I love the how classy and dramatic black nail polish looks, but I'm afraid it would make me look gothic as I have pale skin and dark brown hair. Can anyone suggest another color that I could wear that would still have the classy, dramatic look of black but not make me look gothic? Thanks.
2007-02-04 10:49:54 · 21 answers · asked by it'sjustme 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I totally understand that!
I have the same problem, and so I've opted f or an ALMOST black looking color, made by Revlon, called "vixen". It's a deep burgundy/purple color, and looks pretty, not gothic.
Most important part is to keep nails short and manicured. Long nails will look like talons - scary! The best classy nail shape is 'squoval'.
OPI also has quite a few new dark colors that you might like.
2007-02-04 10:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by Valerie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know black nail polish was really in last fall, and there were dozens of magazines showing celebrities and models wearing black nails. Try finding some magazine clippings to show her that just because someone wears black nails, does not mean that the person is "emo" or "goth." Black nails can definitely be sophisticated, if you pair it with the right styles. Tell her and show her. I've worn black nails may times before, mostly during the fall and winter seasons, and many of my friends and family members thought the trend was really chic.
2016-05-24 06:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the same way, pale skin dark hair. I love the way black polish looks too, but you are right it can make you/me look strange. I have found the perfect substitute, wine colored nail polish. A deep red can look just as good and maybe even a little better!
2007-02-04 18:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by sunday girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the color of black nail polish too!
I'll wear it acassionally as long as I have a bright colored shirt and jeans for an outfit. i'm a total prep and its okay to wear it as long as youy have a bright shirt and jeans on anything else looks punk or goth
2007-02-04 10:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by kimberlyhannah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Deep gray: it sounds wried but it looks gorgeous
2. Deep red: you cant get sexier than that
3. Midnight shades
4. If you want something close to black try dark brown it looks pretty similar and nowadays everyone's wearing balck so dont worry... it all then depends on what your wearin too... if your wearin all black then yeah yull look goth but if your wearin white then black jus evens it all out so i say go for it :)
2007-02-04 10:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if u r lookin' for dark colors do like a navy or midnight blue or a extreme dark purple or a extreme dark red. u might want navy though 'cause it's closer to black
2007-02-04 10:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by uscfreek 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make lots of pretty blue shades, but any dark color to me only works if it matches your outfit. Otherwise it has a demonic look.
2007-02-04 10:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by beebee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make a red that is so dark it almost looks black. i like black my self and I'm not Gothic more redneck / biker if any thing
2007-02-04 10:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by eva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a dark plum, blue, or red
you'll get the same dramatic effect but it won't look to harsh
2007-02-04 12:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by crazy_italian_chick26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a deep red, or a auburn color! They both look very nice and elegant!
2007-02-04 10:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by dazee052 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