What color gel manicure for sukkos

amother

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:27 pm

To go with all my winter outfits… blacks neutrals some greens and pinks…

I don’t wear bright red. I’m hesitant to wear burgundy; I live in Lakewood in a orchos chain type of neighborhood. Would that fly?

Pink is too summary. No gray or black. White doesn’t look good on me…

amother

Papayawhip

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:29 pm

amother OP wrote:

I really envy people whose minds are so involved and busy with this kind of stuff.

amother

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:30 pm

amother Papayawhip wrote:

I really envy people whose minds are so involved and busy with this kind of stuff.

Lol why do you say that?
I’m watching my baby in the bathtub
I should be saying tehillim I admit

I do feel grateful that I have this time today to relax. And I am looking forward to treating myself before yom tov after all the cooking and cleaning

amother

Peach

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:32 pm

I don't know what type of neighborhood you're referring to, but I think a rosy pink/peach close to your skin tone is a good choice. This way, even if it chips (rarer with gel, but still happens) it won't be glaringly obvious.

I'll probably go French, because DH loves French, and pray the tips stay intact for the close to 2 weeks until I can go back.

amother

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:38 pm

amother Peach wrote:

My dh also loves French. Should I surprise him hm

amother

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:46 pm

amother Aquamarine wrote:

Yes!

Thanks. Can you weigh in on burgundy in Lakewood proper (not Jackson or TR)?

nightingale1

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:52 pm

amother OP wrote:

Thanks. Can you weigh in on burgundy in Lakewood proper (not Jackson or TR)?

I really wouldn’t. Have seen on some older ladies. But if you’re younger, no.

amother

DarkGray

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:54 pm

Personally, I wear Ballet Slippers (soft pink with creamy undertones) that looks beautiful on me all year round. I do wear only light color polish, but I’ve also never had something that didn’t match my pink nails.

About burgundy nails in Lakewood- the borders between Lakewood and TR/Jackson are not very defined anymore, so being in Lakewood itself doesn’t mean you’ll stick out. Whether or not you’ll find others wearing burgundy just depends on the crowd in your neighborhood.

Are you new here?

amother

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 2:57 pm

amother DarkGray wrote:

No but my kids are now in schools, and I began working in a new office with a lot of men and women who are a lot more yeshivish than dh and I so want to fit in/respect the culture.

amother

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 3:04 pm

amother Aquamarine wrote:

From what I can tell, dark colors are out

Not out but not done here Wink

amother

Aquamarine

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 3:21 pm

amother OP wrote:

Not out but not done here Wink

Meant mostly out of style in our circles

amother

Papayawhip

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 3:22 pm

amother OP wrote:

I don’t know, I just can’t imagine taking that much mind space to think about polish colors and what polish colors I look good in (?) and don’t and what’s summery and not, etc
I’d just go, pick something pretty and finished, not be considering the colors at home. I have more important stuff on my mind.

amother

Fuchsia

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 3:34 pm

amother Papayawhip wrote:

Does that mean that op can’t ask others? You do you and leave your judgement behind

amother

DarkGray

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 3:35 pm

amother OP wrote:

No but my kids are now in schools, and I began working in a new office with a lot of men and women who are a lot more yeshivish than dh and I so want to fit in/respect the culture.

In that case, I’d stick to lighter colors. (If I were you, I’d do French or a small design on one finger for some interest, but that’s me.)

Kol hakavod to you for being respectful to others.

mizle10

Fri, Sep 30 2022, 3:39 pm

Right now I'm loving a long almond shaped nail with a very sheer natural polish. Something so manicured but effortless about it. I use OPI love is in the bare.