13. Dark Academia Plaid
Channel the cozy, intellectual vibes of a historic university library with the Dark Academia Plaid manicure. This design features a rich color palette of forest green, burgundy, navy blue, and mustard yellow. One or two accent nails on each hand are painted with an intricate, matte-finish tartan plaid pattern, achieved through precise, thin intersecting lines of black, gold, and white. The remaining nails are painted in solid, coordinating rich tones with a velvety matte finish. This look is incredibly sophisticated, cozy, and pairs perfectly with oversized trench coats, chunky knit sweaters, and a warm cup of cider.