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Cleavage: What's Appropriate, What's Not
ABCNews ^ | May 29, 2007 | staff reporter

Posted on 05/30/2007 1:26:52 PM PDT by Daffynition

The weather's getting warmer and necklines are dipping lower -- sometimes, too low.

From the beach to the mall to the office, women seem to be showing off their cleavage more than ever before. Why? According to Elisabeth Squires, author of "Boobs: A Guide to Your Girls," American breasts are getting bigger while shirts are getting smaller.

"We are seeing more cleavage these days for a few reasons. First, the fashion of the day is tight and skinny. At the same time, women are bigger than they were even 15 years ago. Bra fitters tell me that an E cup is the new C cup," Squires said on "Good Morning America."

"We have to remember that while more women are showing more cleavage, you really have to use your breast power responsibly," Squires said.

What's Appropriate When

What looks sexy for a night out on the town may not be appropriate in the workplace. In fact, Squires said cleavage should never make an appearance in the office.

"It's way too big of a distraction for men and women," she said. "If cleavage isn't in your job description, don't put it in."

But that doesn't mean breasts should stay hidden. According to Squires, the appearance of breasts can help women in the workplace.

"A recent study showed men photos of women in a workplace with large breasts showing cleavage, medium breasts and small breasts. When asked about who looked most professional and personable, the men chose the women with medium-sized breasts," she said.

"You don't have to be flat-chested to be taken seriously," she added. "You just have to be proportionate. For women who are small busted, that may mean a little padding. For well-endowed women, that may mean a minimizer."

Squires suggested that women also keep things respectable at family events, like a kids' soccer game.

"This is not the time to show off your girls," she said. "Your children should not have to compete with your cleavage for attention."

Night is prime time to bring out breasts, but Squires suggested women treat their cleavage as part of their outfit -- not a focal point.

"You can certainly be a bit more daring," she said. "This presumably is adult time, and cleavage is powerful. This is the time to use it. But they should be part of your whole look."

Pregnant women are an exception to the rules. Squires said because pregnancy gives breasts a boost they might not have otherwise, women should show them off.

"During pregnancy you should celebrate your breasts. For some women, that's the only time they have cleavage," she said. "Obviously you don't want to go nuts. But cleavage on a pregnant woman is just different -- live it up a bit."

Squires said women of a certain age can still show off cleavage, as 61-year-old Helen Mirren proved at the Oscars.

"It has to be integrated into your entire look," she said. "If a woman of a certain age squeezes her girls together, she'll get the wrinkled, crepelike look. That's not good. But if you're older and you wear a scoop neck and you have beautiful, what the French call decollete, that's great."

Tips for Every Woman

Squires offered advice all women can heed to make their breasts look better:

Don't be in bra denial. The average woman changes bra sizes at least seven times in her life. Get fitted and accept your number and cup size.

Think outside the bra. A strong back and shoulders -- good carriage -- makes your whole body look better, including your breasts. Don't concentrate so much on your underwiring. Concentrate on the rest of your body.

Be good to your girls. Breasts are unique, and the truth is that men love them all. Be more accepting of your body. Most women think breasts only come in two sizes: too big or too small. It's not true. They're beautiful; be good to them.


TOPICS: Heated Discussion
KEYWORDS: cleavage; decorum; fashion; modesty; moralabsolutes; professionaldress
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To: agent_delta
It blinks!

I got that idea from Jesus. ;)

141 posted on 05/30/2007 3:33:55 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: agent_delta

titter


142 posted on 05/30/2007 3:37:25 PM PDT by BJClinton (Jimmy Carter: the Renaissance Man of incompetence)
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To: Slings and Arrows
I am nerdier than 84% of all people. Are you a nerd? Click here to find out!

HAHAHA! At least I got Manganese without looking it up ... I can't believe I took that test! What a nerd!

143 posted on 05/30/2007 3:41:13 PM PDT by Daffynition (A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.)
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To: DCPatriot

LOL ... no ...just the teeth!


144 posted on 05/30/2007 3:42:07 PM PDT by Daffynition (A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.)
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To: EveningStar; JRios1968

Jesus has always been good with HTML.


145 posted on 05/30/2007 3:43:10 PM PDT by agent_delta
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To: agent_delta

Jesus saves; Buddha makes backups.


146 posted on 05/30/2007 3:46:43 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("I AM A SEXY SHOELESS GOD OF WAR!!!" --http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0439.html)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Mine...suppose I need work. ;^)

147 posted on 05/30/2007 3:48:55 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: rainbow sprinkles

Not bad at all. Now the critical question...

...Kirk or Picard?


148 posted on 05/30/2007 3:49:09 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("I AM A SEXY SHOELESS GOD OF WAR!!!" --http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0439.html)
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To: DCPatriot

Cue Fats Domino:

“Yes indeed, I’m in love again...”


149 posted on 05/30/2007 3:50:58 PM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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To: rainbow sprinkles
LOL! I never even noticed the teeth! Went back to look!

Chipmunk

150 posted on 05/30/2007 3:51:22 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: DCPatriot

Yup. Schedule yourself a Monty Python marathon and an Intro. to Linux class.


151 posted on 05/30/2007 3:51:35 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("I AM A SEXY SHOELESS GOD OF WAR!!!" --http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0439.html)
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To: EveningStar
Praise Jesus!
152 posted on 05/30/2007 3:53:52 PM PDT by JRios1968 (Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will. - Ben Stein)
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To: DCPatriot

Perfect.


153 posted on 05/30/2007 3:56:25 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: EveningStar

It blinks!

I got that idea from Jesus. ;)

DARN...I could have sworn this used to be animated.

154 posted on 05/30/2007 3:56:57 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: Jet Jaguar
She's my 'girl'!!

Ever since Desperado with Antonion Banderas...when she appeared halfway thru the movie walking along the street...causing that car accident.

A startling classic beauty.

155 posted on 05/30/2007 4:01:10 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: DCPatriot

That she is.


156 posted on 05/30/2007 4:03:24 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: rainbow sprinkles; Slings and Arrows
I am nerdier than 91% of all people. Are you a nerd? Click here to find out!

I thought I was a bit nerdy but I had no idea LOL
157 posted on 05/30/2007 4:38:42 PM PDT by visualops (artlife.us)
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To: rainbow sprinkles
Cleavage: What's Appropriate...

Obviously calls for a hands-on appraisal...

158 posted on 05/30/2007 5:29:15 PM PDT by GoldCountryRedneck ("Why can’t we start solving the problem by breaking up Big Government?"- MortMan)
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To: rainbow sprinkles

Bookmarked (.) (.)


159 posted on 05/30/2007 5:33:17 PM PDT by JDoutrider (Hunter/Thompson or Thompson/Hunter '08_Either way suits me just fine!)
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To: rainbow sprinkles
BTW, the author doesn't show any....

Elizabeth Squires- "The Boob Lady" per seattlepi.nwsource.com.

Or maybe she doesn't have any to show????

160 posted on 05/30/2007 5:35:00 PM PDT by GoldCountryRedneck ("Why can’t we start solving the problem by breaking up Big Government?"- MortMan)
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