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HOW TO DO THE MOB-WIFE AESTHETIC
By Ayis Stephen-Diver, 15 January 2024
Need an antidote to quiet luxury, wavering new-year resolutions and January hibernation? That'll be why the 'mob wife' aesthetic is all over your FYP! The TikTok hype is all about channelling 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 ofc an obnoxiously big faux-fur coat! Scroll for the key pieces we're coveting 🖤👠
1. THE COAT
Topshop long-line faux fur coat, £110
The don of this look? A big ol' faux-fur coat – we're talking longline, oversized and fluffy enough to keep you super-warm, cos 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 defo 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, cos 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 defo A-lister-coded. It's a bold winter essential that feels like a classy cuddle.
2. THE DRESS
Murci sequin plunge halterneck mini dress, £43
A barely-there minidress straight outta your party-season rotation is the perf pairing for your faux-fur coat. Black is the unofficial-official colour of the mob-wife look – sexy, versatile and bringing an *edge* to every look. We're adding this sequin, backless Murci stunner to our bags immediately 🎱 Statements will absolutely be MADE.
A barely-there minidress straight outta your party-season rotation is the perf pairing for your faux-fur coat. Black is the unofficial-official colour of the mob-wife look – sexy, versatile and bringing an *edge* to every look. We're adding this sequin, backless Murci stunner to our bags immediately 🎱 Statements will absolutely be MADE.
3. THE SHOES
ALDO Milann stiletto heeled knee boots, £180
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, £22
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, £13
Once you’re decked out in gold jewellery 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 motive, the bodyguards take care of that kind of thing 💅
Once you’re decked out in gold jewellery 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 motive, the bodyguards take care of that kind of thing 💅
