With trendsetting pop culture icons like Rihanna and Victoria Beckham sporting a multitude of tattoos, it’s no surprise that body art has taken on a new life in the world of style. No longer is the tattoo a taboo on the runway or in a photoshoot; on the contrary, many fashion houses have deliberately picked models with ink ranging from small script to extensive pieces for their lookbooks and campaigns. Perhaps there’s been no better time to make a statement with your body art, whether you’re an average joe or high-profile fashion mogul, but never underestimate the staying power of any design you may choose. If you have the guts, you may just gravitate toward the newest hotspot for body art--the chest plate--and let your sternum do the talking.
Chest plate tattoos, which span roughly the area from the clavicle to the breastbone from shoulder to shoulder, are ideal choices for those who want to make a statement with their body art. For those who work jobs where tattoos aren’t allowed to be shown, the chest plate can easily be covered up with a button-up shirt or blouse; for those who want to show off their piece, it’s easy to find a strapless or sleeveless garment with a low cut to show the tattoo in its entirety. The relatively taut area of skin that chest plates cover isn’t likely to sag or stretch, hence less likely to morph the tattoo over the test of time, while those concerned about out-of-shape arms and midsections can find solace in the unchanging sternum.
The chest plate is also an ideal choice because of its symmetrical proportions--unlike limb tattoos, the chest plate covers an area that’s symmetrical and lends itself to mirrored designs. We’ve also seen plenty of shields, crests, and other symbols of strength; particularly for men, a sculpted chest carries an especially strong canvas for traditional and contemporary statements on masculinity. Not to be forgotten, the text tattoo has plenty of room to elaborate in a chest plate; whether it be a multi-line poem or four words in large script, the chest plate is a particularly effective messenger for whatever words resonate with you. Below we’ve provided just a few examples of the creative takes on chest plates we’ve seen thus far--we can’t wait to see yours!
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