The Ultimate Guide to Embracing the Fall Aesthetic in Your Home and Wardrobe [2024]

This post is about all things fall aesthetic. It covers everything from fall home décor, to fall wardrobe essentials, fall recipes, DIY fall crafts, and fall self care. It’s your guide to creating the perfect fall aesthetic in 2024.

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As the seasons shift and temperatures start to drop, it’s only natural that we get a rush of excitement for the charm and allure of Fall ahead. 

Bright summery colors make way for muted neutrals, flowers make way for pumpkins, and floral dresses are replaced by cozy knits.

Pumpkin spice season is upon us and it’s time to use our witching powers to conjure up the perfect fall aesthetic to get in the cozy spirit. 

If you’re a fall girlie, you’re probably already planning your fall aesthetic for the year. This post covers all your bases with inspiration and suggestions for home décor, wardrobe essentials, seasonal recipes, DIY craft projects, and self-care ideas.

What Is The Fall Aesthetic

The fall aesthetic is a total celebration of autumn, from earthy jewel toned colors, to spicy rich scents and cozy textures. 

It’s a term that conveys the essence of the transition from summer’s sunlight to winter’s cooler weather. It embraces all the season has to offer from crisp air to colorful fallen leaves and the comforting embrace of an oversized knit.

The hallmarks of the fall aesthetic are its signature color palette, seasonal fashion trends, and themed home décor. 

The colors of the season are burnt oranges, deep reds, golden yellows, and earthy browns. They’re taken from the colors of changing foliage and create a tangible connection between nature outdoors and our indoor spaces.

But it’s more than just visuals, the fall aesthetic engages all of our senses. From the sound of a crackling fire to the scent of an apple cider candle to the taste of pumpkin spice, embracing the aesthetic is all about acknowledging the fleeting beauty of the season and indulging in the comforting rituals and traditions that the season brings. 

How to Get In The Mood For Fall

Living with the seasons and treating each like a unique moment of celebration is a great way to connect with nature and live with the rhythms of the year. 

“As the sky painted itself in hues of amber and rose, the world exhaled, and every tree danced to the whispers of autumn.”

When it comes to getting in the mood for fall, we’ve got all kinds of ideas to get your started. 

So make yourself a pumpkin chai latte, put on a fall-inspired playlist and get cozy under a pile of blankets, it’s time to dive into all things fall. 

How to Create the Perfect Fall Aesthetic

If you’re looking to create the perfect fall aesthetic in your life, you’re in the right place. 

This post will cover fall essentials in various categories including recipes, decor, and self care. 

By taking a holistic approach and making small changes in each of these categories, you’ll create a Pinterest-perfect aesthetic in all areas of your life. 

Remember, you don’t need to go all out, combine old and new, modern and rustic and create something that truly fits you. 

And don’t forget to engage all the senses from what you see, feel, smell, and hear.

Indulge In Seasonal Fall Recipes

There’s something about crisp autumn weather and the excitement for the season ahead that makes us want to cook up something warm and cozy. 

As the seasons change, so do our palettes and our body’s needs. Embrace the coziness of the season by exploring new fall-inspired recipes. 

Celebrate the season with unique and comforting recipes using seasonal ingredients. Things like butternut squash, root veggies, and brussel sprouts are in season this time of year and they are the perfect ingredients for rich and flavorful dishes. Plus, they provide the exact nutrients you need for the fall and winter seasons, packed with all kinds of vitamins and minerals. 

Here’s a quick cheat sheet for what’s in season during autumn.

• Apples
• Pumpkins
• Sweet Potatoes
• Brussel Sprouts
• Pears
• Cranberries

Looking for recipe inspo? 

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Fall Aesthetic: Home Décor

Prepare your home for the cozy season ahead with light touches of fall home décor. You don’t need to go all out but investing in a couple of pieces you can use year after year will help you achieve the fall aesthetic of your dreams. 

Start by choosing one to three areas of your home that you’d like to fall-ify. Spaces like your dinner table, your living room, and your entryway make great options. 

Once you’ve chosen the space, choose a couple of items that can be mixed in with existing pieces to transition the vibe. The pieces don’t have to be super obvious. For example, swapping a brightly colored throw blanket for a neutral knit option can make a big difference. 

