10 Fall Nail Polish Colors

By Southern Living Editors

The leaves on the trees aren't the only things changing colors. Big orange pumpkins are replacing the brightly colored container gardens on your neighbors stoops, store windows are trading teal for tartan, and your favorite farm-to-table restaurant is replacing bright yellow summer squash with orange and red root vegetables. All around us, the signs are there—summer has faded to fall. And so should we. It’s probably a no-brainer in your wardrobe: olive-colored cords, brown wool blazers, and cognac suede boots are obvious staples. However, the subtle details, like painting your nails, really complete your seasonal look and are the easiest ways to transition your beauty routine from summer to fall. Rich, warm, deep tones can instantly create a fall look. Try burnt orange in place of your coral pink, or mink grey in place of your nudey pink. 

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Summer has faded to fall, and so should your nail polish colors.

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Essie ‘Carry On’

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A deep oxblood polish belongs in everyone’s fall beauty arsenal, and this creamy red with purple undertones is an über-romantic option.

Buy It: $8.97; amazon.com

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Smith & Cult ‘Powder Posse’

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This pale lilac polish is a cult favorite among beauty gurus for its go-with-anything attitude that does anything but lack panache.

Buy It: $18; Nordstrom.com

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Smith & Cult ‘Stockholm Syndrome’

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Smooth gray with luscious purple undertones, this sleek polish takes a chic upgrade on gunmetal.

Buy It: $18; Nordstrom.com

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NARS Iconic Nail Polish in ‘Hunger’

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This punchy red-orange shade is basically your signature Cajun Shrimp sporting a chic fall jacket.

Buy It: $20; Nordstrom.com

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NARS Iconic Nail Polish in ‘Manosque’

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This inky purple-gray is a knockout for any skin tone when peeking through a chic chunky knit sweater.

Buy It: $20; Nordstrom.com

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JINsoon ‘Charade’

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Master understated glamour this fall with a jewel-toned teal pared down by smoky undertones.

Buy It: $15.75; jinsoon.com

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Smith & Cult ‘Darjeeling Darling’

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Make a bold statement this autumn with a deep shade of hyper-pigmented forest green.

Buy It: $18; amazon.com

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Butter London Nail Lacquer in ‘London Fog’

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A softer option on the spectrum of polishes, this stormy blue polish makes a luxe statement in the most understated of ways.

Buy It: $18; Nordstrom.com

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OPI ‘By Popular Vote’

ulta.com

There’s power in a statement red polish, and this creamy red with rich plum undertones is no exception.

Buy It: $10.50; ulta.com

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Essie ‘Wild Nude’

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It’s time to switch up your usual shade of Bubble Bath with a smokier, more romantic shade that’s still fully functional as a neutral.

Buy It: $9; essie.com

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