How much cleavage is appropriate

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For a works party?

Are you a nun or a stripper?

I suspect you will get hugely varying answers to this, in addition to the multiple variables.

If you are not trying to be deliberately provocative, I always feel that as long as you can't see any under-crease, you're probably safe, but that will depend on the size of your boobs and the cut of the dress.

I think we need much more information to answer helpfully...

Here we go

Depends what you do for a living really. I worked in retail and also did bar jobs as a student and the Christmas parties got pretty wild and lairy. Cleavage was the least of everyone’s worries...

I teach now and a woman with a low cut top would look out of place .

This thread is going to end up with the same few predictable arguments.

1. Wear whatever you like because it's a work part and a social occasion and anyone who tells you otherwise is just showing their internalised misogyny and bring nasty and sneering.
2. Any hint of cleavage will get you marked as the office floozy.

And then there's common sense which suggests that if you're doubting it or feeling uncomfortable then it's probably not quite right.

is it a sex in the boardroom type works party

It really all depends on your body shape. I’m a size 18, 36F and would look indecent in the tops that my size 8, A cup colleague wears. I think it’s a situation where common sense applies- if you’re questioning it then you should rethink and wear something you feel comfortable in.

I am a teacher and have only just realised that r particular combination of wrap dress and bra today caused much cleavage. I haven’t noticed it previously with different underwear But no one died or collapsed in a conniption.

I would say have the amount of cleavage that makes you feel good and comfortable. But I would probably keep the nips tucked up.

Is there some sort of equation we can do to work this out? Like; likelihood of office affair x average age of co-workers / gender pay gap = acceptable cleavage %? Surely so long as you’re not displaying whole breasts and you nipples mostly stay put then it doesn’t really matter? Unless of course you work for the motorising world championship committee in which case the more the better surely?

None. No different to having a bum crack on display. Most people don't want to see it.

Motorboating. Damn it

I’ve generally got cleavage unless I’m in a polo neck. It’s a party, go for it!

How much have you got?

And then there's common sense which suggests that if you're doubting it or feeling uncomfortable then it's probably not quite right.

This.

None. No different to having a bum crack on display. Most people don't want to see it.

But not this; which is ridiculous. My boobs sit in a way that means there is always cleavage. Its not like showing my arse at all. Judgy much?

Just bear in mind it is still work so err on the conservative side if you’re not sure.

This is a good opportunity to relax and network, never let your outfit speak louder than your words

None, I never show cleavage. I don't go around in turtle necks but there's a happy medium between cleavage and nun I feel

My boobs sit in a way that means there is always cleavage.

The cleavage may be there but you're making a deliberate choice to show it.

In my industry, cleavage is be considered inappropriate at any work-related event, party or not. Flash as much boobs as you want when you're out with friends or family but when you're with work people, have a little dignity.

I think its a bit dated now isn't it? It does look a bit bum cracky

The cleavage may be there but you're making a deliberate choice to show it.

Which is why I agreed with the person who said that if you have to ask the question, the answer is none. And I'd wear a high cut top/dress/outfit for any work event. But I'd hate to think that people are judging me in my everyday life if I relax a high cut top, and that hasn't been my experience. It feels very judgy to suggest that it's on par with wearing underwear that doesn't cover your arse crack.

Unless your tits are attached to your neck it's nigh on impossible to always have cleavage on show unless you choose tops that show it 🤣

I'd also say none, I don't like the look and find it a bit tacky, however I do wear form fitting clothes, , I just don't tend to show my cleavage.

I think there's a way to be sexy and elegant, and cleavage isn't it.

It feels very judgy to suggest that it's on par with wearing underwear that doesn't cover your arse crack

It may be judgey but I also think it's a bit bum cracky.

Tits or arse. Work do, not so much of either, but definitely not both. If you are generously endowed (as am i) polo necks look shit, so bit of cleavage is fine, just ensure noone will be chatting about you in the office the next day.

Drink it doesn't have to be cleavage or polo necks. Other styles of neckline are available
I always manage to find a style that doesn't show my bazooka bum crack