BY Lux Alptraum
August 11, 2008
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Having just returned from a weekend away that was largely spent sitting on a beach sans bikini top, I was surprised to discover this article alerting me that topless sunbathing is now the province of WAGs, chavs, and hookers — or, to put it more bluntly (as the article does, later on), sluts and unattractive women.

I don’t really recommend reading the article, as it’s both long and poorly written, and filled with strange claims about how women are less likely to bare their breasts during a recession. But it’s still got me a little fired up. Topless sunbathing, out of fashion? Never!

There are countless reasons why topless sunbathing is awesome (and feel free to share your own in the comments), but I’d like to offer up three:

• It feels good. Bikini tops don’t tend to be the most comfortable garments out there — especially if you’re well endowed and can’t afford a top that’s actually in your size (tip: a “large” triangle top will accommodate most bigger breasts, provided that you define fitting as “kind of holding up the breasts and covering the nipples.). Why should women suffer in the name of “decency”? Going topless is more comfortable, and more fun — especially in the water.
• No tan lines. Personally, I think tanning was some sort of torture sent by Satan, but hey, if you’re into it, do you really want the tan skin, white boob look? Of course not.
• Equal rights. Men don’t have to wear bikini tops. Case closed.

[Photo by clintonmoore]