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November 4th, 2020

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50 Remarkable Bodysuit Tattoos

Would you get tattooed from head to toe?

Although micro tattoos are the new, hot trend, big tattoos are here to stay. For many tattoo collectors, they live by the philosophy, “The bigger, the better” and bodysuits are the best way to cover ground quickly.

Bodysuits first came into popularity through Japanese tattooing (also known as irezumi). Tattooing became an art form in Japan during the Edo period, with artists taking inspiration from woodblock printing. The designs often depicted heroic scenes, such as dragons, other mythical creatures and tigers. Toward the end of the Edo period tattooing became outlawed, as Japan wanted to protect it’s image to other foreign nations. Tattooing soon moved underground and became associated with the Yakuza, who became popularizing full body suits within their organizations. These bodysuits were crafted by hand (without a machine) and done in the traditional tebori technique. These tattoos often extended onto the person’s genitals, however, they left the hand, neck and face bare.

Today, bodysuits are worn by collectors around the world and created in a variety of styles—from Japanese to neo traditional to blackwork to geometric. Getting a full body suits takes plenty of commitment, however, any serious collector will tell you that it’s well worth the time, money and pain. Take a look at 50 of our favorite bodysuit (and bodysuit in progress) tattoos in the gallery below, then let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section on social media.

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We finished @christinatattoos Cyclops tattoo a few days ago…. We started it almost two years ago. The story of the Cyclops is from Greek mythology. The first impression is of a giant, grotesque and people eating creature… but they are more than their appearance. It was the Cyclops (who were in some stories, blacksmiths) that created Zeus’s lightning bolt, Poseidon’s Trident and Hades helmet of invisibility. Which they used to overthrow their tyrant father Kronos. This “monster” to look at… was a hidden hero. Appearances can be deceiving @goodguysupply @cainforge @cheyenne_tattooequipment @thesolidink

A post shared by Steve Moore (@getmooretattoos) on Dec 18, 2019 at 11:25am PST

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Alex’s “Forgotten sacrifice” Backpiece is almost finished… one more sitting. Alex described an image of “…a knight that had done his duty, made his sacrifice after a hard life, to have his spirt ascend to a better place….” I drew the soul split in two, half still clinging to life and duty the other moving on. Alex first contacted me while he was deployed in Egypt. He is a member of the Canadian armed forces. Alex grew up reading about hero’s in books… and then became one. #SOLIDINK #goodguysupply

A post shared by Steve Moore (@getmooretattoos) on Jan 6, 2019 at 5:59pm PST

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Here’s some stills of Ron’s back @ronsmith …so stoked on how this turned out.

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ニコラス

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Last day #londontattooconvention Thank you again for great time @mikivialetto and everyone who I met there. Can’t wait to come back!

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All healed and settled.

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Super excited about finally finishing my good friend @solidasarockstar ‘s big Kapala Skull and Spiders back piece up! A massive project with some pretty solid cover ups in there, Thanks so much for your dedication and friendship, I’m super happy with the results! ✌ Most of this is a good year or so healed here, The golds and some lines and highlights are fresh.

A post shared by Jake Danielson (@jaketattoos) on Nov 4, 2020 at 1:28am PST

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Somewhat side view of one of my favourite tattoos, on a favourite client of mine all the way from Switzerland! Hopefully we’ll have some news for you guys in regards to re-openning and re booking after this weekend. I really miss tattooing, can’t wait to be back to it.

A post shared by Jake Danielson (@jaketattoos) on Oct 16, 2020 at 10:31pm PDT

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Some angles showing the sides of Anna’s big Phoenix. Almost sad that we’re finished, it was a really fun piece to work on. Thanks again Anna! See you soon for the next one

A post shared by Jake Danielson (@jaketattoos) on Nov 26, 2018 at 1:46am PST

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HEALED….(except the snake pattern on the hood) I was super stoked to see this all healed up. We added in a snake pattern to the cloak today…it was always our intention…so with that…I can finally say it is finished…another one done. I’m gonna need to start some new projects soon! #Hecate #torsotattoo #triplegoddess @eternalink @cheyenne_tattooequipment @saniderm

