https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:08:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320810 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:43:01 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 320810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating reading!</p> <p>My gut reaction to tattoos initially has been the stereotype of the dodgy tattoo on a 50 something man done when he was in his early 20s - the type of thing when it looks as if they haven't been able to move on from that time because of it.</p> <p>The post on YLF some months ago about tattoos made me realise how old-fashioned and narrow minded I was.</p> <p>I am still not keen on the idea of tattoos for myself (I can't imagine myself ever being certain enough that I would still want them 30 years later) but am now happy to enjoy them on others and understand more the motivation. As for the interview question, it sounds as if you are and were clear what was appropriate in that particular case, which is all that matters. I don't work in an environment when it would ever be appropriate to show a tattoo, which probably explains my still quite conservative outlook but do hope the interview was successful and thanks for such a thought provoking thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320735 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:49:36 +0000 Arya 320735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, crwilson! I am very excited about the possibility! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320730 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:46:06 +0000 crwilson 320730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to do with tattoos, but hurray for midwifery Arya. I had midwives for both my daughters' births, and I am grateful for the wonderful care, respect, and attention midwives give. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320602 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:36:46 +0000 Janet 320602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any tattoos, but my husband has one and wants another. I've just never had a desire to adorn my body so permanently.</p> <p>I tend to be very nonjudgmental about body art, but then, I'm an artist and I'm a pretty liberal person in general. I've worked in very conservative environments and very artsy ones, and I think everyone needs to figure out what works best for them. If I were at all interested in working in any sort of environment that might hold an unusual appearance against me, I'd err on the safe side. </p> <p>I am not crazy about any kind of really extreme body art (facial tattoos, etc), but I do very much admire a well-done sleeve or back tattoo. A former shampoo girl at the salon where I go has an amazing full-sleeve and partial back tat of the solar system, and I just love it for the detail and artistry, even if I could never do that myself. My niece, who is studying for her PhD in psychological counseling, has a beautiful tattoo on her back that is a stack of books. </p> <p>My big beef is with tattoos that are poorly done, cliched, or clearly the product of drunken poor judgment. They just make me cringe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320586 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:13:40 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 320586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's exactly how I feel, Arya. I felt badly about the other job and the minor nose ring issue, as if I'd pulled a fast one on her. Thankfully, I never intend to go on another interview. I DO intend to give them, and I definitely know my preference - show 'em if you got 'em. That way the issue can be addressed then and there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320550 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:39:06 +0000 Arya 320550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Thanks for all the thoughtful responses. I read Kate's previous tattoo thread (thanks, Kate!), and left comments there. Way to "bump" a thread, eh?.</p> <p>To clarify my situation: the interview was for a Master of Science in Midwifery program at Bastyr University, which is mainly known as a school of Naturopathic Medicine. Very academically rigorous, but not conservative. It's in a suburb of Seattle, which is where I live. I'd already posted my WIW photos before starting this thread...in fact, it was a thought-provoking comment there that inspired me to start this conversation.</p> <p>I feel really lucky that covering my tattoos - and, in essence, a part of my Self - wasn't something I even worried about for this interview. Please don't think that was due to naivete, it wasn't. Rather, I live somewhere that has a great deal of acceptance (not even tolerance, but actual acceptance) of nonconformity. That is part of why I felt comfortable with getting tattoos in the first place. Granted, as RandomThought pointed out, here in Seattle it's almost nonconformist to *not* have any body art!</p> <p>Anyway, I wasn't concerned because:<br /> (1) The ankle tattoos are usually perceived of as henna, if they're even noticed at all. I wore hose because it was still cool, and they ended up blending the tattoos a bit, making them even less noticeable. My suit jacket covered my wrist tattoo.<br /> (2) As previously stated, I am a nonconformist who dwells in nonconformist social circles. I personally know graduates from this program, and felt confident that my tasteful-and-abundant body art would be a non-issue.<br /> (3) Midwives are non-conformists! Granted, that doesn't mean that all midwives are tattoo-friendly, but at the very least most have an appreciation for bucking the system in a thoughtful, provocative way.