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In case you haven’t heard, the latest viral micro-trend to take over TikTok—and social media at large—is here. The mob wife aesthetic has arrived, and at record speed, the trend’s delightfully bold fashion, dramatic French manis, and unapologetically maximalist energy has taken over the fashion zeitgeist. “Mob wife” style is a fun, catchy way to describe the titular women’s quintessential outfits: Think oversized sunnies, fur statement coats, ever-trendy leopard print, and large-and-in-charge jewels. With The Sopranos’ 25th anniversary upon us, this trend couldn’t have come at a better time. Taking inspiration from Drea de Matteo’s character, Adriana La Cerva, along with style icons who have embodied the trend, we’ve compiled a list of some ensembles that would surely get approval from real-life mob wives. Read on for eight mob wife outfit ideas to try, and get ready to achieve a look that’s so stylish, it’s almost criminal.
The OG Mob Wife
No one does it quite like Drea de Matteo’s character, Adriana La Cerva, in The Sopranos. This photo is from over 20 years ago, but we’re still in love with each and every aspect. From the leather mob-style beret to the all-black ‘fit, this is too easy to recreate with pieces you likely already have.
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Trina Turk
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Reformation
All the Fur
Rihanna never fails to serve an iconic, statement-making look, and this ensemble she wore while pregnant is giving definitive mob wife energy. The maximalist textural moment—comprising a furry cropped high-neck top, a color-blocked fur coat, a leather mini skirt, snakeskin heeled sandals, and oversized white sunglasses—is major proof that more is more when it comes to this trend.
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Sophie & Hailee
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Zara
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Loewe
Leopard on Leopard
Leopard is the unofficial print of any mob wife, and one of the tamest, most accessible ways to achieve the look is with a simple pop of the print. To recreate this look, all you’re going to need is a pair of killer leopard print pants, a leather jacket, and some classic combat boots.
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Good American
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Mother
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Dr. Martens
Lady in Red
Da'Vine Joy Randolph looked absolutely breathtaking in this red number at the 2024 Governors Awards, and the unapologetically glam moment has top-tier mob wife energy. To make it friendlier to an everyday type of look, try pairing a red matching set with some oversized, textural sunnies.
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Nia
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Nia
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Gucci
Fur Coats Forever
This monochromatic ensemble that Dua Lipa wore recently has powerful mob wife energy, and that's in no small part thanks to the maximalist fur coat. Get your hands on an oversized faux fur jacket and layer it on top of a lacy see-through dress for a sexy feel. Finish the ensemble with some tall black boots, and you'll be looking and feeling just like a mob wife.
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Alo
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Ashlyn Paige
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Brother Vellies
Running Errands
This cozy ensemble on Nnenna Echem is exactly what we picture mob wives would wear while out running errands. Grabbing a coffee? Throw on a brown fur coat. Buying groceries? A fur hat will seal the deal. Perusing the mall? You’ll need some biker boots to look the part.
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Fabulous Furs
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BlankNYC
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Charles & Keith
Silky Smooth
Mob wives go out on date nights, too, and if you plan on channeling your inner baddie, take note from Ashley Graham’s stellar look. Get your hands on a red mini dress (bonus points if there’s some floral detailing), and complete the outfit with a silky-smooth trench coat and some oversized gold earrings.
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Banana Republic
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Bardot
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Lurelly
Icon Behavior
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—if you’re going after the mob wife aesthetic, you absolutely need a faux fur coat. Jasmine Tookes nails the trend in this monochromatic ensemble that consists of a matching leather moment topped with a fur coat. We love the creative use of neutral tones and quiet-luxury-meets-maximalism vibe that this look achieves.
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Brandon Blackwood
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Cultnaked
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