5 Classic Shades of Polish to Wear Year Round

A manicure is never out of fashion, but the color of the polish might be. During the winter, darker shades (think maroons, plums, navy, etc.) tend to become popular shades whereas in the summer bright colors (think yellow, coral, green, etc.) are the shades of the season. However, there are five shades that are completely timeless. So if you don't have a clue what shades are cool right this minute, use a classic shade of polish that's fit to match nearly every ensemble.

• 1 Red polish will never go out of style. Period. And in my opinion, it's one of the most popular and widely used polishes. Brighter reds are popular during the summer while deep reds are more fashionable during winter, but personally, you can wear whatever shade of red you want any time of the year.
• 2. Gray polish is rather new as a beauty trend, but it's such a classic and versatile shade that it's going to be around for a while. In most polishes, I prefer a glossy finish, but with gray a matte finish tends to look best.
• 3. Nude polish is my absolute favorite. As a visual merchandiser at Forever 21, my job requires a lot of grunt work that tends to chip even the best manicure. With the perfect nude nail color, you can't really tell if the polish is chipping and it matches everything!
• 4. Black nail polish isn't just for goth girls anymore. While traditional beauties may shy away from this bold color, I suggest trying the shade at least once. With a glossy finish, it can look elegant and chic.
• 5. Pink polish is just as classic as red, and you might as well consider both shades as beauty staples. Like a great lip color, women won't ever stop wearing these two colors. Any pink polish is perfect year round, but I would invest in a few bottles of a light pink polish for an uber classic look that will match most items in your wardrobe.