Lifestyle

50 Hip Tattoos So Stunning We Can't Help but Stare

LifestylePublished Mar 23, 2018
By Caroline Olney
hip tattoodani.ryan.art/Instagram

After getting inked once, it's hard not to become obsessed with looking at other designs. It usually starts with a small tattoo, and then all we want to do is move onto a bigger, more detailed one. Sometimes we know exactly where that perfect tattoo should go but not exactly what it should look like, right? This happens to all of us, so there's no shame in looking around for inspiration first. For anyone interested in a hip tattoo, we've got some lovely ideas! 

Since the hip is forever one of our fave spots for tattoos, we picked out some of the most intricate, interesting, or otherwise inspiring hip tattoos. 

With a mix of classic tatoo designs as well as feminine and ornate designs, the hip zone will take on a totally new life. Is there anything more stunning than when a hip bone is adorned with a pretty piece of ink? The area allows people to get really creative with their tattoos, and maybe choose a piece that wraps around their torso. And just imagine how much better that bathing suit game will be, come summer time. After all, who could resist enticing black ink or gorgeous floral designs?

All these hip bone and side hip designs look so awesome that we want to steal them immediately (but alas, we each only have two hip bones ...). Take a look at this inspiring roundup of hip tattoos and find the one.

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Floral Outline Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Floral Outline Hip Tattoo
radamante13/Instagram

Floral Outline Hip Tattoo

This simple yet fantastic floral line tattoo is perfect on curve of the hip. Even without a drop of color the roses are lovely.

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Elephant Hip Tattoo
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Elephant Hip Tattoo

How precious are these little guys? We're obsessed with the geometric design!

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Ornate Hip Tattoo
worldof_tattoosss/Instagram

Ornate Hip Tattoo

This gorgeous hip tattoo is full of drama and ornate detail. This is definitely some ink worth flaunting.

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Floral Butterfly Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Floral Butterfly Hip Tattoo
strokertattoo/Instagram

Floral Butterfly Hip Tattoo

The gorgeous black and white details on this butterfly and floral tattoo make this a standout piece of artwork, perfectly placed on the hip.

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Wave Hip Tattoo
katmtran/Instagram

Wave Hip Tattoo

We love these ocean waves and their simple, clean design. Don't they feel as peaceful and as restful as the beach itself?

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Daisy Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Daisy Hip Tattoo
benchamberstattoos/Instagram

Daisy Hip Tattoo

Everything about this is just right -- it's a perfect size, it's the perfect color, and it has that perfect "just doodled" quality.

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Feather Hip Tattoo
tatuaje.puntuaje/Instagram

Feather Hip Tattoo

This teeny-tiny design is basically an updated feather tat, and it's cooler and edgier than anything we could ever come up with. Love!

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Locket Hip Tattoo
valeenmichelle/Instagram

Locket Hip Tattoo

There's something so charming about small and clean tattoos, and this teeny locket is everything we love about them.

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Roman Numeral Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Roman Numeral Hip Tattoo
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Roman Numeral Hip Tattoo

What is it about roman numerals that make simple dates or numbers so much cooler? We're not sure, but we love them anyway.

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Sagittarius Hip Tattoo
libbiealyse_tattoos/Instagram

Sagittarius Hip Tattoo

The zodiac symbols are awesome choices for tattoos -- they are meaningful, say something about who we are, and most importantly, look rad.

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Heart Outline Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Heart Outline Hip Tattoo
ellisarchtattoo/Instagram

Heart Outline Hip Tattoo

How dainty and delicate is this?! Something so small is an awesome but powerful piece.

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Symbol Hip Tattoos
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Symbol Hip Tattoos

These miniature symbols mean "explore," "learn," and "create." We're inspired just looking at them now.

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Seahorse Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Seahorse Hip Tattoo
chrispicardi/Instagram

Seahorse Hip Tattoo

Not only is this little seahorse impossibly cute, but it's also a copy of one of Kurt Cobain's famous drawings. Love the meaning, love the location!

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Hawaii Hip Tattoo
mikey_monarch/Instagram

Hawaii Hip Tattoo

These tiny Hawaiian Islands look perfect scattered across the hip bone, but we're pretty sure any state would look equally great.

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Watercolor Hummingbird Hip Tattoo
hollimarieart/Instagram

Watercolor Hummingbird Hip Tattoo

We never, ever want the watercolor tattoo trend to end -- they're beautiful and perfect every single time.

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Rabbit Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Rabbit Hip Tattoo
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Rabbit Hip Tattoo

This little guy is pretty minimal, but they choose only the good lines to keep. Too cute!

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Lemon Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Lemon Hip Tattoo
sam_leyes/Instagram

Lemon Hip Tattoo

We adore how the yellow lemons contrast with the vivid turquoise flower.

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Branch Hip Tattoo
lapinta_tattoo/Instagram

Branch Hip Tattoo

This freehand hip tattoo of a black branch is elegant, simple, and feminine.

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Botanical Hip Tattoo
maximvolosovich/Instagram

Botanical Hip Tattoo

The colors of this botanical hip tattoo are majestic -- Mother Nature would definitely approve.

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Hummingbird Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Hummingbird Hip Tattoo
psylocybina.tattoo/Instagram

Hummingbird Hip Tattoo

This cute little hummingbird is a wonderful addition to its owner's hips. We love how there's a splash of red.

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Snake Hip Tattoo
xsaloncom/Instagram

Snake Hip Tattoo

This hip tattoo of a snake is stunning, daring, and super sexy!

