North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is once again in the spotlight—but this time it’s her outfit that has the internet talking. The 12-year-old was recently spotted on a dinner outing in Rome with her mom, and photos from their stylish night out have stirred up a wave of mixed reactions across social media.
North’s Bold Look Turns Heads in Rome
The mother-daughter duo was seen heading into Pierluigi Restaurant in Rome, Italy, dressed to impress. North West wore a bold black corset-style top paired with a pleated mini skirt that blended layered denim and fabric details. She completed her edgy look with black chunky platform boots and a small, shiny black heart-shaped handbag.
Adding even more flair to the outfit, North accessorized with stacked bracelets, sparkly earrings, stylish glasses, and her now-signature blue hair tied in straight pigtails.
Kim Kardashian opted for a more classic vibe. She wore a sleek black slip dress that featured sheer lace at the bottom, paired with black heels and layered jewelry. The two were clearly enjoying their Italian evening, but it didn’t take long before the internet chimed in with opinions—especially about North’s outfit.
Internet Asks: “How Old Is North?”
As photos made their way onto social media, many users were quick to point out how grown-up North looked. The question on everyone’s mind: “How old is she?”
One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented,
“How old is North?”
The answer? North West is currently 12 years old. She was born on June 15, 2013, and is the oldest of Kim and Kanye’s four children. Her younger siblings are Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media
Not everyone was impressed by North’s choice of outfit—or more specifically, by Kim’s decision to let her wear it. Some felt the look was too mature for a preteen and voiced concern over the message it sent.
“Full beat, long fake nails, 30-inch bundles, a push-up bustier and platform heels is a lot for a 12-year-old,” one user said. “I hope Kim is going to protect this baby.”
Another comment read,
“This is so weird and unsettling. Why feed the eyes of predators by letting a 12-year-old wear this?”
Someone else wrote,
“She’s just 12. Like… 12-year-olds are supposed to be watching Barbie or something.”
Supporters Defend Kim and North
Still, others stepped in to defend the outfit and the parenting behind it. Many argued that the real problem lies with how the public reacts to young girls, not with what they wear.
One user tweeted,
“It’s not up to Kim to shield her children from weirdos. It’s up to people not to be weird. For years y’all have been offended by little Black girls’ development as if we can control it. She’s wearing a perfectly fine outfit. She just looks more mature.”
Another person pointed out,
“Everyone’s acting shocked like we weren’t wearing bombshell bras in middle school. Maybe you guys are the problem.”
One fan added,
“Kim probably allows North to explore her creativity and style. There’s nothing wrong with that. If corsets make her feel pretty, why judge? Kim seems like a cool mom who lets her daughter be herself.”
The Bigger Conversation
This latest moment with North West has clearly struck a nerve with people online. While some believe she’s just expressing her fashion-forward personality, others feel the line between childhood and adulthood is being blurred too early.
Regardless of where people stand, one thing is clear—North West is already making a name for herself in the world of fashion and public attention. And with Kim by her side, she’s likely to keep turning heads.