Fall Aesthetic: How To Complete The Look

If you live in the Northeast, prepare yourself, for fall is coming (TYBG). As a self proclaimed fall heaux, I pride myself on the fact that I may look like dirty water every other season, but my glo-up mainly occurs with a little help from the beauty that is fall fashion. Living in Boston, we all know summer is about to call it quits and in will blow the blessed season where twill and bomber jackets thrive, leather Chelsea boots reappear, and your greatest ally is quality dark wash denim *sigh*. In preparation, we bring to you 5 essential items you'll need to accomplish the ultimate millennial-girl fall aesthetic. It's the least we could do ;)

1. Outerwear

Ah, the power of females in male outerwear. Allow me to explain; men get all the great outerwear with thicker material, heavier lining, and end up being way more durable in the long-run (as if women don't need any of those features...). Also, if you can pull off the look, men's outwear can complete a dope fall look for the ages. Just look at any fashion girl ever; particularly bad gal Rih.

Head over to Urban Outfitters to cop this CPO trench. 

2. Fall Boots

With Chelsea boots making their inevitable and well-deserved return, it is time to head to your nearest shoe stores and strike the sales while they're hot. These booties come in handy on every occasion and if you buy the right pair, they can last for a while. Pair these with any and all of your fall essentials and prepare to strut through campus like your name is on the lease.

Head to Steve Madden to snag these booties. 

3. Basics, always. 

Turtlenecks, plain sports sweatshirts, crew necks, sweater dresses, etc; you'll need all of these to survive a fashion forward fall season. If you aspire to be as Sporty & Rich as our fashion princess Emily Oberg, a strong supply of quality basics is a very mandatory foundation. Start by heading to the basics section of every store you typically shop in and hunt down the classic and every-day pieces you'll need to kick off a strong fall look.

Head to ASOS and F21 for the pieces above.

4. Denim

There is nothing more powerful than dark wash denim in the fall. Just as easily as the images above have dressed them up with heels, you can dress down dark denim with booties, bold or basic kicks, and any other fall footwear choice. The only piece advice I will lend is that quality denim will always be worth the investment. Just rip off the band-aid and enjoy a year plus of trusty denim on the ready. You'll thank yourself in the long-run, trust and believe.

Head to Levi and start your hunt for quality dark wash.

5. Hats

Because I couldn't find a single picture of anyone doing hats better than my style queen, I figured I'd drop a few gems of Rihanna slaying the accessory game. Hats and beanies have always been viewed as a "boys" thing, but we've reclaimed our right to wear them fashionably adding that extra edge to our look. Whether you love the idea of an all black Adidas cap, or need something a little more festive, these pieces can really personalize your fall look and wake up your inner bad gal.