Matte black nails: They're dramatic, vampy, totally badass, and yet, incredibly versatile. They're the mani equivalent of your favorite leather jacket or your go-to LBD -- the things we wear to look effortlessly chic. And like these closet staples, matte black nails can be worn with basically everything.

However, there are a few things to know about pulling off flawless matte black nails. First, your matte black mani is only as good as your matte black nail polish (we like Orly Matte Fx Nail Polish, in Iron Butterfly, $10). Or you could simply apply a matte top coat, like Base Coat Matte Top Coat, $20, over your favorite shade of black nail polish. Then, you'll just need acetone, a detail brush and a steady hand (matte black nail polish is unforgiving when it comes to mistakes). Plus, a little design inspo -- which we can provide. From unexpectedly feminine designs to edgy-AF matte black nail art, keep reading to discover gorgeous matte black nail art in patterns, textures and color combos for every taste.

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These almond-shaped, solid matte black nails look clean, polished and reminiscent of buttery soft leather.

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Go wild with a negative-space matte black look that nods to the majestic, stripe-y animal.

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When getting glammed up for a night out, deck out your digits with angled, matte black tips -- complete with a bowtie-bedecked accent nail.

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Who says matte black nails have to be predominantly black? (Not us.) Layer multicolored foils on top for an iridescent look.

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