Cleavage and Decolletage Debate

A rather light-hearted look at the debate on whether mature women should or shouldn't show cleavage and if not why not.  Geraldine and I, Rae, rather liked our bony decolletages during a weight loss faze.  Each to her own I guess and Haralee asks what changes have you made to join the 'aging gracefully' camp?



by Haralee July 25, 2011 Is a Vibrant Nation Blog Circle User

Something that is taken for granted is cleavage and decolletage, until you look in the mirror or at pictures and realize that this may not be the look for you anymore. Did you grow a bony sternum overnight? Did your skin under your chin get put into the dryer? Did your SPF Zillion stop working on your chest skin?
It is true you can buy a strong under-wire bra to lift the girls to their former location. A push up bra will give you a bit of cleavage and a foam or contour or padded bra will give you some bosom. Trust me, however, lots of cleavage and or deep V-necklines are not friendly options as we age. Here are the reasons:
1. Gravity
Gravity has pulled the girls down regardless of what size, so when yanked up they still are sitting a bit south.
2. Spots on decolletage
Discolored skin caused by sun damage, birth control pills, hormones, or who knows what causes a distraction.
3. Wrinkled Skin
Right at your cleavage the skin resembles the skin on a chicken leg or looks like the sand on the beach at low tide.
4. Bony
No one wants to see your bony sternum.
5. Flab
No one wants to see flab escaping from your bra or dress.
So what t o do? Avoid the Deep V-Neck. Supportive bras are a must but ease up on the push up style. If you discover you have chicken skin, are bony, or have flab, great flattering alternatives are the boat-neck or cowl neckline or a modest V-neck. If you are not looking for the Hoochie Mama or Bony Waif look, ask an honest girlfriend or partner for their opinion.

It is only fashion but fashionably aging gracefully is an art and a skill!

What fashion changes have you made?