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IMHO women shouldn't show lots of cleavage at work. Part of it is an issue of respect, part of it is an issue of distraction. Like it or not, in a professional environment your appearance shouldn't distract from your work or other people's. A "look at these funbags" top just isn't professional. Outside the office, go right ahead, it's all good.
And it's not just cleavage, either. We have a lawyer here in the office who is pretty good looking (not as good looking as she thinks she is, but still, pretty easy on the eyes). She isn't so well endowed but she is in very good shape, especially for a woman her age (mid-40s). One summer day about 3 years ago she came to the office in a skintight top. Our office is air conditioned. Suffice it to say I was very very conscious of the need to look only at her eyes when I was talking to her. But I can also tell you that I now know more about what her nipples look like than any co-worker (much less boss) really should, right down to the number, size and placement of the little bumps on her areolas. Sorry, there is no way that that attire was professionally appropriate. I think someone else asked the office manager to speak to her about it, because she hasn't worn it again. And she shouldn't.
Moral of the story is: dress at work how you want yourself to be perceived. If you want to be viewed as a serious professional, you should look like one. That doesn't mean wearing a burka, and it doesn't mean not looking nice, but it does mean looking serious about your job. If you want to be viewed as a frivolous person, strut your stuff and you'll accomplish your goal.
Me, I wear a suit and tie. It's good camouflage.
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