tan line
Sunbather's pale stripe
A tan line is the visible boundary on skin between areas darkened by sun exposure and areas that remained covered.
Swimsuits, watch bands, and sandal straps all leave characteristic tan lines.
The term often carries mild erotic suggestion, since tan lines reveal what's usually hidden: She had tan lines from her bikini.
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- suntanSkin darkening from exposure
- bikiniDivided women's swimwear
- swimsuitGarment for the pool
- beachSandy waterside margin
laying out · body image · melanin · sunbath · outdoors · skin · beauty standards · sunscreen · freckles · summer vacation · peeling · crop top · UV radiation · back · tank top · arm · leg · neck
- discolorationdiscoloration, stain, stains, staining, spots
- continuity errorscostume change, weather change, blood splatter, lipstick shade, sweat stain