Tailgate Chic: Fall Gifts for the Football-Loving Friend Who Still Owns a Steamer

You know the one. She’s showing up to the tailgate in a perfectly coordinated outfit, monogrammed tumbler in hand, and somehow—somehow—her deviled eggs are still cold. She's not just here for the game. She’s here for the vibes, the food, and maybe a little mild chaos. This gift guide is for the friend who treats tailgating like a lifestyle—equal parts Southern charm and Pinterest board.

Whether she's stadium-bound or watching from a projector in her driveway, here are 10 thoughtful (and low-key fabulous) gifts that say: “Yes, I preheated the cooler.”

Stadium-Approved Clear Bag (That Doesn’t Look Like a Trash Bag)

Stylish, structured, and game-day ready. Choose one with gold hardware and a removable crossbody strap.

Insulated Casserole Carrier

For the girl who shows up with an heirloom chili recipe and expects her dish to stay hot. Bonus if it matches her SUV.

Bougie Disposable Towels

Think fancy wet wipes or linen-feel napkins. Because BBQ sauce waits for no one.

Monogrammed Travel Mug (That Actually Keeps Things Hot)

For early kickoffs and iced coffee emergencies. Personalize it in her team’s colors or initials.

Tailgate-In-A-Tote Kit

Everything she needs: mini charcuterie board, toothpicks, spice shaker, bottle opener, cloth napkins. Roll it up like she’s on Top Chef: Stadium Edition.

Team-Colored Hair Bow or Headband

For the friend who always has her hair done and knows the quarterback's stats.

Bluetooth Tailgate Speaker (with Retro Flair)

Small, cute, and loud enough to drown out rival fans. Preferably in an aesthetic fall tone.

Mini Portable Fire Pit

Perfect for post-game hangs. Even better if there are s’mores involved.

Custom Game Day Sign or Banner

Hand-painted or printable — either way, it's going on the ‘gram.

Cozy Socks in Her Team Colors

Stylish enough for boots, soft enough for the post-game nap in the backseat.

Tailgating might be about the team, but let’s be real—it’s also about the outfit, the snacks, and the vibe. These gifts are perfect for the friend who brings the energy and the folding table. Bonus points if you wrap it all in a cooler bag with a bow on top.

Gifts for People Who’d Rather Be at a Fall Festival

Some people count down to pumpkin spice season. Others romanticize apple picking like it's a national holiday. And then there are the ones who show up to the fall festival in boots, a chunky scarf, and a tote bag just waiting to be filled with handmade soap and kettle corn.

This is a gift guide for them—the ones who crave crisp air, cinnamon everything, and a corn maze they will absolutely get lost in on purpose. Whether they’re sipping cider on the couch or dragging you to the county fair, here are 10 thoughtful gifts that bring all the cozy, festive fall vibes (without needing a wristband).

Apple cider donut candle – Smells like crisp apples, cool fall air, and flannel. Inspired by actual apple orchards and Sunday drives upstate, this candle turns any room into peak October. Hand-poured, clean-burning, and fall in a jar.

Cozy sherpa fleece blanket –Perfect for bonfire nights or pretending you're at one while binging Halloween rom-coms. Over 20 color options and wildly well-rated.

Pumpkin patch crewneck –A retro-style pullover that says “yes, I have ranked all local hayrides.” Super soft and fall-ready.

Autumn tea sampler–No orchard required. Includes cinnamon apple, chai spice, and more for maximum cozy beverage energy.

Carhartt knit beanie –The unofficial uniform of all people who sip cider out of mason jars. Comes in burnt orange, mustard, olive, and every other fall mood.

Gifts for the Friend Who Is Autumn—Like, Spiritually

This isn’t someone who likes fall. This is someone who is fall. If she were a drink, she’d be a mulled wine with just a hint of melancholy. She’s had her favorite scarf since college. She reads books she’s already read and still gets the chills. She believes in ghosts—at least a little. These gifts are made for her leafy little soul.

Literary Tea Collection – Luxe feel, not luxe price—perfect for reading poetry on a park bench

Velvet Floor Pillow – So she can sit cross-legged like a cozy forest witch

Autumn leaves soy candle –Handmade ceramic, perfect for earrings and whimsy

“The Secret History” tote–For lugging around existential dread in style

Soft knit lounge set –She’ll never finish it but that’s the point

Pumpkin Spice But Make It Parisian

You know her. She owns three journals, but only writes in one—and it’s in fountain pen. She wears a trench coat the first day temps drop below 70. She has a “go-to baguette spot” and insists it’s “not just about the bread—it’s the vibe.” This one’s for the Fall Romantic, the kind of friend who turns October into a mood board and thinks Emily in Paris is just “fine, but a little derivative.”

Sézane-Inspired Cashmere Wrap – Luxe feel, not luxe price—perfect for reading poetry on a park bench

French Press – Makes coffee feel like a ritual instead of a survival tactic. *Bonus: At the time of writing this post, the NY Times named this their top French Press, so you know it’s good!

Croissant Ring Dish –Handmade ceramic, perfect for earrings and whimsy

Everyday Beret–The hat she will wear inside and call it fashion

Parisian Puzzle (1000 pc) –She’ll never finish it but that’s the point