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These Quiet Luxury Nail Polish Shades Should Be In Your Fall Rotation

Stealth wealth, anyone?

Aug. 19, 2023

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Whether you call it “quiet luxury,” “stealth wealth,” or “old money aesthetic,” the viral concept has grown tenfold since gaining popularity during Sofia Richie Grainge’s wedding weekend this spring, and it isn’t going away any time soon. The trend has expanded well beyond bridal fashion since Grainge’s April nuptials — it’s popping up in beauty, home decor, and even hotels. For fall, quiet luxury nail polish colors are having a moment, and I’m sure you’ll be pleased with all of the stealth wealth hues coming for your manicures.

If you’re trying to achieve quiet luxury nails, you may want to put bold nail art on hold. Instead, reach for more pared-back, neutral shades. Hermès’ Gris Étoupe is one of my personal favorites right now. The warm gray hue reminds me of my favorite linen blazer that I like to wear in the early fall, and it looks beautiful on a variety of skin tones. If gray isn’t totally your vibe, channel the hot coffee you’ll be drinking all season with J.Hannah’s Carob. The rich brown tone will look so chic against your luxe suede bag this fall. However, quiet luxury nails don’t have to be neutral. Essie’s Bordeaux is the perfect deep maroon hue for fall, because who doesn’t want their nails to match their glass of red wine?

Before heading to the nail salon this fall, get inspired by this list of quiet luxury nail polish shades I’m currently coveting.

Hermès

Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Gris Étoupe

$55

I’m totally enamored by this grey/beige shade by Hermès (greige, if you will). It’ll make all of your neutral fall outfits look so luxe.

Gucci

Glossy Nail Polish in Cecilia Ivory

$33

I feel like ivory always gets passed over in nail salons, and it’s time for the shade to have its moment. This is the perfect minimalist tone for fall if you like wearing white nail polish during the summer.

J.Hannah

Nail Polish in Carob

$22

Chocolate brown is one of my favorite colors to wear in the fall, and what’s more quiet luxury than matching your nail polish to your full monochromatic outfit?

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Ballerina

$32

When it comes to picking a quiet luxury pink polish, the more sheer the better. A nearly-naked manicure is exactly what I’m going for this fall.

Essie

Nail Polish in Bordeaux

$10

The moment fall hits, I always want to curl up under a blanket, turn on Gilmore Girls, and pour myself a nice glass of red wine. This deep maroon shade from Essie has me so excited for the first signs of the season.

Bio Sculpture

Gemini Nourishing Nail Polish in Sweet Candy Breath

$13

Thanks to celebrity manicurist Georgia Rae, we know the exact nail polish shade Grainge wore on her wedding day: this Bio Sculpture shade. A few coats of it will leave you with the lip gloss nails look that went viral earlier this year.

Côte

Nail Polish in No. 41

$18

Côte’s Cappuccino shade is the perfect twist on a classic neutral nail polish. It reminds me of a super chic cable knit sweater.

Orly

Nail Polish in Liquid Vinyl

$11

When you’re feeling extra moody this fall, reach for an ultra-shiny black polish. This shade from Orly is smooth, deep, and blindingly glossy.

Manicurist

Green Natural Nail Polish in Hollyhock

$14

I love that this burgundy shade is so dark, it almost appears black at first glance.

Paintbox

Nail Lacquer in Like Mystery

$22

This sandy shade from Paintbox is perfect for anyone who loves neutral nails, but wants to dabble in colorful manicures for fall. The shade-shifting polish looks neutral in some lighting and more mauve in others.