The Best Nail Colors to Take You From Summer to Fall
We all love getting excited about the start of a new season—especially when it comes to fall.
From the fresh items hitting the shelves of your nearest Trader Joe's to the new fashion you can begin incorporating into your wardrobe, there's so much to start thinking about. However, the period between summer and fall can feel a bit stuck, as though you don't want to get called out for transitioning to pumpkin spice mode too early (although we say you do you, whether it's officially autumn or not) but also wonder if it's too late into the year to keep the summer vibes going. One easy way to set yourself up for success in terms of transitioning from summer to fall is with something that seems rather small: your nails.
The right color can do a lot for your look as a whole, so we put together a list of the best nail colors to take you from summer to fall. These shades offer the perfect level of summer suitability and autumnal ambiance, making them the perfect picks for your fingers to your toes in 2023.
Tangerine Dream
No need to go full send into pumpkin spice land just yet, but orange is also a shade worthy of sporting before fall makes its official arrival. A lively tangerine shade (like this one from PLA, $12.50) is the perfect way to keep things bright and summery while beginning to tease the fall tones that are soon to come. Plus, it just brightens up your whole outfit, which is ideal when you're starting to opt for more of your neutral-toned fall fits.
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Sage Green
Spring, summer, fall or winter, green is a color that never goes out of style. Sage green in particular, is a great way to transition from summer's hit green shades like pistachio and matcha to something a little more fall-friendly, as it's an earthy tone that's light enough to keep things bright but neutral enough to lead into autumn.
Lovely Lavender
While you might think of pastel shades like lavender as being more like ones you'd want to wear in spring, we'd argue a case for carrying them into fall too. We're not far enough into fall to start embracing fully witchy purples just yet, but lighter lavender shades still give us a taste of that energy while maintaining a summery essence that livens up any look.
Blueberry Milk Nails
Thought you'd seen the end of the "blueberry milk" nail trend? Think again. This shade, which is really just a new name for classic baby blues, is the perfect way to transition from summer to fall right from your fingertips. It's not so bright that it screams swimming pool, but the blue hue is still something you don't see too often come autumn (meaning you'll want to soak it up before fall is in full swing).
Also read about: 7 Nail Polish Shades to Achieve the Perfect Blueberry Milk Nails
Light Grey
"Don't wear white after Labor Day" is a fashion rule we've all heard time and again, and while we say there's no need to stick to outdated style myths such as this, swapping your white nails for a slightly more shaded color is a great way to smoothen out the time between summer and fall. We're loving a light smoky grey for early fall 2023, as it's a classy way to make sure your nails match just about everything you sport this season.
Also read about: 5 Fall Nail Collections to Keep on Your Radar
French Ombre
Forget your classic French mani, as it's time to swap out the basics for something that takes it up just enough of a notch. An ombre French manicure (which your nail technician can typically create through layering a natural pink polish with a white at the tips) is one that looks good all year long, but it really elevates your outfits when you're working your way from sundresses to sweaters during the early days of fall.
Craving a fresh manicure yet? We definitely recommend trying out one of the colors on this list, but you can also get more ideas by clicking HERE to check out our list of the best nail look for you based on your zodiac sign.