Instagram Captions to Throw Shade

 

Instagram Captions to Throw Shade: When it comes to throwing shade on someone, there are different degrees of shade. Just because you’re shooting a shady look in the direction of someone doesn’t mean you’re throwing serious shade on them. Here’s a breakdown of what types of photos make for good Instagram captions and when you should use them:

 

Instagram Captions to Throw Shade

  • I’m glad you’re here. Let’s put on our shades and have a moment of silence for the haters.

 

  • Hey – I’m just looking for a nice picture of a salad on Instagram. Why are you showing me this? 😒

 

  • I live for your shade #shadegoals

 

  • We don’t care about new trends or what the #millenial generation thinks is cool. We’re going to continue supporting classic designs and stick with the good old-fashioned values that got us here.

 

  • She who chooses a salad over cake is a better human being than she who doesn’t.

 

  • The best part about waking up is not Folgers in your cup, but knowing you don’t have to pretend to be nice to people you hate.

 

  • The person who is meant to hold your heart will never ask for it back.

 

  • You haven’t experienced fall until you’ve experienced our fall collection.

 

  • The shade will be thrown #noshade

 

  • The only shade I’m throwing is at summer for not lasting longer. #LongLiveTheCoolerWeather

 

  • Your awkward group photo makes my side-eye game strong. 😒

 

  • Shade is just another way of saying: I see you for who you are.

 

  • We’re not sorry for being late to the party. We’re just better

 

  • You can fake a lot of things, but you can’t fake good hair. 😎

 

  • You’ll never be original if you don’t stand out! ~~~

 

  • Fashion fades. The only style will remain.

 

  • The days are getting shorter and you’re still wearing all black.

 

  • We’re mad impressed that you’re paying attention to this caption. #blessed

 

  • Growing up is great, but being an adult isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Stay young forever, right? 😒

 

  • These are the moments I live for #nailedit

 

  • You can take our coffee, but you will never take…☕

 

  • Everyone’s a critic but no one’s buying.

 

  • We all have our flaws, so who’s to judge?

 

  • We don’t usually do this, but we gotta just say it: It’s really hard to be everyone’s favorite all the time.

 

  • What’s a weekend without a little rosé?

 

  • That awkward moment when you can’t decide if you like the shoes or not.

 

  • I don’t think it’s over. I know it isn’t…

 

  • When you’re feeling sassy and still sippin’ on that latte. 🖊☕️

 

  • You’re not my biggest fan, but you are the biggest fan of my selfies.

 

  • You’re more likely to find a unicorn than this unicorn frappuccino.

 

  • What’s good about this picture is that I look good in it 👊🏾.

 

  • When you’re looking at the island 🌴and they’re looking at you like…🤔

 

  • Making you look good is my real job.

 

  • When your friend says, “We’re going hiking.” And you say, “I think I’ll stay here and catch up on my DVR.”

 

  • You’re showing off your new #AudiA3 . . . we’re over here looking like a million bucks even in our old beater.

 

  • Feeling attacked? Choose not to be defensive. Stay away from the drama by having a thick skin

 

  • We appreciate that we don’t have to spell it out for you.

 

  • You keep using that same old excuse. I’ve heard it all before.

 

  • Been feeling this strong, sassy vibe all week. Now we’re feeling like throwing a little shade.

 

  • Get SHADY with these shade-y shades that’ll have you feeling like you’re on top of the world! 😎

 

  • Forget FOMO (fear of missing out). Feeling #JOMO—the joy of missing out.

 

  • If you’re going to try to steal my look, at least have the courtesy to swipe it from me.

 

  • If you want a look that says, “I’m not ashamed to be the best at what I do,” then you’re in luck. 👌

 

  • We’re talking about you, @phototime.ie. You are so beautiful in so many ways.

 

  • I’d rather have one rose and a kind word than a house full of roses and an ugly word. A little something I like to call the power of less. 👌🏼

 

  • We can’t wait to see you at the top. Can you?

 

  • What angers you about the way we live today?

 

  • You should know, I am on the table.

 

  • I see you over there trying to hide from me.

 

  • Don’t be a fool and get caught wearing the same old coat this season. Spice things up with our range of bold colors and luxurious fabrics.

