Thigh Tattoos: 50 Bold Styles That Are Truly Stunning

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Thigh tattoos are simply gorgeous. The placement alone makes thigh tats one of the more head-turning kinds.

Thigh tattoos can be alluring and a statement image because the artist has more space to work with. The thigh area is also an ideal space for tattoos if you like the option of covering up. Whether your thigh tattoo is feminine, classy, edgy, or powerful, it can be easily hidden with a long skirt or pants.

But thigh tattoos need to be thought out carefully in terms of placement. A good tattoo artist will work with a client on the best spot for that person’s thigh tattoo – a certain design may look better on the front, side, or back of the thigh.

A design can completely wrap around or go down the leg. Thigh tattoos provide a place where creativity can really shine.

We were inspired by all the lovely work on these women and their thighs. Read ahead for 50 feminine classy thigh tattoos and prepare to be inspired as well.

Warning: These tattoos will make anyone wish it were forever summer so people can always flaunt their thigh-high ink!

Meaningful Saw Thigh Tattoo

Maryrose’s saw tattoo on her thigh is inspired by her grandfather’s saw, and NBT stands for New Blood Tubs, a club she belongs to, and the saw represents them.

Roses Thigh Tattoo

Roses are already such classy feminine subjects for a piece of ink. These two incredible thigh tattoos are so sexy!

Mandala Thigh Tattoo

This stunning mandala tattoo matches the owner’s equally impressive mandala tattoo on the hand. What a gorgeous pair!

Dreamy Deer Thigh Tattoo

This beautifully colored tattoo on Hayleigh’s thigh was her first tattoo — it’s dreamy and magical.

Cat Portrait Thigh Tattoo

This sweet kitty portrait was done to remember a sweet cat named D’artagnan who died. What a beautiful tribute from his owner; plus, the framing looks lovely on a thigh.

Flowers Thigh Tattoo

This stunning photo and these lovely tattoos prove how flowers tattooed on the thigh in black and gray may be one of the best designs to get.

Black and Gray Roses Thigh Tattoo

Roses on the side of the thigh is perfection. The bold black shading makes it a truly striking tattoo.

Bold and Colorful Thigh Tattoos

These bold and bright tattoos on the owner’s thighs prove that they’re a perfect spot to go big.

Moon and Sun Thigh Tattoo

We love the dots and delicate mehndi design of this mystical tattoo.

Geometric Cat Thigh Tattoo

Geometric cat! This tattoo wins on so many fronts: It’s cute and sexy and stylish all at the same time.

Dotwork Garter Thigh Tattoo

Simply stunning and yet full of the finest detailing, this garter tattoo is the perfect choice for the thigh.

Skull and Flowers Thigh Tattoo

This lovely tattoo of a skull and flowers would make Georgia O’Keeffe proud.

Blue Lion Thigh Tattoo

We love the blue, black outline, and pops of white in this lion tattoo that’s placed just above the knee.

Spiritual Thigh Tattoo

So beautiful, and we love how this tattoo is placed on the body, from the thigh on up.

Red Woman Thigh Tattoo

This tattoo is dazzling, with such incredible colors and details. It’s big, bold, and so beautiful.

Fox and Bunny Thigh Tattoo

How whimsical are this fox and rabbit? We wouldn’t mind having these critters go with us everywhere either.

Dotted Bird Thigh Tattoo

This intricate bird tattoo took about two hours to finish, but it was definitely worth it.

Octopus Thigh Tattoo

From the bold color to the impressive shading, this octopus thigh tattoo is straight-up badass.

Flying Birds Thigh Tattoo

This hand-poked thigh tattoo of six flying birds represents the owner’s family, which is a sweet and sentimental tribute.

Poppy Thigh Tattoo

These poppies are undeniably bold and beautiful. We wouldn’t mind if they were the centerpiece of our thigh either.

Sailing Ship Thigh Tattoo

This nautical thigh tattoo is done in an American traditional style, making it even more striking.

Dainty Skeletons Thigh Tattoo

Although this back-of-the-thigh tattoo does feature skeletons, its fine lines still make it dainty and feminine.

Orchid Garter Thigh Tattoo

This orchid garter belt-style thigh tattoo is absolutely breathtaking! The detail is impeccable on both the belt and flower.

Botanical Skull Thigh Tattoo

How gorgeous is this skull tattoo? We love how it’s surrounded by all sorts of blue flowers.

Red Elephant Thigh Tattoo

This elephant is highlighted by gorgeous red mandalas, adding to its reality.

Traditional Flamingo Thigh Tattoo

We don’t typically see fun flamingos done in an American traditional style, but how gorgeous is this one?!

Watercolor Lips Thigh Tattoo

This mash-up watercolor thigh tattoo is giving us Miami Vice vibes.

Rosie-inspired Thigh Tattoo

This empowering tattoo inspired by Rosie the Riveter is incredible; we love how it’s done in all black and white, except for her eyes, lips, and headband.

Geometric Rose Thigh Tattoo

The bright colors of this thigh tattoo are contrasted by black and white geometric cutouts. Stunning!

No Outlines Thigh Tattoo

A lack of black outlining makes these bright red peonies stand out even more.

Green Gem Thigh Tattoo

How eye-catching is this green jeweled heart? We love how it’s accompanied by dotwork and draping fine lines.

Pink Lilies Thigh Tattoo

These pink lilies are bold and beautiful. The way they climb up the owner’s torso only adds to their boldness.

Pinup Girl Thigh Tattoo

This pinup girl tattoo is sure to add elegance to any outfit and sexiness to any thigh.

Watercolor Flower Thigh Tattoo

This watercolor flower tattoo adds a burst of color onto the owner’s thigh. We love how the flower is against a heart-shaped background.

Hourglass Thigh Tattoo

This has to be the most philosophical tattoo we’ve seen yet! Here, the sun and moon are encapsulated in an intricately designed hourglass.

Not Broken Thigh Tattoo

This American traditional thigh tattoo of a hand and rose is accompanied by the words, “Not broke, just bent.” It’s a simple but powerful reminder to stay resilient.