It’s that time of the year again. August is wrapping up and summer is coming to a close. Back to school commercials are in abundance and the nights are getting longer. This can only mean one thing: Fall is just around the corner. While all of the seasons are great in there own right, nothing can compare to autumn. There are many reasons to look forward to fall, but here are just a few things I am most excited for.
1. The attire
A change in the weather means one thing: Break out the leggings and oversized sweaters. Fall is great because it is socially acceptable to wear comfortable clothing. Yes, it’s nice to let your legs get some air after being cooped up all winter, but by the time fall comes around, all you want is to look cute while being comfortable. It’s a welcome change.
2. Scarves
To some, this may fall under "attire," but I feel that scarves deserve their own category. Scarves are probably the easiest way to accessorize, and they are adorable. Whether it’s a thick, wool infinity scarf or a pretty, patterned fashion scarf, one thing is for sure: Your neck will always be warm and fabulous.
3. The weather
For some reason, it always seems like the weather is either too hot or too cold. Fall weather happens to be just right. For only a couple of months out of the year, you can walk around without a jacket on but not feel like you’re about to die of a heat stroke. You could argue this about spring, but fall weather usually doesn’t have rain in the forecast.
4. Bonfires
One of my favorite activities is a good bonfire. Summer bonfires are great, but it’s usually so hot out that they’re not super enjoyable. Because the weather cools off in the fall, bonfires last much longer and are much more fun. Nothing seems to go together quite like a crewneck, some warm socks, s’mores, a bonfire and a beautiful, crisp fall night.
5. The scenery
Fall is arguably the most beautiful of the seasons. Nothing can compare to the colors of the trees. Oranges, yellows and browns are abundant. Even though everything around you is dying, its absolutely breathtaking. No other season gives you the picturesque landscape of fall.
6. The beverages
To most, fall means Pumpkin Spice Lattes. To me, fall means warm beverages. Whether you fancy tea, cider or coffee, there's nothing quite like a warm drink to warm the soul. After drinking iced beverages all summer to keep cool, it’s a nice change to have a cup of hot cocoa in the morning to start your day.
7. Halloween
While Halloween happens later in the season, it is probably one of the best, most underrated occurrences of autumn. Haunted houses are such a fun group activity. There’s something about walking around a cornfield late on a crisp autumn night waiting to get the crap scared out of you. Even if you don’t like scary things, it’s always super fun coming up with a costume idea. The opportunity to be someone else for a night is always one of the best parts of the year. If this still isn’t enough to convince you, carving pumpkins and watching cheesy horror movies with your friends has to do it. Some of my best memories come from Halloween.
8. The start of football season
If all of these things weren’t enough to make you fall in love, fall means that football is back. Curling up in front of a TV and cheering on your favorite team with your friends while eating chili and drinking beer is just another great perk of the season. Fall Sundays were meant for football, friends and family.
