Softie is a description word describing a group of aesthetics dedicated to going for as cutesy of a look as possible[1], putting it in a trifecta of aesthetics, alongside VSCO and E-People. It draws a lot of parallels with some of the Kawaii-centric aesthetics in Japan, but with a more subdued look compared to how over-the-top some of the looks in Japan tend to get. They are sometimes mistaken for preppies.
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Softgirl
Softgirl is a fashion style based on a deliberately cutesy, feminine look. It's popular among some young women on social media. It, alongside the E-Girl and VSCO Girl, has become incredibly popular on TikTok.
Visuals
Softie visuals include:
- Soft and pastel colors
- Pink, blue, white, and cream
- Warm tints
- Soft, fluffy animals
- Clouds
- Heart patterns
- Flowers
Fashion
Hairstyles
- Space buns
- Low ponytail
- Braids
- Messy bun
- Waves
- Curls
- Puffy hair
Makeup
- Fake freckles
- Lots of highlighter
- Eyeliner
- Eyelash extensions
- Nose highlights
- Pink lip gloss
- Nude lipstick
- Heavy blush
Accessories
- Hair clips
- Butterfly clips
- Flower crowns
- Fluffy scrunchies
- Heart-eye sunglasses
- Gold jewelry
- Teddy bears
Clothing
- Plaid skirts
- Pastel and soft colors
- Milkmaid dresses
- Tank tops
- Oversized hoodies
- Denim skirts
- Light wash jeans
- Floral or heart patterns
- Cozy clothing
- Pinafores
- Crop tops
- Tied up cardigans
- Fillas
- White air forces
Activities
- Reading
- Watching anime
- Listening to/making soft music
- Baking bread and pastries
- Listening to music
- Drawing
- Staying up late talking to friends
Media
TV Shows
- Is the Order a Rabbit
- Himouto! Umaru Chan
- Alice & Zouroku
- Lucky Star
- Flowering Heart
Soft Baddie
A Soft Baddie is a person who falls under a softie aesthetic, but occasionally wears outfits with a more mature, sexy, or gothic vibe, or as a whole is a softie with a focus on more mature looks and clothing, but still with the pastel colors.
Media
- Ariana Grande
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Normani
- Saweetie
- Kylie Jenner
- NANA (anime series)
- Chanel
- Gucci
- LV
- Fendi
- Victoria Beckham aka "Posh Spice"
- Fembot (Austin Powers Movie)
- Studio Ghibli films
- Pokemon
- Black Clover
- Fruits Basket
- Carole and Tuesday
- One Piece
- I Don't Mind- Usher ft. Juicy J
- Vouge, Elle, and other fashion magazines
- Audrey Hepburn
- Dorothy Dandridge
- Diana Ross
- Twice
- BLACKPINK
- Girls Generation aka "SNSD"
- KARA (K-Pop group)
- Ari Lennox
- Bratz (doll line)
Dark Softgirl
Dark Softgirl is a fashion style that is very casual in tone, and usually features darker colors as an alternative to pastels, the normal colors seen in softie looks.
Activities
- Hanging out in the street
- Reading
- Watching Netflix or tv at home
- Listening to soft music
- Baking bread and pastries
- Listening to piano music
- Drinking coffee or tea everyday
- Daydreaming
- Stargazing
Fashion
- Flower crowns, hairclips
- Pendants, simple necklaces
- Lace tops, tank tops
- Oversized hoodies
- Short sleeved dresses over long sleeved shirts
- Blouses and turtlenecks
- Cardigans
- Cargo pants
- Mini A-line skirts, corduroy fabric is popular
- Trench coats
- Scarves
- Sneakers
Decor
- Books
- Plants
- Paintings
- Mugs
- Big blankets
- Oil lamps and candles
- Moss and mossy things
Media
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Care Bears
- Moomin
- Barbapapa
- Heather - Conan Gray
- Bunny do - Suggi
- 2 soon - keshi
- Mad at disney - salem ilese
- I just - wonho
- Lowkey- niki
Softboy
Softboys are the male equivalent of the Softgirl. They are boys who are unafraid of showing off their sensitive and artistic sides with the clothing that they choose to wear. They have become one of the more known male aesthetics, despite their female counterparts typically being more popular. Softboys also have quite a negative reputation, related to the fact that some Softboys fake their soft sides. Among trans boys, Softboys typically have a bit of a different meaning and style and tend to be more genuine. The Softboy also has ties to the Art Hoe. Softboys have been said to be influenced by K-Pop.
Fashion
The Softboy does appear to wear pastel colors (optional) but is also know to wear more muted but still darker tones. Otherwise, they adopt a similarly vintage-themed fashion style like their Softgirl counterparts. Can also wear things a Softgirl would wear.
Oceanboy
The Oceanboy (also known as Oce-boy) aesthetic can be considered to be a more laid-back and easy-going type of the Softboy aesthetic, mixed with the Blue aesthetic. This is a color and environment-based aesthetic, focusing on oceans, light, and pastel cool-tone colors.
Visual
While Oceanboy tends to still use pastels from time to time, darker, cooler color palettes are preferred. Beaches, water, or docks are all common, but not essential.
Fashion
Oceanboy tends to be a bit brighter than Softboy, as to really bring out the cooler colors. They opt for comfy, simple outfits that allow them to simultaneously look softer.
Resources
External links to help get a better understanding of these aesthetics.
Vendors
Softgirl
- Orezoria
- Soft Girl Outfits
- My Sweet Outfit
- SHEIN
- Shoptery
- Cosmique Studio
- Kawaii Vibe
Playlists
Softgirl
- Soft aesthetic songs by miraya ☁️
- soft girl vibez🌷✨ by kendallking
- 💓Soft Girl Hours💓 by gidget_05_02_16
- soft girl energy☁️ by alexandraaaa
- soft girl anthems by Lauren Veldboom
- softgirl🌷 by ashlee.robertsss
- softgirl szn by amandaxlucia
- Softgirl by sydniereed14
- Softgirl vibes by hildeneva2
- This Is Home by Cavetown
- Falling For You by Peachy! Ft. mxmtoon
Softboy
- SoftBoyHours by kamisw
- softboy vibez by B.ryan
- softboy anthem by DW
- Softboy. by Caio
- softie vibes by sleepyyjax
- sunny by sleepyyjax
Pinterest Boards
Softboy
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Softgirl
Dark Softgirl
Softboy
Oceanboy
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