what is the difference between 'feminine' and 'girly'

I agree with Dshhh , feminine is a more general adjective and can mean womanly as well as girlish. Girly is more specific to young ladies.
I’ve been called both, and can’t deny that I’m effeminate. I’m definitely not gay, though, and love all females!!

no they dont.
Feminine, takes in ladies of any ages, those that act woth any of the many ways a woman shows that aspect of herself
Girly, refers to a persons whos actions signal, Early adutlhood, sort of more innocent, school gil ish.
this is not to say older women wont be like thisl. many strive to be
girly
long after they are fully adult

I think they meam the same.

Great question