 

  • You know you’re in LA when you’ve had brunch and a mani before noon. 🍊👀

 

  • In every girl gang, there’s always one drama queen. You know who we’re talking about. 😏

 

  • Pretty sure I know exactly who you’re voting for on November 8… #ImWithHer

 

  • All the hard work in the gym finally pays off when you make others feel inadequate.

 

  • You are so out of touch with reality.

 

  • You can try to put a price on being nice, but I can’t afford it.

 

  • Not a good hair day, not a good life day.

 

  • This is the shade of a cardigan, that you can wear on the beach or at Christmas

 

  • Here’s to the nights we’ll never remember with the people we’ll never forget.

 

  • I don’t always take selfies, but when I do…I #hashtag and tap my location on every single one.

 

  • When you don’t care about shallow people and their shallow opinions. #truebeliever

 

  • This is the time of year people desperately wish they were on vacation instead of attending work parties. 😕

 

  • Your favorite shade of lipstick is your comfort zone.

 

  • Don’t waste your money on a $300 lipstick, buy that designer bag you’ve always wanted 😉

 

  • When you’re feeling in the mood for something a little different.

 

  • The best part of this roast? You don’t have to go on a solo mission to get it.

 

  • Fact: there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes.

 

  • You probably think this is my favorite picture of myself because I’m about to post it on Instagram, but I have to be honest with you—it’s my least favorite.

 

  • Gone are the days when your followers would care about your relationship status.

 

  • Bringing back the classics. We’re not afraid to be ourselves, and you shouldn’t be either.

 

  • They say you can’t buy happiness… but they all laughed when I bought these shoes 😍 #BossLady

 

  • When you find yourself at a loss for words, better to keep them to yourself. ☝🏼

 

  • They say you can’t buy love, but do they know that you can rent it?

 

  • This is the only IG caption that is not marketing and just pure, unadulterated shade.

 

  • You’re better than that. We’re better than that. Let’s not #waste our time.

 

  • If you wear it and someone compliments you, then it’s good. If they don’t, style is subjective 😈

 

  • You know you’re a parent when your favorite holiday is nap time.

 

  • You shouldn’t have to feel like a jerk for looking your best. #ImGlamBecause

 

  • Everything’s better with a side of my sass.

 

  • They say they want to be my friend, but they don’t know half of it. #wishyouwerehere

 

  • No, I’m busy on the regular—not because I’m addicted to your posts.

 

  • Here’s to the people who ask for a coffee recommendation and then go get a coffee from somewhere else. @coffee shop name goes here

 

  • Out here looking so good, walking on my block like I own the place 😏

 

  • I’m using the #nofilter on this one so you can see how bad my outfit is. And I’m STILL killing it! 😎

 

  • The only thing better than one coffee is two coffees ☕️.

 

  • You’re the type who puts ranch on their pizza. 😜

 

  • You don’t have to be crazy to work here, but it helps – we all know Mrs. worker by name. 😉

 

  • Don’t be afraid to be daring every once in a while. If you don’t like it, they don’t have to know

 

  • If you’re going to dare, dare to be great. And if you dare to be great, you will be criticized. So don’t be afraid of criticism.

 

  • We’ve been here long before you were trying to fit in, and will be hereafter you get your soul back.

 

  • Did you forget to wear a belt today? No problem—our belts are so cool, that no one will notice. #ThrowingShade

 

  • Nothing like a 40-degree day to make you wanna stay inside and drink your brunch.

 

  • We don’t look like the other models, that’s why we’re your favorite. 😎

 

  • Oh, were you talking to me? I’m sorry. I didn’t notice.

 

  • They say the right move is always the one you never make. I say the right attitude is always a nonchalant swagger.

 

  • To be honest, I’m tired of people that aren’t interested in what I have to say.

 

  • Sometimes you gotta do the wrong thing for the right reason #deepthoughts

 

  • Please stop talking about me when I am standing right next to you.

 

  • If you don’t know your goals, don’t step onto the field. #AlwaysWin #WinningStreak

 

  • Don’t follow me 👋 I mean, do if you dare. I’m probably not going to be very nice.

