What Is The Mob Wife Aesthetic & How To Nail The Viral Trend's Fashion & Beauty

While we do not support real fur — vintage or otherwise, you simply cannot nail the aesthetic minus any sort of fur element in your outfit. Fur in itself reeks of luxury and elegance yet reminds you of old Hollywood glam. We'd suggest either getting a complete faux fur coat or a long trench with a faux fur collar of sorts. Additionally, coats themselves are super versatile and can be styled in several ways, so while you look like a badass mob wife on Tuesday, you can go wear a skimpy body-con underneath it on Saturday paired with a few bow accessories because 'you're just a girl'. 

Leather has had its moment for a while now and is clearly not going anywhere. We love how it trails on the heels of the 'rock girlfriend' aesthetic but is seen in more wider, straight and flared silhouettes as opposed to the tight figure hugging ones. Again, we'd suggest opting for faux leather. 

One of the most defining factors about this trend is the maximalist prints and patterns; bordering on being obnoxious! Animal prints are not everyone's cup of tea and that's alright, but if they are, then don't think twice before busting out your prints this year —leopard, tiger or zebra. Pair the prints with messy hairstyles, untamed waves and oversized sunglasses, at the end of the day, it's all about the attitude the mob wife carries, all the money in the world, all the style, and no time to waste trotting around (organised crime activities not necessary). 

From bright red strapless dresses to asymmetrical figure-hugging tops, even with the mob wife aesthetic, you can go the monochrome route, but you've got to make sure the fabric or silhouette you pick is a statement. It's almost like you're trying to channel Gloria from Modern Family. It's over the top and bold while also being elegant and stylish. 

Along with the glam and the attitude the accessories also contribute to the entirety of the aesthetic. To nail the mob wife trend, you'll need lots of gold jewellery, printed or fishnet stockings, oversized belts, watches, and, of course, sunglasses that cover half of your face. 

Less is undeniably less when you tread the mob wife aesthetic realm. The mob wife aesthetic is all about unleashing your inner female fatale and putting all that sass you hold inside on display. Think unbothered glam with smudged-out smokey eyeshadow, big bold eyeliner, perfectly concealed soft-matte complexion, slightly over-bronzed cheeks and an overdrawn pout (either the perfect brown-toned nude for your skin tone or a sophisticated deep red), and extra points for making it look scruffy to give that nonchalant vibe. This means that you can bid adieu to the clean-girl makeup tricks you had honed through 2023 and say hello to bigger, better, and bolder in all aspects of beauty. 

Acing the mob wife hair look is about going all out with the volume and opting for glamorous styles that are done slightly roughly. We're not aiming for perfect or well-tamed hair rather, your hair needs to look a little messy and lean more towards the grunge side. The look often includes big curls that give expensive salon blowout energy, high volume and a super-polished finish, so pre and post-styling products take centre stage here to kill your hair's mob-wife moment.

Finally, we have reached the finishing touch to 'nail' the mob wife aesthetic. A tiny detail that does wonders to one's look (and personality) are nails. The mob wife aesthetic is not only about feeling filthy rich but also equally carefree, so don't overthink about getting long and glossy nails or about getting them done regularly. A hyper-glam 1990s deep French or a bright red is the way to go! Don't be scared of being extra with a coffin or almond shape, it's all about maximalism in a tasteful way.