Hiding a tattoo in the summer
I have a tattoo that is very large and starts right above my elbow. If I wear a polo the bottom half of it is showing. How can I hide it during casual setting in the summer? I think wearing long sleeve linen shirts is my only option. Any other suggestions? Hiding it because I don't want it impacting any first impressions.
Why did you get it in the first place then...
Are you dense? Anyone capable of thinking realizes that it's smart to show or not show certain characteristics depending on setting.
"Gee, I know that in my career/lifestyle, I'll need to conceal this tattoo."
"Hey! I have a great idea! Let me get this tattoo in an area visible with a shirt on!"
Are you ret*rded?
Nah not really dude. I disagree. Abundance mentality. Bare your soul to the world. If you live by your principals, you shouldn't be ashamed or embarrassed of any aspect of yourself. Practice self-compassion. You were a baby once. Don't be a pussy. Wear the polo.
+1 SB old sport, I most definitely agree with your assessment. But it should be by any aspect (not of any aspect)
I used to live by my principal. Weird that we never carpooled together.
I have what I suppose is a half sleeve on one arm. Wear a button down and roll up the sleeves. It's not complicated.
My standard weekend uniform is button down and rolled up sleeves, office or not, year-round. I think it's been years since anyone I worked with saw any of my tattoos.
Yeah this is what I do now. Based on what you and CRE are saying i'll just continue doing this thanks
My turn to be shocked by something about you.
You work in an office for christ sakes, wear long sleeves. If anyone asks, tell them you like long sleeves. End of story. Case closed.
There are some real block heads on this forum.
Username checks out
just be yourself
also just be confident bro
Do people still have bad impressions of tattoos nowadays? Seriously, a partial or half of a Tat peeking out from under a shirt sleeve wouldn't even warrant an eye bat in most industries, as long as it's not on blatant display.
But I guess if you're really concerned about it, wear long sleeves and roll them up to 3/4 or forearm length. Or else buy some DermaBlend makeup to cover (which is what they do for actors).
Do you know what forum you're on?
I say this as someone with idk...6 tattoos - the answer is unquestionably yes.
It is not outlandish to think that 50-60 year olds in finance, perhaps the most traditional of all industries out there along with law, would prefer their teams and employees to not have visible tattoos. No one is going to care if you have them, but when they can see them in a business setting, it's a completely different story.
Hell, I don't even let mine show when I'm on the golf course for work. I'll wear a quarter zip when it's colder or one of those athletic long sleeve undershirts under my short sleeve golf shirt. Again, I love tattoos, but that doesn't mean they're anywhere near appropriate to show off in a business setting.
If you don't stand up and fight for your right to bare your tattoos to the world in public, then who will?
It's funny you say that. Do you like Huey Lewis and The News?
I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.
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