https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:33:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-987143 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:02:32 +0000 Adelfa 987143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are a lot of tattoos around here, though maybe not on professional women my age (52). At my Agency we hire a lot of tattooed people--don't think it's an issue.</p> <p>I would be unlikely to get one because of the fickle factor--I get bored very quickly.</p> <p>My 20-something daughters don't have any either, though attorney DD once shocked me by saying she wanted one! &nbsp;Of what? Our Lady of Guadalupe! &nbsp;She had placement issues as she can't show any in Court. &nbsp;The only good place we could think of was the small of the back, but we agreed it wasn't seemly for Our Lady to be a tramp stamp! She'll probably get it eventually and that's fine with me, now that I've recovered from my shock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-983388 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:47:19 +0000 Karie 983388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like tattoos and I have two. One is a breast cancer ribbon - my mother, grandmother, and aunt all died of the disease - and the ribbon has forget-me-not flowers intertwined in&nbsp;it (I used to plant those at my mother's grave). It's on my shoulder because it's the first tat I got and I thought it wouldn't hurt there (it didn't). You can see it when I wear sleeveless shirts. I love this tat because it means something.</p> <p>The second is on my lower leg and now I wish it was much smaller. It's a pretty scroll design that was drawn freehand by the&nbsp;tattoo artist that did the first tat. He has been featured many times in tattoo magazines.</p> <p>I do want to get a third tat, somewhere not easily visible, and it will be my favorite saying (by Helen Keller), "Life is a daring adventure or nothing." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-983324 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 01:42:15 +0000 elpgal 983324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh another tattoo related story I bookmarked a long time ago. Loved this man's tattoo and his reasons for getting one.<br /> <a href="http://whiskerino.org/2007/scrivener/16201/" rel="nofollow">http://whiskerino.org/2007/scrivener/16201/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-983318 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 01:37:02 +0000 elpgal 983318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sort of a tangential story - a woman i sort of know was having a tough time in general (lost pregnancy, divorce). She started going to yoga retreats and found herself a guru. Became a yoga teacher and got an Indian chant specific to that guru tattooed over her back. Huge tattoo in Sanskrit covering her entire back from shoulders to butt and full of atrocious typos. A year later, the guru has been disgraced after being accused of sexual misconduct and she has moved on from yoga and is going to school to become a registered dietician. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-983147 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 22:28:04 +0000 ManidipaM 983147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just popped in with an aside that Mochi's beef with Japanese misspelt is mine with butchered Latin, sanskrit, hindi, bengali... a certain Mr Beckham comes to mind!</p> <p>Seeing as tattoos are so personal, you'd think people would stick with what they know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-983033 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:35:08 +0000 RoseandJoan 983033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand what you are saying Rachy and there are tribes but as you mentioned there is not one single all encompassing&nbsp;tattoo tribe. Marines, Gangs and Hipsters may all have tattoos as a way of belonging but their tattoos do not convey the same message. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982953 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:13:00 +0000 rachylou 982953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, to go at it point blank, when you decide to get a tattoo and then more than one, you are deciding what tribal society you will participate in and to what extent. And also which ones you will not. This is not a little thing because your tribe determines your job pool, your dating pool, etc. to a large extent. Maybe in government and at the opera in the city civic center there will be some tribal mixing and mingling, maybe there will be some visiting to crosstown shops, but... you will belong to one set and not the other. Perhaps because a lot of tattoos carry a lot of weight - the Marines, gangs, even artisan bakers.</p> <p>You can marry <i>one </i>somebody from a different tribe and bring them into your family and hood and find acceptance... but let me tell you, once you get more than one out-of-tribe family in a neighborhood, people start moving in and out. In Hipsterville, where I live, the old time locals are <i>bitter </i>about all the fedora wearing, tattoo sporting, plaid wrapped hipsters who've oppressed the place with their gentrification. There are certain times of day and night when people call open season on hipsters. Don't blame them even if I am one of them (minus any tattoos so far). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982892 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:22:27 +0000 Laurinda 982892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your body, your choice.</p> <p>For myself I shy away from anything that limits what I can wear in any way. <br />My dear fashionable mother even insisted that as a 12-month old I get my smallpox vaccine way high up on my shoulder so it would not show with sleeveless dresses. (Thanks Mom !