A poll: Thoughts on tattoos on women...

knitfastpurlyoung

And just to be clear, I am talking beautifully-crafted tattoos by artists.

I am interested in hearing what people think about a full-sleeve tattoo on a girl.

Does the stigma still exist?

What assumptions would you make about a lady with full-sleeve?

Over to you...

♥Faerie♥

I think good art is always nice to look at.....however, I guess I would be slightly biased on this topic♥

BoxingCoachMo

Full Sleeve? I think it just depens on how someone pulls it off.

I dont really look at tattoos and think she must be this way.

Personally i find back tattoos HOT

hope516

I personally use to think tattoos were FAR from feminine and didn't ever think I would ever get one.

NOW that I have two, with hopes of getting at least one more my view has obviously changed. Working a 9 to 5 wouldn't ever allow me to get anything like a full sleeve and personally I don't like it. However, I can see how certain people would.

As far as what I think about people with tattoos it depends on what they have. Some tattoos are just like...what were you thinking? while others are more artistic or meaningful and I think those are beautiful!

JDMPWR

And just to be clear, I am talking beautifully-crafted tattoos by artists.

I am interested in hearing what people think about a full-sleeve tattoo on a girl.

Does the stigma still exist?

What assumptions would you make about a lady with full-sleeve?

Over to you...

I get a little hot and bothered, if it's done well.

grrrlface

Well done tattoos are beautiful whether on a man or a woman. I'm getting a chest piece done in a couple of months, if people judge me, fine, their loss. I don't make assumptions on people from appearence...

GasMasterFlash

Does the stigma still exist?

I could care less, and try not to judge anyone based on their outward appearance.

The reality is, though, that having visible body modifications will affect one's employment opportunities.

BoxingCoachMo

oh we all make assumptions its in our nature, but a wise person doesn't come out with it. They just speak to someone and see what the person is like then judge.

I agree with Faerie, good art is good art. Depends who the viewer is.

knitfastpurlyoung

Well done tattoos are beautiful whether on a man or a woman. I'm getting a chest piece done in a couple of months, if people judge me, fine, their loss. I don't make assumptions on people from appearence...

I agree, although people being people will make a quick assumptions on anyone and any attribute.

I'm not interested in whether the assumption itself is deserved or right, but what the assumption actually is.

I hear a lot of... i get negative looks - but what does that mean?

Do those people think you are dirty / aggressive / reckless / alcoholic / a fan of Slayer...???

I don't want anyone to get grief because of their opinion - I'm honestly just interested to hear it, so speak up!

knitfastpurlyoung

The reality is, though, that having visible body modifications will affect one's employment opportunities.

This depends entirely on what employment you take...

SinIsIn

I'd think the lady was AWESOME! I love full sleeve tattoos on other women.

My tattoos are all in places that can be covered up because of my work. But if my job didn't care, I'd go crazy

GasMasterFlash

The reality is, though, that having visible body modifications will affect one's employment opportunities.

This depends entirely on what employment you take...

It affects the opportunities out there, regardless of which path one might pursue.

Tiff587

I love tattoos on men a women, I think they can be a beautiful work of art. I find them very sexy!
My tattoos were years in planning and my largest was over 11 hours sitting!

I don't know if people judge me for them, they are hidden during work as I would not be allowed.

The only thing I would say to people planning on getting one is be aware that some people see them and think they have the right to tell you if they like them or not. I've never understood this, I wouldn't walk up to someone and tell them their shoes were s**t!

I got in an argument with a guy after he said tattoos were ugly and unfeminine, he said I would look much better without. I had never met this guy before, it was one of the first things he said to me???? :noway: I said I didn't like his face, but at least I can hide my tattoos! :laugh:

Oh well! I love my tattoos and I think your body is your own so decorate it if you wish!

:flowerforyou:

edit: For ref some of my tattoos are in my profile

UponThisRock

I like them, as long as they don't look like "prison tats"

BrettPGH

BIG fan!

