A poll: Thoughts on tattoos on women...

sixrings

I will be the minority here but I don't like tattoo's on anyone. I've never seen someone with a tattoo that I thought looked better because of it. Just not my thing I guess

rbn_held

I think with women that less is more. I have 6 of them (soon to be 7) but they are all in places that I can hide if I want/need to. Some places to me are just not appropriate or respectful to have tattoos showing (ie Funerals, Church and other religious ceramonies). And it's not about what other people think of them, its all about the respect thing.

angieleighbyrd

I have a sleeve on my left arm and planning one on my right. My left arm actually has a theme. My right will probably just be random stuff that means something to me.

Those aren't the only tattoos I have, and aren't the only ones I'm planning.

I have a total of 7 now.

I love my art. I love seeing others art.

I think it's sad that people base who I am because I chose to put my art on my body and not my walls.

_snw_

I'm happy for you. Fact remains that there are still many jobs out there that do not permit them. Hence, my statement that having visible body mod affects the employment opportunities available to one. It's a fact, not an opinion.

"visible", meaning to me, not able to cover up, would really only mean hand, neck and face ink, correct?

Unless, of course, the employment opportunity you are looking for is that of a stripper.

ThePhoenixRose

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

I realize they never will,

But it doesn't stop me from tryin.

i kind of have a thing against unnecessary pain, but this is making me rethink my stance on tattoos...

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.

I disagree. I work with and have met many people in my industry with visible tattoos.

I understand though, that in most industries this is the case. Just not all.

So, if there are industries where one cannot gain employment because of visible body modifications, we agree that one's opportunities are limited -- right?

bigdawg025

Personally I'm not a fan... however... if well crafted and artsy I tend to find myself admiring them. It just depends I guess... for the most part... I think it's overkill.

FarmboyWesley

jrboyles is speaking my mind. Tattoos are completely and utterly disgusting. What's more, I would never hire someone with visible tattoos.

Sh1tsRainbows

TRASHY :flowerforyou:

GasMasterFlash

I'm happy for you. Fact remains that there are still many jobs out there that do not permit them. Hence, my statement that having visible body mod affects the employment opportunities available to one. It's a fact, not an opinion.

"visible", meaning to me, not able to cover up, would really only mean hand, neck and face ink, correct?

Unless, of course, the employment opportunity you are looking for is that of a stripper.

Exactly. I would also include facial piercings or lobe stretching.

ElizabethRoad

I think tattoos on either sex looks cheap.

I guess you've never priced one out then.

TexanThom

IMO....I don't like them at all, on anyone.

hesn92

It really depends on the tattoos. I've seen some people with some really stupid looking tattoos (in my opinion) and I've seen people with really awesome tattoos. In general, I like them and I think people look nice with them.

Ali_TSO

I think women who have sleeves rock the confidence! I'm gonna get a 1/4 sleeve at goal weight!

Shriffee

I would never get a full sleeve, in fact, I'm 27 and will probably never get a tattoo. I just don't really care for them, and that's my personal preference. But as far as other women with tattoos and more specifically full-sleeves, I don't really care. It can be a bit striking at first, but I let their personality and behaviors influence my impression of them. Some look pretty neat. That's just not my thing.

knitfastpurlyoung

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

This I didn't know. Thank you lady. x

_snw_

I'm happy for you. Fact remains that there are still many jobs out there that do not permit them. Hence, my statement that having visible body mod affects the employment opportunities available to one. It's a fact, not an opinion.

"visible", meaning to me, not able to cover up, would really only mean hand, neck and face ink, correct?

Unless, of course, the employment opportunity you are looking for is that of a stripper.

Exactly. I would also include facial piercings or lobe stretching.

alright. agreed.

goofyrick24

Good Tattoos are Hot on women.. Sleeves are cool but it also depends on your profession. I work at a bank and I could only get away with a 1/4 sleeve due to polo shirts we wear on Fridays..

Charlotthenson

I have ben a Paralegal for over 12 years. Man or Woman.....no Judge likes to see this. It still has a negative response right or wrong, why take the chance to looe a great job because of a tattoo, or seen as being reble!!

knitfastpurlyoung

I don't like tattoos in men or woman

I don't think that they are attractive or feminine at all. I saw last year a very nice looking young lady with a beautiful dress and sleeve tattoos in both arms, and, IMOP, she just didn't look good or elegant at all. Even my husband made that comment.

Sorry OP if you didn’t like my answer, but you asked the question.

I am interested in ALL opinions on the matter. Thank you for contributing!

_snw_

They are ugly with a strapless wedding dress.

i think they are fu@king RAD with a strapless wedding dress.

Psychoanalytic

They are ugly with a strapless wedding dress.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My wedding dress matched my chest piece

Job wise, I'm an administrator for a major arena. I'm covered in tattoos and they don't care, so long as when an event comes along that I have to work, I dress professionally, whether the tattoos show or not. I'm also an EMT. Some services require me to cover my tattoos, some don't. We're finally reaching the day where employers are looking past body art and sticking to how a person carries themselves with attitude and accountability.
I'll also be the first to tell you that grandma really doesn't care what you look like so long as you're keeping her husband's heart beating

cassietn

I love tattoos on anyone aslong as they're not offensive or trashy. I have a couple (not anywhere visable because of my job) and I love them and also boys with tattoos.... mmmmm....

crazysexykoo

As long as they're tasteful and not excessive, they can be a beautiful work of art. My thought is think before you get tatted up. Will the tats affect your occupational goals? Do you really want "that" on your body 20, 30, 40 years later?

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...

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!

Personally, where I live I never have any trouble. Most people are interested, ask questions out of curiousity. My job also allows them and I get questions from my clients, so it's a bit of an icebreaker. I've never had negative looks, I have people look but then that's usually followed with questions.

Some people are surprised by my personality when they come and speak to me, I guess they were inwardly judging me to be a bit aggressive or reckless, like you say, but when they actually speak to you they take a step back because they instantly knew any thought they had of you was wrong.

I'm quite a follower of fashion so when I am covered up I look 'normal' and people are then surprised to find I have so many tattoos!

Dtho5159

I want a sleeve. And I don't care what people say!!!

ElizabethRoad

I hate to comment on threads like this. I get tired of seeing threads asking how women should act and dress and think and eat to get other people's approval.

But on the other hand... a (good) sleeve on a woman is pretty hot.

vim_n_vigor

I think it really depends where you are, where you work, and where you want to work. Anyone that I work with can not have any visible tattoos. There is one girl that if she wants to wear short sleeves, she has to wear an ace bandage covering her lower arm. For those reasons, for me, getting a tattoo anyplace that would show out of my normal clothing is a no-go. I would feel ridiculous with an ace bandage on my arm. If a sleeve tattoo fits in with the types of jobs and locations that you think you would like to be, go for it. If you are questioning what your future holds or where you want to go, you might want to hold off.

RachelVerthein

as long as they are not trashy looking. I have four tattoos all of which are meaningful to me. I would love to have more. I think as long as they are done classy and dont look like jail tattoos and are meaningful to the person it's awesome.

LuckyLeprechaun

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...

That it hurt like hell!! Everytime I see ANY tattoos all I think is ooowwweeyyyyy!!!! (I have 2 on my collarbones..)

This, all the way. I am currently healing a large piece on my lower stomach/hip and I am in way (!!!!!) more pain than I anticipated. If I had any available time off, I'd be home from work right now, it's that bad. So I have suddenly developed a HUGE appreciation for someone's badassery if they could handle this kind of pain on their entire arm. (armpit? elbow bend? OWWWW)