Style Beauty Thanksgiving Nail Colors That'll Look Extra Pretty When You're Passing the Pumpkin Pie By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 7, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. OPI Thanksgiving means getting plenty of work done with your hands, from rolling out pie dough to basting the turkey — so it's only fitting to get ready fingers first with an autumn-worthy manicure. When looking for the perfect Thanksgiving nail polish color, it's always fun to choose something fitting for the occasion. We're thinking spiced oranges and reds, as well as warm neutrals that feel as cozy as a bonfire. Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season, which means it's time to bring out those rich, special-occasion colors you've been waiting all year long to get your hands on. Start with one of these Thanksgiving-inspired fall nail shades, and get ready to descend upon the family table in style. Passing the pumpkin pie has never looked so pretty. Essie Expressie "Bolt And Be Bold" Essie Pumpkin spice orange, anyone? When painted on your nails, this comes off like a cross between burnt orange and warm red, making it great for those who want a versatile color that'll last beyond the holiday. BUY IT: $8.99; target.com Buy Now OPI "Endless Sun-ner" OPI Warm up with a cozy neutral that will look amazing paired with your autumn ensemble this Thanksgiving. This caramel nude is toasty and oh-so flattering. BUY IT: $8.85; walmart.com Buy Now Smith & Cult "Feed the Rich" Birchbox.com Perhaps the most vanity-worthy polish bottle on the market, Smith & Cult also boasts this forest green number that fits in wonderfully with a fall aesthetic. BUY IT: $18; amazon.com Buy Now Essie "Swing Of Things" Essie The best way to get conversation going — and dodge any uncomfy questions from family members with extra flair? A bold berry manicure. This shade certainly fits the bill. BUY IT: $6.30; amazon.com Buy Now Revlon "Romantique" Target.com It's hard to go wrong with a dusty rose polish that matches any outfit and can work as a more exciting neutral on any skin tone. BUY IT: $4.99; amazon.com Buy Now Chanel "Vamp" Chanel Venture more into winter territory with a gemstone-inspired hue like ruby, emerald, or sapphire. This sumptuous Chanel shade is a deep ruby red with a shimmery sheen. BUY IT: $28; nordstrom.com Buy Now Smith & Cult "Fosse Fingers" Smith & Cult A warm-toned rose gold mani is a sure bet for adding an autumnal, holiday-ready spin to your beloved pink mani ahead of Thanksgiving. BUY IT: $18; amazon.com Buy Now OPI "Duomo Days, Isola Nights" OPI We're calling this the wild card. OPI's sapphire teal is an unexpected choice that will soon have everyone around the table asking where you found it. BUY IT: $10.50; ulta.com Buy Now Essie Expressie "Skip the Track" Essie This dusty lavender polish from Essie's quick-drying, on-the-go collection is the secret to a stunning Thanksgiving mani that won't get in the way of rolling out the pie crust. BUY IT: $9; macys.com Buy Now OPI "Have Your Panettone and Eat it Too" OPI This orange shade from OPI's Milan collection is basically like a slice of pumpkin pie on your fingers. This one will certainly get you excited for the season. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com Buy Now Gucci "Annabel Rose" Gucci When in doubt, nude always does the trick, and you can consider this your autumn nude. Gucci's long-wear nail lacquer comes in a variety of rich, creamy colors, but we're drawn to this versatile shade. BUY IT: $30; nordstrom.com Buy Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit