Matte white with a tip of glitter is also an excellent look. A matte French manicure is also very daring, as is a marbled etching on your nails. Apply a matte base coat instead of a shiny one.

To add even more interest to your ombré manicure while keeping it soft, opt for finely milled shimmer. Chunky glitter ... white hue on the tips. What do you get when you combine ombré and French?

The bright white polish atop nails painted a pinky-nude ... like the one above from @jenny.jennys, use glitter polish to create the outline of a French tip for a subtle yet sophisticated look.