A perfect picture needs a perfect caption. Here are the best selfie captions to use on Instagram, from sweet words to sassy phrases.
115 Best Selfie Captions for Gram-Worthy Pictures
Picture this: You finally take the perfect selfie to share on Instagram. But when you go to write a caption, you draw a blank. Ugh. Luckily, that’s why we’re sharing some of the best selfie captions for Instagram, TikTok and any social media platform that has you scrolling.
It’s easy to come up with dog captions and cat captions for pictures of your pets, and even thinking of things to say about your beach-themed photos can be a breeze. It can be tough to come up with a good selfie caption, though. Do you want it to be cute? Inspiring? A bit sassy? The possibilities are endless.
Next time you’re stumped on what to caption your Instagram selfie, let these captions for selfies be your inspiration. Happy scrolling!
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Birthday selfie captions
1. Aging like fine wine! #BirthdayVibes
2. It’s my big day. Serving looks, cake and good vibes only!
3. Another year older, wiser and cuter than ever!
4. Birthday glow activated!
5. Cake, candles and cute selfies—what more could I ask for on my special day?!
6. Another year, another selfie.
7. Usually I don’t need an excuse to eat cake … but my birthday is a pretty good one.
8. Here’s to putting another candle on the birthday cake.
9. Legend has it a queen/king was born today.
10. Thriving since [insert birth year here].
11. Cheers to another year.
12. Keep calm and let the celebration begin.
13. Gonna party like it’s [insert your birth year].
14. Like a fine wine, I also get better with age.
15. It’s my birthday, and I’ll eat the whole cake if I want to.
Cute selfie captions
16. Smiles are contagious—hope you catch mine!
17. Life is too short not to take cute selfies.
18. Messy hair, don’t care!
19. Feeling cute. Might spread some love and joy today.
20. Just me, my sparkles and a little sunshine.
21. My dog dared me.
22. The cat made me do it.
23. 95% smiles, 5% sarcasm. (Or is it flipped?)
24. Wouldn’t want to be anyone else.
25. Made of sugar, spice and everything nice (and just a dash of sass).
26. Happiness looks good on me.
27. Wouldn’t want to be anybody else (except maybe Beyoncé).
28. It’s all about big laughs and big smiles.
29. Who created this look? See: Mom and Dad.
30. Smiling never goes out of style.
Food selfie captions
31. I’d hate to get to the end of my life and think, “I could have eaten that!” #noregrets
32. Good mood, good food and good selfies only.
33. Serving looks … and snacks! #foodie
34. Who said you can’t eat and pose at the same time?
35. Current status: taking a bite out of life.
36. Officially the CEO of snacking and serving looks. #GirlBoss
37. Living life with a full heart and fuller stomach.
38. Of course I’m getting my vegetables in—I eat carrot cake all the time.
39. Get in my belly!
40. Spoiler alert: It was delicious.
41. How do I like my eggs? Baked into cake.
42. I have hunger-management issues.
43. I’m just a girl, standing in front of a salad, asking it to be a cupcake.
44. WTF (where’s the food)?
45. Loving this wonderful taste of life.
Funny selfie captions
46. My life’s purpose is to be a cautionary tale for others.
47. My selfies and mouth have something in common: no filter.
48. It’s not easy being the funny one, but someone’s gotta do it.
49. Printing this out and putting it on top of the Christmas tree—you know, since I’m a star.
50. Rated “R” for “rather be at the [beach, mall, etc.].”
51. Send in the rescue dogs (preferably the ones with barrels of booze around their necks).
52. Why did no one warn me [eating ice cream, walking the dog, etc.] was so dangerous?
53. It seemed like a good idea at the time. I have terrible judgment.
54. I woke up like this (just kidding, I put my makeup and hair dryer to work today).
55. Not pictured: the 50 other selfies I took to get this one.
Inspirational selfie captions
56. Enjoy the moment.
57. The world gets a little brighter with each smile.
58. Nourish your soul and grow with the wildflowers.
59. Sometimes you need to take the path less traveled to find happiness.
60. Get lost and find yourself.
61. Live for today.
62. Be yourself, and the rest will figure itself out.
63. Never take a single breath for granted.
64. Smile—right now, you’re living in the good ol’ days.
65. She believed she could, so she did (and she did it well).
Sassy selfie captions
66. I got a haircut—it went so well I went ahead and had all my hairs cut!
67. Pinterest made me do it.
68. I’m showing myself at my worst so that the next time I post a selfie, you’ll all be astounded by my stunning transformation.
69. Posting this to make everyone else feel better about themselves—you’re welcome.
70. I’m probably going to regret this (in 3 … 2 … 1 …).
71. I call this the “Hey, at least I tried.”
72. At least it’s not a clip-on man bun.
73. Bet I made you stop and stare.
74. Like the view?
75. Eat your heart out.
Short selfie captions
76. Here it is.
77. Iconic.
78. Sweet ‘n’ sassy.
79. Hi there.
80. Did it for the ‘gram.
81. Live well.
82. Be you.
83. Make a wish.
84. Love your life.
85. Sweet dreams.
Travel selfie captions
86. Jet lag is for amateurs.
87. This is my road to recovery.
88. The only trip you will regret is the one you don’t take (OK, and that trip where you ate the sketchy seafood and couldn’t figure out how to flush the toilets in Morocco).
89. “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine—it’s lethal.” —Paulo Coelho
90. See you in the sky.
91. Let’s take the scenic route.
92. So much to see, so little time.
93. How about we take six-month vacations twice a year?
94. There’s so much beauty in this world to explore.
95. Leaving footprints but taking the memories.
Witty selfie captions
96. Woke up like this. (Because I fell asleep in this outfit and makeup.)
97. Some people grow up. I glow up.
98. Smile like you mean it.
99. Time to step up the game.
100. Keeping it classy (most of the time).
101. All dressed up and nowhere to go (that you know of).
102. Jack of all trades, master of none.
103. Queen [or King] of not caring.
104. Sweet dreams are made of this—this being [wine, chocolate, pasta, etc.].
105. You’ll have a long elevator ride trying to get on my level.
Workout selfie captions
106. This girl is on fire! (Seriously, my quads are burning.)
107. Welcome to the gun show.
108. Meet you at the bar(bell)?
109. I go to the gym because my amazing personality deserves a body to go with it.
110. I don’t sweat. I sparkle.
111. Doing this so I can eat doughnuts later.
112. The gym and I were on a break, but we worked it out.
113. My protein shake doesn’t stand a chance.
114. Did you really work out if you didn’t take a picture during it?
115. The gym was calling, and you know I had to pick up.
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