The color black is a staple color in every human’s wardrobe.
It fits all occasions and can be worn at any time of the day; morning, afternoon, or night.
Black dresses are elegant and anyone can look glamorous and pretty in them.
It matches almost everything, hence, it’s almost always a hassle to find the best accessories to match your dress, for particular events.
The color of your nail polish is probably the least of your concerns but trust me when I say the color of your nails, can make or mar your entire look.
However, it can be quite tricky to find out what color of nail polish you can wear to accentuate your look.
One of the things you would have to consider is the type of occasion you’d be wearing it to.
This article seeks to explore the perfect colors of nail polish that can be worn to enhance that pretty little black dress sitting in your wardrobe.
What Color of Nail Polish Fits a Black Dress For a Formal Event?
Formal events are subjected to a certain dress code and usually, “business chic” is the right choice. However, this does not only apply to what you are wearing but also to your makeup. The good news is, that black is a forgiving color and several colors can be matched with it. The main nail colors for combining a black dress with for a formal event are neutral colors such as white, gold, silver, gray and nude colors such as beige, light pink, coral.
Light Colors Refine the Look
Light colors make you look classier and refined. It fits various formal events such as business meetings, casual workdays, and other types.
Also, because they are subtle, you can just wear slight makeup and draw a lot of attention to your dress.
The fact that it is neutral doesn’t necessarily translate to it being boring.
You can switch up your manicure game by using an iridescent white or holographic color of nail polish.
These colors lessen the sharpness of the black dress and add a beautiful, flashy touch to your entire look.
If you want to stand out, you can decide to wear bright, bold colors.
Pink or red nail polish will add a hint of color to your outfit. If you don’t like either of the two, you can try lavender, electric blue, or mint green.
However given that the occasion is a formal event, I would go for lighter colors since this will let the look appear to be more sophisticated and professional.
If just plain nude colors are too boring, you can go with a french manicure, and paint your toenails red.
This is unique and gives off a classy vibe when it is paired with a black dress.
A French manicure is a nail design where only the nail tips have a small white stripe and for the rest of the nail, a clear nail polish or a soft rose nail polish is used.
You can do your French manicure at home, but it’s not the easiest task. First, remove all old nail posh, and shape your nails. Middle almond or short square shape looks best for a French manicure.
Use a high grit buffer to buff your nails and focus on the cuticle area.
Hydrate your hands and cuticles with some oil, then apply the base which should be clear nail polish or a pale-colored polish. After doing this, paint the tip of your nail.
Use a fine brush to make a line similar to a smile, from the left side to the right side of each nail.
Try to move your finger to create the curved line, and don’t move the brush.
However, you can also work with tip guides which makes the process much easier. Last step is to add a layer of clear polish over the complete nail and that’s it!
Tips for Choosing a Nail Color For Other Dresses?
Don’t be afraid to go for contrasting colors. You don’t necessarily have to wear a nail color that matches your clothes.
Just make sure that the colors will not work against each other. Consider what colors you have in your wardrobe and choose a color that looks amazing with most or all of your clothes.
If you tend to have a lot of bold outfits, use more neutral and subtle nail polish colors.
If you have more neutral clothes, colorful nail polishes will do the perfect job and add contrast.
Also, you can match the color of your nail polish with your accessories instead.
If you’re wearing blue shoes or a blue bag, you can decide to wear blue nail polish too.
Keep the prints or design of the dress in mind. Choose the boldest colors in your closet. Neutral colors are perfect for literally any event.
Red, purple, or burgundy shades can be used to strike a sexy mood if you’re on a date. It helps you create a mysterious vibe around you.
Frequently Asked Questions about Choosing a Nail Color
What are the other things I can consider when choosing a nail color?
You can consider your skin tone. If you are fairly skinned, the best colors for you would be one with a dark shade. Medium skin tones can go for dark tones. It generally fits them more than others. You should also consider the occasion in question. Same as the color and style of clothes, not every nail polish color is suitable for every event. Formal events require more solemnity while hangouts and dates require something more fun and colorful. Also, you should consider the season. During the summer, playful, fun, and colorful colors can be worn, unlike in the winter, when you can wear darker colors.
Should your nail polish match your makeup?
It doesn’t have to, but you can make it match. You can coordinate your nail polish to match your eyeshadow, or your lipstick if you want to.
Conclusion
Deciding on a nail polish color to rock your outfit, might seem like an unnecessary and herculean task but it is a very important one, as it makes the teeny-weeny difference, in how your outfit will look.
