What Is The Mob Wife Aesthetic?
Haven’t you heard? Quiet luxury and clean girl aesthetics are out. Maximalism is in.
As a proud participant of the clean girl aesthetic, you can understand my confusion when many of my favorite influencers and product pages quickly transitioned into something…less minimalistic. Described as the “mob wife aesthetic,” this sudden change in style piqued my curiosity, as it is vastly different from any of the style or beauty trends over the last few years.
Taking social media by storm in the last week, the mob wife aesthetic is less sinister than it sounds! This unique blend of Staten Island-inspired confidence, paired with the cultural grounding of the Italian-American experience in post-WW1 America, the mob wife represents both femininity and bold confidence. After scrolling through countless TikTok videos and IG reels related to this new aesthetic, I am loving the contrast of this dark feminine energy compared to some of the lazier fashion trends that plague social media.
However, I was most impressed by the purposeful use of language to demonstrate the extravagant attitude required by its title. The simple change in language from clean girl to mob wife says a lot about the nature of the aesthetic and its quick rise to the top of my feed. The clean girl aesthetic, along with many of the other 2023 blanket trends, can be accomplished by the post-grad intern, a mom of toddlers, and a young teenage girl. However, the mob wife is a step in a different direction – she’s married, she’s mature, and she’s sexy!
To me, this latest aesthetic has potential for longevity in the fashion space, as many of the outfit combinations and dark feminine energy offered by the aesthetic are reminiscent of Old Hollywood. The past usually resurges at some point in the fashion world, and the mob wife aesthetic has that vintage runway feel that is welcomed by fashion enthusiasts everywhere!
If you find yourself falling for the mob wife aesthetic, here are some of the basics to master this bold, mature, “won’t take no for an answer” style!
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Style That Won’t Take No for an Answer
As for practical styling of the mob wife aesthetic, there are a few things to keep in mind. There is no place for athletic or athleisure wear within this aesthetic, so your daily outfits will likely feel a bit more over the top.
The LBD is a staple in the mob wife aesthetic, as it can be styled for both casual and formal occasions, regardless of the season. Easily paired with the other items on this list, the LBD is sophisticated and classy with a vintage feel. Avoid dresses with cut-outs or deep necklines; instead, let the dress speak for itself!