As the leaves begin to change color and the weather turns blustery, there’s something about a weekend trip going apple-picking and curling up to rewatch your favorite show that just feels right. It signals it’s officially fall, and it’s time to bring out the seasonal candles. But before heading on all your autumnal adventures, you’ll want to look the part, whether it’s trying a new fall hair color, a fall makeup trend, or getting a fall-inspired manicure.
If you’re ready to embrace some new manicure ideas for the season but still want to keep your nails short, there are still plenty of options for you to experiment with. From fall-inspired nail art to seasonal French tips to simple solid color manis (think moody shades like crimson or eggplant), you can celebrate the mark of the new season with an easy polish change. Don’t know where to start? Scroll on for our 21 favorite short nail ideas for fall.