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Matching shoes, a clutch, and jewelry to your prom dress may be your main focus, but don't forget about your prom nails! The shade you wear on your nails for prom can add a lot to your overall look, but choosing the right one for your outfit's color scheme can be tricky. So, to figure out how to match nail polish to your perfect prom dress or suit, we called upon celebrity nail artists. Look no further for prom nail ideas. They've helped us come with 32 stunning nail designs for every color dress. Read on to get some inspiration for cute prom nails and even find some places to get your perfect shade! Nails for a Black DressCoffeeAndMilk / Getty Images When picking prom nails for a black dress, you can basically go in any direction. Celebrity manicurist Beth Fricke suggests going bold: "With a black dress, wear intense flashes of color to accessorize!" 1. Neon Nail Polish Jelena Ivkovic / EyeEm / Getty Images Nails, Inc. Polish: Flock You2. Bright Blue Nail Polish marigo20 / Getty Images. H&M Nail Polish: Lapis Lazuli3. Bold Yellow Nail Polish Nails for a White Dresszoranm With a white dress, go for classic baby pink nails for prom... or go in a completely different direction and think outside the box. According to Julie Kandalec, the founder of Masterclass Nail Academy, wearing white is a great opportunity to choose a fun coral or bright aqua nails for prom. 4. Light Pink Nail Polish Ella + Mila Nail Polish: Stuck on You5. Coral Nail Polish LightFieldStudios Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Polish: Coral Silk6. Aqua Nail Polish Andreas Kuehn / Getty Images. Essie Nail Polish: Turquoise and CaicosNails for a Red DressDeagreez / Getty Images “Matchy-matchy is actually OK here. With red, more than other colors, it’s really important to nail the right undertone. A red dress with an orange-y hue needs a warm undertone nail color. Similarly, if you have a red dress with a cool, blue undertone, the nail color should mimic it. Pink also looks so chic with red—it’s my favorite color combination right now,” said celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival. 7. Deep Red Nail Polish Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images. Color Therapy Nail Polish: Unwine'dCranberry is another one of fall's quintessential nail colors (and also comes in handy in winter). 8. Bright Red Nail Polish Tetra Images / Getty Images. OPI Nail Lacquer: Big Apple RedWe can't limit ourselves to just one red, can we? On the other side of the spectrum, you've got this bold and bright red nail color. 9. Pink Nail Polish Patipan Khaoaunla / EyeEm / Getty Images Essie Nail Polish: Mod SquareNails for Blush Pink DressYuliia Balanenko / EyeEm "Try something fun and unique like a fresh blue or mint green that coordinates with jewelry or matches eye makeup to modernize the look," says Beth. You could also opt for bright, fresh white prom nails (and potentially add a some glitter over the white). 10. Mint Green Nail Polish Iryna Veklich / Getty Images Essie Nail Polish: Bon Boy-Age11. Light Blue Nail Polish OPI Nail Polish: Kanpai12. White Nail Polish Essie Nail Polish in BlancNails for a Floral DressSrdjanPav / Getty Images "If you are planning a floral dress, then you don't want to be to 'cute-sy' in other areas like makeup and nails. Offset the softness and sweetness of a floral dress with a dramatic, high-octane color like a vampy blackish-burgundy. Or, try something fun and off beat — maybe something glittery," says Nonie Crème, the founder of Butter London. 13. Dark Burgundy Nail Polish efetova / Getty Images. OPI Infinite Shine: Stick to Your Burgundies
14. Light Glitter Nail Polish Anna Efetova / Getty Images. The Future Is Fairy Nail Polish Duo by Nails Inc.15. Dark Glitter Nail Polish Marina Migukova / Getty Images. Live Love Polish: Last CallNails for a Gold DressCoffeeAndMilk / Getty Images Complement a gold metallic dress with gold metallic (or gold glitter) prom nails. A warm, solid color like orange or red prom nails also looks great with a gold dress. 16. Gold Nail Polish H&M Nail Polish: Flake It17. Orange Nail Polish baiajaku / Getty Images. Essie Rocky Rose Collection: Set in Sandstone18. Pure Red Nail Polish mikroman6 / Getty Images. Londontown Lakur: VendettaNails for Silver Metallic DressPeopleImages For a silver metallic prom dress, pick a cool nail color like gray, soft purple, or periwinkle blue. They're great compliments to silver, and absolutely perfect for prom. 19. Grey Nail Polish Dariia Chernenko / Getty Images. Essie Nail Polish: The Best-Est20. Purple Nail Polish Jasmine Mellow / EyeEm Essie Go Overboard Spring Collection Nail Color21. Periwinkle Blue Nail Polish Maya23K / Getty Images. Essie Flying Solo Nail Polish: You Do BlueNails for a Jewel-Toned Dressta-nya "Almost-black nail colors accent the richness of a jewel-toned dress. Look for polishes in similar jewel tones as the fabric in purple, blue, or emerald. Or, if you can’t find the right match, deep red nails look great with everything. And metallic gold or silver nails will bring out the metal highlights in your dress," says Tracylee. 22. Deep Red Nail Polish AlexBlackPhoto / Getty Images. Opi Raisin' The Bar PolishSomething about deep, rich colors just makes sense for the fall. Try a deep cranberry shade; it’s a modern classic. 23. Rich Blue Nail Polish Nastasenika / Getty Images. 24. Metallic Purple Nail Polish Sallie Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish: Plum EuphoriaAnother one of our favorite fall nail polish colors is this colorful metallic jewel tone. Nails for a Grey DressTetra Images Wondering how to match nail polish to a dress that's a neutral color? Look for beige and cream nail colors. "If you're wearing a dark, neutral color like grey or navy, try a cream opaques. You can also layer sheer metallics with a dark crème for a cool affect," says celebrity manicurist Elle Gerstein. 25. Sheer Metallic Cream Nail Polish OPI Nail Polsih in Shine Chiffon'd of You26. Beige Nail Polish DevMarya / Getty Images. Zoya Nail Lacquer in McKenna27. Shimmery Cream Nail Polish Temir Shintemirov / Getty Images. Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer - SugaretteThis richly pigmented, shimmery white nail polish is perfect if you want a subtle shine. Nails for a Pastel DressCoffeeAndMilk "A white, shimmery look is a feminine way to complement the soft tone of a pastel dress. Pink nails complement all pastel dresses and keep the look young and fresh. It’s a good idea to choose something a shade deeper than the dress you’re wearing. If your dress is light blue, for example, wear a deeper blue with the same undertone on your nails," says Tracylee. 28. White, Shimmery Nail Polish DevMarya / Getty Images. 29. Pastel Blue Nail Polish Tatiana / Getty Images. 30. Pastel Yellow Nail Polish Jonathan Knowles / Getty Images. 31. Pastel Pink Nail Polish Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images. What colour nails go with light blue?3 tips for choosing the right color nail polish for your light blue dress: Baby blues look great with grey, peach, white, pink, and darker blue shades.
What nails should I get with a blue dress?Neutrals such as black, white, cream, beige, and grey go well with most colors. All of these can be partnered with royal blue. So if you were wondering how to wear white nail polish, it would look great with royal blue clothing. Blue and white are a classic color combo that never goes out of style.
Should your nails match your dress?A: When selecting a nail color to go with your outfit for a special event, do not feel like you need to match it to your outfit. Instead opt for a color that compliments it without matching. A great example would be if you are wearing a navy dress, go for a coral color polish in the summer and a deep red in the winter.
What color nails should I get for prom?For a coordinated look, match the color of your nails to your prom dress and corsage. In general, the best look will be a color that is a shade or two lighter than your dress, especially if you have a dark prom dress.
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