Comments on: How low should you go when showing off your cleavage over 40?

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 13 May 2011 06:34:57 +0000

I don’t think that outfit does anything for her!….I’d love you guys to show us ladies over 60 even 70 (see my photo on my website!) I’m 72, and I do weddings and love jackets, loved that red and aqua one online video here wish I could buy them, I live in Australia. Can you dig out some fashionable fitting cloths for us smarties? not old women’s cloths because we are 70???

Carol

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:41:36 +0000

Hi JulieAnn,
When you have a large top half and small bottom we feel your pain because we know how tricky it can be to find clothes that look good on your body type. The main goal should be to try to balance your body out. FIRST OF ALL, you should have a fresh, minimizer bra!!
So you will want to try to find more fitted tops (tanks) and then layer with a loose sweater and slim pants with a little flair at the bottom or skirt. You will want to play up your chest with out showing too much cleavage. V necks will do the trick! Dressing in all one color will also give you the illusion of being taller. Your pants and skirts should have some flair or width to balance out your top. Also tops that are off the shoulder or boatneck will look great! Warning, stay away from short sleeve that hit you at the widest part of your arm. Also, keep your sleeves fitted, no need to add unnecessary volume around your arms. Finally, for formal affairs you might try to find a drop waist dress with a low square neck. This would balance you out as well! (Good thing you sew, you might have to make one, could be hard to find!)
The clunky platform shoes that are so in style right now will be PERFECT to help balance you out as well! Try to find celebrities that have your body type and copy what they are wearing. Send us a photo of you in your favorite outfit and we can better suggest how to change things up for you! Cheers, JoJami and Deborah

By: JulieAnn

JulieAnn — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:43:07 +0000

In desperate need of clothes n help! I am at the age(42) where like u say we should know what looks good on us,and have a style now. WellI don’t bc of my figure. My bust is large n the clothes never fit right. My measurements are 38D 28 38 n 125lbs.. Juniors r usually too small or cheapy looking,and Misses r too loose in the stomach area. I always end up buying stretchy clothes,bc I have to. Loose clothing make me look pregnant, bc my bust is large for my body. I don’t know where to shop,and shopping just isn’t fun anymore.I live in Hawaii and we can’t wear jackets,scarves,n layer too much. I miss Weddings and other events,bc of the stress w having to find the appropriate outfit. I’m finally learning to sew,and I know that will help some,but any shopping suggestions would GREATLY APPRECIATTED!! =)

Thank You,and MAHALO =))
Great site BTW.

JulieAnn

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:33:28 +0000

Hi Gail, That product sounds interesting, we will have to check it out. You are so right, we have to use common sense when it comes to cleavage, not too much but not be afraid of showing it either!!

By: Gail

Gail — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:33:43 +0000

I think it doesn’t matter if you’re over 40, it really depends on what you’re doing and where you’re going. If you are at work, you should cover up, it doesn’t look very professional. There is a great product out called a Bstring which attaches to your bra and gives you just enough coverage. It’s really great! If you’re going out at night, go for and show a bit of cleavage. It’s all about – Right place, right time.

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:14:29 +0000

Hi JoAnne,
This is a tough question you have posed! We like skin tight in the right way. First of all, most of us gals will def. need to wear SPANX or some type of bodyshaper to keep things in place. Also, if the skin tight dress or skirt also has a plunging neckline, it might be too much…
You sort of have to pick your spot to show off… Skin tight skirt….not so much on the top. Skin tight on the top…more flowing on the bottom.

By: JoAnne

JoAnne — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:30:24 +0000

How does everyone feel about skin tight clothing. I am a C and if I wear anything form fitting, I feel cheap because men of all ages are staring.

However, sometimes it makes me feel sexy. but sking tight clothes are not always appropriate. Feelings?

By: Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:56:15 +0000

Yes, I agree with those who said that the condition of the skin is one of the most important factors. Nice smooth skinned cleavage is one thing but if it’s crepey & sun-damaged then probably best to keep it covered.