Lace is another example of a classic, ladylike design that looks gorgeous on women of all ages. Like filigree, you can work lace elements into larger pieces to give your ink a more romantic, vintage feel, or you can mimic the look of fabric by creating a bow, garter belt or bracelet.

Lace tattoos require particularly intricate handiwork; so make sure you find an artist with experience executing fine, detailed lines.

The negative space in this precise design helps create a graceful, breathable piece.

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This detailed tattoo creatively incorporates lace into the leaf of a Ginkgo tree.

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If you have a piece of fabric that's meaningful to you -- maybe a part of your wedding dress or your grandmother's handkerchief -- bring it to your tattoo artist to serve as inspiration for a gorgeous piece like this one.

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The movement, shading and placement of this realistic lace bow beautifully complement the subject's figure. Talk about a gorgeous female tattoo.

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