This article was co-authored by Tannya Bernadette. Tannya Bernadette is the Founder of The Closet Edit, a Seattle-based personal styling service. She has been in the fashion industry for over 10 years and has been recognized as Ann Taylor’s LOFT brand ambassador and Seattle Southside’s official Rockstar Stylist. Tannya received her BA in Fashion Marketing and Business from The Art Institutes.
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Want to look more girly, but don't know how? There are plenty of ways to look girly, and if you're looking for a way on how, this guide will help you with everything you need.
Steps
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Choose flattering, cute bottoms. Jeans should be formfitting. Go for light washes. If you're wearing a skirt, make sure it's wavy and bright. Make sure your skirts aren't too short.
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Do not wear shirts that are too tight or loose. Choose good styles such as baby-doll, empire, t-shirts, halter, peplum, spaghetti straps, and tank tops.
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Wear shorts. Make sure the pockets aren't hanging out or that they ride up on you. Alternatively, wear Capri pants, and long shorts that go to your thigh or your mid-calf.
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Wear dresses. Dresses are essential for the girly look. All lengths are possible. Choose dresses with floral patterns, plain girly colors, stripes, or swirls.
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Wear flats, heels, flip-flops, or boots. If you need to wear sneakers, try finding converse in bright colors.
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Try to glam up your clothes by adding jewelry, fun belts, etc. Accessories are a fun part of being a girly girl.
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Wear some lip gloss, or blush. Don't wear too much or it could look like you're wearing an ugly mask. Look confident with your makeup. Curl your lashes, and apply some mascara.If you have acne, use foundation to cover it up. Paint your nails pretty colors, and if you want, create a pattern with different colors!
- Do not overdo the makeup. Keep it simple and natural, for a fresh look.
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Pay attention to your image. Have good hygiene and wear what flatters you.
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Be active. Exercise, and eat healthy. Don't try starving yourself as this will lead to anorexia. Be as healthy as you can be, everybody has different body types, curvy or stick-thin.
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Study! Just because you are pretty doesn't mean you can't be smart and brainy. If you want to make even more friends, have a study group come over before an exam.
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Don't take this article too seriously. Find the style that suits you best, flatters you, and catapults you into the girly stratosphere. Or not. It's totes up to you.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat if I think I am ugly?Community AnswerBeauty is in the eye of the beholder. Nobody has the same idea of what "beautiful" is. Find a way to realize you are, in fact, beautiful.
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QuestionDo I have to do my nails when being girly?Tylah JackowskiCommunity AnswerOf course not. If you want to do your nails, do them. if you don't, don't worry about it. Just keep your nails clean and avoid biting them.
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QuestionHow do I wear pink with black?Community AnswerA cute pink blouse or button-up shirt would be cute with skinny black jeans (or you can swap the colors, it works either way).
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Tips
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Smile often; people are attracted to those who smile.Thanks
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Make sure your hair is neat. Set it to a different hairstyle everyday, to make everyone dazzled. Don't always leave your hair the same.Thanks
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Get rid of your backpack for school and buy a vintage shoulder-bag. If you can't, add accessories to your backpack, or ask all your friends to sign on it.Thanks
Warnings
- You don't have to do what's in trend in the magazines if you don't want to. Be yourself!Thanks
- Just because you're girly, doesn't mean you should turn into a mean girl. Be kind.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Cute shoes
- Makeup
- Breath mints
- Fashionable purse
- Feminine clothes
- Nail polish
- Bow or headband (optional)
- Cute hand bag
About This Article
If you want to look girly, prioritize girly patterns like florals, stripes, and swirls. Additionally, look for clothing in more traditionally “girly” colors, like pastels or bright colors. You can also try to glam up your clothes by adding accessories like jewelry or a fun belt. Complete your girly look with some lip gloss and painted nails, but remember to keep it simple and natural for a fresh look. For more ideas, like how to act like a girly girl, keep reading!
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