If you love nature, hiking, thrifting, and all things cottagecore, odds are that you've labeled yourself a granola girl. The granola girl aesthetic is all about looking cute while staying functional for adventuring! Granola outfits combine putting on cozy layers, wearing our favorite earthy colors, and putting together outfits that are perfect for hiking, bonfires, and all our favorite outdoor adventures.
Here are some staples to help you build a granola girl wardrobe!
Graphic T-Shirts: In the Spring and Summer, graphic shirts are a cute way to express yourself and show off your favorite national parks! T-shirts are an effortless outfit that's easy to pair with hiking shorts, straight-leg jeans, or a flannel.
Flannels: Oversized flannels are perfect to throw over a leggings and a shirt, overalls, or summery dress on a cool night. Pair a vintage earth-toned flannel with a floral print bandana. Bandana hairstyles are perfect for warmer Fall days while you're apple picking or having a picnic! I love styling earth tones for granola girl outfits, and these oversized flannels will be perfect for chilly Fall days!
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Overalls: Pair dungarees/overalls with a cozy sweater and boots. Overalls are a versatile outfit that you can wear shopping, walking around the park admiring Fall foliage, carving pumpkins, or making s'mores by a bonfire at night! If you have dungarees you paired with a tank or t-shirt during the summer for farmer's markets, you can use them during the Fall by layering a cozy sweater underneath.
Crewneck Sweatshirts: Graphic crewnecks are a staple for cozy weekends, and are easy to layer over t-shirts or under coats on colder days!
Patterned Pullovers: Brightly colored pullovers are my favorite thing to wear in the cooler Spring, Fall, and Winter months. Pair hiking pants with a thick pullover and a beanie for cold, windy hikes! Fall is the BEST time for hiking. I bring a camping stove to make coffee and hot chocolate to make my cold hikes even cozier!
Hiking Shorts: For summer hikes, gardening, or farmer's market trips, hiking shorts are a cute and breathable staple for granola outfits!
Straight-Leg Jeans and Pants: For days where you don't want to wear leggings or shorts, straight leg jeans are perfect for layering granola girl outfits. Corduroy pants are a colorful and trendy style to add to your wardrobe this year!
Hiking Boots: Every granola girl needs a good pair of hiking boots for adventuring! Hiking boots should be waterproof, have good traction, and heel support. These hiking boots below are perfect for trails, whereas nicer leather boots like Blundstones are perfect for nicer outfits.
Blundstone Boots are versatile boots that you can wear on or off the trail. These boots are perfect for walking around a pumpkin patch, walking an easy trail, and taking Fall pictures! These Blundstone BL566 are 100% leather with heel shock protection.
Sandals: During summer, Chacos or Tevas are a must for granola girl outfits. Whether you're wading in a creek, hiking, or just walking to the farmer's market, sandals are a cute and versatile shoe for summer outfits.
During the cold and rainy weather, a good windbreaker is a must for granola girl outfits. This Columbia Trail Jacket is a padded rain jacket that's warm enough for anything outdoors!
Oversized corduroy jacket: A corduroy jacket is also a great accessory for shopping, bonfires, and hiking. My favorite Fall outfit is layering a thick, striped sweater under an oversized jacket! Pair an oversized corduroy jacket with a flat-billed hat and cargo bag for a cute granola girl outfit.
Hats: Ball caps, dad hats, and flat bill hats are a staple accessory for a granola girl wardrobe. Hats are perfect for dirty hair days and for keeping the sun and rain out of your eyes on your adventures.
Lastly, you need to accessorize! Use a tote bag or messenger bag to carry around all your essentials while you're at the pumpkin patch, apple picking, and browsing cozy coffee shops. This vintage messenger bag will match all your new Fall outfits, and is big enough to carry your wallet, Kindle, and Fall accessories while you're out! Granola girls also accessorize with flat bill hats, sling bags, and hiking socks!
If you have other ideas for cozy granola girl Fall outfits, let me know in the comments! I've been hiking for almost 10 years, and I love that the granola girl aesthetic combines practical walking outfits with cute Fall trends!