Autumn

Autumn, also called Fall, is one of the four temperate seasons. Its related status as the season of the primary harvest has dominated its themes and popular images. Popular aspects of this aesthetic includes fruits, falling leaves, pumpkins, coats, and harvest holidays. It can also be a reference to autumn fashion styles.

Visuals[]

Autumn visuals include:

Orange, yellow, red, and brown leaves
Cold and murky weather, like cloudy, foggy, or rainy weather
Dark weather, because of the shorter days
Warm spiced drinks
Warm clothing, especially knitted garments
Holiday decorations such as Halloween, thanksgiving, Diwali, harvest festivals, etc.
Autumnal fruits and vegetables such as gourds (pumpkins), apples, and cranberries
Candles, lanterns, and fairy lights
Nature trails
Tea
A warm and cozy place
Warm or neutral colors
Hedgehogs carrying leaves or fruits (Europe-only)

Fashion[]

Autumn aesthetic fashion embraces the cozy and warm elements of the season, drawing inspiration from nature's vibrant hues and the changing leaves. It often includes earthy tones such as rich browns, warm oranges, deep reds, and mustard yellows. Layering is a key component, with oversized sweaters, scarves, and cardigans paired with leggings, jeans, or skirts. Fabrics like flannel, wool, and knits add texture and comfort to outfits. Vintage style clothing is also often incorporated. Accessories such as beanies, boots, and chunky socks complete the look, creating a sense of coziness and embracing the spirit of fall.

Accessories also include belts (usually in brown or black), purses (often cross-body bags), flowers, mugs, glasses, books, cameras, and necklaces. The aesthetic could involve hygge, full pantries, baking pumpkin bread or the less dark aspects of decorating for Halloween, Thanksgiving and other autumn festivals and holidays.

Clothing[]

Oversized knit sweaters
Plaid flannel shirts
Cozy cardigans
Chunky cable knit scarves
Knee-high boots
Leather jackets
Denim jeans
Wool skirts
Turtleneck tops
Wool coats
Faux fur vests
Suede ankle boots
Slouchy beanies
Patterned tights
Sweater dresses
Warm knit socks with leggings

Activities[]

Photography
Hiking/Nature walks
Jumping in a pile of leaves
Embroidery
Drawing
Being outside
Raking leaves
Drinking warm drinks
Baking autumn treats
Curling up with your favorite book during a rainy afternoon
Making your home cozy
A trip to the autumn farmers market for candles
Going for a leisurely walk or hike in the colorful foliage
Visiting a pumpkin patch and carving pumpkins
Having bonfires or enjoying a backyard campfire with friends and family
Going on scenic drives to admire the fall scenery
Having a picnic in the park surrounded by fallen leaves
Taking photographs of the beautiful autumn landscapes
Spooky Halloween movie marathons
Attending local harvest festivals or fairs
Trying out new soup or stew recipes with seasonal ingredients
Engaging in DIY crafts like leaf pressing, wreath making, or candle making
Hayrides and haunted houses

Music[]

Artists and genres[]

Taylor Swift, especially her "Sad Girl Autumn" editions
Mary on a Cross by Ghost
Dark Red by Steve Lacy
We’re Going to be Friends by The White Stripes
Oh Klahoma by Jack Stauber
Something About You by Eyedress, Dent May
Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
Romantic Lover by Eyedress
Mrs Magic by Strawberry Guy
Lovers Rock by TV Girl
For the First Time by Mac DeMarco
1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins
Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer
She’s so High by Tal Bachman
There is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths
There She Goes by The La’s
The Wisp Sings by Winter Aid
Apocalyse by Cigarettes After Sex
Duvet by Bôa
Scott Street by Phoebe Bridgers
Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want by The Smiths
Reflecting Light by Sam Philips
Lofi, soft and jazzy

Media[]

Movies[]

The Evil Dead (1981)

Fright Night (1985)

ANightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Children of the Corn (1984)

Friday the 13th (1980)

The Thing (1982)

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Cruel intentions (1999)

Days of Heaven (1978)

Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

October Sky (1999)

Tanner Hall (2009)

Kill Your Darlings (2013)

Mary Shelley (2007)

The Goldfinch (2019)

Tolkien (2019)

The Riot Club (2014)

Wilde (1997)

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

The Rocky Picture Show (1975)

Dark Shadows (2012)

Casper (1995)

Gremilns (1984-1990)

Scream (1996-2023)

Matlida (1996)

The Nightmare before Christmas (1993)

Monster House (2006)

Goosebumps (2015-2018)

E.T. (1982)

Mom’s got a date with a Vampire (2000)

Sweet November (2001)

Phantom Thread (2017)

Mystic Pizza (1988)

Juno (2007)

Love Story (1970)

Stepmom (1998)

The Wicker Man (1973)

The Birds (1963)

The Blob (1958-1988)

Pet Sematary (1989-1992)

Frankenstein (1931)

Dead of Night (1945)

Labyrinth (1986)

Willow (1988)

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

Fantastic Beasts (2016-2022)

The Lord of the Rings (2001-2014)

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

IT (2017-2019)

Bird Box (2018)

Pearl (2022)

X (2022)

The Nun (2018-2023)

The Lighthouse (2019)

A Quiet Place (2018-2020)

The Favourite (2018)

Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

Becoming Jane (2007)

Lady Macbeth (2016)

Howards End (1992)

Dead Poet Society (1989)

Rushmore (1998)

Dorian Gray (2009)

The Imitation Game (2014)

The Theory of Everything (2014)

Maurice (1987)

The Fog (1980)

Halloween (1978-2022)

The Shining (1980)

Poltergeist (1982-1988)

Physco (1960)

The Omen (1976)

Knives Out (2019-2022)

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

Clue (1985)

Enola Holmes (2020-2022)

See how they Run (2022)

Gosford Park (2001)

When Harry met Sally (1989)
You’ve got Mail (1998)

Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)

Notting Hill (1999)

Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

Autumn in New York (2000)

Corpse Bride (2005)

Fantastic Mr.Fox (2009)

Frankenweenie (2012)

It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (1996)

Coraline (2009)

Practical Magic (1998)

Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)

The Craft (1996)

Harry Potter (2001-2011)

The Witches (1990)

Hocus Pocus (1993)

The Adams Family (1991-1998)

Beetlejuice (1988)

Halloweentown (1998-2006)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Ghostbusters (1984-2021)

Twilight (2008-2012)

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

The Hobbit: An unexpected journey (2012)

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

The Age of Adaline (2015)

Little Women (2019)

Pride and Prejudice (2005)

Jane Eyre (2011)

Wurthering Heights (2011)

Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)

The Princess Bride (1987)

The Perks of being a Wallflower (2012)

Lady Bird (2017)

The Goonies (1985)

Submarine (2010)

Heathers (1988)

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

The Conjuring (2013)

Creep (2014)

Hereditary (2018)

Black Swan (2010)

Insidious (2010-2023)

Shows[]

Sabrina (2018-2020)

Umbrella Academy (2019-present)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)

The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)

Teen Wolf (2011-2017)

Wednesday (2022)

Over the Garden Wall (2014)

Stranger Things (2016-present)

The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

Anne with an E (2017-2019)

The End of the F***ing World (2017-2019)

Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)

American Horror Story (2011-present)

The Twlight Zone (1959-1964)

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

The Order (2019-2020)

Sleeply Hollow (2013-2017)

Scream Queens (2015-2016)

One of Us is Lying (2021-2022)

Only Murders in the Building (2021-present)

Sherlock (2010-2017)

Criminal Minds (2005-prsent)

Pretty Little Liars (2010-2017)

Big Little Lies (2017-2019)