 

  • I’m not a hater, I’m just disappointed. 😒

 

  • Show us your best salad, and you’ll win the ingredients to make it again. #MotivatedToEatSalad

 

  • It’s time to show your BFF that you’re a little over their whole look.

 

  • Sitting at the cool kids’ table with all my friends who make their goods.

 

  • Time to put these summertime flings in the past and get back to business.

 

  • Reaching for the stars and rubbing them in everyone’s face.

 

  • You don’t have to be a vampire or existentialist to know that your time is limited, so don’t waste your living someone else’s life.

 

  • Don’t be shady. Be shady-free with our soothing shower gels. #shadyshady

 

  • There’s always a reason to celebrate. And you’re probably not invited. #sorrynotsorry

 

  • The only thing better than being in the spotlight is living as your true self. Shine on.

 

  • You’ve seen the rest, now you’ve seen the best.

 

  • Wish you were as upon your skin-care regimen as your wedding registry?

 

  • The secret to a long life? – Don’t tell anyone your secrets. 😉

 

  • The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Don’t forget to water your lawn at home.

 

  • We’re all about that healthy glow, but we draw the line at sun damage. #ItsFakePale

 

  • Makeup for anyone who has ever been called out for not wearing any.

 

  • Don’t be fooled by the haters. I know what I’m doing… #believe #focus

 

  • If you don’t have anything nice to say, come sit next to us.

 

  • What’s good? Oh, you’re just barely getting to work on time? Yeah, that’s cool.

 

  • I used to think that love was a fairytale, but I’m living proof that it exists. 💖

 

  • Be original, or be forgotten. Let’s see what you got this summer.

 

  • When you can’t stop thinking about someone, but then you see them in public and realize you have nothing to say.

 

  • You’re doing a great job. And that’s coming from someone that knows a thing or two about the subject.

 

  • It’s as if I’ve noticed a difference in a few shades.

 

  • Don’t doubt me when I say the right thing. Doubt me when I say nothing at all.

 

  • If you think this is a shade, you need to get out more.

 

  • They say you can’t wear white after Labor Day…but we’ll be countering that classic rule with a little black dress.

 

  • Last night was a total #fail, but who cares when you have fresh flowers waiting for you at home?

 

  • You can say all you want about my outfit, but I wasn’t the one who cheated on Gwyneth Paltrow.

 

  • I wasn’t born yesterday. I was born in a day when people weren’t born at all. 🤔

 

  • Get your shade on with this week’s edition of new retro-inspired sunglasses.

 

  • I wish everyone realized the power of a post– I’m pretty sure I was single-handedly responsible for the fall 2012 romper trend.

 

  • The best part of waking up is to see what you’ll be feuding with someone about today.

 

  • I know you feel me when I say that it ticks me off when people do things and expect everyone else to clean up their mess.

 

  • I’m not sorry that I’ve been too busy for you.

 

  • There’s nothing more motivating than seeing a bunch of your peers do well. It’s inspiring.

 

  • The only thing that’s changed since last year is everything.

 

  • Don’t get caught in the friend zone. Get a good vacuum. #ad

 

  • Let me take this moment to apologize for my absence. I’m here now and will do better for you.

 

  • Oh, you thought this was going to be a boring post?

 

  • I’d rather have bad makeup and good skin than good makeup with bad skin #NoFilter

 

  • The only thing more important than how good you look is how good you eat. And I’ve got a pretty good nose for both.

 

  • Even on a cold and rainy day, I’m still learning that anyone who knows me will not back down from a challenge.

 

  • It’s not that you’re too good for us. It’s that we’re too good for you.

 

  • I always get a little jealous when I see my friends getting excited about their wedding.

 

  • Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

 

  • Be the envy of all your squad with this new shade-throwing serum, coming soon to an IG feed near you.

 

  • Saying I’m a #bossbabe is like saying I’m an #indieband—both are self-appointed labels that come with the risk of looking silly.

 

  • You can take our lattes, but you’ll never take our freedom. ☕ #Starbucks

 

  • The best part of waking up is an iced coffee in your hand served by someone you pay to be there.

 

  • I am not an average customer. I have extremely high standards and I find it hard to be impressed.

 

  • I’m going to guess the most played card in this entire deck is “Sorry, Not Sorry.”

