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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?

Widnesbabcia Mon 16-Aug-21 15:17:58

Wear it and have a fantastic time

Theoddbird Mon 16-Aug-21 15:25:13

As long as ya not wrinkly go for it. Wear a good bra to push you into place to show cleavage....

lizzypopbottle Mon 16-Aug-21 15:29:41

OP Age is just a number but people are obsessed by it. Don't let it define you. Some years ago, I read that the space between your breasts is a good indicator of age (although everyone's different). I mentioned it to my M-i-L (probably late 70s at the time) and her instant response was, "You could drive a bus between mine!" Had to laugh ???

4allweknow Mon 16-Aug-21 16:31:40

Have you had honest opinions on your cleavage? What you consider to be good may not be viewed they same by others. When pising my cleavage looks great. However if I squeeze my arms against by chest it is not the same. Give it a test from different views unless you are guaranteed to stay bolt upright everytime you wear the dress. But, the decision is all down to you and no-one can dictate otherwise.

Mapleleaf Mon 16-Aug-21 16:46:46

If it looks good and you like it, then wear it. To be honest, I sometimes think we worry too much about what others might be thinking of the clothes we choose to wear, when in reality, they are too busy preoccupied with their own worries or concerns to be bothered about what someone else has on. So go ahead and wear your lovely dress ?.

Millie22 Mon 16-Aug-21 16:59:29

Pising your cleavage??
Interesting ?

MerylStreep Mon 16-Aug-21 17:04:49

How many of us see our cleavage when we’re pising
I knew what you meant but it was funny ?

Ev1951 Mon 16-Aug-21 17:22:15

Never tool old! Wear it and own it. As long as you feel good in it....no one else's opinion should matter

Millie22 Mon 16-Aug-21 17:25:47

Oh no I thought you meant something else. Thank goodness for that. I thought I was on MN for a minute.

Musicgirl Mon 16-Aug-21 18:28:13

Of course you can. If you feel you might be showing just a little too much cleavage you can always place a brooch strategically. I do this with wrap dresses. Go for it and enjoy the compliments you are bound to receive.

AGAA4 Mon 16-Aug-21 20:03:10

My mum's favourite expression was "when in doubt don't". I always ignored it so wear the dress and have fun.

readsalot Mon 16-Aug-21 20:42:11

Congratulations on fitting into your dress! Of course you must wear it!

Joyfulnanna Mon 16-Aug-21 21:08:34

The three presenters in Rio Off Britain show a bit of cleavage with some chunky necklaces. I think some are too heavy but they have some deep lines on their chests so that might be why. Personally, if you feel comfortable wearing it, you will carry it off. But what's your secret to an unlined chest? Sleeping on your back or that you've never sunbathed?

MoorlandMooner Mon 16-Aug-21 21:29:37

Has anyone else noticed that when someone starts a sentence with the words 'Sorry, but....' they will almost certainly follow it with something unkind or horrible about which they are not at all sorry or they wouldn't say it.

Sounds like you're proud of your lovely cleavage OP, so enjoy showing it off to its best advantage in your favourite dress.

NoddingGanGan Tue 17-Aug-21 05:29:59

Go for it! I'm only 61 but my cleavage isn't worth showing. Then again I've recently lost 6 stones so a lot of me isn't worth showing! And, knowing how hard it is, may I say congratulations for shifting the weight to get into the dress! Having done so, wear and and enjoy! grin

Shropshirelass Tue 17-Aug-21 09:19:51

Do what you are comfortable doing. If you are unsure of showing your cleavage but want to wear the dress then just pop a thin cotton strapped vest to underneath, I do.

Cambia Tue 17-Aug-21 10:12:44

Wear it, look amazing and show us the photos! If someone says you can’t do something, do it twice and take photos!!

nexus63 Tue 17-Aug-21 10:14:48

i have a few tops that i thought were showing a bit to much as i am a big busted lady and all my bras are sports type that give me a cleavage, i wear a thin strappy top underneath, if its a v-neck i sometimes put a couple of stitches in and wear a broach, i have fitted a small button and loop into blouses that have a lining inside or used a plain thin scarf with a ring to hold it together. if you feel comfortable in it wear it, i am 58 and a 44d bust and sometimes just say...what the hell, i like it.

Shaunwool Tue 17-Aug-21 10:28:25

If all u say is correct - wear it. Its a no brainer !

Elvis58 Tue 17-Aug-21 10:56:21

Hetty if you feel comfortable and good in it go for it!
I for one do not like to show my cleavage but each to their own.

Baggs Tue 17-Aug-21 12:14:57

Why do women want to show their cleavages? Female version of builders' bum.

NB This is not saying women can't wear what they like, just asking why would they want to dress in certain ways? I honestly don't get it.

Katie59 Tue 17-Aug-21 13:36:34

Whatever turns you on I don’t show a cleavage.
Although I have nice boobs I never did when I was young, it’s just not me. In private that’s different no inhibitions at all, OH likes that, LOL.

WishIwasyounger Tue 17-Aug-21 19:07:52

Great that you're still proud of your body at 80, so go for it. I also aren't keen on showing cleavage in public, probably due to a loss of confdence in my body when I was younger. The things we carry with us from our youth..

Edith81 Wed 18-Aug-21 14:15:30

I would look for a pretty vest top with a Lacy bit on the front.
Although you may have a wrinkle free cleavage, you might feel a little more comfortable and it would be more appropriate.

Silverbridge Wed 18-Aug-21 14:23:53

There are times when I wish GN had a facility to create a simple yes/no poll.