Put those puppies away, they're so passé

03 November 2016 - 12:03 By ©The Daily Telegraph

It has a long and controversial history, gracing the covers of countless magazines and catching the eye of many a gentleman. But the cleavage has had its day, Vogue has declared. An article in this month's edition claims fashionistas are turning their backs on showing off their breasts, choosing instead to show more demure flashes of the shoulder, stomach or leg in a bid to outwit "creepy" online feedback.Kate Hudson at the 86th Academy AwardsEven high fashion labels renowned for their "ample displays" have this year "sent out girl after girl with legs, midriffs and cut-outs on show but no cleavage", it said, adding it was a clear sign "something's up. Or more pertinently, not up.""The cleavage - those magnificent mounds pushed together to display sexual empowerment, to seduce, to inspire lust or even just to show off - is over, or at least, taking a well-earned break," the magazine declares.Boa Constrictor: Rhianna at the 86th Academy Awards"The tits will not be out for the lads. Or for anyone else, for that matter."Elizabeth Saltzman, a stylist, said she now had to take online harassment into account when dressing those in the public eye, with the open public comments on sites such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook leaving stars open to scrutiny. ..

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