There is currently no word in the English Dictionary worse than basic. ‘Basic’ has taken away all of our human rights to fully enjoy the best things in life because now they have this negative connotation attached to them.

First of all, people need coffee. They just do. If you want to be productive and need a little boost, instead of consuming 1,000 grams of sugar in things such as energy drinks, or waste money on drugs like Adderall, people drink coffee. People have been drinking coffee for years, and why not enjoy it with a little seasonal flavor to brighten a long day of work or studying? It's pretty stupid to call pumpkin flavored coffee basic – it is only offered once a year people! So you go and stand in that line in Starbucks and order that PSL proudly! Good for you for taking advantage of a once a year opportunity!

Next, the outfits. I’m sorry, but if you’ve never worn a big sweater with leggings, then you may need to rethink the way you live your life. It’s cold outside! You’re not going to walk out in shorts and a tank top if it’s 60 degrees out unless you’re from Canada or the arctic tundra or something. Boots are a way to turn that frumpy sweater into something chic. And leggings just make the transition from pants to pants-less so much easier, so no one should be saying anything bad about that, because who likes pants, anyway?

Okay, so let’s talk about pumpkins – pumpkin crafts, pumpkin patches, etc. Just another enjoyable fall activity! No one calls ice-skating during Christmas basic, so what’s the big deal with taking some cute pumpkin pictures? This is a relaxing way to enjoy the fall air and do something other than homework for a night, especially for Floridians because this is probably the only traditional fall feeling we will get since fall consists of a low of 80 degrees and the leaves have never been greener.

Halloween costumes. For those who can get creative, good for you. For those of us who are actually in college and don’t have the time to get too crafty and decide to be a bunny or a devil, holla! All is good as long as you look good, honestly. If you’re wearing a DIY'd outfit that a guy deems as 'basic,' then there is probably no reason for you to allow said guy to enjoy looking at said outfit. You’re too smart for him, just walk away.

So rock your flannels, enjoy every last sip of that latte and have an amazing fall. This lovely time of year only comes once and is always too short, so live it up and leave the word ‘basic’ behind.