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982849 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:33:13 +0000 RoseandJoan 982849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once again I would like to thank you for your opinions. To those who may of chosen to hold their tongue I also respect your decision.</p> <p>Given the responses here are some ramblings....</p> <p>If I lived in a bubble I would have many more&nbsp;tattoos but I do not and I have to consider the message I am sending to others. It is therefore really usefull to gauge the reaction of others by asking the forum. </p> <p>For instance, there are studies which show that men view women with tattoos as promiscuous, heavy drinkers and the more tattoos a woman has the worse their perception becomes, Of course, this is not just but as a wife and mother it has to be a consideration.</p> <p>As for my work I do cover my body art, I also dress conservatively but not formally because this is the image my boss wishes to project. If I owned my own business in the same field I would show my tattoos but continue to wear a more conservative uniform. IMO showing tattoos does not equate to a lack of respect. With this regard opinions are also changing, my local bank now employs a cashier with tattooed hands!</p> <p>I also agree there is nothing particularly&nbsp;unique about tattoos in 2013&nbsp;but I am too sentimentally attached to my tattoos to believe I was merely following a fashion in getting inked. As my skin wrinkles and the ink fades these will still be markers of the milestones in my life.</p> <p>I hope my thoughts make a little sense, they have been jotted between bath and bedtime for the girls </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982813 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:37:07 +0000 Anonymous 982813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should do what ever you want to with your body but know that whether it is a tattoo, piercing, or even just a piece of clothing people will always judge you from within thier own beliefs.&nbsp; <br />I think tattoos are becoming mainstream but still only really excepted when fairly conservative.&nbsp; I have a niece that has several piercings and most of her body is covered with ink, she also wears her hair very big (like a cross between 80's hair and a beehive).&nbsp; This niece posted on Facebook that she resisted her urge to beat in the faces of a group of young ladies that stared to much.&nbsp; Well, come on, if you are going against the norm you will have to expect the attention.&nbsp; If you can't take the heat then don't do it.&nbsp; <br />I have a tattoo that is generally hidden, I sit at dinner with neighbors while they discuss how vulgar they are.&nbsp; I sit quietly and just smile, only recently did I show two of these people my tattoo.&nbsp; I expect in the next gathering I will be harassed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982707 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:08:18 +0000 Glory 982707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should do what makes you happy and makes your heart sing. Sometimes part of the happiness comes from those around you and if their considerations give you pause there is nothing wrong with that.&nbsp;<br />I like the idea of doing a henna or some sort of faux tattoo (does that exist?) to see how you feel about it.<br />In terms of how I feel personally? I do not have tattoos and never will but not because I don't like them. I just like the look of unadorned skin, if that makes any sense.&nbsp;<br />If I were to get one I would likely put it somewhere I had the option not to show it. Therefore, not on the face, neck (front or back), hands or forearms.<br />But again it is such a personal thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982518 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:42:30 +0000 Kristin L 982518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Roseandjoan - Way, way, way back my family is. To be honest I fell in love with the crest and I loved the inscription around it. Here's a pic of the crest. The only things I changed were the rays coming out and the inscription from Latin to Scottish Gaelic.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've really enjoyed reading everyone's opinions on tattoos. And thanks everyone for keeping is so fun and non-judgmental!&nbsp;The one thing that I've gotten flack for that I've seen a few people say here deals with what will happen as I age. I can't speak for everyone, but here is my take on it. Mine are almost like "polaroids" (thanks RJ!) of where I was at that point. When I got my first one, I had been working through a lot of thoughts about my faith and where I stood in with it. My 711 was a week before I left my college town to go to a new place to start my MS. My crest was after I had realized in my MS that I'm freaking awesome at what I do and that I could complete anything and deal with anyone.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like I said, I do want to get more, but I have to realistic. I can't put them just anywhere on me and I need to think about where I can put it that I can choose whether nor not I want to show it. Plus I'd rather pay more and go to a good, reputable and&nbsp;CLEAN artist.