Public cleavages

Not very respectful, I would say.

Depends how much. But in general no it is not polite

It's not very appropriate, is it? Modesty is probably better.

Although, if the person is big boobed, it can be hard not to have cleavage.

Only time I ever had anything remotely resembling a cleavage was when I was pregnant.

So I never have to worry if it is appropriate to show mine.

I am —cursed— blessed with an ample bosom. I am only 5’2” with a small frame, it is a constant battle to keep them under control

Should one assume that the OP has observed a person at a funeral whose cleavage was visible, and is seeking confirmation of their own judgement?

.....but can still be covered up!
No, it isn’t respectful at all, but sadly many people have no sense of occasion.I saw recently that a female guest at a very formal wedding was wearing jeans and a vest top.

A wrap is really useful (cashmere/wool in winter cotton/silk in summer)

I have been thinking that maybe it is the amount of cleavage on display which could cause eyebrows to raise ?

Why would you want to put boobage on display at a funeral? I too think it’s disrespectful, unless you were very close to the deceased and they had specified it in their wishes!

Totaly disrepectable.

?Glorybee I must consult Lord Lemongrove on his wishes
He may well like all the women present at his funeral to have their cleavage on show.?

I went to a funeral where the girlfriend of the deceased's son wore a white, very low cut, very short lace dress - she was totally oblivious of the disapproving comments and looks she was getting and no the deceased person would not have been impressed!

Would find very inappropriate indeed. Just not respectful and if you are big chested then can easily wear a blouse or top that is higher. I went to a wedding and the cleavage on display from one guest was just tacky, she was nearly falling out of her top and almost showing her nipples.

Please, Baggs, let us know why you posed this question.

Is Baggs looking for the go-ahead to display hers or has someone else done so and upset her ?

A neckline, that on an average boobed person would be half way up your chest, will by the force of frontage weight, be dragged lower on a well endowed lady. I used to have big boobs and at times had to add a fake camisole front to fill an otherwise higher neckline to a modest level.

GagaJo

A neckline, that on an average boobed person would be half way up your chest, will by the force of frontage weight, be dragged lower on a well endowed lady. I used to have big boobs and at times had to add a fake camisole front to fill an otherwise higher neckline to a modest level.

I agree, stylists tell bigger bosomed ladies to wear V necked dresses / jumpers and I have to wear a cami under the majority of jumpers.

As for wrap dresses !!!!!!

Having met Baggs on a number of occasions, I don't think it's her with the cleavage on show.
However, we are living in unusual times. Nothing surprises me anymore!

I should’ve made it clear mine was a rhetorical question, not aimed at Baggs ?. Lemongrove - if Lord Lemon made such a request, it could possibly be a funeral first!

Well I suppose it may may have provided a momentary distraction from the sadness of the occasion, but to me it would seem a little disrespectful & impolite.

As another who’s been blessed/cursed in that department I wouldn’t dream of showing any cleavage at a funeral- it’s not difficult to choose a top with a higher neckline.

I'm in the no cleavage gang but I always dress modestly (don't laugh at the back) for funerals. Sleeves and shirts or a frock which does not have a low neck or an above the knee skirt line. I don't dress in what I suppose could be called a conservative way in ordinary life but I do respect conventions.

Definitely inappropriate and disrespectful.
Could of course be jealousy on my part not having a decent cleavage to display. Why do you ask Baggs ?