White nails- classy or cheap?

Twinkleboots · 21-05-2012 09:57PM #1

Hi all,

Some advice please ladies

Getting gel nails done this Thursday and I usually get a design of some sort but I've a few occasions coming up and want something subtle that will go with everything.

Now I could just go with the reliable old French polish but I was thinking of getting them all white. Seems to be a trend among celebrities and on the runways these days. I think it's so cool looking!

So my question is as ye title says... White nails- classy or cheap?

abrr1000 · 21-05-2012 10:16PM

Well i just painted mine all pastel yellow colour and think people will look at me funny in the office tomorrow - but its summery so I don't care

I'd say white will look very similar - as long as the weather holds up they won't look bad!

mood · 21-05-2012 10:39PM

Cheap

lubie76 · 21-05-2012 10:40PM

Wouldn't be my cup of tea. Maybe if you wear them short and square but not pointy or they would remind me of claws :-)

anniehoo · 22-05-2012 12:16AM

If they're short...lovely. Long and talon like...trashy. Its a very definite line for me with nails.

I HATE mega long nails, anything beyond 1-2cm in any colour, even if its french manicure and they have to be oval and rounded off. Square tips are hideous fullstop.

ibarelycare · 22-05-2012 12:00PM

I think they can look lovely but, as anniehoo said, the length can really make them look trashy.

These for example look terrible IMO:

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Way too bright, long and I hate those sharp edges too.

However, Kim Kardashian often has white nails and they look lovely. They're not bright white, they're a bit more subtle (nearly pinky-white) and they're kept a modest length:

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I think they look very classy and they would be extremely versatile!

22-05-2012 03:01PM

Neutral manicures are all the rage this Spring/Summer so I would say go for it! Bright white is a no no but a milky or pinky white can look really lovely or I think a white with a very subtle micro shimmer could be nice too. And keep the nails short and squoval!

I think this white mani from The Row is gorgeous and so versatile.

The Lovely Muffin · 22-05-2012 03:41PM

I personally think they look cheap, regardless of nail length/shape.

A french manicure is a lovely, classic look which I think looks far better than any colours nails and it goes with everything.

mmm88 · 22-05-2012 07:22PM

Cheap IMO

Miaireland · 22-05-2012 11:34PM

The Lovely Muffin wrote: »

I personally think they look cheap, regardless of nail length/shape.

A french manicure is a lovely, classic look which I think looks far better than any colours nails and it goes with everything.

I agree with everything you said.

I must say I always thing ot a classmate of mine painting her nails in tippex when I see an all white manicure.

The Big Red Button · 22-05-2012 11:37PM

Cheap and horrible - like Tippex!

If you want something to go with everything, stick with a classic French Manicure.

Pythia · 23-05-2012 10:10PM

Personally I like them, although I prefer an off-white to a bright white.

I am planning on buying Essie's Baby Breath as one of my next purchases:

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23-05-2012 10:30PM

Butter London have a lovely creamy white polish called Cream Tea. I love it, but getting the coverage just right cant be tricky.

Image from polishpolice.com

White nails- classy or cheap?

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