8 White Nail Polishes That ELLE Editors Are Wearing

"Floss Gloss could've called this opaque polish coke white, but they're classier than that and so is Elvira Hancock. If you're looking for a true Wite-Out replica–which I am–no one does it better than Mrs. Tony Montana." — Julie Schott, ELLE.com Beauty Director

Floss Gloss in Mrs. Tony Montana, $8; amazon.com

"In the '90s, all the cool girls wore good old Wite-Out as "nail polish." I still have a tender spot in my heart for that look, so I like this JINsoon polish plus a coat of their Matte Maker. Fashion: but make it an office product." — Estelle Tang, ELLE.com Culture Editor 

JINsoon Nail Polish in Kookie White, $18; amazon.com

JINsoon Matte Maker, $18; amazon.com

"I like a warmer white with my brown hair and am a bit of an Essie devotee when it comes to polishes. I love the way their color comes on and lasts for days." — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE.com Associate News Editor

Essie in Sweet Souffle, $9; essie.com

"The white polish of my college years was so optic, so purely white that it warranted comparisons to Wite-Out. The more subdued, grown-up version needs to have just a dose of gray or something to de-brighten it. This one is still a unique play on a nude'y pink (there are sparkles!), but it's not aggressive." — Leah Melby Clinton, ELLE.com Senior Editor of Branded Content

Julep Channon It Girl, $14; amazon.com

"Like everyone in the early 2000s, I went through a French Manicure phase. While the look feels dated now, it did spark an appreciation for the clean, neutral look of white polish. I love this Essie one for its opaque, bright finish." — Kristina Rodulfo, ELLE.com Associate Editor

Essie in Blanc, $9; essie.com

"I usually gravitate towards lighter polish during the summertime and I've deemed this shade the ultimate white. It enhances my naturally tan skin, but isn't blindingly white—it's almost light grey." — Ariana Yaptangco, ELLE.com Editorial Fellow  

Ciaté Nail Polish in White Heat, $15; us.ciatelondon.com

"I can do a mean mani on myself, and the wide brush of the Burberry bottle makes that even easier. The opaque, rich-looking finish looks like porcelain, not glue like some unfortunate whites." — Hannah Morrill, ELLE.com Editor

Burberry Nail Polish in Optic White, $23; burberry.com

"White nail polish can be tricky to apply because it can come out super streaky, but this shade from Deborah Lippman is pretty opaque. Just a couple swipes and you get a crisp white that pops against any outfit." — Gena Kaufman, ELLE.com Social Media Director

Deborah Lippmann in Amazing Grace, $18; amazon.com