Before getting a permanent tattoo, you need to choose a design or phrase that appeals to you, as well as consider which part of the body to tattoo. Tattooing the thigh requires a large area, but it is also possible to think of smaller, delicate designs.
The thighs offer a good space for larger tattoos and the favorites are the floral ones, very capricious and that cover a good part of the skin. This part of the body can also be used for smaller, discreet, and delicate tattoos. To choose the perfect tattoo for you, check out 120 tattoo ideas in several techniques and styles.
1. The thigh offers a good space for larger tattoos
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2. And that they cover a good part of the leg
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3. Large illustrations are neatly done with lots of ink
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4. And flowers are always in demand in tattoo studios
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5. You can choose a colorful tattoo
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6. Or smaller, if you want a discreet
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7. Large designs are impressive in their detail
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8. And they appear in various styles, such as old school
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9. Or the realist
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10. And also in watercolor, perfect for those who love colorful tattoos
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11. My favorites are the traditional strokes with black ink
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12. But if you’re a modern girl, how about a minimalist?
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13. For your first tattoo you can choose a smaller one
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14. And if you are confident in your choice of tattoos you can go for a design that covers much of your thigh
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15. And the medium-sized ones are still neat
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16. You can tattoo your favorite work of art
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17. If you love “The Kiss” by Klimt, you will fall in love with this one
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18. The pop art ones are very cool
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19. This one is inspired by a work by Manet
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20. But the actual designs are also beautiful
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21. And they yield creative tattoos
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22. This one is for studio Ghibli lovers
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23. The thigh is also a good place to tattoo phrases
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24. You can take advantage of the larger region and complete it with large illustrations
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25. Or smaller
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26. This means “the best is yet to come”.
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27. And the word maktüb simplifies “it had to happen”.
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28. You can tattoo both thighs with a phrase that completes
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29. Or just Roman numerals, symbolizing a special date
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30. The thigh is a large region and you can tattoo on various parts of it
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31. In more discreet parts, like the beginning of the thigh
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32. In the center, prominently displayed
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33. Or at the end, extending to the knee region
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34. Animal designs are also favorites when it comes to tattoos
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35. From domestic ones, like kittens
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36. And the tributes to the dogs
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37. Even exotic animals, like the snake
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38. Or the black panther, in a modern stroke
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39. Butterflies, on the other hand, are super-delicate
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40. An animal like the whale yields beautiful and unique tattoos
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41. The fine line of this tattoo makes it even cuter
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42. Birds are related to freedom and inspiration
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43. You can opt for a small and delicate tattoo
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44. The unicorn, meanwhile, yields creative and colorful tattoos
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45. The wolf tattoos are modern and whimsical
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46. And the diverse strokes cater to varied tastes
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47. The designs around the leg are creative
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48. And originals, like this jellyfish illustration
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49. Cherry trees also look charming on this part of the body
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50. When it’s time for a tattoo, think about a technique that pleases you
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51. Usually the old school ones are bigger
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52. But if you’re looking for a small one, how about a minimalist one?
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53. Geometrics are trendy and form beautiful designs
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54. You can choose a tattoo with lots of black ink
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55. Or all colorful and delicate
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56. The minimalist strokes are creative
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57. You can show your passion for photographs with a beautiful tattoo like this one
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58. Colorful tattoos are a hit and can be done with different strokes
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59. That do not fail to impress with details
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60. But if you prefer the black ones, you can go for the floral ones.
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61. The thigh is an extensive region of the body and this allows for large tattoos
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62. Or even several scattered drawings
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63. And if you like small tattoos, you can take inspiration from this one
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64. You can unite a detailed drawing with the watercolor technique
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65. This one is for the book “The Little Prince
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66. But if your passion is astrology, how about a tattoo of your birth chart?
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67. You can tattoo the moon, complemented by a phrase in Korean
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68. Or together with other very stylish tattoos
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69. Or appeal to a cute kitten
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70. If you love nature, how about a landscape design?
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71. It is possible to eternalize on the skin a photo that means a lot
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72. And the thigh is a good space for vertical tattoos
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73. Or horizontal, around the thigh
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74. Even though it’s a larger space, some people prefer smaller tattoos
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75. And with simplified strokes
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76. But there are also the great
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77. And fancy, strong strokes and elaborate drawings
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78. To demonstrate the complexity of your own universe how about a creative drawing?
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79. This could mean your relationship with the outside world
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80. Meanings can be implied in a drawing
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81. Or explicit in a phrase like “do the best you can today”
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82. It could be the excerpt from a song…
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83. Or a short word, like “simplify”
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84. Moon tattoos are a favorite and appear in various strokes
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85. Complemented by finely traced flowers
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86. Or colored, resulting in a delicate design
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87. And bugs are also a hit in tattoo studios
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88. Can be nature animals tattooed in a whimsical way
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89. And complemented by other illustrations
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90. The dragon became authentic with the different stroke
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91. You can choose a classic design like flowers
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92. Small with black ink
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93. A medium and delicate design
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94. Or go for a bigger tattoo with neat lines
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95. But if you want an original tattoo, creative designs are an option
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96. They are diverse and the strokes impress with their whimsy
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97. Sentences can be authentic
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98. You can complement them with simple designs
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99. “Everything happens for a reason”
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100. Running fonts match this part of the body
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101. Floral designs, though classic…
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102. They are still original with the different strokes
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103. They are whimsical and take the tattoo out of the obvious
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104. Can be tattooed with shadows and black ink
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105. Or just with colored paint, forming an amazing design
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106. If you intend to tattoo a good part of your thigh, how about an illustration like this?
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107. The lotus flower is a modern tattoo alternative
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108. And it is possible to combine small planets among the flowers
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109. Or tattooing with color in a subtle and delicate way
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110. The cross can demonstrate your faith
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111. Even when the tattoos are smaller, the illustrations are full of details
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112. The fine lines form a subtle and impressive design!
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113. And with this technique, the tattoo seems to pop off the skin
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114. For your first tattoo, you can go for a smaller flower
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115. Or the moon in the most realistic style
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116. The flowers and the moon look charming in color and can follow the shape of the thigh
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117. If you like original illustrations, you can opt for a detailed sheet
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118. Or a different shape, like this one forming a circle
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119. The current illustrations can be done on the back of the thigh
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120. And the classics stand out when they cover a good part of the region
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As you have seen, there are tattoos on the thigh for different tastes and styles. Regardless of the chosen illustration or phrase, make sure you hire a professional tattoo artist to avoid mistakes or unforeseen events. If you still have doubts about what to tattoo, see more options from tattoos for women.