The Great Law Firm Cleavage Debate

Do you think it's appropriate to show a hint of cleavage at the office?

Women who reveal more cleavage are perceived as better bosses and being more powerful, particularly to their female colleagues. … [F]emale bosses who buttoned up were perceived as less powerful and mature — undermining their influence on staff.

— An excerpt taken from an article written by Vivia Chen of The Careerist, commenting on the power of women’s cleavage in the law firm setting. Do you think it’s appropriate to show a hint of cleavage at the office? Email us, text us at (646) 820-8477, or tweet us @atlblog to let us know how you feel.


Staci ZaretskyStaci Zaretsky has been an editor at Above the Law since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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