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HOW TO DO THE MOB-WIFE AESTHETIC
January 20, 2024
Need an antidote to quiet luxury, wavering new year's resolutions and January hibernation? That'll be why the 'mob wife' aesthetic is all over your FYP! The TikTok hype is all about channeling a super-wealthy, glammed-up girlboss – we're talking 80s and 90s inspo via leather-look accents, bold metallics, an ultra-fierce face card – and obvs an obnoxiously big faux-fur coat! Scroll for the key pieces we're coveting 🖤👠
1. THE COAT
Topshop long-line faux fur coat, $189
The don of this look? A big ol' faux-fur coat – we're talking longline, oversized and fluffy enough to keep you super-warm, coz the dress underneath sure won’t 🫢 Dua Lipa ROCKED this look all the way back in November with a huge, chunky black fur coat over a sheer dress – so it's def A-lister-coded. It's a bold winter essential that feels like a classy cuddle.
The don of this look? A big ol' faux-fur coat – we're talking longline, oversized and fluffy enough to keep you super-warm, coz the dress underneath sure won’t 🫢 Dua Lipa ROCKED this look all the way back in November with a huge, chunky black fur coat over a sheer dress – so it's def A-lister-coded. It's a bold winter essential that feels like a classy cuddle.
2. THE DRESS
Kyo The Brand sequin mini dress in black, $91
A one shoulder mini moment straight outta your party-season rotation is the perf pairing for your faux-fur coat. Black is the unofficial-official color of the mob-wife look – sexy, versatile and bringing an *edge* to every look. We're adding this sequin Kyo The Brand stunner to our carts immediately 🎱 Statements will absolutely be MADE.
A one shoulder mini moment straight outta your party-season rotation is the perf pairing for your faux-fur coat. Black is the unofficial-official color of the mob-wife look – sexy, versatile and bringing an *edge* to every look. We're adding this sequin Kyo The Brand stunner to our carts immediately 🎱 Statements will absolutely be MADE.
3. THE SHOES
ALDO Milann stiletto heeled knee boots, $250
There are loads of potential shoes to accompany this look: classic pointed-toe heels, square-toe mules, but our fave? Knee-high leather boots, complete with a non-negotiable stiletto heel. They need to be sharper than the wing of your eyeliner, coz we’re stepping in HOT all ’24 ❤️🔥
There are loads of potential shoes to accompany this look: classic pointed-toe heels, square-toe mules, but our fave? Knee-high leather boots, complete with a non-negotiable stiletto heel. They need to be sharper than the wing of your eyeliner, coz we’re stepping in HOT all ’24 ❤️🔥
4. THE LIP
MAC Matte Lipstick - Ruby Woo, $39
The 🍒 on top of your mob-wife smoky eye/extra-sharp winged liner/full-coverage look is of COURSE a signature red lip. We’re throwing it alllll the way back with one of MAC’s most popular shades, Ruby Woo. If (like us) you were a sucker for Youtube makeup tuts circa 2014, this lipstick was inescapable, but for a really good reason – just look at at it 😍
The 🍒 on top of your mob-wife smoky eye/extra-sharp winged liner/full-coverage look is of COURSE a signature red lip. We’re throwing it alllll the way back with one of MAC’s most popular shades, Ruby Woo. If (like us) you were a sucker for Youtube makeup tuts circa 2014, this lipstick was inescapable, but for a really good reason – just look at at it 😍
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5. THE SHADES
ASOS DESIGN oval sunglasses, $17.99
Once you’re decked out in gold jewelry à la Carmela Soprano, the final step is some turbo shades. All-black glasses are basically mob-wife uniform – or, double up on a pair with gold details for extra 90s-Versace-esque vibes ⚜️ Oh, and don't worry about holding your bag or clutch during your next BNO, the bodyguards take care of that kind of thing 💅
Once you’re decked out in gold jewelry à la Carmela Soprano, the final step is some turbo shades. All-black glasses are basically mob-wife uniform – or, double up on a pair with gold details for extra 90s-Versace-esque vibes ⚜️ Oh, and don't worry about holding your bag or clutch during your next BNO, the bodyguards take care of that kind of thing 💅
