Cleavage

Cleavage is defined as the partial exposure of the separation of a woman's breasts; the depression between a woman's breasts especially when made visible by the wearing of a low-cut dress.

Rihanna is sporting some cleavage in this picture, where the breast tissue starts to rise up from the ribcage. This form of cleavage is usually seen in a scoop neck or square neck top and can be hard to avoid, especially in summer time clothing a la Anna Kournikova in the picture below. I say that it is harder to avoid because as well endowed women, we look better in necklines that are v-neck, u-neck, scoop, square, etc., and not so good in crew neck, boat neck and similar. As I heard an ample bossomed woman say, "my boobs start right under my collar bone". The neckline of one's shirt has to hit right at that sweet spot so as not to show any cleavage, but also give direction and be flattering to our bust-lines.

However, the "bottom crack" as shown below, is really only acceptable when a woman is trying to be overtly sexy, as in at a certain function (romantic date with husband?). This type of cleavage, when not intentional (this isn't usually an appropriate every day look), is due to an ill-fitting bra. Because as we know, the center gore of your bra should rest flat against the chest wall, thereby seperating those breasts - even if its by 1/2 inch.

So look down at your bust-line or in a mirror, do you have the "bottom crack" caused by the breasts being pushed together? Then get thee to the nearest bra salon for a fitting. Unless of course you WANT to have cleavage, then purchase a bra such as the one below.

Cleavage, when not intentional, is caused by one of the following (listed in order of importance):

1. improperly fitting bra


2. neckline too low

And as always, please contact Bratique Helene if you have any questions concerning the best bras and swim for your full bust.