</p> <p>If I were to interview for a position in a conservative field, I would of course have to consider a strategy for the "big reveal". I think that I would feel inauthentic, and therefore lacking in integrity, were I to remove my visible piercings and cover my tattoos for the interview, only to show up to work one day with them in/showing. On the other hand, of course I appreciate the power of a first impression. All I can say is that I would have to figure it out if I were actually in that situation.</p> <p>P.s. I'm so tickled that Angie is on the fence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320490 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:43:42 +0000 Gaylene 320490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Maya makes a very good point about checking the company's policy before accepting a position if you hide a tattoo during an interview but plan to show it once you have the position.</p> <p>I guess my earlier comment about letting it show during the interview comes from two sources. First, how important is the tattoo to the individual? As others have pointed out, someone who displays a large tattoo in a highly visible part of his or her body is sending a different message than a person who opts for a small tattoo in an area that is normally hidden by professional clothing. Second, it seems overly optimistic to assume that people whose aversion to body art is so strong that they would automatically reject qualified individuals on that basis alone are going to change their attitude once they see the candidate in the job. </p> <p>If your tattoo is small and/or easily concealed by professional attire, then covering up during an interview makes total sense, especially if you are not adamant about showing it off later. If the tattoo is hard to conceal and/or you are planning to reveal it as soon as you get the job, then covering it during an interview makes no sense to me. Two totally different situations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320487 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:36:14 +0000 Kappy 320487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 43 and don't have any tattoos (neither does dh). I would vote for "cover tattoos for interviews". Although I'm a SAHM at the minute, when I did interview people I definitely would NOT have picked a tattooed candidate given other qualifications are relatively equal. Sounds old fashioned, but it would be an easy way for me to decide between similarly ranked candidates. But your tattoos probably wouldn't bother me if you were an employee, if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320436 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:50:26 +0000 Lisa 320436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one tattoo on my back and have only covered it for one occasion, my own wedding to adhere to the formal style of the day. I have left it uncovered for other events, including other weddings, it depends on how formal the setting is and the opinion of the host. Since it's on my back I do not have to worry about coverage during interviews anyway. I am not a fan of tattoos in high profile locations, I find in formal business settings, it's easy to judge down on someone with tattoos showing visibly. Especially when they are on the lower forewarm, wrists, shins or ankle areas, it just doesn't scream professional or serious to me. In more casual settings, it's easier to show them off, although in general I don't feel tattoos should be seen at work. I am mindful not to wear a sheer top with a tank underneath, this would be the only time you'd see my tattoo at work, so I don't wear those types of tops.</p> <p>I do think the accetance of tattoos depends on the buisness setting, in some places, it's so casual showing them off is not a concern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320426 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:39:45 +0000 Maya 320426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is definitely a reason to hide a tattoo at an interview even if you don't plan to maintain it. Your interview is your first impression. It is how the employer remembers you. A tattoo, like heavy statement jewelry or strong perfume, creates a strong impression. Whether bad or good, it has nothing to do with the job, so ultimately it's a distraction from the things you DO want to be remembered.</p> <p>Furthermore, once you have established a good first impression, then you can gradually reveal more of your true self over time. Once they call you with an offer, ask about their policy. If it turns out you need to cover up, make sure you're ok with that before accepting. If anything, the fact that you covered it makes you at least look aware of basic interview protocol rather than defiant.</p> <p>I don't have any tattoos, piercings, funky hair colors, or anything else...but I find at every job I have ever taken, I always take several months to get comfortable and be myself in terms of both style and personality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal/page/2#post-320364 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:53:11 +0000 Aunty 320364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have a tattoo, but both my sisters do.</p> <p>For myself I just worry that if I had something like a cute cherub done age 20, then by now aged 52 it would look like a ghoul because the body is descending south!! LOL</p> <p>As to covering up, I am not sure I think it depends on the circumstances. