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I'm finally getting my tattoo today! I'm so excited about it because today it will mean even more to me. This day, 11/11/11 marks 13 years since my baby brother passed away and my tattoo is in remembrance of him. I'm in limbo however on what color I should have it done in. I'm getting it on my left inner wrist and don't know if I should get it in white (work and potential job reasons) or get it in black/navy.
I would get it in navy. I really don't think have a small tattoo like that on your wrist would effect a future job... EVERYONE has tattoos nowadays. I mean, my bank teller is tatted! I have seen white tattoos in person and they really don't age well over time. A darker color looks much bette.r
I really like white tattoos, especially in very visible areas like that. Plus I feel it has more of positive significance for remembering your brother than the darkness of black or blue ink.
My only worry about the white ink is that most of the ones I've seen look like scars and my skin is an olive tone and I don't know how it would look. I'm gonna ask the artist tonight.
I've never seen a white tattoo! But I say if you're going to get it, get it done in dark ink. It's imporatant and special to you- too important to hide.
I'd definitely say dark. I'm not a fan of white tattoos.
Also remember that white ink doesn't last as long in the body and needs to be redone every few years.
Is there a compromise? Did your brother have a favorite color perhaps? Otherwise, I think navy. I agree that white tattoos look like a scar
@Krises: He was only 6 days old when he died. He was a twin and they were born 2 months premature and Walker died of a brain hemorrhage. Tripp, the other twin, however is a smelly nasty sweet as can be 13 year old.
Also the fact that today marks 13 years since he died is really special because we have a family tie that connects us with 13. Tripp and Walker were born on 11/5/98, Walker died on 11/11/98 which was a Wednesday. We buried him on Friday the 13th...some people say that's freaky but now with every Friday the 13th I smile. But the even cooler thing about the 13 is that my stepmom's birthday (Tripp and Walker's mom) is 9/27, my birthday is 10/10, 13 days later. My dad's is 10/23, 13 days after mine. And T & W is 11/5, 13 days after my dads. I love the number 11 and 13. 11/11/11 couldn't be more perfect of a day to get my tattoo for my sweet baby brother.
I've never seen an all-white tattoo, only shading in white. I think you should go with the dark (black/navy) tattoo, especially because you should be proud to be tattoed due to the symbolism.
@pec1216: Plus its a friday too, the day you burried him :) I say a dark color. Navy would be really pretty. White doesn't cover very well, especially if you have olive skin. I am pretty fair skinned and you can hardly see the white in my tat. It looks more like lighter skin...
I would get navy or black.
Most jobs nowdays, even in conservative offices, allow tasteful tattoos. I work in a children's hospital, visible tattoos are allowed as long as they aren't inappropriate (like nude women) or scary (like devils). And on your wrist, you can easily cover it up with a thick watch or bracelet for interviews.
You could do a combination, lots of white but with shading in nacy
without shading I think white tattoos look like scaring
@kala_way: Ooh! I like the white with shading. Otherwise, I think you should go with navy, OP.
I think you should do Navy. Here is what I found about the color blue:
Blue symbolizes: youth, spirituality, truth, peace
very fitting I think :)
@kala_way: & @Mrs.KMM: I don't think the white shading will really work with the tattoo I'm getting since it's only a single letter. But thanks for showing me the picture. I'm sure this won't be my last tat.
because it's so simple, I would suggest black over navy. when a tattoo gets old, it gets a little blurry around the edges. my guess is that a navy tattoo will show it's age sooner than a black one would.
if you are fair-white is very nice. and believe me-as someone with a wrist tattoo-you will be seeing this thing constantly. it will catch you off guard. as you talk with your hands you will see people dart their eyes at your wrist (sometime admiring, sometimes not). i don't think it would be a mistake to go the darker route but if you want to keep it modest, go white.
I don't really like white tattoos.. sometimes it looks like the people aren't completely into the tattoo, sometimes it doesn't show up at all, or it looks like a hurting scar.
If you're concerned about job situations with a wrist tattoo, are you getting it on your left or right wrist? Can you wear a watch over it, or a bracelet? Or could you consider placing it somewhere else?
Regardless of what you do, I love the idea of your tattoo and please post a pic when it's done! Beautiful way to remember :)
Black/Navy - wear it loud and proud :) I think white tattoos are very pretty, but I think given the significance of what you are getting it for, I'd personally, go dark for all to see
Looks great! So touching, what an awesome way to remember him :)
The white with shading looks awesome! I think my next tat may have some white on it, and I'm usually just a black in girl. I have a black tattoo on my wrist (my sister and I got matching tattoos) and when I'm wearing short sleeves at work I cover it up as much as I can with a thick "boyfriend" style Fossil watch, but when my tattoo is visible nobody says anything about it anyways. Like pp's said, tattoos are starting to be the norm.
@AmyDee: Oh I didn't get any white shading. That's just the reflection from the ointment.
aw it does look nice... and that's coming from someone who isn't a fan of tats. It is very tasteful.
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