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 using leggings, this doesn’t always work. Does the tattoo show itself through 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 like your tattoos and be admired by them in a social setting, in a conservative workplace they may not be as welcome. They may seem unprofessional and will not give you the kind of respect that you will need if you want to pursue your career. In this case, tattoos showing through the stockings would definitely be a problem.
The way to avoid this would be to wear opaque pantyhose 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 isn’t showing, you can go about your day knowing that it looks professional, but all the while knowing that you have a cheeky side waiting to be revealed.
However, in places where appearance doesn’t have to be so professional or in social settings, tattoos that are seen through stockings can definitely be a fashion statement. People who admire tattoos will certainly throw some admiring glances at you, and if there is no reason to hide them, you can proudly pull them off.
In fact, the style is becoming so popular that there are even stockings 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 since snowballed. A large number of stocking manufacturers are printing ever more intricate designs on their sheer stockings to give people made-up 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 that they can have the exact design they are looking for.
The question of whether tattoos that show through tights are a problem or a fashion statement comes down largely to the environment you find yourself in. If you are in a professional workplace, it is definitely a problem as you are highly unlikely to be taken seriously and can appear extremely unprofessional. However, in a more relaxed setting, it can certainly be a fashion statement. But, if you are happy to show off your tattoos and the situation allows, why cover them up?