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    White Nails Work For Any Season—Simone Biles Is Proof

    The polish screams "quiet luxury."

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    By Danielle Jackson
    Published 18 September 2025 In News

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    September is usually the time of year when most people trade in their bright pink and red nail colors that are closely associated with summer for darker, more muted colors for fall (think: wine red and chocolate brown). While the aforementioned shades are still some of my go-tos, white nail polish will always hold a special place in my heart no matter the season, and apparently Simone Biles agrees.

    The Olympic gold medalist just shared photos from an Audemars Piguet campaign she recently appeared in, and in the pics, she's seen wearing a slinky, gray maxi dress and a silky blowout. Naturally, my eyes flew to her nails, which were filed into a medium-length, almond shape and painted with a milky white nail color.

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    White nail polish has long been reserved for occasions like summer vacations and weddings, and it's often associated with the quiet luxury trend, but believe it or not, it's a minimalist color that works for every season. And Biles isn't the only person who's committed to the color—Hailey Bieber was seen wearing an all-white pedicure in a recent Instagram carousel that she shared, while Rihanna is practically the queen of white toes.

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    Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.

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