Short and sweet and to the point, that’s the way we like our captions. Which is why we have put together a list of all the best short captions for Instagram for you to share. And if you’re looking for short quotes for Instagram captions, we also have you covered.
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Simple and Short Captions for Instagram
Your love is my guiding star.
Death is just one more thing to cross off my to-do list.
Let’s just be who we are.
Swear I am normal.
Coz we never go out of style.
She turned her can’t into cans & her dreams into plans.
Conscience: the small voice that makes you feel smaller.
Cancel my subscription—I don’t need your issues.
You can change the world girl.
Be happy; it drives people crazy.
A girl should be like a butterfly. Pretty to see, hard to catch.
My soul speaks the language of stories.
Don’t you tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon.
My six-pack is protected by a layer of fat.
Every pebble is a memory shaped by the flow of time.
Don’t be afraid to sparkle a little brighter.
Classy & Fabulous.
Keep the Smile On!
Bout to make me give you a reason to be insecure.
All-time favorite.
She leaves me with the feeling that when we bury the hatchet she’ll mark the exact spot.
Not doing anything with my life is surprisingly time-consuming.
My relationship is like an iPad. I don’t have an iPad.
I measure my days in chapters, not hours.
This isn’t a pyramid, but I guess it’s fine.
Children in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause children!
I’m reading a book about antigravity. It’s impossible to put down.
Sexy is being confident, independent, and having fun.
There is sunshine in my soul today.
If I say a hen dips snuff, you can look under her wing for the can.
Whatever you’re doing, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.
I’m not perfect, and that’s perfectly okay.
I rise by lifting my own spirit.
Nature – cheaper than therapy.
You are the chapter I never want to end.
The person who discovered milk. What was he doing?
This way, I know how I look.
Wake up and makeup.
A garden of quiet reflections.
I am the princess of my own Fairy Tale.
I don’t need a hairstylist, my pillow gives me a new hairstyle every morning.
You’re not fully dressed until you sparkle.
My beautiful girl.
Kill them with kindness and bury them with a smile.
Cinderella never asked for a prince.
We found infinity within a single moment.
Hurt me with the truth but never comfort me with a lie.
Living in full bloom.
The scent of pine and the hum of bees—harmony.
When he talks, it isn’t a conversation. It’s a filibuster.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they speak.
Wine + dinner = winner
I am just a girl looking for my heart.
God created the world. Everything else is made in China.
I want to kill the hottest person alive… But suicide is a crime!
My favorite part of science has to be the peach tree dishes. I love the smell of peaches!
Anything done before the first coffee of the day could be classified as self-defense.
Never let your best friends get lonely, keep disturbing them.
Be the best version of yourself.
The best view comes after the hardest climb.
I could read a book, but I just find that the letters get really repetitive after a while.
My bed is a magical place I suddenly remember everything I had to do.
Even chaos dances to our rhythm.
Among the things that are so simple even a child can operate them are parents.
Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.
The silence of the mountains speaks volumes.
I dress to impress myself.
Who said I was an angel?
A girl’s eyes have their own vocabulary.
Short hair, don’t care.
Be your own kind of beautiful.
We are the fireflies in each other’s night.
Stop looking for happiness in the same place you just lost it.
Be a diamond, esteemed and rare, not a stone found everywhere.
I can’t brain today. I have the dumb.
Rest is my act of self-care, not weakness.
My courage is my crown, and I wear like a Queen.
Do as I say, not as I do.
If Cinderella’s shoe fit perfectly, then why did it fall off?
Petals like sunsets in slow motion.
See you in the zombie apocalypse.
I don’t have an attitude problem; I just carry a personality you can’t handle.
My goal this weekend is to move, just enough so people don’t think I’m dead.
Smile, breathe, and go slowly.
She wore the world like a crown of stars.
Selfie in paradise.
If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
Unless your name is Google, stop acting like you know everything.
Nobody’s perfect…but I’m close.
There is beauty in simplicity.
A smile is the best makeup a girl can wear.
Sun-dappled fields are my happy place.
Moonlit nights and whispered love confessions.
The trouble with getting to work on time is that it makes the day so long.
Sunshine mixed with a bit of attitude.
Life is better when you’re smiling.
No guts, no story.
I am not trying to be cool, It’s what I am.
Forever is in the way you look at me.
