The second the sun starts setting in the afternoon, dark and moody becomes the name of the game. Going deep with your nail color is a natural shift as we move through this chilly season. “Look for dark polishes that have some warmth and depth to create a moody and chic look,” says nail artist Lori Banks. “These tend to look more flattering across a wider range of skin tones. The finish should look rich.” Nail artist Mazz Hanna adds: “Shades like deep burgundy, navy, emerald green, and deep plum are perfect for the winter time.”
Dark and Creamy
![Dark and Creamy](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/PvH5tGWvBTdM22oZ71o6aloy4K4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/darkcreamy-57d26546e602434086c811efd26ba6aa.jpg)
Black + Chrome
![Black + Chrome](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/uA0p62H-NWGeJdq4lcRN0kCNbsw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/BlackChrome-c7c00c1669cf4e4f9e68c4ea440b415c.jpg)
Cafecito
![Cafecito](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/btxYNlrartVMbeHfSSrec8iK0ZQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Cafecito-9b6e4804c89e437a83a6eeb17882ef90.jpg)
Mr. Darcy
![Mr. Darcy](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/0qYSTmyTwGDwRSTTO2To0zk8zLs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Mr.Darcy-dd79ade08a2a4ebfb1c61b931ec826d1.jpg)
Cat Eye
![Cat Eye](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/Qv2HYybdesRjEtgPxRvddjQc8Xw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/CatEye-8d4fb1f715de40df82095d4a18887c85.jpeg)
Or Worse, Expelled!
![Rocking Or Worse, Expelled!](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/hnXIEmwUu2UBQZSpKFSN3GNDees=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/RockingOrWorseExpelled-17fc6fa84fd541679a8537115b2ffd89.jpg)
Shh…It’s Top Secret!
![Shh Itâs Top Secret](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/3jYvSvWA-DmDrpvc5BkHqEXUEkU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/ShhItsTopSecret-f2c75054b41e4b979316b6b45748bdff.jpeg)
Emerald
![Emerald](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/pp7wAOPvO7s1BOmzCGe-Y0ej5sA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Emerald-e493d2474a994ebfa41d4d5ca3f67a92.jpeg)
Black Croc
![Black Croc](https://www.instyle.com/thmb/7b7tro4d99ofHeRKSursAv43k4w=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/BlackCroc-42ff76659c2044a1adb90f270e8c15a1.jpeg)