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320342 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:23:28 +0000 rosee 320342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello. Thought I'd chime in too, I hope I don't repeat too much of what is already above.</p> <p>For interviews, you don't know how the other person will perceive you, but you do want to make the best first impression while still being authentic to yourself. Be more conservative and modest in an interview but don't "hide" your tattoos if you are not going to do it after the interview. Maybe wearing longer sleeves would help hide the wrist tattoo but if it "peeks" out, then so it does.</p> <p>I had a tattoo for about 15 years on my ankle as well -- got it in my early 20s when I was a little more "scene conscious". Many of my friends were musicians and I was rather conservative in comparison. For the past few years, I have been getting laser treatments to remove the tattoo -- only about 1.5" in diameter, a black BC Native symbol. It was a very tasteful tattoo, but as I have gotten older I became less comfortable wearing it for many reasons, job prospects included. And it is expensive and it hurts to get it done -- about $100 to put it on and close to $2000 to remove it. I can't wait until it's completely gone b/c I like the clear skin look much better. One of things that bothered me when I had the tattoo, was how people would react sometimes, especially when I traveled to different cultures. It closed some doors for me since people were wary of me. </p> <p>In North America, tats are very common in the younger generation and I have worked with many in office settings who were covered in them. Having a tattoo doesn't mean you are not capable of doing a job (academic or career) but it still can limit one's opportunities. Ironically, while I appreciate the artistic aspect of (some) tattoos, I find as I'm in my early 40s now, I don't like that look on many people. I remind myself not to judge (pot, kettle) but sometimes I do react in a cautious way around the person.</p> <p>Whatever you decide, I do wish you the best with your interview. It may not even be that much of an issue, really. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320336 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:13:19 +0000 Girl X 320336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New girl here - but I have a tattoo myself, so I'm going to weigh in :)</p> <p>I think everyone with a tattoo (or two) has had to consider the 'to cover or not to cover' question at some point. It's easy:</p> <p>1) Are you comfortable talking about your tattoo? Every single person who finds out about my tattoo immediately asks about it: what it means, why I got it etc. If it isn't something you'd want to discuss with someone you've only known for 10 minutes, cover it up.</p> <p>2) Is the situation tattoo friendly? And even if it is, will you be the only one there with a tat? Even if a workplace is comfortable with your tattoo, it could still be a barrier when an interviewer is deciding if you're 'one of them.' So - grad school for arts/design (show your tats and dye your hair pink!) or grad school for economics/business? </p> <p>3) When in doubt, cover up. One less thing to fret over - especially in a situation that is already fraught with things to fret over.</p> <p>Good luck!<br /> P.S. I'm assuming there will be a subsequent What I Wore to the interview post? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320322 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:39:33 +0000 Marley 320322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not have any tattoos nor do I really want any. Its the long-term commitment that deters me. I just can't imagine being able to come up with something that I would still like 10, 20, 30 years from now. I change so much - my likes and dislikes. I continue to learn new things, try new things, grow, evolve - there is just no way that I would ever want something that permanent on my body.<br /> I think that if you are not sure about the situation, i.e. job interview, that you should try to cover them - you just never know what the attitudes of the person interviewing you are going to be regarding tattoos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320321 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:38:02 +0000 Patty 320321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy others' body art but haven't any myself--I change my mind too often about what I want--I'd probably be a wash of graphics and cartoon characters!! But some day I think I'd get my kid's birthstone colours somewhere visible--wrist area most likely.<br /> I am also in awe of tattooists' abilities--with a needle!!!<br /> I'd have to say it depends on the job environment and respect due to the occasion are always the way to go. This said--have you ever been asked in an interview if you had tats or maybe asked by the potential employer what your tats were about-- in a way to scope you and your character out??<br /> Dreadknots--I've always wondered how people in dreads got jobs .</p> <p>(There is a woman in Germany that is such a big fan of a video game we made in the mid 90s that she has recently covered herself in art from the game--we are honored and mystified by this!! But damn they look good!!