How to Embody the Soft Girl Lifestyle in 2025

The soft girl aesthetic is here to stay in 2025, and it's become about way more than just cute, '90s-inspired pastels and feminine silhouettes.

In fact, we'd go so far as to say that for some, being a soft girl is a lifestyle in itself. It's about taking the whimsical dreaminess of the look and embodying it. Soft girls demonstrate the inherent strength in softness and treat the world with the respect and kindness they expect in return. They're ideals that all of us can benefit from implementing, and you can learn more about how to do so below.

Take Your Time

While a culture of hustle and bustle seems to reign supreme, soft girls remind us that not everything needs to be so stressful, and that we're allowed to take our time. Rushing can make you feel pressure when there is none, and even cause you to make mistakes. Meanwhile, slowing down and doing at things at a more comfy, leisurely pace creates an aura of calm that everyone can see. Who knew taking it slow could be so cute?

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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Constant worry doesn't really suit the soft girl aesthetic. While it's natural to feel anxious about certain things, it can also benefit your mood (and your look) to remember not to sweat the small stuff. Many things are simply out of your control, so let them go, and focus on what you can productively control. Further, perfect is the enemy of good. Don't use up all of your energy on the things that don't make you happier or bring your closer to your goals. The less you fret about unimportant things, the more joy you can create—both for yourself and for others.

 

Embrace What Makes You Happy

If you're all about the soft girl look, chances are that you dress the way you do because you look adorable and it makes you happy to do so. That attitude should extend into other aspects of your life as well. If things that other people might consider too girly or childish bring you joy, ignore them and do them anywhere. Life's too short to let other people's opinions get in the way of living the life you want to live. Embrace happiness and authenticity in every way you can.

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Find Beauty in Simplicity

There's a sweet simplicity to the soft girl aesthetic, and while we're not saying you need to fully become a minimalist, we do suggest that you start looking at life from a different perspective in order to find joy in the smallest of things. Maybe you can change your day from a bad one to a good one with something as mundane as a sweet treat or a tasty hot drink, a walk in the sunshine or by passing a compliment to a stranger. Perhaps just looking in the mirror wearing an extra cute and colorful outfit can shift your entire attitude. Don't underestimate the power a simple accessory, like a bow or hair clip, can have if it manages to put a smile on your face.

 

Know That Softness Doesn't Mean Weakness

Just because certain people might underestimate your intelligence, confidence or physical strength because you dress like a soft girl doesn't mean you need to believe them. All of the traits of the aesthetic, from self-acceptance and practicing kindness to embracing vulnerability, are also strengths in themselves. None of those things are contradictions, and the better you understand that, the more confidence you'll find within yourself. Plus, sensitivity and empathy are also their own superpowers. Wield them wisely.

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