Style Nails Fabulous Fall Nail Colors for November 2021 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 October 20, 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. Photo: OPI November marks the official start of the holiday season, with Thanksgiving and bowl games and Christmas right around the corner. It's the heart of autumn, and there is no better way to celebrate the coziest time of year than with a fresh fall manicure in shades reflective of the season. We're talking about warm oranges, moody metallics, festive reds, and even a neutral or two—all just waiting on the salon wall to be worn on your nails throughout the month, from football watch days to the family feast. Retire your go-to nude for a spell, and choose one of these perfect autumn nail colors for November 2021. 01 of 19 My Italian Is A Little Rusty by OPI OPI If we had to choose Thanksgiving in a nail color, it would probably be this gourd-geous rust orange that has us craving pumpkin pie. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com Buy Now 02 of 19 Star Struck a Chord by Essie Essie Anyone who chooses to wear bold eggplant on their nails this November is sure to get a serious jolt of confidence to take them through the month. BUY IT: $8.99; target.com Buy Now 03 of 19 OMG by Olive & June Olive and June This edgy, deep indigo keeps it somewhat neutral and is making a case to skip out on Russian Navy this year. BUY IT: $8; oliveandjune.com Buy Now 04 of 19 My Studio's on Spring by OPI Emerald green is majorly trending this season, and you can get in on it by choosing this lush balanced green that's part of OPI's fall 2021 collection. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com Buy Now 05 of 19 Fosse Fingers by Smith & Cult Smith & Cult Arguably the brand's most popular shade of all time, this rose gold metallic is just the pre-holiday glow your digits deserve. BUY IT: $18; amazon.com Buy Now 06 of 19 Sound Check You Out by Essie Essie For the neutral lovers out there, this light mauve nail polish with lavender undertones was just launched in Essie's fall 2021 collection, ensuring you won't be bored this season. BUY IT: $8.99; target.com Buy Now 07 of 19 Drama At La Scala by OPI OPI This dark teal nail shade feels totally fresh for the season and will have the compliments flooding in. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com Buy Now 08 of 19 Misfit Right In by Essie Expressie Essie Belonging to Essie's quick-dry collection, this shimmering bronze nail color is practically made to take a trip to the apple orchard. BUY IT: $8.99; target.com Buy Now 09 of 19 Adrenaline Crush by Sally Hansen Sally Hansen Metallic never goes out of season, but we'd like to think that this lavender-meets-gunmetal is the ideal color to transition from fall to the holidays. BUY IT: $9.99; ulta.com Buy Now 10 of 19 Emblematique by Chanel Nordstrom Say goodbye to rosé and hello to merlot red. It's the ultimate shade to welcome the coziest season. BUY IT: $28; chanel.com Buy Now 11 of 19 Espresso Your Inner Self by OPI OPI Meet the coolest new color of the entire autumn season. Part of OPI's fall 2021 collection, this coffee-inspired hue looks chic and sophisticated on your nails. BUY IT: $`10.50; amazon.com Buy Now 12 of 19 Pumpkin Spice Latte Kit by Olive & June Olive & June Wear the drink of the season right on your nails with this kit that comes complete with four fall nail colors and a glossy top coat. BUY IT: $40; oliveandjune.com Buy Now 13 of 19 Rhapsody Red by Sally Hansen Sally Hansen If we could capture cranberry sauce in a nail color, it would have to be this deep crimson red that will satisfy any classic red mani lover. BUY IT: $7.50; target.com Buy Now 14 of 19 Have Your Panettone And Eat it Too by OPI OPI This perfect pumpkin-orange nail color couldn't be a happier pick to make this month and take to the family Thanksgiving. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com Buy Now 15 of 19 Powder Posse by Smith & Cult Smith & Cult The soft lavender purple veers more neutral than pastel, which makes it the perfect light shade to rock during autumn when you want something subtle. BUY IT: $18; dermstore.com Buy Now 16 of 19 Rub-a-Pub-Pub by OPI OPI Forget taupe and oxblood—this coal gray nail color makes autumn feel way cooler. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com Buy Now 17 of 19 Divine by Revlon Revlon Embrace your darkest autumn mood with this shimmering burgundy red that's got plenty of attitude. BUY IT: $4; amazon.com Buy Now 18 of 19 JO by Olive &June Olive & June When in doubt, a classic nude is always appreciated—and this particular shade is warm and tonal enough to feel right for the season. BUY IT: $8; oliveandjune.com Buy Now 19 of 19 Things I've Seen in Aber-green by OPI OPI Mark our words: This will be your new favorite moody fall hue. The super dark green has enough cloudy gray in it to feel like a neutral. 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