Swimwear: Tan Through Swimsuits
Written by chameleonfridays on July 9th, 2008For those of you that like an all over tan, but aren’t quite nudist beach ready, you could try a tan through swimsuit this summer.
Solar tan - Green Snake Scoopneck
These costumes are made up of thousands of tiny mesh pores, that make the fabric both lightweight and breathable.In addition, the high percentage of spandex and close weave, allows the sunlight through, but also provides a low level sunscreen (between SPF 6 to 10). Because light can penetrate the costume, most people imagine that the suits will be transparent after swimming, however, they are such a fine composition that the appearance is opaque on the skin.
Available for both men and women, the only downside is the choice of styles. Most of them are in loud bright prints without any of the features most of us require, such as underwiring or slimming block colours. There are several companies to choose from, some now expanding their ranges to include tan through clothing and beach accessories such as umbrellas too.
Prices start from about £20 and can be found at Figleaves, by a company called Solar tan. Alternatively, if you prefer to shop from the UK, I’ve found a company called Safer-Suntan, but have to stress, I cannot be held responsible for the photographs they’ve used!
