From Google AI:
Dressing "pretty" generally emphasizes softness, charm, and often a more modest or romantic aesthetic, while dressing "sexy" focuses on highlighting alluring features and evoking a sense of sensuality, which may or may not involve revealing clothing. The key difference lies in the intended message and the specific elements emphasized: "pretty" often uses flowing fabrics, softer colors, and a focus on overall elegance, whereas "sexy" might utilize more form-fitting clothes, strategic skin exposure, or fabrics that emphasize curves or a specific body part.
Dressing Pretty:
Focus:
Softness, charm, grace, and sometimes a romantic or delicate vibe.
Elements:
Often incorporates lighter fabrics, pastel colors, and a focus on an overall feminine aesthetic.
Emphasis:
Can be on elegant silhouettes, charming details, or a universally appealing beauty.
Purpose:
To look beautiful and attractive without necessarily aiming to provoke a sexual response.
Dressing Sexy:
Focus:
Allure, sensuality, and highlighting attractive features.
Elements:
Can involve form-fitting garments, strategic exposure of skin (e.g., backless dresses, high slits, décolletage), or materials that emphasize the body's shape.
Emphasis:
Often on drawing attention to specific body parts, creating a confident and bold impression.
Purpose:
To feel confident and sensual, potentially to attract a specific kind of attention.