Style Nails The Best Autumn Nail Colors for October 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. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 25, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Essie We might have already dropped the 15 Transitional Fall Nail Colors that Go From Summer to Fall Seamlessly—but now that we've made it out of transitional September, it's time to explore all the autumn-perfect October nail colors that are ripe for the picking. When you're looking for the best October manicure to tag along with all of your fall activities — like apple cider sipping and pumpkin bread baking — keep these trendy polishes in mind. Think about your favorite fall things, from cozy sweaters to pumpkin spice lattes, and choose the most fitting color for you. From muted metallic lavender to classic dark aubergine, we've rounded up the best October nail polish colors. Our Top Picks OPI Complimentary Wine at Amazon Jump to Review Essie Cargo Cameo at Amazon Jump to Review Essie Bed Rock & Roll at Target Jump to Review Smith & Cult Stockholm Syndrome at Amazon Jump to Review OPI 7th & Flower at Walmart Jump to Review Sally Hansen Jealous Boyfriend at Walmart Jump to Review Smith & Cult Tang Bang at Amazon Jump to Review OPI Espresso Your Inner Self at Amazon Jump to Review Essie Feeling' Amped at Amazon Jump to Review Olive & June JJ at Oliveandjune.com Jump to Review OPI Nail Lacquer in Complimentary Wine Amazon View On Amazon Heading up OPI's best fall hues, this vampy purple-red feels like just the thing to get us in the sweater state of mind. Temps might not be at their lowest quite yet, but you'll be ready when they do. Essie Nail Polish in Cargo Cameo Amazon View On Amazon Fun metallics have been all the rage for a while now, and autumn makes no exception. We're going for a burnt bronze metallic mani to complement our fading summer glow. Essie Nail Polish in Bed Rock & Roll Amazon View On Target Classic red is given an autumnal makeover with hints of earthy brown and orange, making it ideal for the month of October. Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Stockholm Syndrome Amazon View On Amazon Since taupe is forever one of the most popular nail polish shades for fall, this deeper elephant grey shade should definitely be in your rotation during the month of October. OPI Nail Polish in 7th & Flower OPI View On Walmart Capture the more festive tones of the season with a vibrant magenta color that is perfect for going pumpkin-shopping, latte in hand. Sally Hansen Nail Polish in Jealous Boyfriend Sally Hansen View On Walmart This moody teal is all we need to pair with spooky movie nights—Hocus Pocus, anyone?—all month long. Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Tang Bang Smith & Cult View On Amazon We fell in love with this color at first sight and have been anxiously awaiting the cooler temps and changing leaves that herald its season once again. Now that October has arrived, Smith & Cult's pumpkin-spice hued polish is a sure thing. OPI Espresso Your Inner Self opi View On Amazon View On Opi.com Calling all neutral lovers for what we might call the neutral of the season that you'll be seeing again and again. It's an espresso brown that doesn't fall flat from OPI's fall 2021 collection, and we're officially obsessed. Essie Nail Polish in Feeling' Amped Essie View On Amazon This creamy blue teal is an unexpected shade from Essie's fall 2021 collection that will have all your friends asking where they can snag it, too. It'll look amazing with those cozy sweaters you've been not-so-patiently waiting for months to sport. Olive & June Nail Polish in JJ Olive and June View On Oliveandjune.com Embrace bonfire season with a cozy cinnamon brown that feels like a muted version of brick red. Dior Nail Polish in Incognito Dior View On Dillards.com For an update to your grandmother's favorite dusty rose pink, look no further than this perfect blush from the ultimate classic brand, Dior. Essie Nail Polish in High Voltage Vinyl Essie View On Amazon Last year's army green isn't totally out of style. Instead, it's gotten a cool-girl makeover that feels totally unique in Essie's fall 2021 collection. Meet onyx green. OPI Nail Polish in Addio Bad Nails, Ciao Great Nails OPI View On Amazon When everyone goes dark, let's go celestial with this dreamy lavender color finished with a gorgeous subtle shimmer that makes your fingers sparkle in the light. Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour View On Nordstrom View On Ulta View On Bloomingdales Make a statement with this dark blood-red shade that toes the line of being black but adds a little more personality. Olive & June Nail Polish in Chemistry Olive & June View On Oliveandjune.com You never want to be caught without a neutral at-the-ready, and Olive & June's new fall 2021 shade is just the ticket this October. It's an almond cream that's perfectly hued for the season. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit