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The Fall Guide to Being Basic

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Marquette chapter.

The summer is officially over and it’s freaking cold! It’s time to say goodbye to denim cut-offs and hello to chunky knit sweaters.

Fall is the perfect time to let your inner basic show. Still unsure about how basic you are? Check out this list to get a feel for where you stand.

  1. Pumpkin Spice Latte is your life.
  2. You visit Starbucks so frequently that the baristas have your PSL waiting.

  3. You’ve posted your PSL and mani on Instagram or Snapchat.

  4. You use leaves as props in most of your recent photos.

  5. You wear flannel and leggings like it’s nobody’s business.

  6. You pair said wardrobe go-to with classic chestnut UGG boots.

  7. You only substitute flannel to wear an oversized sweatshirt or spirit jersey.

  8. You wear oversized infinity scarves six days out of the week.

  9. Your go to hairstyle is the tried and true top knot.

  10. You have no shame in wearing a cozy beanie on a bad hair day.

  11. You don’t plan on studying for midterms because they’re the worst.

  12. Your Halloween costume will be nearly perf this year.

  13. Netflix and chill is your first choice weekend activity.

  14. You can’t resist the urge to enjoy #TGIT and your favorite boxed wine.

  15. You cheer for your favorite football team while sporting a bedazzled jersey.

  16. Apple picking is a BIG deal.

  17. You drink apple cider like water.

  18. Actually, you probably would mind going for a slice of apple pie right now.

  19. You’re looking forward to a bonfire with your squad.

  20. Your whole team rocks North Face jackets.

  21. You love everything about fall.

No matter how basic you are, wear it with pride! You only live once, right?

Larnise is current a senior at Marquette University. Double majoring in Advertising and Corporate Communications, shes basically an "Olivia Pope" in the making. If she isn't perfecting her smize or planning her ideal wardrobe, she's likely to be enjoying the finer things in life (dry humor, warm cookies and iced white mocha lattes). 
Prefer to consume my calories in liquid form. Living in the land of beer and cheese. Dreamer. Explorer. Wanderer.