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320310 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:11:41 +0000 Steph 320310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Random Thoughts, you raise an interesting question. Personally, I wouldn't care in the least if someone I hired hid a tattoo and then showed it in the office. I'm not a huge fan of tattoos (it surprises me a little how many people here don't have tattoos, but really love them on others, actually), but it's a personal choice and does not reflect on someone's ability to do the job. </p> <p>At the end of the day, I am incredibly practical about getting a job. As Mo said, it's all about putting your best foot forward. Everyone has something that they would prefer an interviewer not to know about them for fear it could cost them a job. We don't highlight those things. If I'm going into a law firm interview, I'm not going to tell the interviewer that I rarely straighten my hair and it is often a frizzy mess when I drag myself into the office, because I'm not a morning person, or that I almost never wear makeup. (And not being a morning person is way more relevant to my ability to do the job than having a tattoo.) I just want to do what I can to get the job, so I can have the opportunity to prove myself after the fact. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320308 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:15 +0000 Gaylene 320308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got to admit that I'm not a big fan of tattoos and piercings-- probably an age thing as I'm in my 60s. But I can't see the point of covering up a tattoo or piercing if it was something that I couldn't (or wouldn't) choose to hide once I got the position.</p> <p>I've always felt that a good job interview was a two-way street. Yes, an interviewer was checking me out, but, at the same time, I was checking out my future work environment. If a potential employer is going to have problems with a tattoo (or piercing, religious symbol, head covering, or whatever) that is an integral part of my identity, then why would I want to work in that environment? Unless one of us changes, the situation doesn't look promising. </p> <p>It's important to put your best foot forward in an job interview, but it's also important to be yourself, not an impostor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320288 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:11:15 +0000 Kristine 320288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a tattoo but it's usually not exposed. I'd cover it for an interview, then go from there as you figure out the workplace. If I was interviewing someone, I'd rather not see an exposed tattoo but I doubt if would matter in a hiring decision. It makes a difference what you have and where (a delicate wrist tattoo is different than a crude tattoo on your knuckles or face for example) and your appearance and dress beyond the tattoo. </p> <p>Random Thoughts, it's an interesting question. I'm pretty sure visible piercings beyond ears aren't allowed where I work. So it would be awkward if someone interviewed without it and then showed up with it later. So I agree, if it's a deal breaker you probably should wear it to the interview or at least ask about a policy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320271 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:17:37 +0000 Angie 320271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the fence. Can you believe it! I think it depends on your line of work, and how much of the tattoo you can cover. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320265 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:55:07 +0000 Mo 320265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I think how we present ourselves at interviews is never how we plan to present ourselves on a daily basis. The idea is to put your best foot forward. How many people dress daily how they did on interview day? Or painstakingly paid attention to hair and makeup? I think interviews are a farce on many levels actually, ha ha. FWIW, I have interviewed only in bars and restaurants over the last 20 years and definitely would never wear a nice dress and heels to work, but I sure did to interview. (before that I did work in corporate America - but hated it lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320242 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:41:50 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 320242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am curious: Those who said cover tattoos/remove piercings for interviews how would you react if someone you hired had done so when they had no intention of continuing to do so in the workplace? </p> <p>Having both removed piercings and not removed them during interviews, I think the former is asking for trouble, honestly, unless you plan to continue to hide them. I have a nostril piercing and when I was interviewing for jobs several years ago (when I lived in Idaho) I switched my usual ring for a stud. My rationale was that the employer would know I was pierced but I felt it was less "scary" for some people. I didn't like the stud very much and I do have a tendency to switch out my jewelry. </p> <p>I did get a job, and after several months of working there I switched back to a ring. My employer didn't take long to comment and while she knew I was a great employee by that time it evidently bothered her on some level. She asked if I'd been pierced when she hired me. Well, yes, I'd had it for years. I felt a little disingenuous because I knowingly minimized it and clearly she did not notice it at the interview, but what I said was truthful. The matter dropped. However things could easily have gone differently. And keep in mind, this was an extremely casual workplace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320170 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:24:59 +0000 April 320170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For an interview: definitely conceal. Some workplaces will require you to continue doing so, as they will non-conventional body piercings. </p> <p>I think there are a couple of general rules for interview attire:</p> <p>1. Avoid anything visually or auditorily distracting.