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Autumn is the most sensory of the seasons. The colors and the scents are so distinct that when we think about Fall Aesthetic we feel the comfort of spicy orange shades. There is a mesmerizing shift in nature’s mood with the leaves bursting in yellow, orange, and red. It feels as if nature is trying to keep some warmth while the air is going crispier and the days darker. Even the fruits and veggies of the season follow the color scheme. Think about the apples, pumpkins, and corn, the stars of the season. Therefore, like in all of our amazing Aesthetic posts, you’re diving into the most synesthetic experience possible. You’ll see general fall pictures, cozy, cute, spooky, dark, and orange fall aesthetics. That’s the warm-up.

Once your intuition is light-up, it’s time to dive into tips on how to get in the mood for sweater season with aesthetic outfit inspo, ideas for the house, and the most iconic Fall movies. And they work for every style, from cottagecore to dark academia, from minimal chic to outdoorsy. Traditionally, Fall is the time to harvest and prepare for winter, so I hope this post inspires you to forager all the inspiration you need to make the most out of Autumn.


🍂 When does Fall begin?

In the Northern Hemisphere, Autumn starts on September 22nd and will last until December 21st.



Fall Aesthetic Pictures


🍂 Is Autumn a Season?

Yes, it is. In the Northern Hemisphere, Autumn is the season between Summer and Winter. In the USA, Autumn is popularly called Fall in reference to the leaves that fall from the trees during the months of September, October, and November. Source: Britannica.com


Cozy Fall Aesthetic

Hygge Autumn Aesthetic

Cute Fall Aesthetic

Halloween & Spooky Fall Aesthetic

Moody Dark Fall Aesthetic


🍂 Why do leaves fall in Autumn?

Some trees shed their foliage to protect themselves from dark and cold winter. Getting rid of the leaves is a way to prevent the tree from pilling up on the snow and saves energy because the tree won’t have to feed the leaves. Nature is so perfect! Source: Britannica.com


Fall Cottagecore Aesthetic

Orange Fall Aesthetic


🍂 Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?

The change of color is part of the tree’s defense mechanism to drop the foliage and survive Winter darkness. It begins with the tree interrupting the production of chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for turning the leaves green and making photosynthesis. As the green goes away, it shows the mesmerizing red, yellow, and orange shades before the leaves fall completely. Source: Britannica.com


Pink Fall Aesthetic

Whether the Barbie movie spiked your soul or you are connected with your girly side, pink Fall decor is a gamechanger.

How To Set The Mood For Fall

Prepping the house for Autumn is a way to prepare our bodies, soul, and minds for the major shift in light and temperature, as our ancestors had to do for centuries. It’s as if we were faking nature’s change and helping our bodies adapt to the change. That’s why we take so much joy in preparing for a new season. We want to follow nature’s rhythm, even unconsciously.

So, the best way to ease your way into Fall is to bring autumnal sensations into the house. Besides putting up your wreaths, decorating with gourds, and creating a cute Fall bucket list of things to do like visiting the pumpkin patch and making apple cider, it’s time to cozy up your nest. Fall-scented candles and essential oils do the trick if you don’t want to bake. But if you can’t wait to go to bakeland, it’s time to put those cute cookie cutters and baking trays to play. Finally, comfy knit throws and fall-themed blankets complete the set. Here is some juicy inspo!

Aesthetic Fall Candles & Essential Oils

It’s time to jump into the pumpkin, vanilla, and spices…

Aesthetic Fall Bake-Off

Fall Decor

Cozy Throws and Blankets For Autumn

The Most Aesthetic Fall Movies

Once your house is pure pumpkin spices, it’s time to curly up under the blankets and enjoy the warmth of your perfect nest watching the most aesthetic Autumn movies ever made. Here are our favorite picks between classic Fall rom-com from the 90s to spooky, but not scary, Halloween masterpieces.

🍁 Top 12 Rom-Com Fall Movies

  1. AUTUMN IN NEW YORK → My favorite. Get tissues.
  2. PRACTICAL MAGIC → My sister’s favorite.
  3. WAITING TO EXHALE
  4. LITTLE WOMEN
  5. OCTOBER SKY
  6. YOU’VE GOT MAIL
  7. THE LAKE HOUSE
  8. LEGENDS OF THE FALL → Young Brad Pitt.
  9. SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE
  10. WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
  11. SWEET NOVEMBER → Keep the tissues box.
  12. DEAD POETS SOCIETY
  13. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY

🎃 Top 10 Spooky Fall Movies

  1. HOCUS POCUS → No comments. Perfect.
  2. THE ADDAMS FAMILY
  3. BEETLEJUICE
  4. CORALINE
  5. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
  6. EDWAR SCISSORHANDS
  7. HARRY POTTER
  8. CORPSE BRIDE
  9. COCO
  10. WITCHES OF EASTWICK
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Fall Aesthetic Outfits & Clothing – Classic & Trends

Of course, Fall has its classic fashion elements like plaid flannels, knit sweaters, fedora hats, booties, rain boots, and moody florals. They will work for most styles and your wardrobe is likely packed with essentials from years before. You can’t go wrong with the basics.

On the other hand, we have the trends. According to WhoWhatWear, 2023’s Fall major fashion trend is a return to the classics.

Of all the trends, some of them have a stronger Fall Aesthetic when we think about the colors of the season, but not so much for coziness this year. So, be prepared for trench coats and tailored clothing (nothing new here). It’s 90’s minimalism mixed with a Dark Academia aesthetic. Pair them with furry shoes, another 2023 trend and that’s as comfy as you can get that. If you like Fall colors, this is your year, because bold colors are in with orange and red. Perfect for Autumn! If you’re in a slow-living cabin mood, go big with your bohemian hand-me-down alike sweaters, ponchos, and knits. Perfect for my hygge homebodies who can’t wait to spend the next months wrapped around needles and yarns!

I love writing and updating this post. Some Fall inspo is timeless, but there’s always something new to add freshness to the season.

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