9 Ways To Maximize Your Time This Labor Day Weekend

Comfort Watches

Gilmore Girls — Stream on Netflix

This comfort show is the ultimate escape, and if you're more than ready to pack up your swimsuits and shower your home in Target fall decor, this show will totally get you in the mood for all the fun things coming post-Labor Day weekend. But aside from all of the autumn of it all, everything about Gilmore Girls makes it the perfect comfort watch. The heart of the show is family and community, and honestly even coming-of-age in a safe space. There's nothing that will put you more at ease!

The Vampire Diaries — Stream on Peacock

I consider The Vampire Diaries the perfect September TV show because it gives me the same feeling the first crisp early-fall morning provides, or the same thrill as lighting an apple candle and listening to the acoustic version of Taylor Swift's "State of Grace" (both of which I do every September 1). And with a slew of leather jackets, long sleeve Henley tees, and jeans, the show has just enough layering to make you crave some fall basics.

Elizabethtown — Stream on PlutoTV

If you haven't seen this film before, get ready because it's about to become one of your all-time comfort movies (or at least, that's what happened when I watched it for the first time). It offers a lot of the same joy Gilmore Girls does because, partly because it centers family relationships and small town living, but because the story features plane rides, road trips, and crashing a wedding, it caters to that last little bit of summer adventure we all have when Labor Day weekend rolls around.

​New Series

Only Murders in the Building — Stream on Hulu

Only Murders in the Building season 4 might only have one episode so far, but in the event you haven't been able to watch it, there is no time like the present. This episode finally brings us back to Mabel, Charles, and Oliver, but since it is only one episode, it'll leave you wanting more before the credits even roll. Plus, if you save it for Labor Day itself, you can watch episode two when it premieres the next day!

Emily in Paris — Stream on Netflix

We might have to wait until September 12 for Emily in Paris season 4 part 2, but all five episodes of part 1 are available on Netflix now. And in my opinion, this is the best season since the first! By this point, we are well acquainted with Emily, Gabriel, and all the other memorable characters, and the writing is so good that you could binge all five episodes in one night. You can also watch one episode a day to stretch it out ;).

New ​TV Shows To Catch Up On

Industry — Stream on Max

Labor Day weekend presents the perfect opportunity to watch any shows you're behind on, and our team can't stop talking about Industry season 3. I never knew banking could be so dramatic, but Industry is simply the only series that fills the void left behind by Succession and Euphoria. Episode 4 premieres on September 1, which means we're already halfway through the season. And I'm cancelling all my plans to curl up and catch up.

ZESICA A Line Midi Dress

I had to start off strong with my favorite dress on this list. A-Line dresses are my favorite for dinner parties, because they're snug at the waist, but flare out at the hips so if you struggle with bloating (I know I do), then you don't have to worry about this dress showing a thing. It will be comfortable, chic, and fun! Love this one!

ZESICA Blue Gingam Midi Dress

Because Labor Day usually signals the change in seasons from summer to fall, this might be one of your last chances to wear those summer outfits! So, I know I will be certainly wearing allll the summer aesthetics I can, before the fall season begins to start and it's out with the light, breezy blues and in with the orange!

PRETTYGARDEN Flowy V-Neck Maxi Dress

This dress could not be more Sofia Richie old-money vibes if it tried. It's the ultimate casual, yet chic look that I will be going for this entire end-of-summer-early-fall season! It's effortless without trying too hard, but still looks extremely elevated and minimalist. I love this find, and think it would be great for a more elevated Labor Day get together!

chouyatou Maxi Puff Sleeve Gingham Dress

Gingham is a year-round trend, you can not convince me otherwise. So what better time to wear it then that weird transition from summer to fall? It's hard to know exactly what to wear for Labor Day, but this dress has got you covered with its summery and fall vibe wrapped into one! I also love the oversized fit, because it gives you space to beat your significant other in corn hole (I'm looking at my husband here). You'll need this one to play all those popular Labor Day games while still looking cute while you do it.

Wenrine Midi Spaghetti Strap Smocked Dress

This smocked summer dress is so cottagecore inspired with its ties and ruching! One thing I love about it is that it could seamlessly transition into the fall as well with its simple color palette and mid style. It's the perfect transitional item! And for only $35 on sale, it's definitely a steal.

Shy Velvet Linen Spagetti Strap Maxi Dress

You can truly never go wrong with a simple tank maxi dress. I have countless versions of them in my closet, because they are a serious go to for me when I don't know what to wear. I throw it on with a plain pair of black flip flops, and boom! Instant chic outfit combo. I might be grabbing this dress in multiple colors to stock up for fall...

