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5 Cute Ways to Match Your Mani to Your Clutch

There’s nothing like going to holiday parties. We get to don our fanciest dresses, do our makeup extra special and wear those sparkly heels we don’t have an opportunity to show off any other time of the year. Getting ready from head to to also means making sure we have a perfect manicure—but don’t just stop there! Make your entire look completely cohesive by paying attention to the details, and matching your mani to your night-out clutch. Check out our favorite combinations below!

1. Nailed it

A grey envelope clutch creates an air of sophistication with faux leather and metallic trim. Paint your nails with a silver polish for a metallic mani to match. This combo will look good with any dress in your closet!

2. Blissfully beaded

Add some texture to your outfit with a beautiful beaded box clutch. Swipe on a frosted pink polish for an effortlessly stylish mani that creates a sweet and elegant combination.

3. Mermaid tail

For a pop of color while wearing that LBD, carry a fun sequin clutch that also doubles as a crossbody bag. To give your nails some shimmer too, use a black base with iridescent glitter on top.

4. Modern metallics

Metallics are always big around the holidays, and a bronze and silver snakeskin-inspired clutch only amps up the trend. Add some bronze polish to your nails for a magnificently matching mani!

5. Glitzy neutrals

It sounds like an anomaly—how can neutral colors possibly be glitzy? Well a color-blocked, studded clutch does the trick! Pair it with sleek grey or nude polish and you’re ready for a glamorous night with friends.

With these gorgeous combinations, you’ll be ready for every holiday party on your busy social calendar this season!

Emily is a 21 year old from Alexandria, Virginia who studies marketing at Clemson University. She's an avid traveler and a huge concert junkie, with a knack for nail art. After studying in London she fell in love with the city, and hopes to move to New York and eventually London in the pursuit of a career in fashion. Follow her! Twitter: xxem_ily, Instagram: @em_smoot