41 Classy Ways to Wear Short Coffin Nails

Love coffin nails but not the long length? Then you are in the right place! We have found 41 classy ways to wear short coffin nails! Coffin nails are often long, but the shape looks great on short nails, too! You get the best of both worlds – trendy nails that are easy to wear! What are you waiting for, take a look. We have something for everyone, from bold colors to sparkly glitter.

1. Elegant, Glitter Short Coffin Nails

First up on our list are these lace and glitter nails. Most of the nails have a different design including: ombre, glitter, shimmery French manicure and elegant lace art. Nails like these are just beautiful. This nail design would be great for a wedding, or any other special occasion. Recreate the whole look or choose one of the stylish designs.

2. Simple Short Coffin Nails

If you are looking for chic nails that are easy to wear, then these may be perfect. Here we have short nails that have been colored in a light pink polish. You can wear nails like these anywhere because they are subtle enough for work, but are glam for an occasion where you want to dress up. The color used is You Crossed the Nazca Line by OPI.

3. Short Coffin Acrylic Nails

Looking for nails that are glamorous and sparkly? Then this idea is for you. These are short coffin acrylic nails that feature light pink and glitter. As you can see, the glitter has been used in different ways to create a unique and glitzy look. You can recreate the whole manicure or just one or two of the nails you like. These would be perfect for a night out, party or special events like the holiday season.

4. Short Chrome Nails

Next, we have bright and stylish nails that will make a statement. The coffin nails featured here include white chrome, ombre glitter and pink glitter and gems. This is such a cool and creative idea and it uses three of the must-have nail trends all in one manicure! You can take inspiration from this and create your own version, or try using different colors that you love.

5. Bold, Short Coffin Nails

You can create stylish and bold nails with just one color, you don’t always need lots of gems and glitter. Check out these nails which are a trendy grey shade. As you can see, the color is chic on it’s own and looks great on shorter nails. You can recreate these nails with any grey color. Nails like these are very easy to wear because they go with everything and will suit any occasion.

6. Natural Short Coffin Nails

Our next idea features natural, short coffin nails. We wanted to show you that natural nails can look pretty, too! It is a subtle way to try coffin nails and is perfect for the ladies who want to try a new nail shape without being over the top.

7. French Ombre Nails

Next, we have a very elegant nail idea to share with you. These nails feature a shimmery french ombre, silver glitter and a stunning floral design. Nails like these are stylish and beautiful. It would be the perfect manicure for a wedding. You can even recreate the nail art in different colors to create a jazzy, colorful look.

8. Shimmery Pink Nails

Add a pop of pink to your look with a manicure like this one! Here we have short coffin nails in a vibrant, shimmery pink color. A pink shade like this is bright, light and stylish. You can recreate nails in a delicate pink like this or choose a darker pink color. Either one will suit short coffin nails beautifully.

9. Short Acrylic Nails

Pink is not your thing? Then check out these blue nails! These coffin nails feature different glossy, light blue colors with two glitter accent nails. The nails are gorgeous and all the colors compliment each other beautifully. Nails like these will look amazing all year round, but especially around the winter and holiday season, as they have icy blue tones. You can recreate this look or take inspiration and use your own colors.

10. Stylish Yellow and Chrome Coffin Nails

Another stylish color for nails is yellow. Don’t just take our word for it, check out these nails! The short coffin nails feature a combination of chrome, yellow ombre, glitter yellow and one nude accent nail. This is a vibrant but chic manicure that will brighten up your look. Create this mani or try a more vibrant yellow. You can also just choose one or two of the nail designs.

11. Glam Coffin Nails

Add glamour to your look with these next nails. Each nail has a different design which includes: gems, glitter, ombre and silver stripes. Even though each nail is unique, they still coordinate due to the same colors being used. Recreate these nails for a bold, glitzy look or try just one design.

12. Short Ballerina Nails

Coffin shaped nails are also known as ballerina nails. Our next idea is pretty and elegant. Most of the nails are a light and delicate pink and there is one accent nail covered in pink glitter. The glitter just jazzes up the pink and makes the color stand out. Nails like these would be great for a wedding, date night or other special occasion where you want to feel glam.