A post shared by Teresa Sharpe (@teresasharpeart) on Oct 29, 2019 at 6:09pm PDT

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The final session on the infamous #mermaidtorso !!! Started a little over a year ago. I can’t thank @jackieadamski enough for trusting me with this project. I’m glad my drawing found her and that she contacted me all those months ago to start one of my most epic projects. Not only that but she sat like a stone for all of it. Such a pleasure to tattoo and hang out with! Also thanks to her sister for being there for all the fun and taking care of Jackie at the end of our two day sessions!! And to Jackies’ mom for being awesome!!! #itsforher #datbitchupsidedown #ihaveawesomeclients #freshwatermermaid #weirdcommentsgetdeleted #nippleblurtoprotectyoufromawesomeness #cstringinaction #thanksforthelaughs #tattoodrunk @eternalink @saniderm

A post shared by Teresa Sharpe (@teresasharpeart) on Jul 10, 2017 at 5:19pm PDT

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Another one bites the dust…space dust that is…sorry I’m lame anyways…check out this sweet space girl explorer traversing the unknown at her own peril! Also huge thanks to John for letting me torture him endlessly. #shroomplanet #carnivorousplants #watchout #venusasstrap #spacegirlbackpiece #anotherdayanotherbackpiece @eternalink @saniderm @cheyenne_tattooequipment

A post shared by Teresa Sharpe (@teresasharpeart) on Aug 16, 2019 at 1:47pm PDT

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Fresh after final touches! For Dennis. #scytheandspade #goodguysupply

A post shared by Samantha Smith (@scragpie) on Aug 10, 2020 at 6:40pm PDT

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XIV. TEMPERANCE. My favourite part of this project was getting to be better buds with @poppy_del. Also getting to see the adorable Halloween kitties by another tat pal @emilyshoichet just below! #scytheandspade #goodguysupply

A post shared by Samantha Smith (@scragpie) on Dec 6, 2018 at 6:49pm PST

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For a true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart- ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Zeus finished about a year ago and we fiiinally got a photo! This was a large one, good thing @justin4196 is so tall, he has an amazing collection that just won’t quit. S/o to @anthony_tex coming in one day to help tie the backgrounds of our pieces together for that eeextra special touch. #scytheandspade #goodguysupply #zensa

A post shared by Samantha Smith (@scragpie) on Nov 24, 2018 at 4:37pm PST

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Finally got a portfolio done after my last one was stolen at a show. Been rockin a 10 year old one the last few shows… see you at @portlandtattooexpo

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1-*be careful what you ask for. 2-left leg, Venice. 3-inner thigh. 4-what you see is what you get. 5-I’ve got your back. 6-…not that you need it. 7-ok 8… I don’t get it. Nine … ok, I get it. . . 1&4 pics by @andrewgogueinfocus #alphonsemucha

A post shared by Jeff Gogue (@gogueart) on Oct 5, 2019 at 9:53pm PDT

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5 sessions on this osprey back done on @delan_c . Really happy with it for so few sessions. Thanks for being awesome Delan! Love your attitude and perspective on things! #26swords #fusioninkproteam #wildroseherbs #truegrips #dlizepro #cheyenne_tattooequipment

A post shared by Jeff Gogue (@gogueart) on Feb 9, 2019 at 9:55am PST

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Freehand full body suit on @daniel_edward_miller . There’s a 16 min full interview of Daniel taken for my short film SURRENDER… we weren’t able to put it all in the film so i wanted to give it out as it’s own thing. Click YouTube link in my profile to watch.. #offthemaptattoo #fusioninkproteam #cheyenneartist #truegrips

A post shared by Jeff Gogue (@gogueart) on Mar 12, 2018 at 6:35am PDT

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A 3 years healed chest / belly / throat project, (arms not by me) Thanks @valentin.d.tattoo for the picture ! I may finish the lower belly and start the leg on Valentin this summer ! I can’t wait ! (More projects like this please ! ) It’s a real pleasure to see your healed tattoos so do not hesitate to send me pictures …………………………………………………………………. for the booking please contact Cecile on viperechambre@gmail.com ❌ Please no DM ………………………………………………………………….. Toute l’année à Toulon dans mon nouveau studio Privé @vipere.chambre.tattoo ✨ . . . . . . . . . . #dotwork #dorworktattoo #blackworktattoo #blackwork #ttism #ornementaltattoo #alexiscalvie #viperechambre #blackarttattoo #dotworker #dotart #blackworkers #blackworkerssubmission #blackworkers_tattoo

A post shared by Alexis Calvié (@alexiscalvie) on Feb 2, 2020 at 2:23am PST

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Done @blackheartattoo #sacredgeometry #dotwork #dot #dotworktattoo #blackwork #blackworkers #blackworktattoo #tttism #blackart #blackartists #alexiscalvie #blackhearttattoo

