InkCraftWomen's Collarbone Tattoo Ideas on the Clavicle
20 women's collarbone tattoos photographed on skin for InkCraftBy Uladzimir TumanauUpdated
On many women the collarbone shows as a clear, fine line from the throat to the shoulder, framed by whatever neckline is worn that day. These collarbone tattoos for women are shown beside their flat designs, to judge how each sits along that line.
- tribal · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white tribal moth tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- tribal · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white tribal tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- geometric · colourTry it on — Color geometric tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- blackwork · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white blackwork crow tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- dotwork · black and greyTry it on — Black and grey dotwork tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- watercolor · colourTry it on — Color watercolor elephant tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- tribal · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white tribal butterfly tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- blackwork · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white blackwork rose tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- watercolor · colourTry it on — Color watercolor tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- geometric · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white geometric star tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- traditional · colourTry it on — Color traditional dagger heart tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- neo traditional · colourTry it on — Color neo traditional octopus tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- linework · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white linework abstract tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- ornamental · black and greyTry it on — Black and grey ornamental flower tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- tribal · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white tribal tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- Japanese · colourTry it on — Color Japanese lips flowers tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- geometric · colourTry it on — Color geometric shark tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- traditional · colourTry it on — Color traditional dragonfly tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- linework · black and whiteTry it on — Black and white linework raven tattoo on a woman's collarbone
- illustrative · black and greyTry it on — Black and grey illustrative lotus tattoo on a woman's collarbone
Every pair is one tattoo: the design as it was drawn, and a photograph of that same design on the body.
These 20 tattoos on women's collarbones, in numbers
- Body parts
- 1
- Black and grey
- 12
- Colour
- 8
- Most common style
- tribal
Necklines, straps and necklaces
The collarbone is the part of the chest most often left uncovered by women's clothing, and each neckline shows a different length of it. Off-shoulder and strapless tops show the whole bone, a scoop or square neck shows the inner half, and a crew neck covers it. Bra and top straps cross the outer third near the shoulder, so the far end of a long piece is the part most often under a strap.
Necklaces sit in the same place. A chain resting on or just above a collarbone piece can frame it or clutter it; if you wear one daily, place the tattoo clear of the chain's line, or design the two to work together.
Scale, long hair and a steady spot
On a narrower frame the collarbone is shorter, and delicate designs that keep within the bone's own length look proportionate: a line of script, a branch, a row of small stars. A pair, one on each side, frames the top of the chest and suits mirrored designs such as two swallows or a phrase split in half.
Long hair falls over the outer end of the collarbone and hides it when worn down. Weight change and pregnancy affect this spot very little, so a piece here keeps its shape through years in which the stomach or hips might not. For how it feels and heals, see the collarbone page.
Common questions
- Will a collarbone tattoo show in everyday tops?
- Most of the time, at least partly. Scoop, square and V necklines show the inner end near the throat, and off-shoulder and strapless tops show all of it. Crew necks and collared shirts cover it, which makes it easy to hide for work and easy to show outside it.
- How big should a women's collarbone tattoo be?
- Sized to the bone rather than to the chest. A design that stays within the length of the collarbone, and no taller than the narrow band along it, reads cleanly. A shorter collarbone suits brief script or a single branch; a piece meant to span both sides needs the full width between the shoulders.
- Does long hair hide a collarbone tattoo?
- Only the outer end, and only when hair is worn down and forward over the shoulders. The inner part near the throat stays visible whenever the neckline allows. If you want the piece seen with hair down, keep its main element towards the centre of the chest.
- What collarbone tattoo designs look classy on a woman?
- Ones kept to the scale of the bone. Linework or a single weight of black running along the clavicle reads as deliberate, while a large block of colour over such thin skin can look heavy. Tribal and geometric pieces can trace its curve, and a moth, a rose or a small star sits well just below it. A meaningful word or date in small script makes it unique to you.
See it on your own skin first
InkCraft places a design on a photo of you — scaled, wrapped and shaded to the spot you pick, so you can judge the size against your own body before it is permanent.