Tan Through Bathing Suits

If you want the perfect tan with no lines but lounging nude in the sun isn't your thing, you may want to opt for a few tan through bathing suits. You can wear them on the beach with all the confidence you have in a regular swimsuit without worrying about how to cover the lines later.

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Tan through bathing suits are just that; swimsuits you can tan through. That means you don't need to worry about tan lines you may want to disguise later. Your entire body will tan at the same level— even though you aren't lying out in the nude.

Nudity isn't legal at all beaches and pools, but tan through swimsuits are! This means you can choose any style of tan through suit you like without worrying about the positions of the straps and how they'll match up to the straps on your strappy summer dresses.

Aside from that obvious benefit, you can get this type of swimsuit in several different styles, colors and patterns. There's something for every body type. Most styles are designed with special considerations so that they're tan through, but not see through; even when wet.

If you hate walking around or lounging in a wet suit long after you've stepped out of the water, these bathing suits will be a breath of fresh air. They dry quickly! The same tiny holes that allow sunlight to pass through the material allow water to evaporate more rapidly than other swimsuits.

The first downside to tan through bathing suits is the fact that they aren't as readily available as regular swimsuits. You may have to resort to ordering online, and with that comes the hassle of finding a size that works for you. Even then, you'll have to search for return guidelines that allow you to exchange swimwear if necessary. Be sure to check the return and exchange rules on any site you plan to purchase your swimsuit (or suits!) from.

Second, you won't find much, if any, relief in these swimsuits if you burn easily. You'll burn, too! Exercise caution when wearing this type of swimwear because your skin will not be safe from overexposure. The end result will leave you in misery. The suits do tend to offer between SPF 5 and SPF 10, but that may not be enough protection for an extended period of time in direct sunlight.

So where do you buy these fantastic suits, anyway? Check your local swim shops and department stores if you are nervous about shopping online. For those who prefer shopping online, even for swimsuits, check these sites for the perfect style:

• Solar Tan Thru Suits boasts of beautiful Italian prints that are tan through but are not see through. They have bikinis, tankinis, one-piece and full-coverage styles for women as well as men's swimwear and bikini briefs.

• Tan Through has suits from Cool Tan that act like SPF 6. Materials used include Microsol and MicrosolV. In addition to the swimsuits, this site has machine washable tan through shirts.

• Exotic Closet has women's styles like the Butterfly Garden Traditional Tank, the Oasis Sleek Tank Suit, the Calypso High Leg Tank (with side cutout and removable clear strap) and the Eden Contour Underwire. Not only are they opaque enough to truly cover the skin you want covered, but they are also guaranteed not to snag or tear.

• Cosmic Outfitters has several styles and sizes available. They offer free shipping on some suits.

As always, exercise caution when you're going to be in the sun. UV rays that normally just burn your shoulders on the beach could affect all parts of your body if you're in a tan through swimsuit and normally require more than an SPF 5 or SPF 10 to avoid a burn. Other than that, enjoy your line-free, tanned body!

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