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Am I too old to show my cleavage?

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annodomini Sun 15-Aug-21 18:24:34

For years I have been hoping that I'd lose enough weight to wear my favourite dress. I bought it originally for my 70th birthday. Now past 80, I tried it on today and it fits perfectly. However, it does have rather a low neckline. Though I say it myself, I still have a good, unwrinkled cleavage, but at my age, will I look odd if I wear it? Or should I just put the dress on Ebay and buy one more befitting my age?

Marydoll Mon 16-Aug-21 08:40:13

Lucca

Grandma70s

I have always felt that cliché about not saying anything at all if you can’t say something nice would make for a pretty deadly level of conversation and discussion.

Indeed

Indeed, but it can be done without being rude or hurtful.

Billybob4491 Mon 16-Aug-21 08:43:10

I have never felt comfortable flashing too much chest, so I bought online a lacy modesty thingy, its about the size of a handkerchief and is fastened by press stud to your bra straps, it works for me whatever makes you happy.

VANECAM Mon 16-Aug-21 08:45:04

All posters beware!

Fat blokes can where and reveal wot they like too!

But for some reason all posters would tend to have a negative take on that.

Revealing that there is a bias against fat blokes.

NotAGran55 Mon 16-Aug-21 08:47:10

Sparklefizz

Juliet27

Yes, Sophia Loren looks wonderful. I find that my décolletage looks ok if my shoulders are back but if I have to move my arms together then the wrinkles appear ?

Yes, exactly that .... and the creases are not appealing.

But that wasn’t the question was it from Anno?

Certain looks and styles may not be the best on any of us for a multitude of reasons , but the wearers ‘age’ is irrelevant.

timetogo2016 Mon 16-Aug-21 08:51:30

Wear it with pride and a smile,girl power.

MerylStreep Mon 16-Aug-21 08:51:42

Grandma70s
Oh how true. My dearest friend just can’t get it together ( style wise) when she asks me does this look ok I tell her straight.

kittylester Mon 16-Aug-21 08:59:18

But, who is to say that you are right, Meryl.

MerylStreep Mon 16-Aug-21 09:03:20

Kittylester
How true ? she’s always happier, though.

Eviebeanz Mon 16-Aug-21 09:07:13

Have you tried wearing it at home and seeing how you feel doing everyday things in it, that might give you a better idea of how you feel in it. Having waited 10 years to wear it I say crack on.

LadyGracie Mon 16-Aug-21 09:19:20

If I had a cleavage I’d flaunt it. Go for it!

FannyCornforth Mon 16-Aug-21 09:26:14

Can you post a picture of the dress please Anno?
You don’t need to be inside it!

Lucca Mon 16-Aug-21 09:34:21

Good idea FC

Kate1949 Mon 16-Aug-21 09:43:14

Wear it and be fabulous.

henetha Mon 16-Aug-21 10:01:07

I think you should wear whatever you want; we all should. smile

Parsley3 Mon 16-Aug-21 10:05:34

I am a big fan of draping a scarf to finish off an outfit so if you are in any doubt try that anno. You can always whip it off if you feel it is unnecessary.

Sparklefizz Mon 16-Aug-21 10:17:57

Age is irrelevant - personal pride is the thing. If I don't feel fabulous, then I don't wear it.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 16-Aug-21 10:18:09

I’ve never liked seeing women of whatever age displaying their cleavage. I know I won’t be popular for saying that. I’m not a prude, far from it. I’ve just never thought it looks good or stylish.

Kate1949 Mon 16-Aug-21 10:19:40

I have a friend who is 70 and has her (very ample) cleavage on show at every possible opportunity. She doesn't give a hoot what anyone else thinks.

Shelmiss Mon 16-Aug-21 10:20:21

Regardless of what anyone says on here, if you’re asking the question should you wear it, then you must feel slightly uncomfortable about potentially wearing it.

If you’re comfortable about when wearing it then go ahead, but if not then don’t, as that’s all you’ll be thinking about when you do wear it. If that makes sense! grin

halfpint1 Mon 16-Aug-21 10:21:12

Not a fan of older women showing cleavage. My kids would be embarrassed and I think it looks tack and desperate.

halfpint1 Mon 16-Aug-21 10:21:28

Tacky

nadateturbe Mon 16-Aug-21 10:26:35

Shelmiss

Regardless of what anyone says on here, if you’re asking the question should you wear it, then you must feel slightly uncomfortable about potentially wearing it.

If you’re comfortable about when wearing it then go ahead, but if not then don’t, as that’s all you’ll be thinking about when you do wear it. If that makes sense! grin

That makes sense!

Platypus Mon 16-Aug-21 10:42:31

Shake what your mumma gave you and be proud. My friend Donna is dying from breast cancer and believe me, she’d love to still have breasts and if she did she’d be proud of that cleavage. Life’s too short to one day regret not wearing it - you put those girls on show!

So what’s the secret to the weight loss at 70 though? What’d you do? Special diet? Extra exercise? Magic pills?

greenlady102 Mon 16-Aug-21 11:20:10

If you like yourself in it then wear it. Its nobody else's business

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 16-Aug-21 11:21:32

Oh yuck, Platypus. I’m with halfpint. I was going to say ‘common’ and now I have. I live in a tourist area and some of the ample cleavages (coupled with uncovered wobbly arms and often tattoos) on display look gross. Sympathy to your friend though.