These 12 Cute New Zara Buys Are Giving Fall in Stars Hollow

I don't care how many Emmy-winning television shows there are—as soon as fall hits, I'm streaming Gilmore Girls for the umpteenth time. In the autumnal episodes, Rory and Lorelai stroll through Stars Hollow wearing chunky knits, plaid skirts, leather blazers, and enough denim to dress a small army. Rory and Lorelai Gilmore both have wardrobes worth revisiting every fall, but their approaches couldn't be more different. Rory leans classic and collegiate, favoring pleated skirts, fitted sweaters, loafers, and other polished pieces that feel straight out of Chilton or Yale. Lorelai, meanwhile, is a little more playful and trend-aware, mixing fitted tees, leather jackets, flirty dresses, and statement accessories into her everyday rotation.

Naturally, I started thinking about what the Gilmores would actually wear in 2026—and Zara has plenty of pieces that fit the Stars Hollow dress code. Think cozy sweaters, autumnal colors, preppy staples, and a few slightly unexpected pieces that feel very Lorelai. Whether your fall wardrobe skews more Rory or Lorelai, these 12 new Zara items nail Gilmore Girls nostalgia.