For decades, fashion has come to be synonymous with showing more skin; plunging necklines, the mini-est of mini skirts, the skimpiest dresses. So much so, that some women while going for a job interview focus more on revealing skin to impress, rather than working on the skills required for the job in question. A blog titled 'The more skin you show, the less authoritative you become' by Judith Rasband showed this image of a woman who was offering her services as an expert consultant.
Needless to say, the focus of another person would constantly remain on her chest, rather than her face or what she has to say in her favour. This also gives a rather tainted image of the woman.
Even outside the professional sphere, revealing skin is not always equivalent to style. Boat necks, cowl necks and even turtle necks can make one look classy and fabulous when teamed with the right accessories. Not to say that low necklines are unattractive; when worn on suitable occasions and carried off with panache, they are anything but unattractive.
However, fashion is dressing up according to the situation and according to what suits oneself. Blindly following any trend is not going to get one anywhere. And showing skin is not going to get one anywhere, at least not professionally.
Yes, one needs to be presentable for an interview, but presenting all of oneself will only lead to a rather unpresentable and unpleasant scenario. Dressing in context is key.
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