WHAT IS THE MOB WIFE TREND ALL ABOUT?
Hello ladies! What do you all think of the latest Mob Wife trend? First, I am sure you know what it is, but let me explain if you don’t. It’s exactly what it sounds like, dressing as mob wife characters like Carmela Soprano and Adriana LaCerva from “The Sopranos” or Karen Hill in “Goodfellas.” Think black clothes, animal prints, red lipstick, pumps, french tips, big earrings, (and) jewelry, and, of course, fur coats. I’m not sure who or why this trend started, but it has been everywhere.
Heather (So Heather) and I decided to try a minimal version of the trend because I think dressing “full” mob wife could possibly make you look like a hooker (but you do you!), but a little is fun, and we all have a few things in our closet to bring out our Mob Wife persona. We both showed up in a faux furjacket (a must and both of ours are under $100) and in the same jeans (we do it a lot!). She wore a shell-colored tee, gold heels, and that gorgeous Louis Vuitton bag. I wore a cozy cashmere turtleneck, leopard heels (similar), a gold bag (very similar), vintage Chanel hoops that I bought in my 20s, and some glitzy Gucci sunglasses. I would honestly wear this look and not think Mob Wife, so I must like a little of the trend anyway.
The older I get, the less inspired I am to wear too many trends. It’s exhausting keeping up. If I had to pick a trend right now, it would probably be “quiet luxury,” which is the opposite of Mob Wife, and always leopard print!
JACKET // SWEATER (less expensive) // JEANS // BELT (sold out) // BAG (less expensive) // SHOES (similar) // EARRINGS (similar)
HEATHER’S LOOK
JACKET// TEE // JEANS // SHOES // BAG
I wasn’t going to talk about my health, but I think I should because I found out what I really have had, and it’s not Covid. Full transparency: we don’t test for Covid because we would stay home either way. I just assumed that’s what I had because of the symptoms. After I posted last Tuesday, I got really sick and started throwing up. This went on for three days. I literally could not keep anything down and lost seven pounds (back up two!). I talked to my doctor, and she said symptoms of COVID, so again, that’s what I thought. I got an at-home IV on Thursday and started feeling like I was over the hump on Friday. On Saturday afternoon, I began having chills and body aches. I took my temperature, and it was 100.4. That was it! I drove to the City Doc ( doc in the box) and was tested for Covid, flu, and UTI (my back hurt). Everything was negative except for UTI.
When the doctor came in, she told me that everyone who had walked through the door had this (of course, I know no one who does) and that it was Adenovirus. Adenovirus symptoms are everything but the kitchen sink, and lucky me, I got all of them, even the UTI. She said it lasts two weeks to two months. And at that, I said, “Excuse me?” She also told me that this virus is hitting harder because we wore masks during Covid and didn’t get to build up our antibodies.
I finally started feeling like myself more yesterday (thank God!), but I still have a horrible cough that I’m sure will last a while. I wanted to tell you all about this because I have been so depressed and felt like something was really wrong with me. I have never been as sick. I think I got this from my two-year-old granddaughter three weeks ago. She is into making “pooting” sounds and did it right in my face many times. I wanted to let you all know in case you or anyone you know gets this. It’s a crazy virus that lasts a long time. Now, on to rebuilding my immunity!
Have a great day! Be WELL and Stay safe! xx
Photos: Beckley & Co
FAQs
It's exactly what it sounds like, dressing as mob wife characters like Carmela Soprano and Adriana LaCerva from “The Sopranos” or Karen Hill in “Goodfellas.” Think black clothes, animal prints, red lipstick, pumps, french tips, big earrings, (and) jewelry, and, of course, fur coats.
What is the mob wife trend? ›
What is the 'mob wives trend'? The dark history. The aesthetic, modeled after wives of mobsters, saw the resurgence of '80s glamour: leather, fur coats, tight animal print clothing and heavy makeup with an emphasis on bold black eyeliner.
What is the mob wife fashion? ›
The starting point of the mob wife look is typically a simple all-black outfit, which is then adorned with eye-catching statement pieces like lush faux-fur coats, bold jewelry, boots and even some animal-print accessories.
What does the mob wife aesthetic mean? ›
Mob wife fashion is synonymous with opulence, exuding a sense of confidence and authority. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures like Carmela Soprano and Victoria Gotti, this style embodies a blend of high fashion and streetwise sensibility.
What is the mob wife trend in 2024? ›
Just days into 2024, TikTok creators declared the end of minimalist trends and the start of the mob wife aesthetic phenomenon. “Clean girl is out, mob wife era is in,” the videos proclaimed, announcing the arrival of a new style aesthetic that, in no time, spread on all corners of the internet.
What is the mob wife craze? ›
Acuri's Instagram Highlights feature women embracing the mob-wife aesthetic, which means fur coats, flashy jewelry, animal prints, leather jackets and glamorous makeup. She calls it "The Mob Wife Movement." "It's all the girls that have been tagging me [for] their mob-wife looks.
What is a mob wife? ›
mob wife (plural mob wives) (neologism) A person exemplifying a fashion aesthetic characterized by gaudy and ostentatious clothing, such as fur coats, designer bags, platform heels, and animal print. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mob, wife (i.e., the wife of a Mafia boss).
What is the slang for mob wife? ›
The informal moll has most often been used for the romantic partners of 1920s and 30s mobsters, like Al Capone's wife Mae or George "Baby Face" Nelson's girlfriend Helen.
What does mob wife era mean? ›
A TikTok trend that's about more than French manicures and furs, the look focuses on conspicuous signifiers of wealth earned outside the rule of law. Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco as Henry and Karen Hill in “Goodfellas” (1990). Even when she's powerful herself, the mob wife is an accessory to a more powerful man.
What is the mob wife nail trend? ›
Channel your inner mob wife by emulating Drea's striking long red nails from The Sopranos, coupled with the ombre-effect "aura" manicure trend. Elevate your French manicure by introducing glittery and metallic silver tones, with a non-opaque black nail polish as the perfect base, ensuring a captivating allure.
What Is the Mob Wife Aesthetic For Hair? Like the fashion, mob wife hair is elaborate. While famous mob wives in pop culture sport hairstyles ranging from fluffy blowouts and banged bobs to big, bouncy, '80s-style curls, the best way to incorporate the trend into your look is to embrace a “more is more” sensibility.
What is the mob wife makeup trend? ›
Other current makeup trends can be easily incorporated into the aesthetic: siren eyes, dark lip liner and bold eyebrows are peak mob wife. Long nails are yet another important staple, with shades of red and french tips being preferable.
What is the mob wife winter trend? ›
"If you look like you're going to a funeral, you know you're doing it right." Users emphasize that the look is all about faux fur coats, black-out sunglasses, layered gold jewelry, and animal print paired with leggings, pants or body suits.
Who started the mob wife era? ›
Sarah Jordan Arcuri, the self-declared “Mob Wife Aesthetic CEO,” who goes by @thesweetpaisana on TikTok, shared a video in October in which she broke down the look: all black, as much leather as possible, “your mom's fur jacket from the '80s,” gold jewelry, and sunglasses, plus an Italian designer bag.
How old is Mob Wives? ›
Mob Wives is an American reality television series that premiered on VH1 on April 17, 2011.
Is Mob Wives over? ›
After six seasons, Mob Wives finally ended, but Karen kept chasing her fame and really used that mob wife aesthetic to keep earning her paychecks. In the months following the series cancellation, Karen and her then-partner, Storm, appeared on WEtv's Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars for the show's eighth season.
