What Is Auntiecore? Why Young People Want To Look Like You

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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated August 16, 2023

To break down what auntiecore is, you have to first look at its keyword, aunt. However, what precisely constitutes an auntie? Despite our familiarity with the dictionary’s explanation, within the context of culture, especially Black culture, an auntie can be a figure in someone’s life irrespective of blood relation. It’s the cool family member (or stranger) that you look up to, great to

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