A post shared by Alexis Calvié (@alexiscalvie) on Jul 22, 2016 at 11:39am PDT

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On Aurore/ in Progress Next stop : Toulon/Juillet . Booking blackheartattoo@gmail.com . . . . . #blackwork #dotworktattoo #dotwork #blackworktattoo #blackworksubmission #onlyblackwork #sacredgeometry #sacredgeometrytattoo #geometrictattoos #geometrictattoo #blackworkartist #blackworkartists #blackheartattoo #alexiscalvie #tttism

A post shared by Alexis Calvié (@alexiscalvie) on May 27, 2019 at 1:18am PDT

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Amazing photos of @tinaxandra Bodysuit by my partner in crime @muchacho.navaja MADRID @black.tatu

A post shared by Black Prada (@black.prada) on Nov 2, 2020 at 11:00am PST

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Black lasts forever. Bodysuit in progress on @indigofox__ by Navaja and me.

A post shared by Black Prada (@black.prada) on Jun 18, 2020 at 6:05am PDT

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Sara’s sleeves @takeyourcrayon All done over a month. Thank you! . BOOKINGS CLOSED UNTIL NEXT YEAR. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING . @black.tatu

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Blut&eisen 2020 Pierluigideliperi@gmail.com

A post shared by ✖️PIERLUIGI DELIPERI✖️ (@pierluigi_deliperi) on Apr 16, 2020 at 8:28am PDT

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✖️Artist @kenji_alucky ✖️

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✖️Artist @kenji_alucky ✖️

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✖️DAYSOFFUTUREPAST✖️ Thank you Selene. Collabo piece I’ve done with my friend @blindvulture a few months back…! #funtimes

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✖️THESPACEBTWTHETHOUGHTS✖️ Thank you Miles

A post shared by ®️RAPHCEMO©️ (@raphcemo) on Apr 5, 2020 at 9:55am PDT

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✖️EXISTENCE ✖️ Thank you Y✖️ #ritual #life #grateful #coverup

A post shared by ®️RAPHCEMO©️ (@raphcemo) on Jun 11, 2019 at 10:07am PDT

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Hannya #hannyamask #hannyamask #japanesetatoo

A post shared by Dmytro Nosov (@nos_tattoos) on Aug 21, 2020 at 9:36am PDT

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Thank you for your trust The most powerful and patient @vera_bronson_popova ☺️ Collaboration done with @helen_hitori #mehendi #mehenditatoo #tattoogirl #tattoogirls #backtattoo #blacktattoo #ornamentaltattoo #blxckink #tattoodo #blackwork #tattoo #tattooart #girl

A post shared by Dmytro Nosov (@nos_tattoos) on Feb 14, 2020 at 3:40am PST

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Махакала Полностью зажившая татуировка☺️ Спасибо за фото @fed.yok В тандеме с @helen_hitori #ornamentaltattoo #blacktattooart #onlyblackart #kali #kalitattoo #blackworkerssubmission #mandalatatto #blackink #blxckink #darkartists #btattooing#mahakalatattoofamily #tattrx #blxcink #loveTTT #btattoing #mehnditattoos #mehnditatoo#mahakala#mahakalatattoo#

A post shared by Dmytro Nosov (@nos_tattoos) on Oct 30, 2018 at 11:41am PDT

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BODYSUIT. . . #japanesetattoo #tattoo #irezumi #tattoos #japan #ink #traditionaltattoo #inked #wabori #art #tattooartist #japanese #tattooart #orientaltattoo #irezumicollective #japanesetattoos #irezumitattoo #tattooed #japaneseart #horimono #tattoolife #japanesetattooart #japaneseink #tebori #tattoodesign #tattooideas #blackandgreytattoo #girlswithtattoos #inkedgirls

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#HORIOKAMI #LUPOHORIOKAMI @mushin_tattoo @horiokamifurniture @tattoodo #tattoodo #japaneseink #vbiproteam #tattoodoambassador #irezumi #horimono #tatuaggiogiapponese #horimonotattoo #vicenza #milano #roma #rivegauche #tattoomask

A post shared by 彫狼 Lupo Horiōkami (@horiokami) on Jul 8, 2020 at 10:44am PDT

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RYU NO SAKURA. ABOUT TODAY. . . . The dragon asks you to view the world through the window of mystery and wonder. #horiokami #btattooing #blackboldsociety #blacktoptattooing #BLXCKINK #oldlines #tattoosandflash #darkartists #tattoosandflash #topclasstattooing #darkartists #thebesttattooartist #japanesetattoos #irezumitattoo #horimono #tatuaggiogiapponese #orientaltattoos #irezumcolletctive #waterlawtattoobutter #tattoodo #tattoodoambassador

