Struggling to think of the perfect IG caption? Been there. It's like, you put all of your creative juices into the perfect outfit ideas, thinking of a cute pose (even if it's a mirror selfie!), and capturing the look. Who wants to deal with figuring out what to say? No pressure or anything but the right caption can make all the difference, so if your group chat is sick of your "what's a good caption for this" texts, I got you.

And if you’re tired of matching emojis to the colors in your outfit, you've come to the right place. Below, you’ll find the best fashion captions inspired by pop culture, entertainment, Tiktok, iconic fashion quotes, seasons of the year, colors, and sayings to give you lots of options. Next time you have a killer photo to post to your feed, pull out this list and pick from one of the 120+ caption ideas we came up with so you can finally hit post.

When you want to share a vacation look...

  • Been jet-setting!
  • Might just move here permanently!
  • A tale of two cities.
  • Out for a stroll.
  • Do Not Disturb!

When the asset is on display...

  • Oops, didn't see you there.
  • Look, don't touch.
  • In my genes jeans.
  • Feel free to screenshot.

When you've been lowkey...

  • Go touch some grass.
  • Minding my business.
  • Off the grid.
  • Miss me?

When you've gone wine-tasting...

  • Staying hydrated (with merlot).
  • Save water, drink wine.
  • Wine not?!
  • Heard we're all trying to expand our palettes...

When you're the host...

  • Come right on in...
  • Dinner is served!
  • You're invited...
  • Party at my place!

When you want to show off some serious sparkle...

  • Oops, didn't mean to blind you!
  • The belle of the ball.
  • Just rolled out of bed and threw this on.
  • Glitter is a neutral, right?

When your closet steals the show...

  • I could stay in here all day.
  • Playing dress up is my favorite pastime.
  • Stay out, it's hazardous in here!
  • My closet > your room 🤭

When you finally get the gang together...

  • Established: [year]
  • Proof that the plans made it out the group chat.
  • Your favorite group of friends' favorite group of friends.
  • Yes, you can sit with us.
  • Pictured: The OGs.

When you want to show off your shades...

    • She means business!
    • The best kind of shade.
    • Hiding some major bags under these shades.
    • Would you judge me if I wore these indoors?

    When you want to highlight a certain color...

    • A hint of lime.
    • Back to black.
    • Something blue/feeling blue/Monday blues.
    • Eat wear your greens.
    • Staying neutral.
    • I’ve got a knack for lilac.

    When you’re all dressed up…

    • Got dressed up for the first time in weeks and needed to document it.
    • Let’s hear it for the back of the dress.
    • Can I get some commotion for this dress?!
    • Bury me in this dress.
    • Oh, this old thing?
    • [Insert age], still loves to play dress-up.

    When you want to name-drop a designer or brand…

    • “Father, son, and House of Gucci.” —Patrizia Reggiani
    • [Insert name] wears Prada.
    • The only F-word I know is Fendi.
    • It’s all Gucci.
    • I deserve ___.
    • ___, I'm ready for my close-up.
    • Hire me @[insert brand username]!
    • The unofficial brand ambassador for ___.

    When you're chilling...

    • A week of outfits.
    • Wearing pajamas is my personality trait.
    • Hard at work.
    • Sweats are my personal brand now.
    • One day I’ll stop wearing this outfit. Today is not that day.
    • She's cute and cozy!

    When you want a funny or clever caption…

    • You’re cute jeans.
    • Met my sole mate today.
    • Never met a ___ I didn’t like.
    • If this outfit doesn’t scream ___, I don’t know what does.

    When you want to go with something inspired by a movie or show…

    • Watches [insert movie or show] once.
    • “Pink is my signature color.” —Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Steel Magnolias
    • “Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.” —Miranda Priestly, The Devil Wears Prada
    • “She could be a farmer in those clothes.” —Amber, Clueless
    • “I’ll stop wearing black when they invent a darker color.” —Wednesday Addams, The Addams Family
    • “I’ll never be the woman with perfect hair who can wear white and not spill on it.” —Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

    When you want to stick with a classic quote or popular saying…

    • Say 🧀
    • All dressed up with nowhere to go.
    • To [insert clothing item] or not to [insert same clothing item]?
    • “As far as I’m concerned, leopard is a neutral.” —Jenna Lyons
    • “I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.” —Lady Gaga
    • “My feet are still on the ground. I’m just wearing better shoes.” —Oprah Winfrey
    • “The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive.” —Coco Chanel
    • “I just can’t concentrate in flats.” —Victoria Beckham
    • “Just throw me in my coffin now with these earrings on.” —Rachel Zoe

    When you want to use a song reference or lyric…

    • "Forever I'm that girl."—Beyonce.
    • "I can't relate to desperation." —Sabrina Carpenter
    • "She was a Playboy, Brigitte Bardot." —Chappell Roan
    • "Argumentative, antithetical dream girl." —Taylor Swift
    • “I put on my jewelry just to go to the bodega.” —BIA
    • "Another song, another club, another bar, another dance." —Olivia Rodrigo
    • “I got my peaches out in Georgia.” —Justin Bieber
    • “I come back stronger than a ’90s trend.” —Taylor Swift
    • "Can you reach me? No, you can't." —Lorde
    • Alexa, play _____.

    When you want a seasonal caption…

    • August slipped away like a moment in time...
    • Hot summer nights, mid-July...
    • My [insert season] uniform.
    • April showers bring May flowers.
    • Sweater weather!
    • I have a cute outfit on under this coat, you’re just gonna have to take my word for it.
    • ’Tis the season to wear _____.
    • Me: I hate [insert season]. Also me:

    When you're closing out the year...

    • Pop fizz clink!
    • Fresh start? Yes, please.
    • I'm so ready for this year to be over.
    • Onto the next...

    And when all else fails…

    • No caption needed.
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    Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien
    Fashion Editor

    Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, writing weighty and witty stories that run the gamut of gushing over Zendaya to convincing you of everything you need in your closet! She began her journey in the industry with a fashion and faith blog and an internship at Elle about 10 years ago. Since then, she's also served as the style editor at The Haitian Times. The Haitian-American pageant queen is Miss Supranational Haiti 2024, a Syracuse Masters graduate, and the author of three books, including: Claim Your Crown. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @iamtarahlynn.