It’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing, the weather getting colder and our brown boots have come out of storage. As this autumn season begins with a few days of fall break, it also means the start of binge-watching my favorite comfort shows and movies. Cheesy romance movies in particular tend to consume a major portion of my cozy nights in. Films such as “You’ve Got Mail” and “When Harry Met Sally” are just a couple to name, as they hold a timeless taste that makes you feel as if you are really frolicking through the city of New York.

‘90s actress Meg Ryan specifically takes over our screens, and for good reasons—she is just that girl. Her character, Kathleen Kelly, in “You’ve Got Mail,” encapsulates quiet luxury, as she is effortlessly chic with a subtle touch of preppy style. She does a lot of layering, with wool coats and sweaters, almost looking as if she owned a million turtlenecks. One thing to note about her character is her minimalist accessories, with either little to no jewelry or no accessories incorporated at all. In a slight contrast, her character Sally Albright in “When Harry Met Sally” gives more of a vintage feel, as she experiments with more flowy fabrics, denim and effortlessly cool, warm-toned palettes. Let’s also not forget her iconic hats in the fall scenes, giving the “Fall in New York” aesthetic that she would definitely indulge in when reading The New Yorker in Central Park.

Additionally, in Greta Gerwig‘s 2019 adaptation of “Little Women,” fashion is illustrated in detail, with century and period garments. Although some may find it a little extravagant to wear period garments in this day and age, the evolution of modest and feminine clothing is nothing short of extraordinary. March sisters Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg each have a unique style that centers around their specific values. Overall, they prioritize soft colors such as lilac, blush, cream and their lace detailing. Each sister inspires a vintage style look that is romantic and timeless in their own way. While some may associate their garments with today’s version of “cottage core,” certain aspects of earthy tones, wool coats and black boots symbolize a nice, fall comfort.

Of course, there’s also the cultural significance of Bella Swan’s style from the “Twilight” franchise. For as long as I can remember, I have been an adamant “Twilight” girl. Whether you’re team Edward or Jacob, it’s safe to admit the 2000s Pacific Northwest feel of moody and mellow defined why people are so obsessed with these movies today. While Bella’s style evolves throughout the movies, the main focus of fall forest comfort stems from the first movie, especially when she is portrayed as an awkward and introverted teenager. Her signature style contains an earthy color palette, with muted browns, greens and absolutely no bright colors or patterns. She thinks practical over trendy, which isn’t a terrible thing. With her classic Chuck Taylors and boot-cut jeans, she is prepared for anything and everything that comes her way.

These are some of my favorite characters that encapsulate what fall is to me. I am confident that there are still so many more movies to discover this season, to give me more fall fashion inspiration!