A garden is where dreams take root.
Loving myself is my strongest armor.
There is a princess inside of all of us.
We bloom in each other’s light.
Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile.
Lift up your head princess, if not the crown falls.
Wine: The WD-40 of parenting. (It’s worth repeating!)
Hand in hand, we rewrite the stars.
I was addicted to the hokey pokey, but then I turned myself around.
Every heartbeat hums your name.
You have no reason to fear zombies, do you?
Wake up, workout, look hot.
Keep rolling your eyes. Maybe you will find a brain somewhere.
Every day is a fresh canvas.
I went outside today. It was too hot, and there were people. Zero Stars.
Namastay in bed.
Do you remember when I asked you to give me your opinion? Me neither.
Beauty only gets attention, but personality captures the heart.
Coffee in one hand, Confidence in other.
Be a beautiful cupcake in a world full of muffins.
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream and that is pretty much the same thing.
Petal soft, soul bold.
Being sexy is about attitude possessed, not a body type. It’s a state of mind.
Every flaw is a brushstroke on my canvas of life.
Stomach: I will now demonstrate a blue whale’s mating call.
Be yourself because an original is worth more than a copy.
I woke up like this; flawless.
All-natural.
Among the trees, I found my roots.
Smile at the world, and she’ll smile back.
One bad chapter doesn’t mean your story is over.
Doesn’t expecting the unexpected make the unexpected expected?
Normal is boring for me.
I shine from within; no filters required.
Sparkle every single day.
If the world didn’t suck, we’d all fall off of it!
Our love is art painted by the universe.
She was like a moon, a part of her always stayed hidden.
Seek respect, not attention.
A flower doesn’t think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.
Somebody said today that I’m lazy. I nearly answered him.
Silly girls are the best.
I’m standing outside. In other words, I’m outstanding.
We are two hearts beating as one.
“Stressed” is just “desserts” spelled backward.
Love blooms like a secret garden.
Live passionately or not at all.
Do more of what makes you happy.
The reason some politicians like to stand on their record is to keep voters from examining it.
Life is too short to wear boring clothes.
Simplicity is the key to brilliance.
She has a fire in her soul and grace in her heart.
I collect smiles, and then I give them away.
My brain has too many tabs open.
If you’re hotter than me, then that means I’m cooler than you.
Beauty without expression is boring!
Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.
Every leaf tells the story of resilience.
Be obsessively grateful.
If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times: Don’t exaggerate!
Some call it arrogant, I call it confidence.
Every stem has its own story.
A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.
Be your own reason to smile.
Inspired by the breeze.
With brave wings, she flies.
No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Why are they called apartments if they are all stuck together?
Queen of own world.
Dressing well is the best revenge.
She dreamed incredible dreams, followed her heart, and created her own fantasy.
Sun-kissed and flower-blissed.
I am a simple person with a complicated mind.
Smile with your eyes.
Your love feels like starlight in my veins.
I’d love to be a Pinterest mom. But it turns out I’m more of an Amazon Prime mom.
Every sunrise feels like a warm hug from the universe.
I don’t care what people think of me. Mosquitos find me attractive!
Friday is my second favorite F word.
Always end up phone calls like this: I have to run, the swing is free now.
Rate this selfie from 1-10.
Hustle for the pretty things.
Yes, I’m sexy and I know it.
Lost in the pages, I found pieces of myself.
Know your worth.
Dress like you’re already famous!
Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.
Of course, I can keep secrets, but the people I tell them to obviously can’t.
Hangover: The revenge of the surviving brain cells for their fallen comrades.
I’m not lazy. I’m just very relaxed.
Never argue with an idiot they’ll drag you down to their level and beat you through experience.
Don’t chase. Get Chosen.
I can’t talk to you today. I talked to two people yesterday.
We created constellations out of moments.
So that is it for our list of Short Captions. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
For more great ideas, check out our other lists of Inspirational Quotes for Women, Memories Captions and Short Love Quotes.
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About the Author
Laynni Deir
I am Laynni Deir, writer and editor of Purely Lists. There are times when you are looking for inspiration or aren’t sure what to say and I am committed to providing lists of the best quotes, sayings, messages, puns or captions for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a positive quote, a message for a card, a fun saying for a letter board or caption for your next post or story, you will find the perfect option here.
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