Am I too old to show my cleavage?

My simple and no doubt unpopular answer is yes, you are too old.

The following paragraph is not addressed to you, but just an observation.

It’s all very well to say people should wear what they like and feel comfortable in, and up to a point I agree with that. On the other hand it means we have to look at people’s bulging uncovered upper arms, and t-shirts so tight that the rolls of fat underneath are visible, not to mention the over-tight trousers and jeans.. I do sometimes wonder if some people actually possess a mirror.

Chewbacca

^Wear a vest or camisole and be decent.^

Or take no chances and wear a liberty bodice!

And a chastity belt!!

my sons would be shocked if I wore a low cut dress. They need not worry as I am not that well endowed.

kircubbin2000

Why would you want to show cleavage? Wear a vest or camisole and be decent.

Are you suggesting Annodomini is in any way indecent ?
Remind me which century we live in!

kircubbin2000 very judgmental and puritanical remark.
The rule either cleavage or legs is a good one to follow.
Legs for me, within reason…

I have never been happy showing cleavage personally but each to their own. I do remember my two well endowed grannies used to put hankies across the cleavage to cover up

My son referred to my shorts as not being “age appropriate”. It made me even more determined to wear them. You like it OP, you wear it and enjoy.

You love the dress, it fits perfectly. Just wear it anno. No reason at all why you shouldn’t. Enjoy being ‘dressed up’ again.

It’s all about how comfortable you feel showing cleavage. But if you aren’t , no need to ditch the dress just get a camisole

Wear a vest or camisole and be decent.

Or take no chances and wear a liberty bodice!

Wear it and enjoy. Think Joan Collins ..always fabulous.

i have some shirts that i liked but was resigned to ditching as they have become too tight, must have shrunk, in the midriff area.
a neighbour said they looked nice and suggested using them as 'jackets'. i had no idea what she meant. basically to wear a tee shirt or similar underneath and slip them on over, as if they had no buttons. simples.
i would never have thought of that. so glad of ideas.

Sally12

www.wikihow.com/Cover-Cleavage-in-a-Formal-Dress

what a fascinating article and useful site generally.
thank you Sally12.

If I felt confident wearing a low neckline at whatever age I wouldn’t be asking anyone, I’d just do it.

nothing personal, obviously as i don't know you, but i don't like visible cleavage. on anyone, young or old.
but if it's a nice dress, could you get or fashion a kind of inset to cover that part, usually of a lighter colour.
or just wear some kind of covering underwear, bandeau style maybe.
do what you feel is right for you. age is irrelevant. enjoy your clothes.

Why would you want to show cleavage? Wear a vest or camisole and be decent.

If you want to wear your lovely dress then definitely do it. “Frankly dear I don’t give a dam” - not quite correct quote and I can’t remember which film star had the line. Personally I don’t like seeing cleavages at any age but we are all different.

I was sat in a restaurant near you last night annodomini and I watched the yoof go by on their way to pubs and clubs. I saw that people today are wearing what they want to wear and what they feel good and comfortable in. The "Am I Too Fat/Thin/Old/To Wear This" rule book has been torn up! If you like it, feel comfortable in it, then wear it and rock it!

Wear it of course and be proud. I wish I still had a cleavage!

rafichagran, I'm quite happy to be proved wrong - so do post your wonderful octogenarian cleavage photos folks!

Realistically, though, body dysmorphia can result in over (as well as under) confidence.

I don't like showing cleavage. I don't think it looksc'nice'. That's my personal view.
If you like showing cleavage then your age or the condition of your cleavage is irrelevant. Why should it? Wear your dress. You love it!

Just wear clothes that make you happy

Well, if you are comfortable showing your cleavage, go for it. Personally, it wouldn't be for me - but that's got nothing to do with age, I have always hated showing my (very ample) cleavage, it's kept under wraps most of the time!

We are never too old to do anything Anno ( unless it’s likely to be dangerous)
Flash ‘em with pride!

Hetty why should she cover up? Very judgemental. Why are women other womens worst critics. You wear it with pride Anno.