How to Be Cute

Co-authored by Leah Morris

Last Updated: April 22, 2022 References

Cuteness, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. While everyone has their own ideas about what makes another person cute and attractive, there are some commonly accepted ideas about what qualities make a person cute. To be cute, try being positive, demure, and friendly. You can then enhance cute personality traits with the right style elements and body language.

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Act Positive

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Be positive. Cute people are always fun to be around, and spread their joy for life to others. A cute person's warmth should be able to fill a room and should be felt from a mile away. If you want to improve your positive nature, there are a few things you can do:^{[1]
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- Smile. Do not look like a goof when you smile; just smile like you always do. Be cute and happy, but not over the top!
- Happiness is defined differently by everyone, but it's really about feeling more fulfilled, balanced, and at peace. Having a good support system is a great way to feel fulfilled, as well as practicing self-love.^{[2]
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- Laugh heartily. Laugh to feel good, laugh to cheer up others and laugh with others. Make sure not to overdo it. Most people find excessive laughter annoying, not cute.
- Have fun. Everyone likes a person who is fun, social, and outgoing! If you're hanging out with people, tell silly jokes, or play fun games.
- Being positive is all about changing the way you look at negative situations, too. Instead of being pessimistic, look at something negative with a more curious mindset.^{[3]
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Be demure. Shyness isn't a bad thing. It gives you a mysterious edge. If you're shy but approachable, people will keep asking you questions and will want to get to know you more. Shy, but sweet and bubbly people are absolutely adorable. Remember that you can maintain a positive vibe and be friendly while being demure at the same time.^{[4]
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- Talk softly. You should still be able to firmly state your thoughts, but your voice shouldn't be heard from two rooms away. If you talk softly, people will lean in to hear what you have to say, and that will make you even cuter.
- Act very innocent. Don't be overly vulgar or engage in conversation about inappropriate topics. Cute people are shocked by some of the unseemlier aspects of life.
- Don't dominate a conversation. You can still be smart and state your opinion, but cute people let other people talk too.
- Learn to blush. If you blush because you're a bit embarrassed or shocked by a particular topic, you will look very cute.
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Be friendly. Cute people may be a little bit shy, but they are always friendly to the people they know and the new people they meet. Cute people are approachable, and people always want to get to know them. Here's how to be friendly while being cute:^{[5]
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- Be interested in others. Attractiveness comes from being happy, vivacious and bubbly. This translates to being a person who engages others in conversation, takes an interest in what others say, and shows a genuine concern for the other person's interests.
- Take the time to really listen to people. Active listening is a very important part of appearing attractive to others.
- Give compliments. Everybody loves someone who sees good in others and makes them feel good. It can be a great conversation starter sometime too. ("Where'd you get your shoes? They're so cute!") Just make sure you mean it; say it in your normal tone of voice, not a squeaky, overenthusiastic one.

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Look Cute

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Have a cute face and cute hair. Your face will be the first thing people see and it can go a long way in showing people just how cute you really are. If you want to be cute, you should make sure to wash your face and hair as often as you need to, and to always look clean and have a healthy glow. Here are some other things you can do:
- Wear minimal makeup. While a little bit of eyeshadow or pink lipstick can help you look cute, you should focus on having a natural appearance. Decide carefully how much or how little makeup you think is appropriate.^{[6]
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- Have soft, natural-looking hair. Your hair will look cute if you don't straighten it too much or douse it in oily products. Let your hair dry naturally and fall at your shoulders, or wear it in two loose ponytails.
- Wear just a tiny bit of blush. This will make you look even cuter when you blush for real.
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Have cute clothes. You don't need an entire wardrobe makeover to look cute. Having just a few key cute items and wearing them the right way can help you put together your cute appearance. Here are some tips for wearing cute clothes:
- Wear a lot of pastel colors. A light purple, pink, or shade of blue can give you a softer and cuter look.
- Wear cute skirts instead of pants - you'll look and feel much nicer and more feminine.
- Don't wear high heels. Instead, wear cute clogs or sandals. Paint your toes a cute color.
- Have a cute cardigan to wear over a white tank top.
- Dress comfortably. Cute people should never look uncomfortable in their clothes. Wear comfortable clothes that fit your style.
- Don't dress provocatively. Showing your shoulders or calves off is one thing, but wearing clothes that are too tight and showcase too much of your body will give people the wrong impression. Exposing your bra straps, showing too much cleavage, or wearing skirts that are too short or tight is not cute. Dressing inappropriately can seem like you have low self-esteem, or are looking for the wrong kind of attention.
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Have cute body language. Cute body language can help you project your cute look. The trick is to not be too forward, but to move in ways that are just plain adorable. Here's how you can have cute body language:^{[7]
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- If you're standing, shift your weight from one foot to the other.
- If you're sitting, keep your feet together and keep your hands in your lap.
- Play with your hair.
- Use eye contact. Eye contact is a way of engaging others directly. It shows interest, it shows that you are attempting to bring this person into your sphere and keep him there. But don't forget to look down at the floor or at your feet once in a while to show that you're a little bit shy.
- Don't touch the person you're talking to too aggressively, but remember that giving the occasional light touch on the shoulder or knee will be just plain cute.
- Cover your mouth when you laugh. When you cover your mouth with your hand as you laugh, it shows a sweet, cute, and slightly timid side of you.

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In American culture, looking and being cute is often associated with having a positive attitude, acting friendly and behaving in a sweet and kind way. Clothing that is considered cute includes things that are brightly colored, might be something a child would wear or have lots of decorative additions like lace, images, polka dots, etc. Looking cute is about coming across as innocent, sweet and modest. For more help, check out the detailed steps in the article above.