13. Elegant French Manicure

Looking for nails that are trendy and chic? Then these are for you! These short coffin nails feature white tips, white cuticles and a stylish white accent nail. We love these nails because they look kind of classic with the white tips but have modernized the look with patterns and cuticle art. Nails like these would be perfect for a trendsetting bride!

14. Stylish Blue Glitter Nails

We have shown pink nails and blue nails, but what if you combine the two?! Here we have gorgeous nails that are glossy pink with two blue ombre glitter nails. Pink and blue look so stylish when worn together. Recreate this light look or try darker shades. Just make sure that if you choose one dark color, that the other is dark too as it will keep the colors coordinated.

15. Burgundy Coffin Nails

Another color we love for nails is burgundy. Here we have short coffin nails that feature glitter burgundy and dark burgundy shades. These nails are super stylish and would be amazing for the fall, winter and holiday seasons. You can create a similar look to this or choose one of the designs instead of them all.

16. Beautiful Pink and Glitter

Next, we have another pink idea to share with you. This one features a soft and romantic pink shade with added pink glitter. If you want a glitzy look then recreate the whole manicure. Looking for something subtler? Then try just one glitter nail instead of two.

17. Vibrant Coffin Nails with Glitter

Be bold with nails like these! Here we have short coffin nails that feature a vibrant red tone with silver glitter and gems. This is a stunning idea that is perfect for the ladies who like to make a statement! Colors like these are great all year round from summer days to the Christmas holidays. We love this look!

18. Elegant Nail Idea

Our next idea is elegant, pretty and stylish. The nails are white with one pink accent nail. This accent nails looks delicate and shimmery which really glams up the look. You can recreate that or just choose a simple matte or glossy pink. Either way, you will end up with a gorgeous manicure.

19. Sparkly Coffin Nails

Next, we have another sparkly look. This one features light pink that almost looks nude with purple glitter accent nails. One creates an ombre look and the other is all over glitter. As you can seem purple looks gorgeous in glitter. Try this idea or choose all purple glitter for a vibrant and glitzy manicure.

20. Short Coffin Nails for Fall

The next nail idea we have to show you was inspired by the fall. These nails feature a dark brown, shimmery shade and glitter. Even though these colors found inspiration in one season, does not mean it is limited to it. This manicure will look stylish all year round and would be amazing for events where you want to look and feel glam.

21. Bright Blue Coffin Nails

Next on our list of short coffin nails is this bright blue look. The blue used is a lavender blue which means it has a hint of purple too. This is a super stylish color that will suit all occasions. You can check out the products used to create the look on the artist’s page featured below. Keep it simple like this or use a similar color with accent nails like glitter.

22. Glam Short Coffin Nails

Next, we have these short glam nails. The nails are light pink with two accent designs. One accent nail is covered in glitter and the other nail has a rhinestone design. This a beautiful manicure and you could even have the nails a little shorter too. You can recreate the whole look or try just one of the accent designs.

23. Unique and Colorful Nail Art

If you love unique and colorful nail art, then this idea is perfect for you. Here we have short coffin nails and most of the nails have bright nail art. We love the colors and effect used because it reminds us of the sky. Nails like these would be perfect for the summer.

24. Cute Orange Nails

The next idea is gorgeous! All of the nails are painted nude and each nail is jazzed up with an orange tip. We love the zesty orange color because it is bright and stylish. This is another summery nail idea for short coffin nails.

25. Cute Pineapple Nails

Try something new and wear fruity nail art like this! These nails are painted in a dark shade and some of them are gold glitter. There is one accent nail on each hand that features super cute pineapple nail art. The nail art is unique and the glitter and green colors give the manicure class. You can buy stencils and stickers online to recreate pineapples.

26. Nude Nails with a Pop of Gold

This next idea is chic and stylish. Here we have a light pink manicure and one nail on each hand has glam gold nail art. As you can see, the simple nail art looks so trendy. You can create a similar look with gold nail tape. Silver nail art would look amazing with light pink as well. This is easy to wear and it will suit everyone.

27. Colorful Ombre Nails

If you love ombre nail art, then you need to check out this next idea. The nails are short and coffin shaped. Each nail is nude with a different colored ombre. We love the bright shades used and with all these different colors, your nails will really make a statement. Recreate this look or choose just one or two of the colors for your manicure.