ZESICA One Shoulder Smocked Midi Dress

I love a simple beige dress, because it can be worn for so many different occasions — even beyond Labor Day. You can even show a little skin with this sexy off the shoulder midi dress! This would look so good with a denim jacket thrown over the shoulders at night time when it gets a little bit more chilly!

VIUTIL Mini Blue Backless Dress

Can you say "Free People dupe"?! This seriously looks so similar to something straight out of a Free People ad. I love this style of mini dress for fun, casual plans this Labor Day. It's especially great for those of us that are living in hotter climates this Labor Day (like me in LA). I will be immediately adding this cute dress to my cart. Bonus points for it coming in so many different color ways as well!

PRETTYGARDEN Knit Two Piece Maxi Set

A knit two pice isn't necessarily a dress, but it is a fun way to wear something a bit more casual. You can wear the knit set as is, or opt for a white t-shirt to pair with the skirt, as I often do when buying sets. My favorite part about sets are the versatility! Throw on some sandals, and you're good to go!

Fiseow Mini Crochet Sundress

This ruffle-y mini dress is the perfect outfit for any Labor Day BBQs you might be attending. And it might be one of the last times you can wear a fun, mini dress before that fall season chill hits! I know I will be taking every advantage of this holiday to wear some fun summer clothes before I put them away for next year!

This techy card game prompts you and your friends to compete in smartphone-based tasks. With assignments ranging from “Find your best #selfie” to “Create an emoji masterpiece,” you’re guaranteed belly laughs and conversation starters galore. Just like with Cards Against Humanity, each round has a judge that picks the winner, so get your phone stacked with game changers now.

If you want to spark real conversations with your guests, this is the game for you. By the end of this game, you’ll be surrounded by plenty of new pals. Play by drawing a card and answering the prompt to get to know friends and strangers alike on a deeper level.

This is the perfect game for anyone who has spent way too much time on the internet. Match funny captions with well-known internet memes (a rotating judge picks the best one) to create an afternoon or evening of hilarity.

Gather your closest BFFs and spend the night with some good ol’ trash talking (therapeutically, of course). You’ll definitely find out who had the craziest ex. Gather friends that are down for the drama and start by pulling a card. Some of the topics you’ll fill-in-the-blank include: 1. The biggest red flag. 2. What is your ex up to now? 3. The worst rebound.

Grab your girlfriends and stir the pot with this hilarious card game. To play, whoever has the most Instagram followers goes first and rolls the die. “Whichever side of the die lands face-up, take the top card from the corresponding color deck. Read it aloud to the group & perform whatever action is on the card,” the instructions read. “Some cards involve just that player, some require the whole group. The player to their left then rolls the die & the game continues like this. Every winning card gets you a point. 1 Card = 1 Point. The player with the most cards at the end wins!”

If you’re looking to reeeally get to know your friends, this is the game for you and your group (um, and maybe an invite to the new person you’ve been dating is in order). By reading questions and providing answers, you’ll quickly and creatively get inside the mind of all your party guests fast.

You’ll really get to know the other party guests with this game. This might not be one to play with your new coworkers or mother-in-law!

To play, each player will draw six cards. “When it's your turn, choose one of your six question cards, then ask it to the player you think is most likely to answer YES. If they say YES, you get to discard your card. If they say NO you have to keep the card and try to use it again later,” the instructions read. With Skip Cards, Draw +1, Draw +2, and ALL PLAY cards, there's a surprising amount of strategy. The player who discards all of their cards first becomes the winner.

This provocative game will leave your jaw on the floor from the hilarious, creative and outrageous things your friends say. Simply by drawing topic cards like “Things a chimp thinks about when he sees you at the zoo,” responses are sure to be out of this world. After everyone writes down a response, and the best part starts — you all guess who said what. Let the finger pointing begin.

Who knows each other best? This card game will (literally) put everyone’s cards on the table.

Getting started and playing this card game is super simple. A rotating judge asks the group a question about themselves from each of the three levels (indicated on the chosen card). Then, everyone chooses their answer. If you guess the judge's answer correctly, you get a point. The player with the most points wins.

Are you basically Michael Scott from The Office? Any sucker for jokes and innuendos will love this saucy game.

This one is fun to do with the kids or you can spice it up with an adults-only game. Like speed scrabble, the game comes in a convenient banana-shaped pouch making it great to play on the go.

Get ready to laugh the night away with this far too funny game. Each group member will take turns reading the cards’ prompts. With each prompt, every player will answer “yes” or “no.”

It’s part Cards Against Humanity, part Pictionary. If you have friends who are particularly good artists (or even if they’re not), this game will bring you hours of fun.

Created by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, this game is based around familial interactions gone wrong with a Cards Against Humanity style of playing.

If you follow the popular Instagram account, then you can probably guess the basics of this board game. Go places, gain followers and get famous to win this pop culture game.