Where Can You Go Topless in America

America is a land with many contradictory laws and many states and localities outlawing things that are otherwise legal in the country. One surprisingly complex area of law involves where a woman can or cannot go topless. Fusion took a look at each state's laws to suss out where you can or can't legally bear the breast and the answer is a lot more complex than you might imagine -and that's without adding in the complexities of county or city laws. The image above gives a basic understanding of their discovery, but you don't want to miss the accompanying article discussing how and why these laws get passed.


Newest 5
Newest 5 Comments

Very legal in France, but you see them less and less. I guess it was a fad, and that women are more informed on skin cancer risks.
Or maybe they've just realized that "overweight" "aging" "sagging" "ridiculous" and "men's lubricious gaze" are words with a reality.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Washington is wrong too. Toplessness is legal unless a prosecutor can prove to a unanimous jury beyond a reasonable doubt that it was done for the purpose of arousing purient interest or to offend. Have you heard of the Fremont Solstice Parade?
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Good point. I don't really think you should take legal advice from a map in the first place, I just think it's an interesting look at how confusing these laws are in the US.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Login to comment.
Email This Post to a Friend
"Where Can You Go Topless in America"

Separate multiple emails with a comma. Limit 5.

 

Success! Your email has been sent!

close window
X

This website uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

I agree
 
Learn More