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Healed leg and in-progress backpiece on @xannarue… This goddess has been getting tattooed by me for over three years now! It is deeply rewarding to watch the body and spirit completely transform throughout the journey of a large-scale tattoo project… And the connections I’ve formed as a result of those projects are ones that I hold very dear to my heart… It is beautiful and humbling to be trusted with so much, thank you so much Xantha for your trust and dedication all these years! The warrior’s path… If any of you lovely people out there have photos of healed tattoos we’ve made together, please send them my way! Made with love at @inkanddaggertattoo and @thetattoodojo ✨

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Another look at our progress, for Heather— palms fresh, sleeves healed. Thank you so much beauty! Made with love at @thetattoodojo ✨ @thescorpionwhofellforthestag #thetattoodojo #ornamentaltattoo #ornamental #mehnditattoo #mehndi #henna #hennatattoo #floral #floraltattoo #flower #flowertattoo #blackwork #blackworkers #blackworkerssubmission #blackworkerstattoo #blackworktattoo #blacktattooart #blacktattoomag #blacktattoo #blxckink #btattooing #blackndark #equilattera #ladytattooers #tattoosnob #tattoodo #tattrx #tattoodo #ttism #taot

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Ryan’s legs, fully healed… We will continue these in the future as his bodysuit evolves… On one of the most mentally, emotionally, and physically strong people I have ever had the pleasure of working with— thank you Ryan for your dedication, friendship, and radiant energy! Your tattoos are a reflection of your spirit… They both become more beautiful with time!! See you soon ✨ #inkanddaggertattoo #ornamentaltattoo #mehnditattoo #mehndi #henna #hennatattoo #blackwork #blackworkers #blackworkerssubmission #blackworktattoo #blacktattooart #blacktattoomag #blacktattoo #blxckink #btattooing #blackndark #equilattera #ladytattooers #tattoodo #tattrx #tattoodo #ttism #taot

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The frontpiece is 3,5years healed, the hands 1,5years healed! It’s all about contrast!☝️ #cheyennetattooequipment #intenzefamily #h2oceanproteam #stencilstuff #wipeoutz #unigloves #barberdts #squidsterskinmarker #corpsepaintertattoo #werbung

A post shared by Corpsepainter (@julian.siebert) on Oct 25, 2020 at 9:29am PDT

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Thank you @xinkerbellx for sitting so well so many sessions! #cheyennetattooequipment #intenzefamily #h2oceanproteam #stencilstuff #wipeoutz #unigloves #barberdts #squidsterskinmarker #corpsepaintertattoo

A post shared by Corpsepainter (@julian.siebert) on Aug 9, 2020 at 9:03am PDT

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Finally after one year we finished @makaniterror butt!☝️ If you like it, please vote for us at the “Peoples Choice Award” @londontattooconvention on there website! #juliansiebert #cheyenne_tattooequipment #intenzefamily #h2oceanproteam #barber_dts #stencilstuff #unigloves #squidster_skinmarker #corpsepainter

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@jesswolf333 was kind enough to send me this healed picture. Thank you! #fusionink

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Cool shot of @littlebadwolfe ‘s healed sleeves. #strategicelbowplacement @fusion_ink @cheyenne_tattooequipment

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Finished back. Thanks @marisalarentattoos for seeing it through! @fusion_ink @cheyenne_tattooequipment

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Hours on hours.. Healed and settled on everyone’s favorite @quinnwhooo Back was done in 2016. @tatsoul @secondskintac @ohanaorganics @adenna_tattoo

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From final session > 13 months healed. @cheyenne_tattooequipment @fusion_ink @balm_tattoo @tatsoul @secondskintac @blackhopecurse @tatsupsupplyco @empiremelbourne www.mattcurzon.com

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By @laurentpnce Just me like a painting #inked #inkedgirls #ink #asiantattoo #japanesetattoo #ink #inkmagazine #inkedmagcovergirl #tatouagefemme #tatoo #tattoomodel #tattoosociety #tattoogirl #inkedgoddess #tattoostyle #tattooart #inkedmodel #painting #inkedboudoir #inkgirl #exhibitionart

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B.O.S.S with @theclasspen #classpen #haewall #madmaxink #해월

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