Fall is arguably the best season for fashion—chunky sweaters, knee-high boots, and oversized outerwear are all part of the unofficial autumnal uniform. And the best accessory for your Insta-worthy outfit? A fall-friendly gel manicure.
Of course, traditional burgundy and brown hues are staples for cooler weather, but beyond the classic options, there is a whole world of appropriate-for-autumn nail art. After combing through Instagram, we compiled some of our favorite gel nail art inspiration for the fall. Whether you prefer abstract shapes or unusual textures, there is a design on our list that will fit your style. Ahead, find 15 gel nail art ideas to bookmark this fall.
Olive You
![Close up of an olive green manicure with red dots toward the tip, evoking an olive](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/rv2c4U7ImiRkZ3kjj4_9X40rZX8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/357726955_836037657940826_4886375026509537903_n-43e83361a4ae473684fc3570b9e87ee6.jpg)
Fresh French
![Close up of a French manicure with burgundy tips and a beige neutral accent nails](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/ju94jUbOzj62KdrVOR-SQoahi9I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/378097391_250855081256092_7194324372562885110_n-fb2a3482b0bc421da95d3d97993ec0a3.jpg)
Mod Tortoise
![Close up of a manicure with tortoiseshell and chartreuse accents](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/r7gxKwK7019NhrtBFMGaKJmsyAg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/313885157_372424988376819_2404595578852855081_n-ddbf54dc6e4744bd8f8c93daf6e90fd3.jpg)
Caramel and Cream
![Close up of a manicure with a half cream, half coffee design](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/Pjm99HFbYL-bkNOV7zpniqcg6eo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/362954757_243011618679026_6821881357104807393_n-ddb5b5dda5694bb4af8f19a56c735581.jpg)
Seeing Red
![Close up of two thumbs with cherry red polish](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/jpX-T9IClzAtFE-rDqJNLzfA1E0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/342531897_247007571222414_8011976800200261757_n-a4940962a8144568931abbf2e95bc0db.jpg)
Chrome Ablaze
![Close up of a red chrome manicure, hand folded with denim in the background](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/F_QHyb6_8_k1pkLUSu9k9LdF8RU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/375029045_857269188910174_6840122897499700606_n-445cb139ceed4c449da84eca2790e043.jpg)
Autumn Aura
![Close up of an aura manicure in shades of green, blue, and red](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/aFi8dSRuDPq6hivjEjzgMk2dTBY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/312384481_847183973384407_2173308436577616822_n-1076b84cbaf24860b69d3602ff4790c1.jpg)
Champagne Velvet
![Close up of a champagne velvet manicure, in shimmering silvery gold](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/QBENESWau402SqzTrO6LGGhpq5I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/375313205_1458309248289681_2649497546572272345_n-6a0cbfa1731846b6a57f30176c67d37c.jpg)
The Right Angle
![A manicure with a neutral base and geometric details in orange and glittery blue](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/kAEkRXxZ_4Fv3WHYS6tH3fiIRZA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/386340924_18388262275002712_3535420589323561511_n-be23c67c38304f04b303c34035cce629.jpg)
Frightfully Fun French
![Close up of a Halloween-themed manicure with stitch, eyeball, and drippy details](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/-2zQk6wAXRsN1Y5r8nzKz7yIIAg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/385677460_690018272728864_950092842362912681_n-50e3181422114ceead8deaa9055db57a.jpg)
Lavender Haze
![Close up of a chrome manicure in vibrant lavender, the hand against a beige background](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/Gm7EWYQoTynkl7s2zcCESbPE1b0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/368567538_3720355098192221_1105852871968196005_n-5869fc14b5b240f4a48f696c4f281da7.jpg)