Ask Gen Z

TikToker Anna Sitar is in favor of adult Halloween parties and pumpkin picking.

Here,TikToker Anna Sitarexplains how to live your best pumpkin-spiced life this fall.

Leaves crunch beneath your Chelsea boots as you walk down the street.

Gen Zer Anna Sitar explains why fall activities for adults can be cool and not cringe.

Theres a chill in the air that merits an oversized sweater.

Pumpkin spice tempts you on every specials menu.

Its peak fall, Millennials most on-brand season.

But with the proliferation ofChristian Girl Autumn memes, the 2021 seasons starting to give off majorlycheugyred flags.

This has the Olds on the internet wondering: does Gen Z thinkits cringeto love fall?

Shes amassed over 10 million TikTok followers, largely thanks to her enthusiasm for, well,everything.

Heres Sitars guide to a Gen Z-approved fall.

Instagram is starting to be more personal again instead of so professional.

What about fall festivities?

Is the pumpkin patch a good time?

I grew up in Michigan going to pumpkin patches and corn mazes, getting caramel apples.

I really like going with a big group of friends.

Its also acute date.

I think it’s fun and cool.

Lets talk aboutfall decor like when people have pumpkins on their stoop or make tablescapes with gourds and pinecones.

you’re able to’t tell metiny pumpkinsarent the cutest things you’ve ever seen.

Oh, they will geta Starbie screamuntil the end of time.

I love iced chai tea lattes with the new brown sugar syrup its honestly an unmatched combination.

Its really good when you add vanilla sweet cream cold foam or pumpkin cream cold foam.

ThePSLitself is the ultimate icon of all fall drinks and should be made available year-round.

How do you think Gen Z approaches fall differently than Millennials?

Spontaneity and documenting life is a Gen Z thing.

We even make impulse purchases this way: Ill see something in a TikTok video and buy it immediately.

There are a few creators who are postingnew Halloween costumes every dayand I will probably order mine like that.

What will you be for Halloween this year?

I am such a chicken.

I like bubbles and happiness and love stories.

So, I wont dress up as something scary.

This year Im thinking of beinga witch.

Ive seen a lot of coolideas on TikTok, little black dresses with a witch hat and gloves.

So, not a spooky witch, a stylish witch.

But Im looking forward to doing my own thing this year!

Do you think Gen Zers partake incuffing seasonand partner up before the holidays?

My sense is its the opposite.

Everybody came back from Thanksgiving break single.

Speaking of breakups, why is Taylor Swift so synonymous with fall?

When I think ofTaylor Swift, I think of flannels.

She has such a cozy vibe to me and the remakes feel nostalgic andfall is nostalgic.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.