Move over Hot Girl Summer, it’s time for Meg Ryan Fall. That’s right, the time has come for you to pack away your distressed jorts and thong bikinis and embrace the internet’s new favorite trend. Just in time for pumpkin spice latte season, this new TikTok-loved trend will make you feel like you’re living in your own romantic comedy, even if you’re sitting at the office staring at your computer for eight hours straight. Hey, at least you look cute!
Inspired by the ‘90s rom-com queen herself, Meg Ryan Fall is best described as a Nora Ephron novel meets Pinterest’s dark academia vibes. According to TikTok, the look incorporates the style of some of Ryan’s most famous roles, including Kathleen Kelly’s beige cardigans and noir A-line skirts in You’ve Got Mail and Sally Albright’s chunky knits and houndstooth blazers in When Harry Met Sally. Or, if you prefer Annie Reed’s Sleepless in Seattle look, the trend easily embraces the character’s comfy gray sweats and white collared shirts.
This autumnal aesthetic is simple to recreate. It places particular importance on a cohesive color scheme filled with earthy tones like browns, maroons, and blacks, while incorporating tons of different textures into a single outfit.
