THE MOB WIFE AESTHETIC - Moda Elevata

Less is no longer more, luxury is no longer quiet. Maximalism is at the heart of the latest trend that is all over our for you pages. Drawing inspiration from the bold glamour of the 80s, the mob wife aesthetic is in full throttle, with celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner and Kaia Gerber already having donned their own twist on the trend.

If you’ve watched The Sopranos, Goodfellas and Casino, you are probably already somewhat familiar with this aesthetic. Characters like Ginger McKenna (Casino), Karen Hill (Goodfellas), Carmela Soprano (The Sopranos) and last but not least Adriana La Cerva (The Sopranos), are going to be your new fashion icons for this trend. However if you’re too busy to watch these legendary mob tales we’ve got you covered with this mob wife checklist below.

Your Guide to Achieve The Mob Wife Aesthetics Trend

The Fur Coat

The heart of this trend is of course the quintessential fur coat. Beige, white, brown or black doesn’t matter, a mob wife does not discriminate. The length is also of little importance, however something about a floor length fur coat just screams of drama and luxury. Which is just the statement you want to give with this aesthetic.

Animal Print

Another mob wife staple is animal print, with leopard print being the most popular one. However tiger, zebra and crocodile print are also acceptable alternatives. If going all out with animal prints scares you, theres plenty of accessories (like handbags, scarves, shoes) that will get you the look without being too in your face about it.

Accessorize with Gold Jewellery

Jewellery and lots of it, think chunky gold hoop earrings, statement rings, and chain necklaces. White gold is also acceptable, however only if its blinged out with diamonds of course. No mob wife outfit is complete without stand out jewellery.

High Heels & Tights

The higher the better if you ask a mob wife. Whether it is stilettos, ankle- or knee high boots does not matter as long as they’re sky high and accompanied with sheer tights to complete the look. Statement tights (lace, logo or color) also works well if you want to combine two trends in one go.

Full Glam

A mob wife is all about glamour and never leaves the house without her signature big hair and a full face of makeup. Get the hair with a big bouncy blowout with an emphasis on volume. As for the makeup it’s time to be bold. The eyes are dramatic and smokey with tons of eyeliner. The lips stand out in either a rich red or a 90’s brownish nude. Long manicured nails are non negotiable, preferably in a red color, however french tips are also acceptable.

On Brand

The emphasis is on luxury with this aesthetic and this time it’s not quite quiet. The logos are on full display, especially on accessories like handbags and sunglasses. However is do worth noting that Italian fashion brands are preferred. Good thing there’s plenty of them to choose from, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana are just a few of Italian brands that come to mind.