The Right To Bare Chests

Have you ever wondered where to go on holiday to get the perfect tan, free of bikini lines, or if you can prance down the high street topless? Reddit user Vanessav27 certainly has, and revealed the results in this intriguing map.

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Whilst a small handful that remain rather prudish to the notion of public topless-ness for men and women alike the overwhelming majority of US states seem quite liberal on the subject.

Perhaps most interesting is the number of states that fall under the ambiguous category; in these states there may be different laws depending on the city you happen to be in. For example, residents of Miami may find it a shock that it is actually illegal for females to show their breasts in public within the state, whilst those residing further north in Florida may never have considered topless sunbathing.

New York is possibly the most accommodating state to this exercise of equal rights. Here the 34,000 police officers that make up the NYPD have been instructed women are free to wander the streets bare-breasted without fear of being arrested, assuming, of course they are not involved in any illegal practice.

With just three states having a firm law against females being bare-chested in public, we would suggest heading away from Indiana, Tennessee and Utah if you are looking for a holiday spot to get a tan without those pesky bikini lines! However, with so many differing laws in different states and cities, if you are planning to go topless always check the laws in the area before stripping off.