How to achieve the Mob Wife aesthetic, as seen on TikTok

It’s all about glamour and opulence in TikTok’s latest winter trend

Each passing season brings a new fashion trend to emulate, and to coincide with the 25th debut anniversary of the iconic crime drama series The Sopranos, winter 2024 brings us the “Mob Wife” aesthetic.

The style emerged on TikTok in the first week of January, thanks to the now-viral video by content producer Kayla Trivieri declaring “clean girl is out; mob wife era is in”. It seems the days of quiet luxury are behind us, and a unique blend of old money, excess glamour and mafia aesthetics is in.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Dua Lipa is seen in Tribeca on November 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Above Dua Lipa in New York City

Marked by extravagance and maximalism, the trend counts Dua Lipa and Sofia Vergara as some of the A-listers already on board. Think vintage fur, big hair, red lipstick and gold jewellery. Ready to live the mob wife life? Here’s how to get the defining look.

Oversized furs

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Central to the trend are faux and vintage fur coats, adding an undeniable air of sophistication and opulence. Remember, it’s all about excess—the bigger, the better.

Powerful silhouettes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Sofia Vergara is seen at Joe's Pizza in Soho on January 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Above Sofia Vergara in Soho in New York City

Channel your inner Narco fantasy à la Sofia Vergara. The actress was spotted embodying her Griselda persona in a sleek power suit while out in New York.

Loud accessories

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Subtlety is not an option if you want to nail this look. Statement sunglasses, recognisable designer bags and eye-catching fur caps are key to exuding mafia-wife confidence.

Gold accessories

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 22: Bella Thorne attends the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)

Above Bella Thorne attends the Schiaparelli haute couture Spring/Summer 2024 show

The mob wife look is all about loud luxury. Pile on the jewellery, particularly gold statement pieces, to really sell the look.

Sultry make-up

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As for the make-up? It’s all about dark, smokey eyeshadow and bold, overdrawn lips: the mob wife is flashy, glamorous and seductive. Go full-glam with voluminous hair, chiselled contour, and sultry eye make-up.

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