<br /> 2. Avoid things that may be interpreted very differently by different people. Tattoos still fall within this category, and you want to be sure you're in control of the message you're sending, which is "You should hire me," or "Your graduate program needs a scholar of my caliber," or even something as basic as, "I understand the rules of interviewing." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320167 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:51:55 +0000 teri 320167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a large tattoo on my lower back so I really never worry about it showing at work.</p> <p>If I had one in a more visable location I might cover it for an important interview, but then again if you don't plan on hiding it everyday I don't see the point of covering it up just for an interview. I have mixed feelings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320156 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:16 +0000 Niki Lea 320156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For an interview, I would probably hide mine. </p> <p>I find in this day and age, most people don't notice the tattoo on my leg even though I wear bare legs with skirts often. But I live on the West Coast (on an island) where attitudes are pretty relaxed about dress code. Occassionally if I know I'm meeting with someone important, I'll be sure my tattoo is not showing as a sign of respect.</p> <p>My best friend (at the time) and I got tattoos together when we were 17 years old. Now 17 years later, I've come to accept it as part of me. My tattoo is part of who I am and I can accept that some people might be turned off by my appearance. That's okay. It's part of being an individual and I don't need everyone to love the way I look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320150 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:08:47 +0000 Mo 320150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did anyone watch WNTW this week? One of the two episodes concerned a gal who covered her tattoos for work. But she wasn't feeling authentically who she really is. And when it came to formal/evening wear they broached what I was talking about when I mentioned some tats not jibing with the vibe of some dressier outfits. They dressed her to accentuate her body art. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320149 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:04:41 +0000 Lynne 320149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Arya, I love your tattoes! Sally from Already Pretty wrote a thoughtful guest post here<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/02/09/invisible-ink/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/02/09/invisible-ink/</a><br /> on whether to conceal/not conceal body art. I don't have a tattoe but I love them on others and can never resist asking about them :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320117 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:29:05 +0000 RoseandJoan 320117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tattoos on my feet and other areas and cover my tattoos for work, however I want to move in a different direction and hope to show my body art more freely. I would not turn down a position based on having to cover the tats but it may make me reconsider. Concealing my tattoos feels like concealing a part of me and I don't wish to do that anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-320112 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:24:26 +0000 Aziraphale 320112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I see what you are saying about about covering up for an interview, but I only half agree. It really depends on the type of job a person is interviewing for. If you are interviewing for a position at a law firm, then yes, you should probably cover up your tattoos, even if they are small, and even if they are on your ankles. But if you are interviewing for a position at a visual effects company, for example, it would be perfectly appropriate and professional to reveal any tattoo not covered by normal clothing. In fact, showing up to an interview looking TOO professional (i.e. business suit) sends the message that you don't know what the industry is about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-319891 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:58:57 +0000 rae 319891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love tattoos on others, but I don't have any myself. In terms of covering, it depends on what you are interviewing for. For grad school, as you've done, I think it's fine to show them; they represent a part of what you will bring to the table as part of the school. For *jobs*, however, if I was giving the interview, I would definitely think the person did not take it seriously if they didn't take the time to cover the tattoos. To me, covering up for a job interview just shows that you've foresight and care about making a professional impression. Just my two cents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tattoos-to-conceal-or-not-to-conceal#post-319883 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:46:51 +0000 Barbara 319883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I DO appreciate the artistry and self-expression of tattoos, but they definitely should be covered for an interview. Facial/multiple piercings that are exposed should be removed as well. In my opinion, the cover up/removal rule should also apply to weddings, funerals and graduations. It's a matter of respect. </p>