Wildly Attractive Tattoos You’ll Love
Most people agree that it’s the artistry of your tattoo that makes it attractive.
Tattoos have become incredibly popular over the past decade, but it can still be hard to guess how people will view your tattoo when they see you with visible ink on your body.
Here are several reasons why tattoos can actually be highly attractive, regardless of whether they’re hidden or on display, subtle or brightly colored, large or small.
Are Tattoos Attractive?
Beauty and attractiveness really vary from person to person. A lot of people get tattoos for personal reasons, such as remembering a loved one or commemorating a special occasion. And who can argue with that? They are permanent reminders of something (or someone) we care about—and an often attractive alternative to carrying around mementos in our pockets.
Some tattoos are designed to be just purely attractive, without any personal meaning whatsoever. If you like how they look, go for it! There’s no accounting for taste—or artistry.
Attractive Tattoos You’ll Love
2. Foreign Language Tattoos: “Luce in altis” (“Light at the top”).
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Wildly Attractive Tattoos
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13. Flame Design
15. Dangerous Bottle of Poison
Attractive Tattoo Designs
18. Adventure Design
19. Moon Phases
20. Crystal Tattoo
Attractive Outline Tattoo Designs
A great idea for an attractive tattoo is an outline design. This type of ink is appealing because it uses simple, clean lines. The designs are timeless, so they’ll age well and go with any style of clothing you wear. With black lines, you won’t have to worry about bright colors fading in the sun or over time.
Choose a meaningful symbol for you, like a favorite type of flower or your zodiac sign. If you’re artistic, you may be able to come up with an outline yourself. Or, you can work with a tattoo artist from a full-color picture to design the perfect outline body art for you. Here are a few examples of outline tattoos to get your creative juices flowing:
22. Small Scorpion
If you’re a Scorpio or have a loved one born under the sign of a scorpion (October 23-November 21), then you’ll love this tiny scorpion outline tattoo. The design is so small that you can’t go wrong placing this dangerous little guy anywhere on your body.
23. Tiny Crab
Continuing the zodiac sign theme, maybe you were born between June 21 and July 22, making you a Cancer. Or maybe you just love the beach! Either way, this itty bitty crab is another simple outline tattoo with a very attractive design.
24. Wild Girl
This outline of a girl with wildflowers sprouting from her neck makes me think of personal growth. I love this beautiful tattoo for a free spirit.
25. Wrist Wrap
The layout of this floral wrist wrap tattoo is really eye-catching. It looks like the flowers and vines are twisting up her arm. I think the sparkle details add a touch of whimsy to this edgy tat.
26. Painting Hands
The famous Michelangelo painting “Creation of Adam” clearly inspired this artsy outline hand tattoo. I love the meta twist in this design – one of the hands paints the other.
27. Growing Hands
These two hands clasped together with flowers springing from the wrists make me think of a budding connection.
28. Locked Hands
Are these two hands arm wrestling? Reaching out to save each other? Doing an intricate handshake? That’s up for the wearer to decide, but the simple outline design is wildly attractive.
Wildly Attractive Watercolor Tattoo Designs
If simple outline tattoos aren’t your thing, then maybe you’d prefer a beautiful watercolor tattoo design. A splash of color with softened edges makes watercolor tattoos particularly attractive.
They are vibrant and playful, making them a great match for anyone with a creative or quirky personality.
Watercolor tattoos can be as simple or complex as you’d like, depending on your style.
Pro Tip: Although you might be tempted to choose soft colors, I suggest using bright hues to keep them from fading too quickly.
29. Double-Sided Butterfly
This watercolor butterfly tattoo idea has the best of both worlds – it’s half black ink and half rainbow colors. You can show off two sides of your personality, or two styles of ink, in one attractive design.
30. Back Flower
I love the way the stem of this striking flower tattoo trails down the spine. It draws the eye to the nape of the neck where the flower blossoms and down the curve of the back, making for a sensual and appealing look.
31. Rising Phoenix
The phoenix is a symbol of immortality and rebirth. We’ve all been through some tough stuff, right? A watercolor phoenix tattoo shows that you have risen from the ashes of your struggles and come out stronger than ever. I’m obsessed with this colorful design and the special meaning behind it.
32. Flying Hummingbird
If the phoenix doesn’t speak to you, another bird might. Hummingbirds symbolize joy and hope – plus, they’re super cute! Many believe they are a sign of good luck, so getting this sweet flying hummingbird watercolor tattoo could attract some good fortune into your life.
Better Idea: I would probably modify the size of this one to be a tad smaller, but I love the shoulder placement – instead of a guardian angel, you’d have an adorable little hummingbird watching over you!
33. Matching Set Cartoon Tattoo
If you love “The Little Prince,” then you’ll be inspired by this matching set of watercolor tattoos on two wrists. You can get one on each of your arms, or get matching ink with a friend. If you’re not so into this story, there are plenty of other characters that would make an awesome tattoos:
- Calvin and Hobbes
- Rick and Morty
- Brian and Stewie…
I could go on and on.
34. Mother and Baby Tattoo
My heart swells just looking at this mother and baby tattoo. You could play with this design by using all different watercolor shades of pink or blue based on your child’s gender, but the rainbow colors here are definitely gorgeous too.
35. Tiny Unicorn
Okay, I’m OBSESSED with this teeny watercolor unicorn body art! The small dabs of color on a black outline and the tiny size make this an attractively subtle whimsical tattoo. I think this would look awesome on a wrist, ankle, foot, or even behind the ear.
Attractive Bracelet and Ankle Tattoo Ideas
Some of the most attractive tattoo designs for women that I’ve seen are bracelet and ankle tats. I like the idea of matching tattoos to my jewelry or being able to skip jewelry entirely because I already have a beautiful design on my wrist. And if you don’t want to commit to a bracelet tat that will show on your wrist every day, an anklet design is also super cute.
You can really customize a bracelet design and use it to show off your personality. I think floral designs are whimsical and dainty, or you could go for heavy chains and spiky jewelry, if that’s your thing. You could also design bracelet and ankle tats to blend with any tattoos you already have on your hands and feet.
36. Layered Bracelet
This layered bracelet tattoo with lots of jewels and charms is giving off a bohemian, almost witchy vibe to me. I like how this one has so many bracelets but still uses thin little lines instead of going for a chunky chain look.
37. Wildflower Bracelet
This colorful wildflower bracelet tattoo by Zihong is so sweet and feminine.
38. Charm Ankle Bracelet
Did you just love charm bracelets as I kid? I know I did. You can use an attractive anklet or bracelet tattoo to show off your favorite things as an adult. This charm ankle bracelet ink has a shamrock, heart, and musical note, but you can get any small designs you want. Colorful charms would look really cool, too!
39. Peacock Feather Anklet
Peacock feathers have long been used as a symbol of good luck. I like this black peacock feather anklet tattoo, but I also think it would be gorgeous in color. This is a great example of blending a foot tattoo with an anklet design – I could easily see this starting with just the feather on the foot and adding the ankle bracelet later, or vice versa.
Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so some of these attractive tattoo ideas may stand out to you more than others. You might want to copy one of them pretty closely or use it as inspiration for an entirely different tattoo.
Maybe these examples helped you narrow down whether you want a black or color tattoo, or which placement you like best.
Personally, I think some of the sexiest tattoos are subtle but striking and show off your unique personality (like the tiny unicorn watercolor one – I’d probably get that on my ankle).
Feel free to play around with some of these ideas – get your tattoo artist to help you create a design you like, then draw it with temporary body ink. If you’re still into it by the time the ink washes off, you’ll probably love the permanent version of the design.
Ultimately, all that matters is if YOU think it’s attractive – it’s your body art, after all!
More Great Tattoo Ideas
- Marigold Flower Tattoo – Most of us have lost someone we have loved, either by them passing away or the relationship ending. That sadness and feeling of loss can last a lifetime. The marigold tattoo represents despaired love along with light, power, overcoming obstacles, and strength. These beautiful flowers aren’t big, but they carry a large meaning! I think you’ll enjoy these marigold tattoo design ideas we have compiled, so be sure to take a look.
- Flower Wrist Tattoo Ideas – It’s no surprise that flower tattoos can be insanely beautiful, unique, and meaningful. Depending on the size and shape of the tattoo design, they can pretty much go anywhere on your body and look fantastic. While many flower tattoos are elegant and feminine, there are some pretty popular ones that are more masculine. A large black rose tattoo is hard to beat because they look so cool. But big, brightly colored blossoms are also incredible too. No matter what your style is, I’m sure you’ll find a flower tattoo that is calling your name.
- Magnolia Flower Tattoos – Whether in art like a tattoo or in nature, the magnolia flower is breathtakingly beautiful. It represents nature, endurance, beauty, and perseverance. Incredibly feminine, you’ll find both large and smaller magnolia designs. They also look fantastic in black and colored with pink. Take a look at some of these wonderful magnolia tattoo design ideas. Just a warning, though…after you look at them, you will want to get an appointment scheduled with your favorite tattoo artist!
