Why do some women show cleavage

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Just watching the news, Prince Charles is due to speak. Before him a glamorous French woman is doing a long rambling speech.

It's just her cleavage! Surely all anyone can do is stare? You can't kind of get past it.

There must be reason to how to dress on certain occasions. I just am fascinated at why some women feel legs, breasts and other parts must be on show on TV and other public places. It is a woman's right of course, dress how you please, but that doesn't mean it is always appropriate.

I remember one middle aged, not particularly attractive woman, used to attend church with masses of cleavage on show. I wondered why.
 
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This feels pretty thorny for a guy to talk about in this day and age. Even in the past it would be awkward, but the sharp edges to hurt yourself on were in different places back then.

Isn't "display behavior" usually about attention, control, power, etc? Of course that doesn't address why somebody might feel she needs any of those at a given time. But if the practice didn't work it would probably fade away.

At least codpieces on men aren't fashionable even at extremes, let alone in church.
 
dilettante said:
This feels pretty thorny for a guy to talk about in this day and age. Even in the past it would be awkward, but the sharp edges to hurt yourself on were in different places back then.

Isn't "display behavior" usually about attention, control, power, etc? Of course that doesn't address why somebody might feel she needs any of those at a given time. But if the practice didn't work it would probably fade away.

At least codpieces on men aren't fashionable even at extremes, let alone in church.
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:) Yes, her cleavage tells one and all that she is all about sex. That may be a false assumption, but it is generally what is assumed. Have you ever noticed that some women, as they speak, wag their chests from side to side. It's a subconscious movement, they are saying, 'Here I am. lover, come and get me''.
 
This is a potentially explosive topic, and the question arises of what is situationally appropriate. I’m reminded that Judge Judy has upon occasion demanded that certain contestants in her courtroom “cover up,” and required a sweater to be fetched. A woman who flaunts her cleavage is usually not advertising that she is a Rhodes scholar…

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gruntlabor said:
:) Yes, her cleavage tells one and all that she is all about sex. That may be a false assumption, but it is generally what is assumed. dolly.jpg
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Hello boys!
It's sad really, Dolly is an interesting and very talented lady. She has always been a popular guest when she has appeared on British Television Chat Shows.
 
horseless carriage said:
Hello boys!
It's sad really, Dolly is an interesting and very talented lady. She has always been a popular guest when she has appeared on British Television Chat Shows.
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Never liked Dolly Parton. She sings country music, and I never found her attractive. She looks like she has had 107 facelifts. Never liked the bleached blonde look. I don't look at breasts. I have always looked at legs.
 
JustDave said:
Most women aren't into it, at least by my observation. Most breasts remain hidden unless it's a special occasion.
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Have you ever seen the photo that raised millions of eyebrows? Sophia Loren gave a disapproving look at Jayne Mansfield in 1957 during a cocktail party at the Beverly Hills Hotel; the beauty told Entertainment Weekly she was 'afraid' of the blonde's cleavage.
 
I think it's so unnecessary but it's been in vogue for a long time. Of course, showing lots of cleavage is normal fare for many celebrities and some women want to imitate their fashion (non)sense. I went into a plus woman's clothing store several years ago. The sales woman approached me with all this cleavage "hanging out". I really felt I was being assaulted by her boobs! :LOL:
 
I think it is quite common to try to draw attention to whatever we think our best attributes are. Women do it with breasts, guys do it with muscle T-shirts (Assuming they have muscles), and women with great legs have more of a tendency to wear shorter skirts. It may be to get attention, but it could also be to draw attention away from less desirable areas of the body. We accentuate our assets. Women use push up bras, or padded ones, and guys may opt for tight-fitting jeans, if they think it shows off something.

At any rate, how much is acceptable is probably relevant to the situation. In Hollywood on the red carpet, it seems the more revealing, the better, although, a few choose a more subtle display. However, a revealing look just wouldn't be appropriate for a teacher to wear in any classroom.

Some people feel more comfortable with their bodies than others, and are not so concerned with what others think, so they dress in a way that suits them. Taste is largely subjective with fashion, food, music, and art. To each their own.
 
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I find it unsettling. I am particularly disturbed by the modern trend of brides dressing in virginal white while displaying way too much skin.

I guess I am just a wowser after all, but this is what a bride looked like in 1967. This is my younger sister and I thought her gown of a guipure lace coat over satin was very special. Our aunt made it, including the head piece.

 
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Have you ever seen the photo that raised millions of eyebrows? Sophia Loren gave a disapproving look at Jayne Mansfield in 1957 during a cocktail party at the Beverly Hills Hotel; the beauty told Entertainment Weekly she was 'afraid' of the blonde's cleavage.
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Yes, I remember that from years ago, when I was very young. Funny how you remember something like that. Yes, breasts can be controversial. Just ask Sophia.
 
The photo posted in post#7 is enhanced. It's fake. Yes she has enhanced her breasts but not as much as that picture. Dolly Parton is a victim of feeling the need to please her fans. But I'm not sure she even feels like she's a victim...thus not. To her it's just business. She's very intelligent and sweet and a talented singer and writes her own lyrics for her music. She is the first one to laugh it off in interviews.

I admire her for taking all the criticism in stride. She's not hurting anyone. She has made a lot of people happy with her entertainment. What a lovely legacy that is. It's the people who judge others that is the problem. She ignores them...as she should.
 
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