Preppy nails are trending across social media, featuring the same designs and textures as prep apparel.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 20 preppy nail ideas to inspire your next manicure.
Bold Blue Checkerboard
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Checkerboardis another print that gives off preppy vibes.
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Opt for the pattern in a boldelectric blueshade to make your mani stand out.
Mismatched Mani
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Pairing cornflower blue and white nail polish creates a beautiful contrast.
Meanwhile, the hand-painted flowers and checkerboards add a fun twist to this chic set.
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Green and Pink Patterns
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This option is perfect for those who prefershort nails.
Thegreen and pinktiles give this set an upbeat, quirky feel.
Red Plaid
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Nothing says prep like a classicred manicurewith a plaid accent nail.
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The swipes of glittery gold polish add a touch of glamour to the look.
Burgundy French
A burgundy French manicure is fitting for fall.
The pumpkin orange and white stripes add a subtle touch of plaid to the look.
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Classic Checkerboard
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To keep things classic, stick with a traditional checkerboard print.
It doesn’t get much more cooler than ablack-and-white manicure.
In this case, opt for large white stars on top of the glittery base.
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Black Stars
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Channel your inner rockstar with this captivating set.
The silver, glittery base and large black stars make this nail look absolutely electrifying.
Red Plaid French
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Channel your inner schoolgirl with thisred French manicure.
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Featuring a plaid accent nail and swipes of gold glitter, this set is sophisticated and stunning.
Mix pink chrome nails with vibrant checkerboard accents to create the most striking set.
Use this set as inspiration and incorporate the texture of your favorite knitwear into your mani.
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Pink Sweater Nails
Here’s another way to add texture to your French manicure.
This long coffin set features cool pink tips decked out withsweater-inspired accents.
White French Tips
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Since preppy style is timeless, you need an equally timeless manicure.
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Awhite French manicureperfectly fits this criteria.
Though plaid is such a popular print, this version offers something refreshing.
Warm Tones
Step into fall (and beyond) with a warm-toned manicure like this one.
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The mixture of brown, orange, and cream on the tips of each nail creates a gorgeous design.
Denim Stripes
Denim is a key part of many preppy outfits.
This set features shades reminiscent of light and dark-wash jeans, making it an on-theme choice.
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Tortoise French Tips
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Atortoise shell manicureis a perfectly preppy choice.
Adding French tips to the marble-like design makes the set even more eye-catching.
Pretty and Playful
If you’re feeling playful, try this manicure.
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It features fun colorslike baby pink and light blueand whimsical designs, like cherries.
Here, shades of green, red, and silver come together to create a festive argyle mani.
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