Figuring out how to master vacation chic can feel like a chore, so why not let your nail color inspire your wardrobe? If you’re a creature of habit, pick a shade you wouldn’t normally wear—an exotic getaway is a great excuse to get a little adventurous with your mani-pedi routine. Once you select the perfect hue, allow it to inform your outfit choices: Mint green calls for an eccentric caftan coverup; classic red pairs perfectly with a striped sundress; opaque white looks cool with a mod-inspired romper—and so on and so on. Your nail color can act as an accessory, so pick a shade that reflects the vacation vibe you’re after, and the rest will be all sunshine and umbrella drinks.
Vacation Vibes
Adventurous nail polish colors can be the key to stellar vacation style.
You Love: Mint Green
You Need: A Bright Poncho
Styling tip: If a sandy beach is on your agenda, pair mint green polish with a colorful crochet cover-up and metallic sandals.
You Love: Classic Red
You Need: A Striped Dress
Styling tip: If your travel plans include a lobster lunch at the marina, pair sleek red polish with nautical stripes and espadrille sandals.
You Love: Opaque White
You Need: A Mod Romper
Styling tip: Optic white polish is quintessentially '60s, so style it with a mod romper or mini dress and black flat sandals for a cool contrast.
You Love: Blush Pink
You Need: An Airy Sundress
Styling tip: Blush polish just feels romantic, which means it works beautifully with flirty chiffon and elegant knee-high gladiators—an outfit ideal for a weekend tryst in wine country.
You Love: Canary Yellow
You Need: A Denim-Shirt Dress
Styling tip: With festival season upon us, playful polish can really step up your style game—pair a canary yellow hue with your favorite denim and embroidered hippie sandals for a chic Penny Lane vibe.
