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Is there such a thing as 'too much?'
By Em & Lo — Written on Mar 06, 2017
We know that men love boobs, but is there such a thing as too much cleavage? At what point, if any, does it become tacky to guys? Is it all about the situation and context?
We asked three men what they think about a woman's cleavage and if there is such thing as "too much."
Straight Married Guy (Matt):
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"Yes, I guess there's such a thing as too much cleavage. If I took a date to a wedding and she rolled up with 3/4 of her boobs out, I'd be a little embarrassed (and, okay, it'd probably turn me on at the same time). You see, my inner ape is endlessly fascinated with boobs and seeing cleavage is always appreciated. But sometimes it's inappropriate or tacky. I think all guys are a little schizophrenic about this. It's like, man, that is a ridiculously cheesy outfit... but I wish I could see the rest of those boobs."
Straight Single Guy (Colin):
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"I fall in love all over again with cleavage each day, but I guess when you really get down to it, there are a few specific contexts when it's time to cover up. The scenarios are hard to distinguish. If you're meeting my family, it's a no-go on breast exposure, whereas if you're meeting my co-workers, it's totally okay. If we're going to dinner, take them out, but if it's Sunday brunch you might want to keep them concealed.
If you're a woman with real class, you'll always find a way to pull it off. But please, double check with a friend who's not afraid to hurt your feelings before you try something like J-Lo's 2000 Grammy dress."
Gay Committed Guy (Terence):
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"There's no such thing as having too much cleavage. Showing too much cleavage, however, can be a situational no-no. As the bible says, there's a time for everything that is done on earth. Let's look at it this way (my way): Billowing cleavage in the grocery store at 10 AM and I crack a wry smile. Billowing cleavage in a dance club at midnight and I break into a sh*t-eating grin.
It's the same as a guy with his shirt unbuttoned down to just above his navel. There's a time for everything. The bigger question is, who can pull it off well? That's a matter of personal taste, but I bet we all can pretty much agree on whose cleavage/chest needs some covering up when we see it."
This article was originally published at Em & Lo. Reprinted with permission from the author.