We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Style Nails 21 Best November Nail Colors To Try For Your Next Fall Manicure From cozy autumn hues to Thanksgiving-worthy shades. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik 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 October 23, 2023 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. OPI My Italian Is A Little Rusty Amazon View On Amazon $12 View On Walmart $10 View On Ulta $12 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. Essie Star Struck a Chord Amazon View On Amazon $8 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. OPI Things I've Seen in Aber-green Amazon View On Amazon $12 View On Walmart $10 View On Beyondpolish.com 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. Olive & June OMG Olive & June View On Oliveandjune.com This edgy, deep indigo keeps it somewhat neutral and is making a case to skip out on Russian Navy this year. Essie Sound Check You Out Amazon View On Amazon $8 For the neutral lovers out there, this light mauve nail polish with lavender undertones ensures you won't be bored this season. OPI Drama at La Scala Amazon View On Amazon $12 View On Opi.com View On Beyondpolish.com This dark teal nail shade feels totally fresh for the season and will have the compliments flooding in. Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Misfit Right In Walmart View On Amazon $20 View On Walmart $11 View On Target $10 Belonging to Essie's quick-dry collection, this shimmering bronze nail color is practically made to take a trip to the apple orchard. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Adrenaline Crush Walmart View On Amazon $6 View On Walmart $7 View On Ulta $13 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. Essie Full Blast Essie View On Amazon $8 View On Target $9 View On Ulta $10 Say goodbye to rosé and hello to merlot red. It's the ultimate shade to welcome the coziest season. OPI Espresso Your Inner Self opi View On Amazon $12 View On Opi.com View On Beyondpolish.com Meet the coolest new color of the entire autumn season. This coffee-inspired hue looks chic and sophisticated on your nails. Essie Expressie Saffr-on The Move Essie View On Amazon $9 View On Walmart $15 View On Target $10 This perfect pumpkin-orange nail color couldn't be a happier pick to make this month and take to the family Thanksgiving. Plus, the quick-dry formula will save you in a pinch. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Amazon View On Amazon $10 View On Walmart $18 View On Target $8 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. OPI Addio Bad Nails, Ciao Great Nails OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Opi.com 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. A neutral lavender is also a pretty nail color for February. Essie Lights Down Music Up Essie View On Amazon $9 View On Target $9 View On Ulta $10 Forget taupe and oxblood—this brown nail color with reddish undertones makes autumn feel way cooler. Revlon Super Lustrous Nail Polish in Divine Amazon View On Amazon $10 View On Walmart $14 Embrace your darkest autumn mood with this shimmering burgundy red that's got plenty of attitude. Olive & June Nail Polish Jo Olive & June View On Oliveandjune.com When in doubt, a classic nude is always appreciated—and this particular shade is warm and tonal enough to feel right for the season. OPI My Studio's on Spring Walmart View On Walmart $13 View On Ulta $15 Emerald green is majorly trending this season, and you can get in on it by choosing this lush balanced green. OPI Lincoln Park After Dark Amazon View On Amazon $12 View On Walmart $10 View On Target $12 You can't mess with a classic like this moody dark purple that is consistently one of OPI's most asked-for colors for fall and winter. Essie Expressie Buns Up Essie View On Amazon $8 View On Walmart $10 View On Walmart Wear the drink of the season right on your nails with this beige latte color that dries quickly on-the-go. It's the perfect hue to switch up from your usual neutral. OPI Art Walk in Suzi's Shoes Amazon View On Amazon $12 Red is fit for all seasons, and you can keep a pop of color going throughout fall by choosing this shade from OPI that is a few shades darker than cherry red. N Essie Step Out of Line Essie View On Amazon $8 View On Walmart $12 View On Target $9 Get the cool-weather vibes going with a super shiny inky blue that isn't too dark. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit