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Soft Girl Summer is the trend for a relaxed summer

By Sophie Rietmulder | #!30Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200+02:002330#30Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200+02:00-2Europe/Amsterdam3030Europe/Amsterdam202330 23pm30pm-30Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200+02:002Europe/Amsterdam3030Europe/Amsterdam2023302023Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200002006pmFriday=9#!30Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200+02:00Europe/Amsterdam6#06-23-2023#!30Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200+02:002330#/30Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200+02:00-2Europe/Amsterdam3030Europe/Amsterdam202330#!30Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:23 +0200+02:00Europe/Amsterdam6#

A trend where self-care and self-love are at the forefront? Count me in. Soft Girl Summer is the life hack to fully embrace your summer and spend it relaxed. The ‘Soft Girl Movement’ focuses on everything that is soft, lovely, and playful. It encourages people to let their inner softness come out and to pamper themselves with little moments of happiness. As a retired party girl, I was personally sold on the term ‘relaxed summer’, so of course, I dove headfirst into this trend and will tell you everything you need to make this summer an oasis of peace.

What are you wearing
Soft Girls no longer squeeze themselves into tight suits, high stilettos, and constricting shapewear (sorry Skims, you’re out). Opt for a Soft Girl look with long dresses, comfy sandals, pastel colors, floral prints, and accessories with butterflies or bows. And oh yes, don’t be shocked, the early 2000s have called: ballet flats also fit perfectly with this trend.

What are you drinking
Don’t shoot the messenger: for a truly relaxed summer, you need to send your hangxiety out the door for a while, which also means you can say no a bit more often to all the cocktails, glasses of bubbles, and the oh-so-delicious rosé beers that fly by on an average terrace day. I’m not saying you have to swear them off completely (no one comes between me and my Aperol Spritz), but this is definitely the moment to experiment a bit more with alcohol-free cocktails.

What are you eating
When I grow up, I want to be one of those cottage-core girls whose TikTok page is completely filled with fruits and vegetables she grows in her own garden. Unfortunately, I chose a life in the city with an eternally empty fridge and a VIP subscription to Thuisbezorgd, but it never hurts to add some healthier food to your routine. The internet is full of delicious salads that make your summer just a bit tastier, and it can’t hurt to finally do something with that this summer.

What are you listening to
One thing Soft Girls are the absolute best at is embracing their inner child, and I once heard from a psychologist that you can do this best by putting on your favorite music and dancing like no one is watching. No inspiration? Spotify is full of Soft Girl playlists to create the right ambiance.

What are you doing
This summer is all about wholesome activities, celebrating your creativity, and prioritizing self-care. Try out a new hobby like drawing, painting, or singing, seek nature by going for walks, and build a self-care routine that makes you happy. Ultimately, you are the only one who knows which Soft Girl routine suits you best, but as long as you move through the summer feeling relaxed and content, you’re on the right track.

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