CoryIda

Have you seen _snw_? If you don't think sleeves are hot on women, you clearly haven't seen her.

She's smokin'

_snw_

i'm unsure. i think sleeves are ~ghetto~ on girls.

(is "ghetto" still pc? or should i say "white trash"?)

Elizabeth_C34

Full sleeves are gorgeous on women as long as the artwork is done superbly.

thelovelyLIZ

The assumption I make about a lady with a full sleeve is she's a badass.

Unless of course the tattoos are trashy or poorly done. Then I'm just sad for her. But that applies to anyone.

BAMFMeredith

Does the stigma still exist?

I could care less, and try not to judge anyone based on their outward appearance.

The reality is, though, that having visible body modifications will affect one's employment opportunities.

Depending on the degree, and what you want to do professionally, yes. My sister in law has tons of tattoos, a septum piercing, plugs in both ears....and she works for IBM. She puts takes out her plugs and puts in a clear spacer in her septum, covers her tattoos with clothing, and dresses all business-y for work and you'd NEVER know what she's got goin on under there. On the weekend, she's like a whole different person! I have a tattoo down my right forearm, and although my employer generally frowns on visible tattoos, my boss told me in my interview "look, plenty of people have tattoos. As long as you don't have something on your forehead or something distracting, and you do a great job, I don't care." I got hired on the spot. I think employers these days are becoming a bit more flexible with that tattoos and piercings thing....although I live in Austin, so it might just be where I live

DannyMussels

Tattoos on women make me wanna try and lick em off.

I realize they never will,

But it doesn't stop me from tryin.

JillianP00

The reality is, though, that having visible body modifications will affect one's employment opportunities.

This depends entirely on what employment you take...

It affects the opportunities out there, regardless of which path one might pursue.

I have a supervisor position with the federal government and I have never once been asked to cover mine up.

rmhand

I saw a women in the gym yesterday with a full sleeve and some on her thigh. It was BEAUTIFUL. I see it as confident, strong, and powerful. But keep in mind I'm 22 and a very free spirit.

GrooveVandal

I love tattoos on men or women and have a few discreet ones myself.
A full sleeve isn't something I would ever do but good on anyone, male or female if they do.

I find it quite phwoar on men )

jaxdiablo

I'm personally a fan of a heavily inked woman. I have a bunch of tattoos and I'd like to see good work on someone else, because I think my work is so technically good.

It's sexy as long as the woman carries it right, and the tattoo doesn't look like it was done in prison, or the back of someone's van.

gillybumbler

Full sleeves can be beautiful if the right artist works on it. I love all my tattoos and don't care what other people think. It is a pain to have to wear long sleeves in the summer though.

BruteSquad

The only issue with full sleeves MALE OR FEMALE is work.
Where I work, you cannot have tattoos that show. All mine are in places that cannot be seen with pants and short sleeves. Some have to wear long sleeves all the time because of the rules.

I love my tattoos, I like good tatts.

But a number of employers feel they pay enough to not have to look at them.

jumpinjax555

I think there are still gang related affiliation issues in some countries. e.g. Japan have a 'no tattoo' policy in many places for that reason and my cousin had trouble getting a job because of her full sleeve in Canada even though they are a very tattooed nation in comparison to most. that was in the service industry though. depends if you want to travel a lot a guess! even then, I don’t think it closes many doors and done well I think they look amazing. x

madelonism

I just very recently got a tattoo and i think its beautiful. it connects my to my family and heritage and I absolutely love art and tattooing is my favorite permanent art form.

Bonita_Lynne_58

I love ink on men and women. I've seen some beautiful full sleeves on women...very hot!

Yes..in some circles the stigma still exists...

Ink doesn't define the person.

jackpotclown

Have you seen _snw_? If you don't think sleeves are hot on women, you clearly haven't seen her.

She's smokin'

yes I have