Internet trends are a strange, fast-paced phenomenon. One moment, everyone and their mothers are recreating Hailey Bieber’s and Sofia Richie’s minimalist clean girl look. We turned around for one second, and suddenly TikTok is going ham over a glamorous, maximalist style that could not be more different than yesterday’s most popular trend. Well, if you can’t beat them, join them, right?
TikTok’s latest craze is dubbed the “Mob Wife Aesthetic,” with the hashtag currently having 172.8 million views on the platform. Think of famous on-screen gangsters like Tony Soprano (The Sopranos) and Don Vito Corleone (The Godfather). Now think of their glamorous partners, who are always decked out in flashy gold jewellery, luxurious fur coats, bold patterns, and striking makeup looks à la American Hustle. That’s the mob wife aesthetic in a nutshell.
The Mob Wife Aesthetic
Celebrity Mob Wives
As is the case with every internet trend, celebrities can always be found at the scene of the crime. We blame the resurgence of this aesthetic on our favourite it-girls shown above, like Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner, and Dua Lipa. Massive floor-length fur coats, animal print, calf-high leather boots, and fabulous gowns are the staples for celebrities emulating the mob wife look. All that’s missing is chunky gold jewellery to flaunt your gangster husband’s wealth to the plebeians.
JLaw’s flashy Golden Globes after-party outfit is definitely something her American Hustle character Rosalyn would wear as the wife of a con artist—that’s how you know the look is legit. The sheer black tights worn by leggy Kendall Jenner would almost steal the show if it weren’t for her gorgeous brown fur coat with black detailing. We’re also massive fans of the bold red lip Dua Lipa paired with her see-through gown and giant black fur coat she wore in New York City. What better place to rock the mob wife look than the Big Apple? Tens across the board!
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Be warned that Singapore isn’t exactly the best place to rock the mob wife trend. Wearing a thick fur coat in a sunny and humid climate is a recipe for overheating and a subsequent trip to the hospital. But if you believe that “fashion is pain,” here’s how you can dress like you’re hitched to an outlaw.
The key to achieving the look is the phrase “more is more.” A maximalist style through and through, don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns, textures, and accessories because the louder your outfit, the better. Yes, that means pairing that leopard print coat with a sequin top and a chunky gold necklace—why not? Paired with a classy but bold 90’s supermodel makeup look, that’s how you achieve the OG mob wife aesthetic.
If you’re looking for a more wearable version of the trend, TikTok has you covered with a step-by-step audio guide shown above. Simply start with an all-black base, like a cute LBD—bonus if you’re wearing black leather. Throw in the signature fur coat, flashy gold hoops, and necklaces with a pair of massive sunglasses, and you’re good to go! For an extra oomph, paint your nails a deep blood red and put on a matching lipstick for a touch of danger.
Finally, keep in mind that the mob wife aesthetic is 40% maximalist fashion and 60% attitude. If you’re going to dress like famous mob wives Carmela Soprano (The Sopranos) and Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas), you’ll also have to carry yourself like a high-maintenance woman who suffers no fools. After all, with the right attitude, anything is possible.
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