 

  • It’s almost the weekend, so grab your crew and get ready for a good time. #TGIF

 

  • The best way to eat a sandwich is with your hands. #LessonLearned

 

  • Haters gonna hate. We’re just gonna pour you some more coffee.

 

  • To all of the haters out there, I hope you break a nail 🤣

 

  • There’s no shade in this hair, just a whole lot of sun. #summerhair

 

  • We could not have said it better ourselves. #paparazzi

 

  • Imitation is the highest form of flattery. But if you’re in the market to purchase a piece of clothing, please by all means go ahead and pay top dollar.

 

  • They say the best revenge is a success, but I’d say the best revenge is looking better than them in a swimsuit.

 

  • Haters gonna hate, but bike season is year-round.

 

  • What do you get when you combine a cool, creative vibe with a community of passionate makers? The hottest creative community in the country.

 

  • You don’t know me, but I’m about to make you mad. ☝🏻

 

  • Didn’t get a table at that hot new bistro? Don’t worry. It’ll be in a food court next month.

 

  • Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

 

  • Just because you think we’re just a free photo-sharing app, doesn’t mean we can’t do better than that. 😜

 

  • Crop tops are only for hot summer days and casual Friday dress codes.

 

  • The ultimate beach accessory is a bag of chips in a bag of chips. 🌭 #itsalifestyle

 

  • I can only please one person per day… Today is not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking good either.

 

  • It’s been a minute since you brought out some heavy hitters. We miss ’em.

 

  • If you’re gonna be a zombie, you need to act like one.

 

  • Throw shade at the haters and the doubters. Throw shade at the people who pretend to be your friends, but secretly pray for your failure.

 

  • Get your daily dose of shade with these fresh new shades.

 

  • Watching all the pumpkin spice fails of this world is my fall entertainment.

 

  • Here’s to being too busy to care about what other people think of you.

 

  • Please respect the quality of our glitter and avoid touching it while eating or smoking.

 

  • I don’t always love the way the world works, but I refuse to hate it.

 

  • Saturdays are for brunch with the girls, not for harassment. #NoGroping

 

  • The rules of beauty shouldn’t be defined by anyone but you. Beauty comes in all sizes, shapes, and colors.

 

  • Does anyone else love a good all-you-can-eat buffet? Don’t know where it’s from but I sure do love me some protein pancakes. #beatthat #eatyourgains

 

  • We don’t always wear makeup, but when we do, it’s real.

 

  • If you can’t handle me at my darkest, you don’t deserve me at my lightest.

 

  • If you walk into a room and you’re not sure what to wear, look at the floor. If you see a turd, that’s probably what you should wear.

 

  • Y’all thought I’d forget about the #summerofshade? I’m just getting started 😜

 

  • We’re not a fan of your selfies but we’re fans of your product! 😉

 

  • When actions speak louder than words…

 

  • Takes a lot of courage to throw shade on the moral high ground. #shade

 

  • If you want to be even more basic, Instagram it.

 

  • Don’t mess with me, I do my makeup.

 

  • Go ahead, add a little more sparkle wherever you go. Shine on, friend.

 

  • Taking my love for you to a new level…

 

  • And to top it all off, the prettiest hair in town. 😉

 

  • Don’t sweat the petty things and petal the important ones.

 

  • Here’s to the nights we can’t remember, the stories we won’t tell, and the friends we won’t forget. Cheers to you!

 

  • I’m gonna need you to take a seat and maybe find your way back to the cave you crawled out of. ☝🏼

 

  • Hello, fall. I have enough clothes now that I can wear this all the time.

 

  • Don’t be the imaginary friend of my dreams, be an actual person.

 

  • I’m good on the outside, but I’m even better on the inside.

 

  • Oh, you live here? I must’ve missed something.

 

  • I don’t trust your promiscuity. I was once like you, but a woman scorned is a mother to another woman’s child… 😈

 

  • We’re not saying that it is ugly, but we haven’t found anyone who thinks it looks good.

 

  • I mean, she was *trying* to be subtle. But if you look closely, you’ll see that my name is spelled incorrectly on the label.

 

  • When the lights go out and the music goes off, the real party starts.

 

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