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tan line.

Definition

A tan line is the visible boundary between tanned and untanned skin, created when clothing or accessories covered the skin during application or sun exposure.

why it matters.

Once a "failure" of self tan, tan lines are now an aesthetic — BGE built Drop 01 around the sock line. Sharp tan lines come from sharp masking; soft tan lines from loose garments.