With so many people getting tattoos these days, one of the main issues is how to hide them, especially in a professional setting. While many may try to cover them up by wearing tights, this doesn’t always work. Is the tattoo showing through as a problem or a fashion statement? There are arguments for both!
Many people want to get tattoos so they can show them off. But, this is not always appropriate. While you may love your tattoos and be admired for them in a social setting, in a conservative workplace they may not be as welcome. They can look very unprofessional and won’t bring you the kind of respect you’ll need if you want to continue your career. In this case, tattoos showing through tights would definitely be a problem.
The way to avoid this would be to wear opaque tights instead of thin pantyhose, the thicker the better. If you need to make a good impression, you must not let even the slightest hint show. As long as the tattoo is out of the way, you can go about your day safe in the knowledge that you look professional, but knowing all the while that you have a cheeky side waiting to be revealed.
However, in places where the appearance does not have to be so professional or in social settings, tattoos that show through tights can definitely be a fashion statement. People who admire tattoos will no doubt throw you some admiring glances, and if there’s no reason to hide them, you can proudly pull them out.
In fact, the look is becoming so popular that there are even tights available to buy with tattoo designs printed on them. The trend was started by British model Lily Cole in one of her ads, and it has skyrocketed ever since. A host of tights manufacturers are printing increasingly complex designs on their sheer tights to give people ready-to-wear tattoos without the pain of the real thing, with a wide variety of styles and designs to choose from. Some people even choose to create their own DIY versions, so they can have the exact design they’re looking for.
The question of whether tattoos that show through tights are a problem or a fashion statement largely comes down to the environment you find yourself in. If you’re in a professional workplace, this is definitely a problem, as you’re highly unlikely to be taken seriously and can come off as very unprofessional. However, in a more relaxed setting, it can certainly be a fashion statement. But, if you’re happy to show off your tattoos and the situation allows it, why cover them up?
