Eva-Katalin
The rich auntie descriptor fits many Black women who maintain fanciful lifestyles and are beholden to selfless deeds and commitments to those who she holds dear. Regardless of having nieces, nephews or actual familial ties, these aunties stand up in service to the youngers around them. It is their nurturing spirit and disposable income that allows them to jump, comfortably, into rescue mode when needed, and fund summer camp, cotillions, expensive outings, shopping sprees or baby showers.
Rich aunties are reliable and resourceful. These women are literally the gift that keeps on giving. However, as Black mythology might have it, there’s the assumption that the rich auntie is so altruistic she wants for nothing, and is content with one-way exchanges. Well, that is somewhat true and somewhat false. Yes, she’s financially secure and has what she needs but also, while she isn’t a giver for the sake of getting something in return—she very much likes to receive and even more so, she likes to know she is valued.
So, what do you gift a woman who can gift herself the world? You pay attention to real likes and take inventory of the luxurious things around her, then you go and match her fly. Sure, this seems easier said than done but remember, she’s worth it. So don’t let that deter you. Here are nine luxe items to shower your rich auntie.
Harlem Toile
Harlem Toile is some fly shit. It’s a non-traditional flex that disrupts the traditional style. African American life is written into luxury and a period we weren’t necessarily supposed to be a part of—but here we are thanks to the chic design of Sheila Bridges. Auntie will love any of Harlem Toile’s fancy pieces, but it’s the picnic tea cup and four-piece place setting for me. Both retail at $325.
Decanter Set + Don Q Reserva 7
Every rich auntie who sips on good brown liquor will gladly welcome a high end decanter set, if she doesn’t own one already. —And if she does, an additional set won’t hurt. She can use one to entertain while dining and the other she can tuck away in the boudoir.
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Throw in a bottle of Don Q Reserva 7 for good measure. The special blend of Puerto Rican rum is a great go to for festive holiday dishes and drinks like coquito using this recipe kit here.
Tovala Smart Oven
If your rich auntie prefers cooking with ease, then gifting her a Tovala Smart Oven is an excellent choice. Tovala is sleek and blends in with any kitchen décor. It’s a six-in-one “Steam + Air Fry” oven that takes the time and guess work out cooking basic or five-star meals. Tovala also has meal boxes through a subscription service.
Understatement Lingerie
Rich aunts are grown but you best believe they’re also sexy. You can’t go wrong with gifting auntie a set of luxurious undergarments. Understatement’s collaboration with Swarovski is an excellent choice. The Crystal Mesh Bralette Punk Royale + Mania Panty is fire, and the Mesh Plunge Bralette in beet with the beet brief will appeal to auntie’s naughty side.
Onion Lace Jumpsuit
Onion founder Whitney Mero is a self-proclaimed auntie who knows her way around luxe fabric and Black women’s curves. Aptly named, Onion dresses accentuate the derrière and hugs the hips like no other dress collection out there. Onion dresses are designed to fit every body type. Mero runs occasional sales on Instagram that sell out within minutes—like 10 minutes or less sometimes. That speaks to the thirst for these dresses, dusters, skirts, jumpsuits and tops that have become staple pieces that many baddies want in their closets. You can also cop this must-have lace piece from the website.
Frances Grey Hat
Auntie will fall in love with Frances Grey hats onsite. These hats are very much upscale and come in an assortment of styles, but my absolute fave is the ruby-colored Angie hat, named after brand owner Debbie Lorenzo’s daughter.
Aminah Abdul-Jillil Shoes
Black shoe designer Amina Abdul Jillil knocks shoe lovers off their feet with her lavish and luxe footwear. Her sexy sandals and novel shoe designs help “master the art of dressing up,” according to the brand. These bedazzled Crystal Rope sandals cater to the fancy and feminine energy your rich auntie exudes.
The Black Home Gilded Mirror
If you really wanna spoil auntie, invest in an opulent gilded mirror from The Black Home so that she can visually admire the full scope of her beauty and grace reflected back to her. This is definitely an expensive, vanity piece but remember, your rich auntie is confident all on her own. —And she has exquisite taste that’s worth being on view.
