Comments on: Nails for the Office — What’s Appropriate in 2023?

By: DC Attorney

DC Attorney — Mon, 01 May 2023 17:47:52 +0000

I get dip done every 2-3 weeks. I usually alternate just filing with having them cut every other visit so they never get too long. I tend to gravitate towards neutrals but will sometimes go for a coral-y red in summer or black (with matte topcoat) in winter. The super long nails with wild designs just aren’t for me, personally.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:46:48 +0000

When I started clerking for an appellate judge last year, I was pleasantly surprised that the older, mostly male judges didn’t care at all about the colors, patterns, or lengths of my nails.

For oral argument days, I usually keep my nails bare or a neutral color because it feels like the nail equivalent of wearing a suit, but nobody told me to do that. On any other day, I use colors, patterns, chrome, glitter, whatever. I love using Dashing Diva nails when I’m in a time crunch and want my nails to look nice.

By: Holly

Holly — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:46:33 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Turning 50 in a few months. Still loving my long almond nails, get them filled every three weeks. I’ll go for bold colors, negative space designs, the natural glazed donut look, or a matte top coat. Whatever is on-trend with my personal twist!

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:11:30 +0000

In reply to Cat. I'm 55 and I get my nails filled every 2 to 3 weeks, usually pick a simple color.

By: Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:27:38 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

I feel like my face is Dorian Gray (no wrinkles, blessedly) but my hands are the portrait in the attic — all wrinkly and veiny and prone to suns spots. I keep the nails short and “buff shiny” and that’s it.

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:44:56 +0000

In reply to anon. Seems a perfect choice for your situation,