</p> <p>And I do have a favor to ask of everyone. If you see part of a tattoo on someone and you want to see the rest of it, ask the person if they'll show it to you. 99.9% of the time we will and you'll get an explanation of it as well. I love it when people ask me to see my tattoo(s). I cannot tell you how many times people have started grabbing at my shoulder straps or moving my hair because they want to see my shoulder tat. And it's rude and a bit scary to feel a random person grab you and start moving things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982516 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:42:07 +0000 Suz 982516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, that's exactly the kind of thing I was talking about. I don't like them when I feel they conflict with the person's clothing choices.&nbsp;</p> <p>Deb, I adore your morphing tattoo! That is an idea I could get behind!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982498 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:56:37 +0000 Mochi 982498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, I hate tattoos where they get the kanji (Japanese characters) wrong. It happens all the time!&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://hanzismatter.blogspot.com/">http://hanzismatter.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>MaryK, I had already thought about this example where the tattoos (and hers aren't even all that humongous) clash with the look of the specific clothes she's wearing, in my opinion. Or at least, they take attention away from the clothing:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://geekthreads.blogspot.com/search?q=valentino">http://geekthreads.blogspot.com/search?q=valentino</a></p> <p>I get it that if you love tattoos, you would obviously not think that way. But to me, a tattoo would just look better suited with certain edgier clothing styles, rather than a Valentino dress. They're really not meant to blend in.&nbsp;</p> </p> <p>ETA that our 24-year-old daughter has three small tattoos. Apart from the fact that as a Japanese, she can no longer&nbsp;go to the public baths in Japan (really, tattoos are associated with yakuza, even when they're on women, so my husband felt she was snubbing his culture by getting one), it's not something I wish she hadn't done (and yes, I know she can do whatever she wants). But I would be disappointed if she were to get humongous tattoos or start having them all over her body very conspicuously. To me there is something so beautiful about plain, unadorned skin.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982478 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:11:34 +0000 Deborah 982478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind tattoos, in fact I have been talking about getting a small discreet one since I turned 40:). I think like other aspects of personal style, it's a personal thing. I am recalling Paula Yates' wedding photo in the red dress and the distinct tattoo on her arm...I thought she looked cool:). Given that it is such a permanent thing my only suggestion is just to be be sure that this is the right thing for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos/page/2#post-982474 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:59:38 +0000 ManidipaM 982474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a preference for a more restrained approach, but honestly, that is for myself. Not for anyone else's skin treatments!</p> <p>To hark back to Anna's thread about attainable style, a lot of tattooing is simply not psychologically attainable for me. </p> <p>In fact, the way I see it, it's the same as dress or make-up. Just because I never would or have my limits is no reason someone else shouldn't go there! As long as it doesn't look 'frumpy' due to issues of poor fit (poor artistry) or appropriateness (talking of subject matter more than extent here---don't think I would be heartened to see strongly religious tattoos on my child's teacher at a supposedly secular school, you know?), go wear your own attitude!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982466 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:39:50 +0000 RoseandJoan 982466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to run now but wished to thank you for your wide and varied responses. It helps to hear a wide range of perspectives when contemplating something permanent and prominent. This tattoo feels different to the others because it will be the first on my upper body and the first&nbsp;representing ongoing troubles.</p> <p>I promise to be back later to respond to your comments properly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982457 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:24:37 +0000 Hil 982457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like tattoos in general terms and have been toying with the idea of getting one for the last few years. I have an idea for the design, I know the location on my body and I know the artist I want to use. The only thing holding me back really is the fact that my husband really doesn't like tats and he is dead against them. But he is&nbsp;used to my piercings&nbsp;so I guess he would get used to a tattoo too! </p> <p>Upper arms are tricky though - I have a friend with a half sleeve tattoo and it's beautiful and suits her and the meaning behind it is special, but I have seen other women on which an upper arm tattoo just looks dodgy and tacky. </p> <p>Please post pics when you decide!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982378 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:03:10 +0000 Carla 982378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Though I have seen a few attractive tats on men and women, for the most part, I am not a fan. They are very commonplace where I live, but unfortunately there are way more poorly executed ones, then truly beautiful ones, and maybe this has biased me somewhat. </p> <p>On women, my preference is for tats on the side of the torso such as the rib cage, or waist. Shoulders ( sleeves?) and calves for men. Never the face, neck, or chest. No sound reason, just a personal opinion.