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Watercolor Nautical Hip Tattoo
crackerjoestattoo/Instagram

Watercolor Nautical Hip Tattoo

This watercolor nautical hip tattoo is so cute! The splash of color makes it extra lively.

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Outline Bird Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Outline Bird Hip Tattoo
djwtattoos/Instagram

Outline Bird Hip Tattoo

This outline of a bird spreading its wings over some roses is stunning and truly an elegant piece of ink.

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Blackout Rose Hip Tattoo
niko.vaa/Instagram

Blackout Rose Hip Tattoo

This blackout rose tattoo is striking, and the hip is the perfect place for it.

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Manta Ray Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Manta Ray Hip Tattoo
jxsxhulsey/Instagram

Manta Ray Hip Tattoo

This tribal manta ray is giving us serious island vibes.

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Red Flower Hip Tattoo
salvationtattoo/Instagram

Red Flower Hip Tattoo

This red flower hip tattoo is eye-catching, and incredibly vivid!

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Seashell Hip Tattoo
debby3000tattoo/Instagram

Seashell Hip Tattoo

This ornamental seashell hip tattoo is a dazzling piece of work. It drapes perfectly across her hips.

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Rainbow Lotus Hip Tattoo
dawn_yermasek_tattoos/Instagram

Rainbow Lotus Hip Tattoo

We've never seen such a bright and colorful lotus tattoo! We'd show off our hips all the time if we owned this.

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Sun & Moon Hip Tattoo
skard4lyfeink/Instagram

Sun & Moon Hip Tattoo

Is anyone else obsessed with this sun and moon hip tattoo? The dotwork is stunning!

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Deer Hip Tattoo
maverick_tattoos/Instagram

Deer Hip Tattoo

This deer is so adorable, and we adore the shading! Bambi would be proud.

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Watercolor Dreamcatcher Hip Tattoo
uhhhhtaco/Instagram

Watercolor Dreamcatcher Hip Tattoo

This watercolor dreamcatcher tattoo is what dreams are made of! (Sorry, we had to.)

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Humpback Whale Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Humpback Whale Hip Tattoo
dani.ryan.art/Instagram

Humpback Whale Hip Tattoo

How gorgeous is this humpback whale tattoo? It fits perfectly on the side of this person's hips.

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Lion Hip Tattoo
sixvisixx/Instagram

Lion Hip Tattoo

This lioness does look fierce, but the delicate dotwork also makes it look pretty elegant!

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Purple Rose Hip Tattoo
meaghan.rhea/Instagram

Purple Rose Hip Tattoo

We love seeing roses in a pretty purple rather than the classic red.

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Watercolor Floral Hip Tattoo
badassazngirlink/Instagram

Watercolor Floral Hip Tattoo

With no black outlines and only pretty shades of pink and purple, this tattoo is undeniably feminine.

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Ocean Hip Tattoo
tattoosbycmac/Instagram

Ocean Hip Tattoo

This simple gray wave is accompanied by a burst of sunshine -- a literal sun with no black outlines.

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Pineapple Hip Tattoo
msfuckface.tattoos/Instagram

Pineapple Hip Tattoo

Pineapples are already such colorful tattoo subjects. This one gets even more fun with floral adornments.

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Watercolor Sunflower Hip Tattoo
legoldensnitch/Instagram

Watercolor Sunflower Hip Tattoo

This bright watercolor sunflower is such a cute choice, and the hip is the perfect place to rock it.

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Crown Hip Tattoo
ell_ae_inks/Instagram

Crown Hip Tattoo

This crown hip tattoo is stunning in detail, and fit for a princess.

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Owl Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Owl Hip Tattoo
epipenink/Instagram

Owl Hip Tattoo

We are obsessed with this landing barn owl, especially the floral wreath around it. It's so beautiful!

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Raven Hip Tattoo
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Raven Hip Tattoo

This galaxy-inspired raven is so badass! Whoever got this tatted on their hip must be just as cool.

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Mandala Hip Tattoo
kirstietattoo/Instagram

Mandala Hip Tattoo

Since the hip is such a large canvas, it's an ideal place for an intricate mandala tattoo.

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Outline Fox Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Outline Fox Hip Tattoo
marinka.tattoo/Instagram

Outline Fox Hip Tattoo

Not only is this outline of a fox totally precious, but the artist really took advantage of the shape of the hip for its placement!

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Olive Branch Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Olive Branch Hip Tattoo
saaraahkxo/Instagram

Olive Branch Hip Tattoo

Twin olive branches are an elegant but simple choice for the hip bones.

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Mountain Hip Tattoo
triedandtruetattooco/Instagram

Mountain Hip Tattoo

The hip makes for the perfect canvas for a geometric-inspired nature scene. Very majestic.

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Paisley Hip Tattoo
contourstudiovt/Instagram

Paisley Hip Tattoo

This paisley hip tattoo is truly gorgeous! The level of detail makes it hard to look away.

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Old School Rose Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Old School Rose Hip Tattoo
weareunlmtd/Instagram

Old School Rose Hip Tattoo

The American traditional style really shines on a canvas as big as the hip!

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Phoenix Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Phoenix Hip Tattoo
jerrrart/Instagram

Phoenix Hip Tattoo

This phoenix is incredibly regal, and is so striking on the owner's hip.

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Single Rose Hip Tattoo
lollytattoo/Instagram

Single Rose Hip Tattoo

If someone doesn't want a huge and ornate hip tattoo, then this single red rose is still a beautiful option!

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Octopus Hip Tattoo-placeholder
Octopus Hip Tattoo
carolinesalinastattoo/Instagram

Octopus Hip Tattoo

This highly detailed octopus is hanging out right on someone's hips, and looks incredibly sexy!

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