They just don’t make rom-coms like they used to. . . Or do they? What Happens Later premieres November 3, 2023 and will hopefully bring back the golden age of Rom-Com Blockbusters. Considering that David Duchovny and Meg Ryan—yes, the rom-com doyenne herself—are the leads, the film already looks promising.
One of the best features of a classic Meg Ryan rom-com isn’t merely the witty Nora Ephron–dialogue or the star-studded cast. It’s her autumnal outfits. Just think of Meg Ryan’s oeuvre. Her characters’ outfits have always been the blueprint for a variety of fall moods—like ‘Big City Chic’ in You’ve Got Mail? Check. ‘Leisure Luxury’ in Sleepless in Seattle? Check. ‘Cardigan Glamour’ in When Harry Met Sally? Check, check, check.
As we prepare ourselves for Ryan’s return to rom-coms—long may she reign—we look back on our favorite outfits and how you can recreate them. One thing is for certain: We’ll have what she’s having.