</p> <p>I am a great admirer of cosmetic tattoos for restorative reasons and situations such as that described by Diana. </p> <p>My own body is already marked by life's events. I am freckled and scarred, wrinkled and stretched. I do have an accidental tattoo on the bottom of my foot. My Mom (an artist) was doing pen and ink drawings, and one of her pens had fallen on the floor. Barefoot, I stepped on the pen and the nib embedded in my foot and discharged ink. That was when I was 8 and I still have the tat! </p> <p>DH and son's do not have any tattoos or other body mods. DH and eldest son are fearfully afraid of needles, and youngest soon is a hairy yeti so there is no point!</p> <p>You have to be true to yourself. If you love your current body art, and really desire more, you will probably like any new work as well. From the tone of your posts, it sounds like you have already made up your mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982375 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:56:09 +0000 CocoLion 982375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an interesting topic, as was Sal's piece on being tatooed on Already Pretty. &nbsp;(It was in last week's link love.) &nbsp;I have the opposite feeling from you Mochi. &nbsp;I don't really care for the small tattoos, I prefer the big, full body types. &nbsp;To me, it's either commit to this fully or don't. &nbsp;When you commit to it fully you are truly making a lasting style statement! &nbsp;There is something bold and fierce about it. &nbsp;I know it still has very negative connotations in Japan due to the Yakuza practice of full body tattoos but I really think when the Yakuza committed to them, they would try and get great work done. &nbsp;At great expense as well.</p> <p>I will add that I don't see that many full body tattoos so perhaps if I saw it endlessly among hipsters I too would tire of the look.</p> <p>I have a negative impression of cutesy tattoos, I know that sounds judgmental, but I see a lot of them where I live. &nbsp;Badly drawn butterflies on the ankle, etc. &nbsp;Sorry if I offend anyone by saying that.</p> <p>Oh and I have none, couldn't go through with it. &nbsp;I guess I don't want to draw that much attention to my freckled skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982362 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:34:32 +0000 catgirl 982362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a fan of the right tattoo.&nbsp; Love some of the Hawaiian styles like the ones that circle the bicep.&nbsp; I was actually planning to drag a friend to get a tattoo with me for her 40th, because I aspire to be a bad-a$$.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Maybe on my shoulder blade or somewhere discreet.&nbsp; Was thinking of something creative combining India, Alaska and Hawai'i, to be designed by my sister.</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982328 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:24:58 +0000 MsMary 982328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, I love the idea of your morphing rose!!</p> <p>That said, I am not a huge tattoo lover.&nbsp; I always feel like the big ones on shoulders and arms and legs tend to fight with one's clothing, which is not a look I personally find appealing.&nbsp; </p> <p>I can't imagine ever getting one because I can't imagine any image that would remain meaningful to me throughout my life (but see "Deb, I love the idea of your morphing rose!", above).</p> <p>But... I think one should do what makes one feel happy and beautiful, and if that's tattoos for you, then you should rock your tattoos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982326 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:20:32 +0000 deb 982326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a morphing tattoo and my kids do not understand. I got my first tattoo, a rose bud,&nbsp;by my left hip bone when I was 30. It peeked out from my bikini at the time. When I was 40, I went to the same artist and he made my rose bud in to a partially opened rose. When I was 50, my partially opened rose became a full on opened rose&nbsp;&nbsp;in all of its glory. In January I will turn 60 and my artists' daughter now runs the shop, but Tom says he will come in a continue with my morphing rose. I was thing of adding a rose hip and a few petals falling. My kids think I am sick, lol.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982311 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 03:55:15 +0000 cloud9 982311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, it's more about whether the person is wearing the tattoo, or the tattoo is wearing the person. I don't like any tattoo that's sorta in-your-face and overwhelming. Nowadays, a tattoo is more like an accessory (albeit permanent), how tastefully, artistically done, how it fits the overall persona. I personally don't want to have to deal with the hassle of having to cover it up for particular occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982231 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:43:54 +0000 Mochi 982231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say Janet holds the opinion that is closest to mine. You know I'm not a huge fan of tattoos. I see some small, well-designed and excuted ones here and there that are kind of cute. I'm a bit inured to the huge, full-body ones because I happen to live in a hipster-y neighborhood where it seems everybody has full-body ink. So I'm used to it, but that's probably also influenced my dislike of them. I feel they're somewhat in your face. On the other hand, they are what they are and people are of course free to do what they want, with the understanding that tattoos will lead some people to categorizing