Floral designs are one popular choice, adding a touch of femininity to the decisive choice to tattoo your body from your rib cage to your hip.
A popular design for an eye-catching side tattoo is a dragon, a symbol of strength and ferocity as well as beauty. Western-style dragons are more often associated with breathing fire, power and resistance to authority, while Eastern-style dragons are often more gentle creatures associated with good fortune.
Both styles of dragons may symbolize attracting wealth, which is, after all, part of having good fortune, and the Western-style dragon is known for hoarding its piles of gold, jewels and treasure.
You might also decide on a side tattoo that has a personal cultural meaning to you. If your family comes from the islands of the Pacific, you might choose a traditional Polynesian tattoo design.
Quotes are another popular design option for women’s side tattoos. Choose a quote that will inspire you every time you look at yourself in the mirror, one that encourages you, gives you hope and makes you happy each time you see it.
A long quote can climb up or down your body vertically. If you like the long, thin look of a string of text but don’t welcome the idea of other trying to read you, feather and arrow designs make very pretty side tattoos as well.
No matter what side tattoo design you choose, your side tattoo will draw attention to the curves of your body, whether you’re showing off the whole design in swimwear or only letting a few sneak peeks show.