7 Non-Basic Outfits to Wear While Doing Your Favorite Basic Fall Activities
Sipping on a pumpkin spice latte requires a beret.
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In this house, we love a basic Fall activity. Apple picking? Sign me up. Sipping on a pumpkin spice latte? Burn my tongue. Shopping the seasonal home goods aisle of Target? Bury me in a lush, Project 62 blanket. So it's to be expected that our hearts also belong to fall fashion: the season of OTK boots, lush textiles, and perfect layering. Feel the same? Use our guide to match your favorite fall activity to a not-so-basic outfit so you'll have the perfect 'gram to commemorate your peak basic day.
Apple picking
You'll be on your feet for a few hours so make sure you wear a comfy pair of boots, and contrast it with a feminine dress. Now imagine this outfit with a basket of apples.
Madewell The Shrunken Stretch Jean Jacket, $118; madewell.com
Batsheva Prairie Dress, $427; matchesfashion.com
Mango Mohair Scarf, $120; mango.com
Dr. Martens Fur-Lined Serena Orleans, $145; drmartens.com
Baking a crisp from said apple picking
Those apples are going to be used ASAP. Channel your inner Ina Garten and bake in a fancy version of sweat pants and cozy socks.
Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Sweater, $265; ralphlauren.com
Zara Plaid Pants, $36; zara.com
Timex Marlin Watch, $209; timex.com
Old Navy Marled Socks, $7; oldnavy.com
Going for a hayride
Your pants need to be durable since you're literally sitting on hay, so go with a chic denim jumpsuit. Top it with a jacket that basically epitomizes fall.
The Arrivals Kala Teddy Bomber, $895; thearrivals.com
Rachel Antonoff True Blue Sal Jumpsuit, $248; bonadrag.com
Vince Ridley Bootie, $296; nordstrom.com
Understated Leather Lady Luck UL Shoulder Bag, $595; understatedleather.com
Target run for blankets
Use your next Target run for as an excuse to experiment. Sure, you'll stick out at the store amongst people re-upping on toilet paper, but leopard and bright green need to be explored in a safe place.
Tibi Structured Pullover, $395; intermixonline.com
Diane von Furstenberg Heyford Skirt, $298; matchesfashion.com
Loeffler Randall Agnes Fan Tote, $450; loefflerrandall.com
H&M Suede Boots, $129; hm.com
Sipping on Starbucks
This 'gram is all about the upper half of your body, so layering and a cute hat is key. Don't you think Starbucks green will look great against this neutral backdrop?
Free People Rolling Thunder Corduroy Minidress, $128; nordstrom.com
Coach Ruffle Detail Shirt, $295; coach.com
Everlane The Modern Penny Loafer, $185; everlane.com
Gap Wool Beret, $25; gap.com
Scary movie marathon
Cuddle up with your S.O. to watch all the Nightmare series in a row, but slip into a silk jammies just in case things turn from scary to sexy.
Love Stories Camelia Cami, €60; lovestoriesintimates.com
Love Stories Edie S Shorts, €55; lovestoriesintimates.com
Ugg Fluff Slippers, $100; bloomingdales.com
Nalin Studios L’Amour Necklace, €129; nalinstudios.com
Long walks and leaf gazing
Spend hours taking a long walk and checking out the freshly changed leaves in low-hell OTK boots and a fall-required flannel.
Loveshackfancy Kristen Mini Dress, $365; net-a-porter.com
Uniqlo Flannel Shirt, $20; uniqlo.com
Tory Burch Nin Over the Knee Boot, $648; nordstrom.com
Nanushka Minee Leather Belt Bag, $420; net-a-porter.com
Lizzie Fortunato Venice Heart Necklace, $400; lizziefortunato.com
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