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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?

GrannyGravy13 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:27:59

Definitely wear it with pride ???

Forestflame Mon 16-Aug-21 13:29:22

Goldmist
Love that expression.

Forestflame Mon 16-Aug-21 13:29:46

Anno.
Wear that dress with pride.ife us too short.

JaneJudge Mon 16-Aug-21 13:34:06

yes, wear the dress and enjoy yourself smile

Kartush Mon 16-Aug-21 13:35:05

Your boobs your dress, if you want to put them out there nobody’s business but yours. Anybody doesn’t like them they can look the other way.
Personally I am so tired of being told “ oh you cant do that you are too old” you go for it girl

jaylucy Mon 16-Aug-21 13:36:12

How lucky are you to have such a nice cleavage?
I'd wear it anyway and just bear in mind that we can usually see more of our cleavage than others can!
You used to be able to get "modesty tops" that tuck into the front of a dress from online companies such as Damart etc so that might be an idea.
PS, what's your secret in having no wrinkles? My cleavage looks a bit like an unmade bed each morning despite whatever lotion or potion I use!

justwokeup Mon 16-Aug-21 13:36:25

Sally12 - what a useful site. Thank you.
I like the idea of a statement necklace annodomini to match your lovely dress. I'm sure, after the 18 months we've had, you deserve to allow yourself to wear whatever you like.

foxie48 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:37:02

I find a V necked top with a bit of cleavage is very flattering for lots of older women. I like to wear a statement necklace with mine. I avoid round necks as they can shorten the look of the neck except when wearing a pretty scarf. Enjoy wearing your dress if you feel good and have a smile on your face I'm sure you'll look good!

Daisend1 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:37:16

Is anyone likely to ask you your age ? If you've a cleavage, mine disappeared years ago, then show it.

mrsgreenfingers56 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:38:01

Oh please do wear it. I would love to be able to do that but with a mastectomy out of the question. So you wear it and enjoy it. My legs are still good though and I do wear shorter skirts sometimes to make up for lack up top.

Quaver22 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:44:22

Go for it Anno and enjoy wearing your favourite dress!
My dear Mum was 85 when we were shopping for her. She saw a purple long sleeved dress and exclaimed”Oh no, that is far too old for me!”

Lin663 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:45:44

Go for it…if you like how you look in it that’s all that matters!

Blackcat3 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:47:26

If you have to ask …..yes!

nipsmum Mon 16-Aug-21 13:48:18

I'm jealous. I'm also 80 but have never had a cleavage in my life that was worth showing off. Go for it. If you've got it flaunt it.

Glenco Mon 16-Aug-21 13:51:28

Anno, if you're feeling a little less than confident in your lovely dress, could you close the neckline a little bit with a pretty brooch or hidden pin?

Nanniejude Mon 16-Aug-21 13:53:21

Wear it!

Noreen3 Mon 16-Aug-21 13:58:00

If you like it,you should wear it.I think we should wear what we feel happy in,you should be proud that it fits now.

Gloria Hunniford looks lovely at 81,she's found her own style,her clothes suit her.

DanniRae Mon 16-Aug-21 14:05:15

Don't wear the dress if you are going to feel self conscious all evening - and I fear this is the case because you had to come on here and ask. If I have got this wrong then wear it with pride smile

Alioop Mon 16-Aug-21 14:18:07

You go girl. I wish I had a cleavage to show off, mother nature only gave me the big bum grin

Buffybee Mon 16-Aug-21 14:18:45

Take your granddaughters advice Anno and I bet they say you look good.
To be fair, I don’t think I have ever noticed a cleavage and thought the person looked to old to show it.
If you look good, wear it!

FannyCornforth Mon 16-Aug-21 14:24:32

Yesterday, I commented on another thread that Dawn French knows how to dress, in that she always makes sure that her beautiful face and perfect hair draw the eye.
Likewise, Ms Mirren is fully aware of her own best features!

Sally12 Mon 16-Aug-21 14:25:27

I am sure there are plenty of elderly gentlemen, and I hope some younger ones too, who will appreciate a glimpse of your cleavage
confusedhmmshock

Aepgirl Mon 16-Aug-21 14:33:19

If your cleavage is good, go for it. Age means nothing.

Hithere Mon 16-Aug-21 14:41:33

You dress for yourself, how it makes you feel.

There will be people that criticizes what you do.

Live for you, not others

Omasweetie Mon 16-Aug-21 14:43:00

Age is just a number.

Go for it annodomini …if anyone makes disparaging remarks it’s just jealousy.

And I bet you get loads of compliments.