13 Nail Colors That Make You Look Expensive
By: Valeria Ramos
It’s no secret that getting your nails done is a surefire way to feel like you have your life together. While a good manicure can instantly boost your appearance, the nail color you select equally influences your mood and the way you carry yourself.
Feeling sultry? A deep red can help you embrace fall with a romantic welcome. Need simplicity and organization in your life? A soft, pink nude can help you feel put together and ready to take on the week in style.
While there’s a nail polish shade for every occasion, there are certain colors that never go out of style and reliably deliver an aura of elegance. Keep reading for 13 classic nail colors that make you look expensive.
The following colors are Essie shades, but you can find similar colors from any nail polish brand.
Ballet Slippers
“An eternal manicurist and fashion stylist favorite, Essie’s classic pale pink polish is graced with a subtle, sheer finish. This award-winning essential is an iconic color for all seasons.”
Wrapped in Luxury
“Give yourself the gift of timeless glamour with this rich, burgundy-red nail polish with cream undertones.”
Easily Suede
“You simply cannot resist a luxuriously cozy gray nail polish with taupe undertones this fall (and year-round).”
Mademoiselle
“Say bonjour to the most classic, grown-up pink. Award-winning and eternally trendy, this sheer nail polish is beloved by nail techs, professionals, and manicure mavens around the globe.”
Berry Naughty
“Racy, wild, and unapologetically sexy—this luscious, deep berry lacquer makes every night a night to remember. Being naughty never looked so nice.”
Air Dry
“Calm, cool, and collected. This slate blue polish is for the well-dressed woman who makes everything look easy, breezy.”
Princess Charming
“Beauty. Glamour. Allure. In this flattering rose mauve accented with nutmeg, the answer is always ‘Yes, your Highness.'”
Forever Yummy
“Eternally gorgeous and positively delicious, this bright red lacquer is always ready for action. Every woman needs this classic red polish in her arsenal.”
First Fitting
“This pearlized nude isn’t just for brides-to-be. Proof that less is more, this clean, elegant shade is a must for every minimalist.”
Licorice
“Eternally cool. Effortlessly chic. Essie’s enchanting jet-black lacquer laces up a deep, dark, and delicious look for a rockstar attitude with sophisticated style.”
Find Me an Oasis
“Cool waters. Glittering beaches. Icy jewelry. This refreshing ice blue is everything you need to quench your thirst for paradise.”
Haute To Trot
“A sophisticated Barbiecore moment, this lavender rose shade allows you to embrace your playful, feminine side while remaining tasteful and put-together.”
Bobbing for Baubles
“Take the fashion plunge and immerse yourself in this magnificent jewel tone nail lacquer of deepest, darkest sapphire.”
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