‘She’s a kid’: Alix Earle slammed for video with 12yo sister
A major US influencer has come under fire for an ‘inappropriate’ video with her 12-year-old-sister - but some fans defended it.
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Alix Earle has faced a wave of criticism after she helped dress her 12-year-old sister for a concert, with many viewers describing the influencer’s choice of outfit for the pre-teen as too “grown-up”.
The star, 24, who boasts over 7.5 million followers, shared a ‘Get Ready With Me’ video on TikTok where she filmed herself helping her little sister Izabel get ready for The Weeknd’s concert.
The New Jersey native explained to the camera that she would assist Izabel in getting ready, before presenting a range of options for the tween to wear – including tiny crop tops and mini skirts.
At one point, the upcoming Dancing With The Stars cast member selected a red latex crop top and cut a black skirt with scissors so it was ultra-short.
A mini grey tank top was also an option she chose, as was a strapless maroon corset that the tween declared “ugly”.
A see-through leopard singlet was also included in the mix.
The video abruptly ended before a decision was made, but Earle updated her followers in the comments, saying that her sister ended up going in her “own direction” with her outfit.
When someone else inquired what she ended up wearing, Earle said she didn’t want to share as she was afraid of the “haters”.
Thousands of viewers raced to the comment section to condemn Earle’s fashion direction. “She’s 12, she needs to stay a kid,” said one.
“Alix, I love you but we gotta protect our little siblings and let them be kids. C’mon girlfriend,” said another.
Someone else pointed out that “all those options a 25-year-old could wear”, while another added: “None of these are good for a 12-year-old”.
Meanwhile, one follower called the video a “hard watch,” especially the part where she cut the skirt even shorter.
“My daughter just turned 11, I couldn’t imagine. They are kids, let them be kids,” said someone else.
“All these outfits are WAY too inappropriate for a child. I would never ever let my little 13-year-old sister walk out of the house dressed in any of those,” declared someone else.
However, not everyone was so critical. “When I was her age, literally all I wanted was this stuff. She’s probably having so much fun, as she should,” one defended.
“Y’all didn’t have an older sister when you were 12 and it shows,” said someone else.
“Guys, she’s in high school, why are you acting like she’s six?” said another.
“Also, Alix is her cool older sister – not her mum,” pointed out someone else.
In June 2024, Earle shared a catwalk with her siblings at the Miami Swim Week.
She walked alongside her sister Ashtin, 22, and half-sisters Izabel and Penelope, eight, during the show.
Earle and Ashtin sported black and white bikinis, while the younger sisters matched in pink and white one-pieces.
Originally published as ‘She’s a kid’: Alix Earle slammed for video with 12yo sister
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