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(109 Posts)
kircubbin2000 Sat 14-Sept-24 07:47:59

Perhaps I'm prudish but I've now got used to seeing women on TV showing low cleavage no matter the weather or occasion.
However I was surprised this morning to see an older plumpish MP being interviewed on Sky news with a revealing dress. Why? It's breakfast time on a chilly morning. I don't know anyone who does this. Even my daughter and dils wear a little camisole under their glamorous outfits.

MissInterpreted Sat 14-Sept-24 08:07:47

It's 2024 - I thought we'd got past body shaming other women. Clearly not.

Marydoll Sat 14-Sept-24 08:11:25

This!

It is no-one's business.

yggdrasil Sat 14-Sept-24 08:19:16

I wish I could get that effect smile

GrannyGravy13 Sat 14-Sept-24 08:26:48

Oh dear I am doomed!

I had boobage (cleavage) and showed my unclad ankles last night 🙀

Marydoll Sat 14-Sept-24 08:29:26

GrannyGravy13

Oh dear I am doomed!

I had boobage (cleavage) and showed my unclad ankles last night 🙀

Shameless hussy! 😉

I am sure you looked lovely, GG.

Witzend Sat 14-Sept-24 08:34:17

I don’t think it’s ‘shaming’ to feel that revealing a lot of cleavage may sometimes be inappropriate.

aggie Sat 14-Sept-24 08:42:17

I’m agreeing with Witzend , I sometimes wonder if it’s accidental

Redhead56 Sat 14-Sept-24 09:34:02

The only time I had big boobs was when my DC were born I didn’t put them on parade it’s not a look for me.
I think women who show their cleavage must think it looks good we are all different.

MissInterpreted Sat 14-Sept-24 09:35:08

If you have big boobs, sometimes it actually looks a lot worse if you try to cover them up.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 14-Sept-24 09:39:38

MissInterpreted

If you have big boobs, sometimes it actually looks a lot worse if you try to cover them up.

I am in that category. Think Dolly Parton without the hair or money 🤣🤣🤣

5’2” size 10 bottom half accompanied with a 32HH bust.

Shopping for dresses is a nightmare, and I wear dresses 50% of the time. V neck is far more flattering than a high neck.

Jaxjacky Sat 14-Sept-24 09:47:26

‘Older, plumpish’ perhaps you find it acceptable with a ‘younger, skinny’ woman?
I never really notice, was she saying anything interesting?

MissInterpreted Sat 14-Sept-24 09:50:09

Exactly, GrannyGravy13 - I look awful if I wear anything with a high neck too. I'm not saying you should have 'everything' out on display, but I definitely look better with a bit of cleavage. V necks are far more flattering if you are 'blessed' in the bosom department!

Indigo8 Sat 14-Sept-24 09:59:41

Some women enjoy having big boobs and like showing them off. Why not?

I squash mine into minimiser bras and cover them up. Why not?

Each to her own.

Poppyred Sat 14-Sept-24 10:03:41

I agree, it’s not a good look. 🥴

BigBopper Sat 14-Sept-24 10:06:55

To be truthful I think the same as kircubbin2000. There is nothing more off putting than seeing a woman wearing a low cut top with an overspill and when she moves it is like a wobbly jelly. All I think is for god's sake buy a proper fitting bra.

If my tops are cut low because of the style, I always wear a camisole under it and I don't have an overspill as my bras fit me perfectly.

BigBopper Sat 14-Sept-24 10:08:30

MissInterpreted

Exactly, GrannyGravy13 - I look awful if I wear anything with a high neck too. I'm not saying you should have 'everything' out on display, but I definitely look better with a bit of cleavage. V necks are far more flattering if you are 'blessed' in the bosom department!

I always wear v neck tops or scoop necklines but I ensure my bra is fitted correctly and I never have a couple of jellies wobbling over the top of my bra.

Witzend Sat 14-Sept-24 10:09:23

aggie

I’m agreeing with Witzend , I sometimes wonder if it’s accidental

TBH I do think some women only feel that they look attractive if they have half their dumplings boiling over - as a colleague of my mother used to put it!

BigBopper Sat 14-Sept-24 10:09:27

MissInterpreted

If you have big boobs, sometimes it actually looks a lot worse if you try to cover them up.

Not if you invest in a good fitting bra.

MissInterpreted Sat 14-Sept-24 10:16:28

BigBopper

MissInterpreted

If you have big boobs, sometimes it actually looks a lot worse if you try to cover them up.

Not if you invest in a good fitting bra.

If you say so. I've had very good fitting bras over the years, but I still look awful if I wear high necked tops.

kircubbin2000 Sat 14-Sept-24 10:18:28

It may be to distract the men from listening to what they are saying if they are politicians.

MissAdventure Sat 14-Sept-24 10:18:45

It can look quite matronly to cover up big books, I think.
From what I can remember, on the days when mine were big, as opposed to long, like they are now.

MissAdventure Sat 14-Sept-24 10:20:08

Big books!! Boobs! Bosoms, bazonkas!!

GrannyGravy13 Sat 14-Sept-24 10:37:45

Witzend

aggie

I’m agreeing with Witzend , I sometimes wonder if it’s accidental

TBH I do think some women only feel that they look attractive if they have half their dumplings boiling over - as a colleague of my mother used to put it!

I can assure you that half my dumplings boiling over is not my style.

I invest in good quality bras which are expertly fitted, with regular measuring.

kircubbin2000 Sat 14-Sept-24 10:38:30

I don't mean to cover up as a v neck is very flattering for bigger women.Just do up the lower button or add a scarf.