As us basic girls all already know that you can’t go out without taking at least one insta-worthy picture. Your hair and makeup essentially needs to be on fleek 24/7, because you never know when that moment will come when your basic sidekick pulls out her gold iPhone 6+ and says “Can you take a picture of us?”

OMG does my hair look OK on this side of my shoulder, or should I just throw it all behind me, wait, does my makeup look fine, crap, my shirt look so weird like this, this isn’t my good side, like, we need to switch, like, NOW, are some of the thoughts that run crazyily through your head.

You guys know what I’m saying.

Fall season in college is absolutely the best time of the year. It’s time to break out the cool weather clothes, but it’s still warm enough to not be bundled up in your North Face. And let’s not forget the important thing here, college football.

Yes, the sport that some girls absolutely know like the back of their hand and the sport about which some girls still think a touchdown is “scoring a basket," right? But with college sports comes one very important thing: tailgating.

Speaking on behalf of all of the basic college girls out there, you can’t just go tailgating in any ordinary outfit. Us girls have what to wear filed down to a science.

1. The flannel tied around the waist.

We all know that a flannel shirt looks 10 times better when tied around your waist. Why? I’m still looking for the answer. But will I question it while I’m doing it? Absolutely not.

2. A shirt with your school logo on it...

I mean, you can’t go wrong with a t-shirt or long sleeve here, as long as it matches your flannel, obviously. This choice says go *insert mascot here!*

3. Or a basic colored shirt.

This choice says, yeah, I’m too cool for my school, but I like to drink anyway.

4. Black leggings.

It doesn’t matter how see-through they are, because us basic girls have already concluded that your flannel is going to cover up your butt anyways! Plus, who would want to be uncomfortable wearing jeans all day? You never know when you’ll have an unexpected keg stand.

5. Denim high-waisted shorts.

It’s the only exception to the no denim rule.

6. White high-top converse.

2015 is doing a great job at bring back one of the biggest trends from the 80s. I’m sure 99 percent of us question if these shoes are even that cute when we buy them, but it’s all worth it to look like your stereotypical college girl.

7. Timberland boots.

Because why wouldn’t we want to look like lumberjacks or construction workers in public?

8. Mid-calf socks.

Because, with the high-tops, you need high socks. Quid pro quo.

9. Fanny Pack.

Why? Because purses are overrated, that’s why.

10. Face tattoo.

It's like you're very own face accessory. It's basically impossible to mess this one up, unless you put the tattoo on your bad side

11. Oversize aviators.

Well, for lack of a better reason, they’re the best way to hide your crazy drunk eyes.