As the leaves begin to fall, you may be thinking about all the changes you need to make to your wardrobe: summer sandals make way for fall booties, cozy sweaters replace tank tops, and denim steps in for breezy sundresses. The seasonal transition from summer to fall also means it's finally time to start wearing dark, moody fall nail colors.
So which autumn nail colors are trending this season? From classic nudes that will look perfect in all your apple-picking Instagram posts this fall, to shockingly dark shades that hit the right note for any Halloween manicure, our beauty editors hand-picked the prettiest autumn nail polishes based on this year's best fall fashion trends. These are the absolute best fall nail color ideas to wear in 2021:
The fall runways were packed with off-white and nude fingertips, and this sandy shade of white is the perfect nod to summertime if you're not quite ready to let go of warm weather. Bonus: It also goes with everything.
While bright pinks reigned this past summer, dusty pink shades are set to rule this fall. Pair a mauve nail polish and lipstick for an on-trend matchy-matchy look.
Nude is a perennial choice for nails, but this season, the sophisticated shade is hotter than ever. This non-toxic vegan polish isn't your average nude, though — it's formulated to flatter all skin tones, but it's made with deeper skin tones in mind.
Grab a bottle of merlotnext time you're browsing the beauty aisle — merlot nail polish, that is! The hint of plum in this rich red adds warmth to a classic tone.
If you've been counting down the days until you can order a pumpkin spice latte, this is the color for you. Try a rusty orange to get the "spice" in your pumpkin manicure.
Pink-toned nude nails will never go out of style. This natural polish is five-free (meaning it doesn't have any hazardous ingredients) and cruelty-free, to boot.
Love a rainy day? Match your mood to this cloudy color and curl up with a good book. This shade also happens to match Panetone's 2021 color of the year, Ultimate Gray.
This shade of red polish is daring without feeling overwhelming. Wear this bright color for a bold evening out. It's classic enough to dress up any outfit.
This gorgeous dusty orange does remind us of the perfectly baked hue of the Italian Christmas bread it's named after. Bring a little Italy to your fingertips with this shade that brings to mind the color of autumn leaves.
Jessica TeichDeputy EditorJessica is the deputy editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute and a longtime product tester, reviewer, writer, and editor of beauty, lifestyle, and home content.
Katie BerohnKatie Berohn is the Beauty Assistant at Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group.
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