When looking for pieces, keep an eye out for things that you’ll love year after year. When it comes to seasonal decor, you’ll want to reuse it for a while so you get your wear out of it. 

Here are some great fall décor options, we’re obsessing over.

1. Cozy throw blankets

Cozy throw blankets are the perfect fall décor item because they can totally change the vibe of a room but are also super comforting to use. You’ll get daily wear out of your blanket all season long. And, in our opinion, there’s no such thing as having too many blankets. 

2. Fall-inspired centerpieces

You can make a beautiful statement with a fall-inspired centerpiece. No matter if you put it on your dining table, hearth, window sill, or anywhere else in your home, it’s a great way to bring the outdoors in. We always love a bouquet of fresh flowers, but in the fall we tend to opt for dried varieties or pumpkin decor.

Have you heard of preserved flowers and greenery? They are actually real florals that have been preserved. They look super natural and will last you years. We LOVE the oak leaf varieties.

3. Fall candles in all the scents

Is it even fall if you don’t have a fall-scented candle burning? Fall candles are a necessity of the season and come in the best scents from pumpkin pie, to apple cider, and maple bourbon. Not every candle is a hit, that’s why we’ve found the best options so you don’t have to.

Check out this list of the Best Fall Candles on Amazon.

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DIY Fall Crafting Ideas

Looking to decorate on a budget? Try making some décor yourself with some fun DIY fall crafting projects. As the weather gets colder, you may find yourself spending more time indoors, which makes it the perfect time to pick up a new crafting project. There are some many great ideas for décor and accessories like hats and scarves.

We compiled our favorite ideas for you here.

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Fall Aesthetic: Wardrobe Essentials

You can apply the same principle to your fall home décor as you can to resetting your fall wardrobe. Choose a couple of key essentials to refresh and mix and max with your existing collection. 

First, start with choosing a couple of key categories of clothes and accessories. For fall you might choose boots, coats, and sweaters. 

Next, inventory what you already have. Lay it out and decide which pieces you really love and why.

Do some research and find inspo pics for what you want your fall aesthetic to be. From there choose one to two items in each category and start looking for new pieces to add to your wardrobe. Even better, head to the thrift store and find some unique second-hand items to add to your mix. 

If you mindfully add a couple of essentials each year, in a couple of years you will have the closet of your dreams! 

We’ve curated a couple of fall wardrobe essentials to help make things easier.

1. Cold Weather Accessories

With the colder months rolling in, chances are you’ll need to start bundling up. But cold weather accessories can also make super cute additions to any fall outfit. Plus, you don’t need to compromise fash for function. Look for high quality pieces made of natural materials like wool and leather. They will keep you the warmest and last you a long time.

2. Timeless Coats

If you live somewhere that gets cold, you know that your coats become pretty much your whole outfit for months on end. That’s why it’s great to have a collection of classic coats to rotate throughout the year. We suggest starting with three essential styles: a trench coat, a wool coat, and a down coat. Here are some of our current favorites. 

3. Cozy Knits

Hey, it’s called sweater weather for a reason! There’s no doubt you’ll be wearing plenty of sweaters from now until Spring so it’s a great time to invest in a couple of new options. When looking for a sweater, we believe in investing in slightly more expensive options.

Natural fibers like wool and cashmere will keep you warmer, are more comfortable, and will last you many seasons.  Try mixing up styles so you have something that goes with everything. We also threw our favorite sweatshirt in the mix because it’s easy to dress up or down.

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Fall Aesthetic: Self-Care

A change in season is a great time to reassess our daily habits and routines and make changes to fit our ever-evolving life styles. Let Fall be your sign to take your self care game to the next level. With all the cozy adventures available this time of year, you should have no problem making plans to treat yourself with a little “me time.” 

Just in case you need some extra inspo, we’ve got you covered. 

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Fall Aesthetic: Fall Wallpaper

Maybe you’re so excited for Fall you want to make your phone and computer backgrounds fall themed too?

Well, we have you covered with these fall wallpaper ideas that you can easily download and use yourself!  

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We hope this provided the inspiration you needed to get excited to create your perfect fall aesthetic. 

Did we miss anything? Tell us your tips and tricks in the comments below.

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Posted By: Victoria · In: wellness