Style Nails The Best Essie Nail Colors for Fall 2020 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 Published on October 5, 2020 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. Photo: Essie When asked to choose a favorite nail color, we'd say that just like desserts, it all depends on the season. In the summer, we might prefer fresh peach cobbler with a side of Essie Ballet Slippers, but come fall it's a whole new situation. There are moody nudes, vampy reds, and a slew of other autumnal nail shades on the salon wall, just waiting to be worn to the pumpkin patch. So when summer finally falls away into the coziest of seasons, we're ready to step outside the lacquer box. Whether you're more of a pumpkin spice orange girl or a classic creamy navy gal—or into something totally unique like mossy green—these Essie nail colors are destined to take on fall 2020 in style. The question is, which one should you try first? 01 of 14 Swing Of Things Essie Our favorite fall trade has to be switching out summery pink in favor of rich raspberry for an eye-catching mani. Shop It: $9; amazon.com 02 of 14 High Energy, Low Stress Essie Did someone order pumpkin spice? Because this shade from Essie's quick-dry line is overflowing with the warm autumn staple. Shop It: $9; essie.com 03 of 14 Caviar Bar Essie This all-time Essie classic is not to be forgotten, if only because it never goes out of style. A bold navy gets the job done from fall to the new year. Shop It: $11.50; ulta.com 04 of 14 Cargo Cameo Essie Heading up Essie's fall 2020 collection, this metallic bronze is the best take on a neutral we've seen all season. Shop It: $9; amazon.com 05 of 14 Spiked With Style Essie You really cannot beat a vampy dark red once the weather starts to turn and spooky season takes hold. This shade oozes high style. Shop It: $8.50; amazon.com 06 of 14 On the Bright Cider Essie This pumpkin-inspired orange has us in the mood to take to the patch and make all the pies. Shop It: $8.50; amazon.com 07 of 14 Take Me To Thread Essie A little bit purple, a little bit taupe—this dusty lavender is the coziest non-neutral that goes with everything. Shop It: $11.50; ulta.com 08 of 14 Adrenaline Brush Essie Every season deserves a signature true red, and this one has yellow undertones to really capture all the facets of fall color. Shop It: $9; amazon.com 09 of 14 Waterfall In Love Essie Head in a funkier fall direction with this robust royal blue that pops amongst all the darks and neutrals. Shop It: $9; amazon.com 10 of 14 Heart of the Jungle Essie This update on camo green—the unofficial cool-girl shade of autumn—has us feeling like a jungle adventure. Shop It: $9; ulta.com 11 of 14 No Time For Local Essie Neutral lovers don't have to give up the easy versatility during the colder months. Instead go extra moody with a darkened-down taupe color. Shop It: $9; amazon.com 12 of 14 Walk The Hemline Essie We like to think of this shade as a cross between dusty rose and mocha brown—and it's sure to add some pep to those digits, stat. Shop It: $9.50; amazon.com 13 of 14 Not So Low Key Essie This dark burgundy red polish from Essie's quick-dry line is perfect for fixing chips on the fly. Shop It: $7.50; amazon.com 14 of 14 Daring Damsel Essie Get into the holiday spirit with this brushed champagne gold that takes you from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Shop It: $10; amazon.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit