Sheer When Wet Swimsuit

Wearing sheer when wet swimsuits is one way to be a bit more risqué than you may usually be without taking it all off. All you need is confidence and a location that is appropriate for see-through swimwear. Take your sheer suits to the hot tub, a deserted pool or a beach. As a bonus, sheer suits — even those that are only sheer when wet — make it easier to escape a day in the sun with no tan lines. That's because the sun penetrates the material more easily than that of regular suits. If you're prone to burns, remember to apply sun block to your entire body.

White can be right!

Sheer when wet swimsuits come in a few materials, allowing your skin to show through only when you're wet. If you aren't feeling naughty enough to bare it all (or almost all) at the moment, you can still lounge by the water, enjoy a game on the beach or just work on your tan without worry. Just don't get wet, and the suit will stay opaque! See-through materials sometimes include:

• Mesh
• Microfiber
• Lace

If you love the look of swimsuits that turn sheer when they're wet but you don't feel comfortable baring your own skin, you can find this type of swimsuit with a nude lining. The nude lining gives the illusion of bare skin, but you can take comfort in the fact that it isn't your skin. This is a great compromise for those who are feeling a bit wild yet not confident enough to show everything they have quite yet.

Wondering where to look for your sheer suits? You may not find them in your average department store, but if there's a store that specializes in swimwear near you, check there or search online. Please be aware that the images on the following sites show some of the the suits wet (and therefore sheer):

• BrazilianBikinis.org: You'll find one-piece and two-piece sheer swimsuits here. You'll also find many different colors, although white, pale pink and blue seem to be most prevalent.

• SheerWhenWetSwimsuit.com/Shop: This site offers a small selection of sheer bikinis. All of the bikinis are in the same style, but there are four colors available: green, orange, white and yellow. Expect to pay about $69.99 for the suit. If you need a different size for your top than bottom, that's not a problem; you can purchase the pieces separately.

• Shop-Brigite.com: If you're a male or you think the male in your life would appreciate a sheer swimsuit, consider this site. These are European-style thongs for men. They're designed to make the legs look longer and give an athletic appearance. Expect to pay about $38.50 for these suits. If you purchase two (or any other combination that takes your order up to $60.00 or more), you'll get free shipping. In the Women's Swimwear category, you'll find several sheer swimsuits as well.

• MyShopGirl.com/Sheer-Swimwear.html: Here, you'll find sheer swimsuits as well as a selection of sheer when wet swimsuits. They look like any other swimsuit while dry, but as soon as they get wet, they're completely sheer.

Swimsuits that turn sheer when you get them wet are perfect when you want to give others a shock as soon as you step out of the pool or ocean. If you're a bit on the timid side, you can always opt for one that has a nude lining, working your way up to a sincerely sheer suit gradually. Another way that may help you ease into the sheer suit mentality is to begin with a one-piece, and then move on to a bikini. You may be surprised by how sexy and confident you feel with your skin showing!

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