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.
But not nearly as much fun.
Didn't Snowbunny turn out to be a guy, in reality?
I am the tiger in Conservatism’s tank.
Egad! It’s Eccentrica Gallumbits! The triple breasted whore from Eroticon 6.
Veronica Lake. One of a kind. Yessir.
“When asked about who looked most professional and personable, the men chose the women with medium-sized breasts,” she said.”
Yeah. Riigghhtt. Any woman who’s been through college knows that when you interview you should mimic a suit-and-tie look as closely as possible. Men like to see you as uncomfortable as they are, all buttoned up, if you are seeking management. Fact.
Of course, that does not mean you shouldn’t show some really nice gams! By all means, wear those come-get-me shoes!
Tight skirt, just short enough = you’re hired!
Hey, those shoes don’t look right.
And what is that in the right hand?? A toothbrush??
To make it more authentic, the toothbrush should be replaced with a steel ruler, and 3 inch clunky heels should be placed on the shoes. Additional weight could be added to the cross by changing it to a crucifix, which would maintain the toys center of gravity so that it would not topple.
;-)
There was no such thing as "the wrath of God" compared to her!
G-R-R-E-A-T!!!
I think I had Sr. Mary Theresa’s sister, and still have the knuckle scars to prove it. But I only went to CCD classes on Saturday mornings, giving my body sufficient time to heal between sessions.
My high school education was (obviously) in government schools....
Have a great day.
HAHAHA! I still have convent knees!
Ditto!
He who laughs, lasts....
You post some tremendously funny threads yourself. My philosophy is that if we can't laugh once in a while [and at ourselves most of all], we'll be overwhelmed by all the negative stuff. We are all silly, in the scheme of things.
Just noticed you had signed up in here 4 days PRIOR to 9-11.
Has the SS questioned you? ;^)
Indeed. You are correct.
Now, the bigger question is...How the hell could I have made such a blunder?
Gotta have my software checked out because I know the hardware is all running at optimum.
Never read the book, but the movie is full of memorable quotes.
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