High-cut one-pieces beat bikinis for avoiding tan lines.

Yes, you can minimize tan lines without dressing like a Victorian sea bather. The trick is choosing coverage that looks intentional, not accidental.

A high-cut one-piece gives you clean, sharp tan lines (if any) at the hips and shoulders — and the silhouette is flattering on most bodies. Look for a deep V-neck, a keyhole back, or a plunging neckline so it doesn’t read as a sporty swimsuit. That’s your stylish sweet spot.

If you want a bikini, go for a triangle top with thin straps and a string side bottom. The less fabric, the fewer lines. Just know you’ll have a faint strap line across your shoulder — but it’s barely noticeable.

Strappy swimsuits (the ones with cutouts or multiple thin bands) create interesting tan patterns that look like intentional accessories. You’ll still get some lines, but they’re more “fashion statement” than “accidental farmer’s tan.”

Your only foolproof way to avoid all lines: a tan-through swimsuit. They work, but the fabric feels cheap and they don’t always hold up for swimming. Tradeoff.

Skip the bandeau. They slip, and you end up retying all day. Not stylish. Not worth it.