Comments on: Tattoo Sleeves in the Workplace

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:01:31 +0000

In reply to anonforthis. For my wedding I said the dress code was fancy casual. It worked perfectly!

By: Honeylieg

Honeylieg — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:21:19 +0000

It’s all about how you carry yourself.

If you are able to be professional and approachable in whatever you wear then fine no problem let them show. Just have a blazer, etc.. on hand for meetings and clients.

However, if you are rebellious, crude or just too casual in some attire, then stick with the conservative dress.

By: Happily tattooed Accountant

Happily tattooed Accountant — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:07:22 +0000

I am delighted to see so many tattooed professionals on one site. I am the financial accountant for the South African subsidiary of a multinational company. It is the typical stereotypical organization; men do the technical work and women the office work. We have had our American counterparts travel to South Africa and freely display their tattoos. I have a ¾ sleeve on my left arm and in the process of completing the matching sleeve on my right. We are a whole of 4 people in this office and it is dismaying to see the chauvinism here. The men that I work with are all old Afrikaners, who believe that women should be seen, not heard and definitely not sporting tattoos, regardless of size. I enjoy my job, I enjoy my pay, but I wish that they would be more open minded. I know that I am currently the most tattooed women that I know, and with that am aware of the negative stigma attached to it, both socially and professionally. I got my first tattoo at 28, after I had my child. I had always wanted to but worried about how people would react. After having my daughter I realized that ‘the lion does not lose sleep over the opinions of sheep’, and it’s kind of stuck. Fortunately I have the support of a wonderful husband, but can’t say that having these tattoos has not impacted negatively. Would I do it differently if given the chance? No. this is who I am , If I offend you by being a bit more colorful, wear sunglasses….

By: Tattoo Lady

Tattoo Lady — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:59:03 +0000

I love tattoos, but my work doesn’t like them. Jessa Sleeves covers the shoulders and arms.
This turned out to be a very entertaining blog!!
Thanks to all!

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By: 3L R

3L R — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:11:05 +0000

Question – I am a third year law student, about to graduate and have been seriously considering a tattoo for years. I planned on doing it after passing the bar and most definitely will have it somewhere that is generally hidden (I’m South Asian, and I intend to keep it hidden even in a sari blouse).

My question is — many of my full-sleeved work shirts can be somewhat sheer in the right light (due to my dark skin). What about tattoos that are hidden but may be vaaaguely discernable through a long-sleeved shirt in certain light? Is this still considered unprofessional?