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Which nail varnish for toenails to go with…

30 replies

OMGitsnotgood · 19/06/2025 08:16

… the following holiday wardrobe. I don’t want to be fully redoing nails each day, hence looking for one colour that will be ok with all.

Sandals in navy;nude;white.

Clothes will be primarily navy based, but I have a brown dress and also a white dress with red and green patterns, so don’t want to go with blue nail varnish.

I’m sure lots of colours would be ok but if you have a nail varnish which you think would work well with the above, please let me know tbe brand and colour as I struggle to visualise when I’m shopping.

in the past I have had a French manicure on my toenails which I love, but I have cut my toenails very short because of doing a long walk in walking boots, I have small toenails anyway so French wouldn’t look right on this occasion.

Thank you

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BuntyCollocks · 19/06/2025 08:18

Plain white.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 19/06/2025 08:19

I wear coral on my toes, goes with everything...currently using Nails Inc which seems to stay put

mrschocolatte · 19/06/2025 08:22

I keep it simple in the summer and use Dior Nail Glow. Gives my nails a nice healthy tint.

owlexpress · 19/06/2025 08:24

Neutrals. I have this https://nailsinc.com/products/keep-it-tonal-4-piece-ombre-nail-polish-set and any of the colours would work. I know the colours aren't the most summery, but I think neutrals are more classy.

Keep It Tonal 4-Piece Ombre Nail Polish Set

Nails Inc London

https://nailsinc.com/products/keep-it-tonal-4-piece-ombre-nail-polish-set

Strictlyshortly · 19/06/2025 11:29

Another vote for coral, its my summer neutral. Goes with almost everything and looks good with a tan.

CheerfulBunny · 19/06/2025 11:41

Agreeing with pps, coral is perfect for summer or a medium bright pink (Barry M Wild Fig is my favourite at the mo) is great with navy.

OMGitsnotgood · 19/06/2025 11:48

Thank you all. Pink isn’t my colour at all, even a soft pearly one but am leaning towards a coral colour. Many thanks

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Complet · 19/06/2025 11:50

I think a classic bright red will go with anything. I would avoid white as I think it look like someone has tippexed your toes!

fruitpastille · 19/06/2025 11:53

I like Rimmel rose libertine which is a slightly less orangey coral colour. Needs 3 coats but lasts for ages on toes.

Yiayoula · 19/06/2025 11:54

Not white !
Coral , as already suggested , or a clear bright red - I’m currently wearing Royal Stamp, from The Gel Bottle, on toes and fingers.

Yiayoula · 19/06/2025 11:54

@Complet - snap !!

OneLoudTiger · 19/06/2025 11:55

Another vote for coral or a bright pink!

SharpLily · 19/06/2025 11:57

A classic red or coral, as already suggested. I find I get the best results - and plenty of colour choice - with Essie polishes. Plus base and top coat for durability.

WildCherryBlossom · 19/06/2025 12:20

Orange (I like Essie 67, meet me at sunset)

NeedForSpeed · 19/06/2025 12:24

Red. As red as you can get.

I'm biased though, as my toenails are always a hot red colour! It goes with just about everything, but I live in navy, green or white clothes and brown sandals really.

Ruthietuthie · 19/06/2025 12:26

As @Complet and @NeedForSpeed said, classic red, like Ferrari Red. It goes with EVERYTHING. If I don't have a natural looking pink, it has to be red every single time.

BuntyBeaufort · 19/06/2025 12:35

Another vote for coral. But I don’t get the love for Nails Inc, as I find them the absolute worst for wearing off. Ruined several pairs of socks with their varnishes.

NeedForSpeed · 19/06/2025 12:37

Oh, and I use OPI Big Apple Red if I'm not using gel polish.

Bichette · 19/06/2025 12:39

Definitely red

Idontjetwashthefucker · 19/06/2025 14:40

BuntyBeaufort · 19/06/2025 12:35

Another vote for coral. But I don’t get the love for Nails Inc, as I find them the absolute worst for wearing off. Ruined several pairs of socks with their varnishes.

How weird, I find it really lasts for me. Essie on the other hand seems to last a day before it wears off...that's with a top coat too

Tiptopteapot · 19/06/2025 20:08

Agree coral looks good, but to suggest an alternative I think I’m going with a very pale lilac in a gloss but non shimmer finish.

Danniotley · 19/06/2025 20:20

I’ve copied these this summer. Nails inc brown and Next gold which seems to go with most colours.

Which nail varnish for toenails to go with…
AlannaOfTrebond · 19/06/2025 20:28

I would go with a pale sage green with that selection of clothes. Something like this https://www.essie.co.uk/nail-polish/enamel/grays/maximillian-strasse-her.

As some sort of hangover from my indie and grunge youth, I can't wear red or pink nail polish - it just looks like someone else's nails to me!

Comedycook · 19/06/2025 20:29

Red or a very dark burgundy...I know it might not be particularly summery but I think it looks classic and goes well with those colour sandals