Cleavage. Smart women everywhere know how to flaunt it. Men will revere it. It doesn’t seem to matter what age, shape or size cleavage comes in–all of it is worth a second look. There is small cleavage, large cleavage, ginormous cleavage, semi-elongated cleavage, amped up cleavage and simply ready to rupture forth cleavage. If you are a woman, chances are you already know what you have to work with in the cleavage department. If you are a man, you just love to look at all those delicious mounds. Sometimes the male reaction is nothing more than a nod and perhaps an appreciative glance. Other times, when the cleavage shown is much more cosmic and reaches the level of a true over-achiever-the male reaction is bound to be much more dramatic.
Where did all this fuss about partial breast exposure come from anyway? Let’s face it—there is something intoxicatingly suggestive about cleavage. Here’s a few facts that you may not be aware of when it comes to your décolletage which will hopefully inspire you to make the most of yours.
Thank Hollywood: Back sometime in the 1930’s, the Motion Picture industry came up with the Motion Picture Production Code. This code was designed to decide what motion picture viewers of the day were going to be able to see and hear at the movies. The term “cleavage” was created and became the term used to describe the “the shadowed depression dividing an actress’ bosom into two distinct sections.”
The Wicked Lady: Apparently she must have been very, very naughty. At least the movie by this same title was considered quite controversial in it’s day. The film “The Wicked Lady” was a period piece with costumes that were considered historically accurate, and did indeed flaunt quite a bit of voluptuous cleavage. In order for this British film to be shown in the U.S. and to adhere to the “code” several costly “cleavage-flaunting” scenes had to be re-shot.
Treasure or Trashy: We aren’t living in the 30’s or the 40’s anymore and women (and obviously men) are much more progressive in their thinking about the use of cleavage. In the essay “A Brief History of Cleavage,” the American poet Wayne Koestenbaum discusses enthusiastically a woman’s bosom buffet and describes it as a “sign of sophistication…a gift.” Knowing when and how to use the power of cleavage is an art that a wise woman will realize has a sultry power in and of itself.
Enough Is Enough: There may be times when an overabundant cleavage shouldn’t be used. Some image consultants feel that the exposing of any significant cleavage in the business world is inappropriate. Erring on the side of caution in professional circumstances and keeping your cleavage under wraps may be prudent and classy. Too much exposure in business situations may not give you exactly the kind of attention you are looking for. Such scenarios might be considered the cleavage-off limits zone.
Push Those Babies Up: When it’s time to maximize your cleavage the importance of an appropriate bra can’t be overlooked. There are many bras designed for the sole purpose of creating and maximizing very sexy cleavage and will make the most of what you have—even in smaller breasted woman. Push up bras, demi-bras, corsets and bustiers all are designed to create and enhance beautiful cleavage and accentuate your bustline. Sexy lingerie choices will make the most of your cleavage and help you out where perhaps nature didn’t. There’s cleavage—and then there’s cleavage. Keep in mind what function you are going to and use yours to its full advantage!
