes show any. My second daughter 25 years old has a G cup and tries not to wear deep Vs, but even a shallow V causes cleavage on her!
Yet a V is more flattering. She points out she cannot help her body shape! Cheers, Fiona Foster. Thanks Fiona….. Thanks though xo. I may look slimmer in fitted dresses, but when I wear them I notice men staring there which is very uncomfortable!! Personally I find fitted, and V neck but not too plungy works for a night out, but is not suitable for daytime viewing!
I love the Cue top on you. Well said as usual. Thank you for not being super judgey on this subject! Like the trends for side boob and tuxedo jackets worn with no tops underneath — any cleavage that is dependent on going bra-less is not really for anyone over a C cup. Thanks Jo! No, I cant afford to be too judgmental as many women wear cleavage very well, it all depends on body, size and whether its tasteful or not!
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