It is finally the season we have all been waiting for.
Although it is slowly turning into winter, we are holding onto our fall love for a couple more weeks.
It is time to bundle up as much as we possibly can without looking like a marshmallow.
Fall is a beautiful time.
Days get shorter, and nights become longer.
Our sunsets continue to get more beautiful.
Not matter where you are you witness the rich red sherbet skies.
We begin to wear deeper colors, like the rusty shade of changing leaves.
When the leaves are all piled up on the ground and crunch under your feet on the way to class, you realize it's time to put away the spring clothes and exchange them for a warmer style.
While the students of WSU are sweating walking on their way to class sometimes we try and look decent or even somewhat cute.
I love to observe everyone's styles on campus.
Some go-to clothing items my friends have told me they love to wear are:
- Sweaters
- Turtlenecks
- Army green jackets
- Tall riding boots
- Short boots
- Skinny jeans
- Scarves
- Beanies
- Long sleeves
- Jeans
- Leggings
Throwing on an oversized sweater or sweatshirt is very common because it is not only warm and cozy but you can dress it up or down and still be cute for your 9am.
The most popular brand you see on campus are Lulu Lemon leggings or anything Lulu, Nike shoes and sweats everywhere, Sorrel boots, and North Face.
But there is a strong mix of people who wear name brand’s and others who do not care what brand their yoga pants are and are on the “college budget”.
This is even more common.
Due to the shortage or money most of us students have.
Although we tend to splurge when we go back home because we have been away from the ability to shop.
In the fall, sports are in full swing. Football, tailgating, and friendly competition are all on the agenda for the coming months.
Layering is huge! Most of us don't have cars out here so we make sure to put on many layers so we do not over heat in our lecture halls.
You never really know if it will be ice cold and raining or the wind and sun will make it’s way out.
The more layers the better especially for outdoor sporting events.
Main colors that we see often in the fall are:
- Burgundy
- Gray
- Rust
- Gold
- Navy Blue
- Forest/Army green
- Black
- Brown
- Mustard yellow (sometimes)
- …and of course the combination of crimson and gray!
When going off to classes most people tend to dress comfortable with leggings, and long sleeves, maybe a vest, or jacket and combat boots.
It is starting to get cold out so the puffy jackets are beginning to surface but not come permanently out for the winter quite yet.
Everyone has their own way to dress, and it comes out in the fall more than any other season,
Especially in Washington.
Enjoy fall, and stay warm.
