Nail polish colors are a great way to add a bold statement to complete your look. Now that fall is here, it is time to switch from bright summer colors to darker colors to reflect the changing seasons.
Below are a few examples of different styles to try now that the weather is cooler and darker.
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Table of Contents
- 1 1) Espresso Brown Velvet Nails
- 2 2) Matte Black Almond Nails
- 3 3) Oxblood French Tips
- 4 4) Forest Green Tortoiseshell Nails
- 5 5) Antique Gold Accent Nails
- 6 6) Moody Burgundy Chrome Nails
- 7 7) Chocolate Brown Cable-Knit Nails
- 8 8) Black Lace Overlay Nails
- 9 9) Moss Green Suede Nails
- 10 10) Vintage Book Cover Nails
- 11 11) Burnt Orange Plaid Nails
- 12 12) Deep Plum Matte Nails
- 13 13) Aged Copper Metallic Nails
- 14 14) Argyle Sweater Pattern Nails
- 15 15) Raven Black Cat-Eye Nails
- 16 16) Sepia Floral Nail Art
- 17 17) Dark Teal Velvet Nails
- 18 18) Houndstooth Accent Nails
- 19 19) Cranberry Jelly Nails
1) Espresso Brown Velvet Nails
Cold weather calls for hot coffee or hot cocoa. Incorporating espresso brown velvet nails into your look will invoke memories related to these hot beverages. Just looking at it will make you feel warmer, even when it is cold and rainy outdoors.
2) Matte Black Almond Nails
Matte black almond nails are another creative choice for fall. The finish is dull and does not reflect light, making it more appropriate for the gloomy fall season. A black almond color is great because it is darker and matches the earthy tones of the season.
3) Oxblood French Tips
This is a twist on a classic French manicure. Instead of the traditional white, this style uses a dark oxblood-red color on the tips. This unique look will make people stop and notice your hands, and it is sure to get praise for your style.
4) Forest Green Tortoiseshell Nails
Dark greens and browns are associated with the fall season, which makes forest green tortoiseshell nails a perfect choice. What makes this style unique is the color shading, which ranges from mid-green to dark green. This effect creates a shimmer that is a fun and interesting look.
5) Antique Gold Accent Nails
Instead of painting all your nails the same color, use the bling-finger style. One way to do this is to use antique gold accent nails. Using this method will make you look sophisticated because it will shine like expensive gold jewelry.
6) Moody Burgundy Chrome Nails
For those who enjoy unwinding with a glass of red wine on a fall evening, be sure to add moody burgundy chrome nails to your outfit. Like an aged glass of merlot, this style will have your feeling happy and relaxed. It is a bold color that is sure to make others stop and take notice this season.
7) Chocolate Brown Cable-Knit Nails
Chocolate brown cable-knit nails are a great way to play with the idea of fall being sweater weather. Using this design will remind people of their favorite sweater, which will make them feel warm and cozy. It is a great way to combat the chilly outdoors this season.
8) Black Lace Overlay Nails
An all-black nail polish look is harsh and can be unwelcoming to others. Using a black lace overlay nail style is a way to soften the dark color. It incorporates a design to create a warmer look.
This makes it more appealing than a traditional all-black style.
9) Moss Green Suede Nails
This season's increase in rainfall causes the grass to look darker and muddier. Moss green suede nails are a wonderful way to bring those colors into your outfit. Instead of being depressed about the darker colors around you, choose this nail polish style.
10) Vintage Book Cover Nails
When chilly weather arrives, people often like to spend the day curled up with a good book under a fleece blanket. Vintage book cover nails allow you to incorporate this hobby into your outfit. Like a great mystery novel, this style will solve the case of how to complete your fall look.
11) Burnt Orange Plaid Nails
Burnt orange plaid nails are another great choice for the season. This pattern will remind you of your favorite flannel shirt. The burnt orange color reflects the changing leaves of the season, pulling the look together.
12) Deep Plum Matte Nails
Plum pie is a comforting dessert for many people during the fall season. The pie's warm, gooey flavors are a sweet memory. One way to bring this flavor into an outfit is with deep plum matte nails.
The deep-purple color draws on the sweetness of plum pie, so people enjoy looking at it.
13) Aged Copper Metallic Nails
Aged copper metallic nails are sure to remind you of that old kettle your grandmother used to heat water on the stove. You will remember the feeling of having a warm cup of tea in your hands and having a great conversation. This makes aged copper nails perfect for the season.
14) Argyle Sweater Pattern Nails
Argyle sweaters are everywhere this fall. Add argyle sweater-pattern nails to your outfit for a new twist on an old favorite. Like plaid, this pattern will make you feel warm as you reminisce about your favorite fall sweater.
15) Raven Black Cat-Eye Nails
Halloween occurs in the fall. Black bats and pointed hats are associated with the holiday. Raven black cat-eye nails will allow you to add a touch of spookiness to your outfit.
Trick-or-treaters are sure to notice this when you hand them their sugary treats.
16) Sepia Floral Nail Art
Earth tones like light brown are common in the fall. This makes sepia floral art nails a nice style for the season. The light brown matches the changing color of trees as they lose their leaves.
The floral design symbolizes the flowers that have died and become part of the earth during the changing season.
17) Dark Teal Velvet Nails
The fall season calls for a darker color palette because the daylight is getting shorter and the sky turns gray. Dark teal velvet nails fall within this color scheme. If you don't like colors like dark brown or green, dark teal velvet nails are a nice alternative.
18) Houndstooth Accent Nails
Luxury designers like Chanel are known for using houndstooth patterns in their clothing lines. Give your nails a high-fashion look with houndstooth accent nails. To make the pattern stand out more, paint the pattern only on one finger of each hand.
For your other nails, you can simply paint them black. This look will bring a new level of sophistication to your look with the designer price point.
19) Cranberry Jelly Nails
Jewel tones look great on everybody, so cranberry jelly nails are a great choice this season. This color is warm and inviting, so people will take notice and compliment your look. With Thanksgiving approaching, it also helps remind you of the joy of a family gathering.
