Do I have to cover my tattoo for the Marine Corps Ball?

Question

I have a black/shaded tattoo of a dancer on my left shoulder blade and this is my first ball and i don't want to embarrass my boyfriend in any way. The tattoo is tasteful, but I'm not too sure what to do about it. I've been searching for dresses and i can't seem to find one I like that covers it. My hair is long enough to hide it for the most part.

Answer 1

My advice.....Discuss it with your partner.....get his advice....

For me.....it does not matter if you have a tattoo.....large b*****s...... or any other outstanding feature......there will be those that will disapprove and act like animals.....they have no class and you should ignore them.... YOU should be above these superficial stereotypes.....you are not your tattoo..... you are a LADY....as long as you act like one NO ONE has the right to judge you....

If you act guilty.....act ashamed.....you give your "power" to your critics.....walk proud.... be your boyfriends companion with class.....

I do not like tattoos.....I have no tattoos...... but anyone who is so shallow as to judge someone poorly solely because they have a tattoo..... you do not want to be friends with anyway.....I would not "hide" the tattoo.....I would ignore the tattoo....

Some will "like" it.....some will not..... you can not live your life in fear of what OTHERS.....will or will not like ....

BTW My wife has a dragon tattoo in the small of her back..... she is the finest, classiest lady I ever met.... would not change one thing about her.... and if others do not approve....they can kiss me below where my wife has her tattoo

Answer 2

Just about every Marine has a tattoo, well, a large majority!  You are not subject to the rules and regulations of civilian attire as a Marine has to abide by.  They won't say anything bad nor think lowly of you.  Many Marines might like it or want to see it.  You will be fine!

Answer 3

Cover it - it is a ball - it is the military.  The military is stringent on tradition.  It is not traditional for women to have obvious tattos.

You may cause offence to the older officers and their partners and to some of the cohorts of your boyfriend.  Your hair will not hide it - it will peek through.  

Answer 4

Well wear your hair down and don't worry about it. Tell your boyfriend and ask him what he thinks so then you won't embarrass him in any way

Answer 5

Go to sephora.com and purchase face and body foundation from Make-Up Forever. It covers tattoos perfectly.

Answer 6

just wear ur hair down and ull be fine.... im sure ppl wont mind that u have a tatoo. have fun!!!!