Okay, so I tried out this whole “mob wives aesthetic” thing, and let me tell you, it was a journey. I saw it trending and thought, “Why not?” So I started by gathering some inspiration.
First, I raided my closet. I looked for anything that screamed “extra.” I found this old, faux fur coat that I hadn’t worn in years. It was perfect, a little over the top, but that’s the point, right? I dusted it off and made sure to clean it up. Then, I started to search for my old clothes.
- I dug up some gold hoop earrings and a chunky gold necklace from my jewelry box. I haven’t worn these since my early 20s, the nostalgia!
- I found a pair of leopard print heels that I bought on a whim and never wore. They were still in the box!
- I also found a tight black dress. Found one that’s form-fitting and a little on the short side, as I wanna make sure it fit the “mob wife” vibe.
After I assembled the basic pieces, I started putting the outfit together. I put on the black dress, slipped into those heels, and threw on the fur coat. Then, I added the jewelry, and man, it started coming together. I felt like I was transforming!
The next step was the makeup. I watched a couple of tutorials online, but it is easy to find. I went for a bold, smoky eye with lots of black eyeliner and mascara. I also made sure my eyebrows were on point, nice and defined. I chose a bright red lipstick to complete the look. It’s all about being dramatic, you know?
For my hair, I decided to go big or go home. I teased it and used a whole lot of hairspray to achieve that voluminous, ’80s-inspired look. It was wild, but it worked.
Once everything was in place, I took a look in the mirror. I barely recognized myself! I felt so glamorous and a little bit dangerous, like I could be in one of those old gangster movies. I took a bunch of pictures and even filmed a short video strutting around my apartment. I mean, I have to record this moment for myself.
The Final Touches
To really embrace the aesthetic, I decided to carry a small, flashy clutch I had lying around. It was covered in sequins and totally matched the over-the-top vibe. And of course, I couldn’t forget the sunglasses. I found a pair of oversized, black shades that added the perfect final touch.
Honestly, the whole process was so much fun. It was like playing dress-up, but on a whole new level. I felt confident and sassy, and it was a great way to break out of my usual style routine. I might not wear this look every day, but it’s definitely something I’d try again for a special occasion or just for a fun night out.
I even found a sweater dress from Lulus called Sheerah Sweater Dress, which seemed like it could be a good piece for the trend. It’s simple yet chic. So, yeah, that’s my mob wife aesthetic experience. It was a blast, and I’d recommend giving it a try if you’re looking to spice things up!