If you haven’t already heard, a new viral micro-trend has taken over TikTok and social media in general. The mobwife aesthetic is here, and it has taken the fashion world by storm. Its bold, beautiful fashion, dramatic French manicures, and unapologetically maximumist energy have all been embraced at record speed. The “Mob Wife” style is an easy way to describe the quintessential outfits of the titular woman: think oversized sunglasses, fur statement jackets, leopard print and big, bold jewels. This trend is perfect for the The Sopranos 25th Anniversary. We’ve taken inspiration from Drea De Matteo’s character Adriana Lacerva and style icons that have embodied this trend to compile a list of outfits that real-life mob wife would approve.
The OG Mob wife
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Adriana Lacerva is Drea de Mateo’s character in The Sopranos. We still love every detail of this photo, even though it’s from 20 years ago. This photo is easy to replicate with items you already own.
All the Fur
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Rihanna is always a statement maker, and the outfit she wore during her pregnancy has definite mob-wife energy. This maximalist textural look, which includes a furry high-neck cropped top, a color blocked fur coat, leather mini skirts, snakeskin heels, and white sunglasses, is proof that more really is more.
Leopard on Leopard
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Leopard is an unofficial print for any mobwife. One of the easiest ways to get the look is by adding a pop of leopard print. All you need to recreate this look is a pair leopard print pants, leather jacket and classic combat boots.
Lady Red
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph was absolutely stunning in this red dress at the Governors Awards of 2024. The unapologetically glamorous moment had top-tier Mob Wife energy. Try pairing a matching red set with some oversized textural sunglasses to make it more of an everyday look.
Fur Coats Forever
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The fur coat is a big part of the power behind this monochromatic outfit that Dua Lipa recently wore. Layer an oversized faux-fur jacket on top of a lacy, see-through dress to create a sexy look. You’ll look and feel like a mobwife if you finish the outfit with tall black boots.
Running Errands
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Nnenna Echem’s cozy outfit is what we imagine mob wives to wear when running errands. Grab a coffee. Put on a furry brown coat. Shopping for groceries? Fur hats will seal the deal. Shopping at the mall? Look the part with some biker boots.
Silky Smooth
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Ashley Graham is a great example of a mob wife who goes out for a date night. You can complete this look with a red mini-dress (bonus points for floral details) and a silky, smooth trench coat.
Icon Behavior
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If you want to achieve the look of a mob wife, you must have a faux-fur coat. Jasmine Tookes nail the trend with this monochromatic outfit that includes a leather jacket topped off with a faux fur coat. We love the creative use of neutral tones and quiet-luxury-meets-maximalism vibe that this look achieves.
