At the MET Gala, we analyse celebrities from head to toe: hair, makeup, and of course, their dresses. But no gala event can be attended without perfectly manicured nails—a central element of any styling vision which either discreetly complements the look or extravagantly steals the spotlight.
This year, the theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, and nail trends ranged from subdued nude polishes, acrylic nails with 3D applications and chrome nails to the classic firey red that never goes out of style. If one thing is for certain, it’s that long nails at formal events are here to stay, giving an irresistible touch of drama to the looks. Here are our Vogue-approved nail suggestions to have on your radar for your next formal event.