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Aggie_Ama
08-09-2009, 06:24 AM
My work has a no visible tattoo policy. Unfortunately I have a tattoo on my ankle. This summer it is ridiculously hot and our building A/C seems to be protesting to the intense work load. I was going to switch to skirts for relief but I don't want to be in violation on the policy. I was thinking just wear an ankle brace but is this bad for extended periods in the absence of a real injury? I have just one of those slip on compression ones. My tattoo is a rather large rose. about 2-3" across and probably 5" tall. I could probably put a rather large bandaid on it. I would wear hose which practically camoflouges it but most of my shoes are open toed!
maryellen
08-09-2009, 07:50 AM
i'd go for the band-aid. I think it would be more comfortable and less obtrusive. Though come to think of it . . . would be great if you could use a kid's bandage w a wild design on it. :D
Blueberry
08-09-2009, 07:56 AM
I'd use a bandaid too. Or, in the alternative, get the very stretchy stuff that comes in tubes to hold on bandages. Kind of like a big tube. It's not tight enough to interfere with your ankle.

CA
OakLeaf
08-09-2009, 11:17 AM
Why can't you wear sheer-toe hose (or tights) with open toed shoes? :confused:

Otherwise, I'd say band-aid, too. It would match your bruises. :p
Pan Dulce
08-09-2009, 11:35 AM
Maybe an Ace bandage?
ehirsch83
08-09-2009, 12:23 PM
I would get compression stalkings and just explain that you have been training really hard and they help with recovery!!
haha or I would go with a childs bandaid with cartoon characters on it.
kjb
08-09-2009, 02:55 PM
I vote for the band-aid, too. I had to wear a compression bandage after I sprained my ankle and it caused blisters where it met my sandals. Kids band-aids have some really cute designs now, almost as good as a real tattoo!
redrhodie
08-09-2009, 03:38 PM
How about tattoo concealer?

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231113
Aggie_Ama
08-09-2009, 04:08 PM
If it were small I would totally get some kids bandaids! I am thinking I might go the stretchy tape or ace bandage route (and duh I hadn't thought of that stuff). My HR manager jokingly said to wrap it and just say "I mountain bike really hard, can't seem to quit injuring this ankle!"

Red- I was thinking of that but I want to wear a lot of skirts I am thinking at $25 a tube that could get pricey. I know a lot of girl's who have used them for their weddings.
tulip
08-09-2009, 05:11 PM
duct tape!
Reesha
08-09-2009, 07:09 PM
Yeah the tattoo concealer works really well. I have a friend who has used it every day for years on both his wrists. His boss is none the wiser.

Still, no tattoo policies are annoying :(
VeloVT
08-09-2009, 07:12 PM
you can get hose without toes (there's a little thong that goes between your toes that doesn't really show). they work pretty well, although I haven't worn hose in ages.
Aggie_Ama
08-10-2009, 04:57 AM
Yeah the tattoo concealer works really well. I have a friend who has used it every day for years on both his wrists. His boss is none the wiser.

Still, no tattoo policies are annoying :(

We are a sales company, I see the need for the policy just need to wear skirts! I don't deal with our customers but they might see me. I am okay with the policy, so I went with the sports tape. ;)