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2022 was all about embodying the coastal grandmother look; quiet luxury dominated 2023; and now 2024 is already shaping up to be the year of the mob wife aesthetic.
In the off chance you haven't been on social media recently, TikTokers have declared that minimalism is out and bold glamour a la a '90s mafia wife in. What's involved this time, you ask? Ankle-grazing fur coats, leopard prints, all-black everything, leather to the max, chunky gold jewelry, and smokey makeup and bold red lip to tie your look together. So think: anything you'd imagine Carmela Soprano to wear.
The trend has been catching on like wildfire since the beginning of the year, with millions of views populating our feeds every day. Maybe it's because of the recent Sopranos 25th anniversary or maybe it's simply because it's an aesthetic that doesn't require shopping for an entirely new wardrobe—whatever the reason may be, we're here for it. And now, even famous It-girls like Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, and Kendall Jenner are being dubbed the face of the edgy look all thanks to their recent outfit choices.
Intrigued? Ahead, a very T&C take on incorporating a touch of mob wife into your look this winter.
Rule No. 1 of mastering the mob wife look: investing in an oversized fur coat. We couldn't think of a better designer to turn to for that than Max Mara.
A glamorous, fuzzy brown coat is a surefire way to make an impact this winter.
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A peplum dress combined with a leopard print? It's like it was made just for the mob wife trend.
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Want to take your look to new heights? A heeled, knee-high leather boot is always the answer.
Let's get one thing straight: you can't embody the aesthetic without a designer purse, capeesh? Consider a black coc-embossed style courtesy of Givenchy.
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"The chunkier the jewelry, the better" is the name of the game.
Leopard printed tights can take an LBD to the next level. In other words, you need it.
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Sophie Dweck
Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and décor, and more.