If you own or want five-sevenths of the items on this list, you might as well give up and call yourself basic. It is nothing to be ashamed of, it happens to the best of us. Just carry on with your pumpkin spice latte and J. Crew puffer vest; the basic life has taken you as captive.     

1. Vests, vests, and more vests! Whether it’s furry, puffy, or quilted, vests of all kinds are a very basic move this fall. I know they are super casual and super practical, but so are Crocs. And you don’t see basic white girls wearing Crocs, doyou? Maybe we should start that trend.   

2. Infinity scarves. Is fall really even happening if you don’t own a circle scarf? Grab your scarf and oversized sweater for a super cute Insta pic with your head cut off entitled: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” Don’t you just fall in love with that Great Gatsby quote? Don’t forget to have a drink from Starbucks in your hand for the pic!    

3. Riding boots. Let’s casually drop $350-500 on riding boots. The more expensive the boots, the more basic you can look and feel. I’m looking at you, Tory.     

4. Chunky sweaters. Hope the chunky sweater covers your butt with those $7 see-through leggings! But if it doesn’t, oh well. Grab your favorite vest to complete the look!

5. Oversized flannel button ups. There is no such thing as too much plaid! Hipsters everywhere have been sporting the thrift-shop plaid shirts for years. But, now, since  J. Crew carries plaid shirts, they are perfectly fine to wear. Sure, you might look like you rolled out of bed and threw on your dad’s 40 year-old plaid shirt. But you paid $74 for this classic look.

6. Bean boots. If you’re not feeling the $350 Frye boots, L.L Bean Boots are the way to go. Or, if you are feeling super basic, you can get both. Bean boots for the rain and snow, and riding boots for all of the other times. Don’t forget to add some thick socks to let stick out of the top of your Bean boots, or you are a complete failure.     

7. Black leggings. Gotta save the best for last. Can’t get any more basic than the casual black, Target leggings. Sure they are super thin and see-through, but who cares! Let’s be honest, leggings look and feel like a dream.     

In reality, we all know we own at least five items on this list. Okay, maybe all seven. I am just as guilty as the rest of you. Keep calm and basic on.