Fall Weekend Outfits: What to Wear to Football Games, the Pumpkin Patch and Everything in Between
Fall in Alabama is a feeling. The first morning you need a sweater. The smell of a bonfire. A stadium full of people who take Saturdays very, very seriously. And somehow, our weekends get busier than our weekdays.
So let's make getting dressed for them easy. Here's what I'd wear to the big game, a day at the pumpkin patch or a fall festival, and a cozy evening by the fire, with pieces that work just as hard on Monday.
Game Day: Show Your Colors (Cashmere Edition)
Let's address the elephant (or the tiger) in the room. In this state, you pick a side. And whichever side you're on, you deserve to cheer in cashmere.
Lingua Franca makes hand-embroidered cashmere sweaters, and we have both the "Roll Tide" Sweater in cream and the "War Eagle" Sweater in navy. (Yes, we carry both. We are a peaceful, house-divided kind of boutique.) They're soft, a little bit witty and so much chicer than a t-shirt from the parking lot.
Pair yours with a jean you can sit, stand, jump and climb bleachers in. The MOTHER Bookie Sneak Jean in Buckaroo is a mid-rise bootcut that's comfortable all day. Then add a sneaker you can walk a mile from the parking lot in, like the Oncept L.A. Sneaker in Mocha.
For a night game: temperatures drop fast once the sun goes down. Throw a cashmere wrap from Mirror in the Sky in your bag. It works as a scarf, a shawl or a blanket on cold bleachers.
The Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festivals: Cute, Comfortable and Muddy-Proof
Whether you're chasing grandkids through a corn maze or wandering a craft fair, the rule is simple: be comfortable, and be ready for a little dirt.
Start with a soft flannel button-up. The Frank & Eileen Eileen in Washed Pumpkin is about as on-theme as it gets, and the relaxed fit means you can layer it over a tee or wear it on its own. (Not sure which Frank & Eileen fit is yours? Read our Frank & Eileen fit guide.)
Add a straight-leg jean in a warm fall color, like the MOTHER Kick It Jean in Bison, and a low-profile sneaker like the Oncept Temple Sneaker. Finish with a jacket that can handle a breezy afternoon. A washed suede piece like the Jakett Gemma looks so pretty against all those oranges and golds. (More on that in our Jakett jacket guide.)
Bonfires, Tailgates and Fall Evenings: Cozy but Pulled Together
This is my favorite kind of fall night. A fire, good friends and a sweater that feels like a hug.
The Autumn Cashmere Shaker Hoodie in Beige is the definition of elevated comfort. It's a hoodie, yes, but in a wool and cashmere blend that looks polished with good jeans and a leather jacket.
Want something a touch dressier for a tailgate or dinner out after the game? Try a silk print like the Le Sarte Pettegole Equestrian Print Top with Marella's Wide Fit Gabardine Pant in Caramel. Throw a plaid Marella Lozono Scarf around your shoulders and you're ready for anything.
My Fall Weekend Rules
Dress in layers. Alabama fall can be forty degrees at breakfast and seventy-five by kickoff.
Comfortable shoes, always. Nobody looks chic limping back to the car.
Pick one statement. A team sweater, a great jacket or a bold scarf. Let one piece be the star.
Bring a wrap. You will need it, and you'll be the most popular person in the section when you share it.
Your Fall Outfit Questions, Answered
What should I wear to an Alabama or Auburn football game?
A team-color sweater or top, comfortable jeans, walkable sneakers or booties and a layer for after sunset. A cashmere game day sweater is a fun upgrade you'll wear every season.
What do you wear to a pumpkin patch?
A soft flannel or sweater, jeans you don't mind getting a little dirty, sneakers or boots and a light jacket.
Can I shop these pieces online?
Yes! Shop online, visit us in historic downtown Decatur or let us send you a ShopBox to try at home.
Make This Your Best Fall Yet
These are the weekends we'll remember. The game that went to overtime, the hayride with the grandkids, the night by the fire that went too late. You should feel wonderful in every one of those photos.
As L.M. Montgomery wrote, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." I'd add Novembers, too. Come see us in Decatur, and let's get you ready for every fall weekend left on the calendar.