28. Glitter and Chrome

Next, we have another glamorous manicure to show you. Two nails are pink, one is chrome and two are sparkly. The colors used are stunning and the glitter finishes off the look beautifully. Nails like these would be perfect for a party or for a special occasion. Try and recreate the look or you can try just one of the nail designs, maybe the ombre.

29. Neon Pink Nails

Love the brighter nail designs? If so, check out this idea. Here we have short coffin shaped nails that are painted in a beautiful neon pink color. There is also one colorful and sparkly accent nail and some of the other nails have a little glitter too. We love the pink color because it will look so chic and classy for the spring and summer. Recreate the look or you can try the pink design without the glitter.

30. Elegant Coffin Nails with Floral Nail Art

The next idea is chic and elegant. Some of the nails are light pink and sparkly and there are two accent designs. One accent design features silver glitter and the other nail has beautiful flower nail art. We love the flower design and nails like these would be perfect for a wedding.

31. Summery Nails

Next, we have another summery nail idea. The nails are nude with pastel yellow ombre. One nail on each hand also has elegant black nail art. By using a soft pastel shade and beautiful nail art, you achieve classy and colorful nails. You can buy stencils with all sorts of patterns and ones similar to this, so you can create so many different looks. Nails like would be great for a tropical vacation.

32. Short Coffin Marble Nails

If you love marble nail art, then you need to see this next idea. Here we have gorgeous nails with three different designs. One nail is matte black, one is sparkly and the rest have stunning white and blue marble art. It is such a trendy idea. You can recreate the whole look or try just the marble and matte black.

33. Light Pink Nails with Purple Sparkle

Next, we have another sparkly look. Some of the nails are pink and the rest are light with sparkly purple ombre. This is a bright, beautiful and classy idea. You can recreate this purple look or choose a glitter color of your choice. To make it subtler, you could also have just one glitter nail.

34. Elegant Short Coffin Nails

Maybe all of the bright nail art is not for you. If so, why not try a chic, classy and simple manicure like this one? Here we have short coffin nails that are a light and elegant nude shade. Nails like these are easy to wear, will suit everyone and can be worn for any occasion. With nails like these, you will always look effortlessly stylish.

35. Short Nails with Trendy Nail Art

The next idea is for the trendy ladies who like to wear bold nail art. These nails are dark nude with silver glitter and rhinestones. There is also a dark brown accent nail. We love this creative and unique nail art. You can recreate this nail design in any color combination. We think this design is perfect for winter and holidays.

36. Pink and Sparkly Nails

This next idea is pretty, glam and cute. Most of the nails have a pink ombre design and two are sparkly. One of the nails is covered in glitter and the other accent nail has a sparkly tip. The color combination is beautiful and this is another manicure that would be perfect for a special occasion. Again, you can recreate the whole look or just one of the nail designs.

37. Unique Nail Idea

Love the more unique nail art? If so, this idea could be perfect for you. Three of the nails have metallic blue nail art and the other two nails are nude with blue tips. This is another idea that would be perfect for the spring and summer. We love the colors, this is one of our favorite looks.

38. Glam French Ombre Nails

Next, we have another classy and glam look. The manicure features three different designs. Two of the nails feature French ombre, one is gold glitter and the other nail is black. This color combination is stunning and it really makes a statement. A manicure like this would look amazing all year round but it would be perfect for the holiday season as the gold and rhinestones make it quite festive.

39. Black Matte Nail Design

Matte is one of the most popular nail looks. This is no surprise when manicures like this are being created! Here we have short coffin nails and most of them are painted black matte. There is also one accent nail on each hand and they feature beautiful heart nail art. This is a chic and easy to wear look that will suit everyone. The heart nail art would be perfect for romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day.

40. Elegant Nail Design

The next nail idea features another elegant look. This is another manicure that looks effortlessly stylish because of the French ombre design. You could wear nails like these for any occasion from work to a wedding. If you wanted to jazz up the nails, then you could add more rhinestones.

41. Glittery Pink Nail Idea

Love glitter nails? If so, you need to see this manicure. All of the short coffin shaped nails are painted sparkly pink. The pink is so pretty and cute and we love the sparkle because it gives the nails are glitzy look. Nails like these would be perfect for a party or just for the days where you want to look and feel glamorous.

We hope you have found short coffin nails to try!