Tattoo cover up

[AnxiousElephant77]

I need to cover up a tattoo in order to try wedding gowns on. Don't even ask. Anyway, I need something fairly transfer proof as I don't want to end up buying 20 gowns because I've covered them in make up. Any ideas?

It's on my back. Which is why it's such a problem. It's not massive. It's vertical writing probably about 15 cm in length. She won't even be like 'oh what are you like?' She's going to behave as if I've ruined my entire life. And whilst I know it's silly, I can't be faffed.

Gosh, sounds hard! Just wondering how're you going to pull it off in the long run. Placement wise are you going to need someone else to apply the make up? Is there no way you can drop the bomb and just avoid her for a time then just do the whole "yes mother, I know but imma big girl now" and ignore.
Plus, surely other people can see it? If she's that vocal about hating them is there a possibility that a family friend might say "But your DD has one, I've seen it!"
I'm sorry Op, just sounds more trouble than it could be worth!

I know, I know.

Oh anxious i feel for you. My mum had a whole thing about my first tattoo. She gave up somewhat by the 4th or 5th. Think I gave her exposure therapy

I think as pp suggested getting the dress fitter on side before hand will help. Then either go for a plaster or make up. If the fitter knows you have make up on your back then it's their fault if it transfers

Could you wear physio tape and pretend you have a muscle sprain?

I am assuming you are going to buy a dress that covers your back so she never needs to see it? If so I would just make sure any dresses you try on have a high enough back and don't let her in to the fitting room as you are dressing. Tell her to sit outside the room so you can surprise her with each one.

Mercifully I've got massive boobs so backless will not work for me. But I want to try some on in the hope they can be adjusted or whatever.

Here’s a tutorial. It certainly works, I’m not sure how practical it would be. I think, to a certain degree, you’ll end up smudging makeup on the gowns - it’s inevitable as you may need a heavier layer of product.

I wouldn’t risk ruining the dresses, independent boutiques are likely to ask you pay vs a high street retailer.

I think you should try a plaster cut down to size. You need a wingman for this, someone to help you do up your dresses in lieu of her etc and who can keep your mum sat down in one place whilst you stand in convenient angles.

Also I think Dermablend is sold under the brand name Vichy in Europe. All the usual beauty suspects stock it.

I agree. I've bought a plaster and we'll see what the colour match is. My appointment isn't until 1st Feb so I've got plenty of time for trial and error.