11 Texts to Tell a Girl She's Beautiful

Be genuine and straightforward.

Coming straight from the heart is always a good choice. If you want to woo her, be authentic. Take a few minutes to dig for the words that most accurately represent what you feel when you look at her. Whether you’ve been dating for months or you’re just trying to flirt, this is never a bad way to go. Your text is most likely to move her if it’s coming from the heart. You might say: “You know, I think you might be the prettiest girl I’ve ever talked to. I just can’t get over how cute you are.” “Everything about the way you are just drives me totally crazy!” “I know it’s totally cliché, but I really do think you might be the most beautiful girl in the world. At least the US, but possibly the world.” “Sometimes I sit and just stare at that photo you gave me. You’re so gorgeous that I just can’t get over it!”

Get a little more formal to stand out.

If this is new, a dash of gentlemanly candor might make her blush. A lot of fellas out there are texting things like “ur hot” on a regular basis, and it almost never works out for them. It’s just not impressive or original. You may stand out a bit just by being polite, using complete sentences, and limiting the number of exclamation points and emojis. You could try: “You are so perfect. I can’t hide my feelings any longer—you’re just too stunning for me to shut up about it.” “Your beauty moves me in a way that’s hard to explain. You’re just so breathtaking.” “Getting to see you is the highlight of my day. You’re so intelligent and beautiful it’s just impossible to put it into words.” “I apologize if this is a little bit forward, but I think you’re totally gorgeous.”

Pair it with a compliment about her personality.

Combining your adoration with a compliment can go a long way. In a way, telling a girl she’s beautiful isn’t really a compliment—we’re born with our looks, after all. While it always feels good to be told you’re pretty, it may mean even more if you pair that comment with something a little more meaningful. You might say: “You make me laugh every time we talk. It’s not fair to other girls that you get to be so witty and beautiful.” “You’re cute on your own, but your sense of style really turns it up to 10.” “I love the way you always stand up for yourself. You’re assertive and sexy, and that’s super cool.”

Focus on a specific, non-sexual feature.

Noticing something specific shows her you pay attention. Her eyes, smile, and hair are excellent options. If she seems to play up one part of her appearance, focus on that. Vague comments about her general beauty may not necessarily pack a punch, but it can mean a lot if you notice when she puts a ton of effort into her hair! You could text her: “It’s so cool the way you dye your hair all those cool colors. You’re cute to begin with, but those hairstyles are *chef’s kiss*.” “I love the sound of your voice. I could just listen to you talk for hours.” “Your eyes are so mysterious and beautiful. They make me smile every time!”

Go for a humorous option if she’s a jokester.

If you can make her laugh and blush at the same time, you’re in! If you the two of you have been playfully flirting or you and your girlfriend are always joking around, this can be a fun way to tell her she’s beautiful. Try to pick something based on her sense of humor. This is a phenomenal way to really win a girl’s heart! You could say: “When we’re together, I can’t take my eyes off of you. Unless you notice, then I’ll quickly look away and play it cool.” “Did you see the mistake in the YouTube trending category? They forgot to list you as the #1 hottest single.” “You’re so sexy, children 17 and under aren’t even allowed to look at you without parental supervision.”

Get a little dirty if you’re dating.

There’s nothing wrong with some risqué talk if you’re together. If the two of you are already dating (and you’re both old enough), there’s no shame in some dirty texting. Tell her she’s beautiful in a way that might get her a little hot and bothered. Just make sure you don’t cross any lines and don’t do this unless you’re sure that’s something she’ll be into. “I can’t stop thinking about what I’d do if you were lying next to me tonight. You’re just so hot it drives me crazy!” “Ever see someone so beautiful that you’d pin them against the wall to kiss them passionately the next time you see them? Yeah, that’s how I feel about you.”

Tell her she reminds you of someone beautiful if it’s new.

This is a good way to tell her she’s hot without crossing any boundaries. If the two of you have never really flirted or talked about anything and you want to test the waters, tell her she reminds you of someone famous who just so happens to be universally-accepted as hot. This is a good way to hint that you find her attractive without coming off as creepy or crossing a boundary. The easiest way to do this is to text her something like, “Has anyone ever told you that you look like Mila Kunis?” or, “You look a lot like Scarlett Johansson in your recent Instagram post. You ever get that?” The comparison doesn’t need to be super accurate, but try to be in the ballpark.

Say it with a gif.

If you want to test the waters, this is a safe way to go. Send her a gif of some movie scene where someone says, “Hey good lookin’,” or, “What’s up, beautiful?” This is a solid way to hint that you think she’s attractive without coming right out and saying it. If you’re worried about her shutting you down, this is a good way to go since you can always act like you’re being ironic and hey—you technically didn’t say anything! Most phones have a built-in gif function, but you can always share a web URL. Try to choose a gif that reflects something the two of you have in common. If you both share a love for the The Office, for example, you might send a gif of Jim smiling at Pam.

Send her a suggestive song.

For a really creative approach, the digital mixtape is a great way to go. Way back in the time of the dinosaurs, people had these things called cassettes and CDs, and it was customary for potential couples to share custom mixtapes that demonstrated the way they felt. Bring it back by sending her some songs that say you are so beautiful without saying, “You are so beautiful.” For a sweeter song, you might opt for James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful,” or Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman.” For something a little more risqué, you could send her “I’ll Make Love To You” by Boyz II Men, or “Too Much Love” by LCD Soundsystem. There are actually a bunch of websites out there that will let you create a full digital mixtape and share it for free. You could even spell out a cute phrase by arranging all of the songs in a specific order!

Compliment something she’s insecure about.

If you know she has got doubts about a feature, tell her you love it! If the two of you have chatted before or you’re dating and you know she’s kind of embarrassed by her hair or nose, compliment her on that specifically to really make her feel good about herself. If she always complains about how no clothes look good on her, you might text her, “I loved that dress you wore today. You’re beautiful to begin with, but in that dress? Yowza!” If she gets self-conscious about her teeth, you could text her, “I love this photo of you and me. Your smile is cute, it just totally lights up the room!” The one exception here is her weight. If she’s a little sensitive about her weight, nothing you say is going to boost her feelings about it and calling attention to it may just make her more self-conscious.

Steal a quote.

If you can’t find the right words, use someone else’s! There are tons of great quotes out there that you can borrow to tell her how you feel. You can either send her the quote outright, or say something like, “I read this today and it reminded me of you,” before sharing it. Poke around online for some really elegant quotes that accurately communicate just how beautiful she is. In a pinch, you might try: “It’s that heart of gold and stardust soul that makes you beautiful.” (R.M. Broderick) “You give me premature ventricular contractions. You make my heart skip a beat.” (Natalie Portman) “I swear I couldn’t love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow.” (Leo Christopher) “Next time you think of beautiful things, don’t forget to count yourself.” (Anonymous)