you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I also do find it interesting that we're on a fashion site where we get to talking about visuals and trends and presenting a public persona. So it's funny to me to think of a tattoo--if one gets periodically tired of their look (hair, clothes, etc.), you'd think they'd also get sick of their tattoo as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982228 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:38:52 +0000 Sara L. 982228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing against tattoos and quite a few of my friends have them, but I don't have any. &nbsp;I've never been able to think of an image I wanted forever or a place to put it. &nbsp;I work in a conservative industry and wouldn't want it seen during work hours. &nbsp;However, I want to see my tattoo - I&nbsp;don't want a tattoo anyplace I can't see it like my back. &nbsp;</p> <p>I don't agree with the aging argument for the same reason that Irene states - you might never get a chance to find out. &nbsp;Tattoos are so personal that I refrain from commenting on people's choice to get one or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982221 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:33:34 +0000 rebekahphoto 982221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always appreciated tattoos, and have 3 myself--(ankles and back) &amp; sometimes I even forget they are there. I know many people with them, and in the creative field where I am it is almost more common to have one then have not. I have designed tattoos for friends, and always stress that it needs to be important to you, and that is the only thing that really matters!</p> <p>I never worry about the aging-saging factor, as the rest of my body will age as well! I took my mom to get her first (and only) tattoo at age 50. She loves it, and the tattoo artist remarked how beautifully her skin took the ink--and that it was too bad that it might be her only one! And neither my father, nor my husband have any desire to have their own tattoos.</p> <p>Ironically I just spoke today with a friend about hers, she has serious full color sleeves and leg work, but even though she would like to do her chest area, she will not as she feels it would be detrimental to her work, (unable to cover)</p> <p>I do think a tattoo has power: to mark an event, to reinforce a belief and often to make one feel strong to face the world--like modern war paint. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982211 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:24:17 +0000 Diana 982211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like some, and I don't like others. Just like hairstyles, or jewelry, or piercings, etc. basically it comes down to aesthetic preference. I think at this point tattoos are common enough that they don't automatically signify certain personality traits. (of course if you have gang symbols, or a swastika, or something, I'd probably walk away very fast in the opposite direction, but the vast majority of tattoos don't signify anything to me,). I do live in a city with a lot of young people and reasonable diversity though. I could see in smaller,more insular communities people might be more prejudiced. </p> <p>As for whether it impacts professional decisions, I think it depends on your profession. I think in mine (academic science) it would be ok and would be just seen as typical academic eccentricity. Sure, there are some old white male profs who would probably look askance at you, but they'd probably also think you were unsuited for the job because you had two x chromosomes. </p> <p>Personally, I do not have a tattoo and am unlikely to get one because I don't like the idea of doing permanent things to my body. (I don't even have pierced ears.). Also, I worry about changing my mind later. But I'm flaky. Also, my husband does not like them. He thinks they look trashy. But I think he just hasn't seen many good ones.</p> <p>Eta: I think one of the most beautiful tattoos I've seen was on a woman who had a full chest piece done in an intricate floral design to cover up the scars from her chemo port for leukemia treatment. She said she didn't want to forget they were there because they reminded her that she had survived, but she wanted to turn them into something beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982181 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:55:56 +0000 suzyq 982181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not for me as I'm to fickle. &nbsp;Meaning I'd tire of it like a mullet cut or a printed tee. &nbsp;My HH (50)&nbsp;is fully tatted, chest, back and sleeve&nbsp;and views them as a road map of his life which they actually are. &nbsp;Thankfully they&nbsp;are very well executed by a dear friend of his and flow together like the traditional old school Japanese style while the content is westernized.&nbsp;&nbsp;I find it interesting that he's so bold with them as he's such a&nbsp;&nbsp;conservative black and white kinda guy. &nbsp;I see everything in shades of gray and am much less critical.than he specially of others tats lol. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-have-an-honest-talk-about-tattoos#post-982177 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:52:40 +0000 Thistle 982177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Suz.</p> <p>Whether I should admit it or not, if a person (don't care male or female) interviewed for a position and I saw the tattoo, it would be a strike against them. I know, I know, but there are certain stereotypes that go with it, and in a first impression situation, it goes against you.</p> <p>But I am a conservative accountant at a conservative company in the Midwest. So take it for what it is worth. </p>