Softie is 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
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
The Softgirl fashion includes elements such as:
- Pastel colors such as peach, yellow, and others
- Floral or heart patterns
- Oversized sweaters
- Cozy clothing
- Pinafores
- Plaid skirts
- Hair clips
- Gold jewelry
- Heavy blush makeup
- Light wash jeans
- Crop tops
- Tied up cardigans
- Fillas
- White air forces
- Teddy Bears
- Kawaii Stuff
Stores & Brands
Activities
- Reading
- Watching anime
- Listening to/making soft music
- Baking bread and pastries
- Listening to music
- Drawing
- Staying up late talking to friends
Music
Playlists
- 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
- uwu vibes by sleepyyjax
- This Is Home by Cavetown
- Falling For You by Peachy! Ft. mxmtoon
Media
TV Shows
- Is the Order a Rabbit
- Himouto! Umaru Chan
- Alice & Zouroku
- Lucky Star
- Flowering Heart
Dark Softgirl
Dark Softgirl is a fashion style, often seen in outfits among teenage girls. It has a very gentle, feminine look with predominantly dark colors.
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 guys who are unafraid of showing off their sensitive and artistic sides with the clothing that they choose to wear. Despite their name, the Softboy also has ties to being the perfect male counterpart to the Art Hoe.
Fashion
Unlike their Softgirl counterparts, the Softboy doesn't appear to wear many pastel colors. Instead, they choose to adopt more muted but still darker tones, but otherwise adopt a similarly vintage-themed fashion style like their Softgirl counterparts. Unlike their Softgirl counterparts, sometimes women will choose to adopt some of the fashion cues and trends associated with the Softboy look as well if they don't feel like adopting pastels into their personal color scheme.
Music
Playlists
- SoftBoyHours by kamisw
- softboy vibez by B.ryan
- softboy anthem by DW
- Softboy. by Caio
- softie vibes by sleepyyjax
- sunny by sleepyyjax
Resources
A list of external links to help get a better understanding of this aesthetic.
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.
Gallery
Softgirl
Dark Softgirl
Softboy
Oceanboy
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