10 Fall Fashion Essentials For A Dark Academia Aesthetic

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Fall is officially here — with its overcast days, crisp walks, and cozy reading hours. While many love summer and all of its thrills, for the wallflowers and lovers of all things introspective, literary, poetic, and dark academia aesthetics, fall is the season we come alive in, though quietly and thoughtfully.

But to dress the part for this seasion, the one we envision ourselves in our head, there are a few fashion essentials that will better complete our experience of this magical season.

01 | A long pea coat.

As you walk down wet city streets, or through cloud covered fields, you’ll need something to keep you warm and mysteriously fashionable. Try this beautiful long pea coat. “Reddish brown” is our favorite color.

02 | Chelsea boots.

As you walk, collar up, through your overcast days to the bookstore or cafe (that rhymed!), you’ll need a stylish and durable, but beautiful pair of shoes to take you there. Try these beautiful leather Chelsea boots.

03 | A cashmere scarf.

On a particularly cold day, no outfit would be complete without a warm and soft scarf to wrap around your neck. Try this 100% cashmere scarf to complete your look.

04 | A leather tote.

Book girls love totes because, in addition to the essentials, they can also fit all of their most favorite reads in them (and maybe even a bit of food for a possible fall picnic). So try this beautiful genuine leather tote.

05 | A wool sweater.

For the hours you’ll spend in dusty old libraries, studying and getting lost in old books, you’ll need something to keep you just warm enough while being soft of your skin. Try this 100% merino wool sweater that will be becoming on anyone.

06 | A high-waisted maxi skirt.

While we all love our jeans, sometimes you still want to wear a skirt. But often, the cold weather forces us into pants. With this thick, long, high-waisted skirt, you’ll be warm and timelessly fashionable wherever you might wander this fall.

07 | “Sheer” tights.

Another way to stay warm and stylish during the crisp months leading to winter is with these fleece lined tights that are designed to look sheer.

08 | Leather gloves.

A pair of genuine leather gloves with cashmere lining will keep your hands warm and stylish as you turn the pages to an old book while sitting on a park bench this fall. But these will also allow you to use your smartphone while wearing them — only when you must, of course.

09 | Delicate earrings.

No outfit is complete without earrings. Why not try these delicate and beautifully gold, fall-themed leaf earrings for your next outing?

10 | A locket.

And finally, to complete your look of mystery and depth, finish it with this delicate and beautiful locket necklace in which you can put a picture of the memory that means most to you.