Understanding the Mob Wife Aesthetic on TikTok

TikTok is the go-to destination for discovering the latest trends from around the globe. In recent times, a viral trend known as the ‘mob wife’ aesthetic has taken over the platform, but what exactly does it entail?

In the present year, a new audience has embraced the Twee and Indie Sleaze aesthetics that were once prominent on the internet in the 2010s. Additionally, the past year has seen the rise of Barbiecore, Coquette, and Balletcore, with their vibrant hot pink color schemes dominating both fashion runways and high school hallways.

Recently, a different popular style has taken over, known as the “mob wife aesthetic,”and it has surpassed all previous trends on TikTok. The terms “mobwife”and “mobwifeaesthetic”have collectively been used over 50 million times on the app, causing confusion among users about its true definition.

What is the Mob Wife Aesthetic on TikTok?

The neat and understated hairstyles and clothing popularized by the recent “clean girl”trend are now being overshadowed by voluminous, bouncy hair. Despite previous discussions about “quiet luxury,”this trend demands flashy and opulent outfits.

Fur coats are ideal for the winter season, along with leopard print or any other animal print. Black clothing, gold accessories, sunglasses, and bold makeup featuring a smokey eye are also fashionable choices. For a standout look, consider overlining your lips with a dark nude or red lipstick, and completing the outfit with red nails or classic French tips.

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TikTok user Chrissy, known as @trovlov on the platform, created a video tutorial on how to dress like a mob wife. Her ensemble featured leather pants, a luxurious fur coat, an abundance of gold jewelry, sunglasses with a 2003 aesthetic, and a high-end designer handbag. For the full effect, Chrissy advises putting your hair in a tousled bun to showcase the accessories.

“According to Chrissy, once you tap into your mob wife energy, you’ll be all set for mob wife winter.”

The “mob wife”aesthetic is often derived from characters such as Carmela Soprano and Adriana La Cerva from The Sopranos, Karen Hill in Goodfellas, and Elvira Hancock in Scarface. Additionally, the popular style from the 80s and 90s has also had an impact on online inspirations.

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“Avery, a TikTok user with over 4 million views on her viral clip, posed the question of whether a mob wife would reach out to him first or constantly check her Instagram story from someone else’s perspective. Based on her observations, she believes that this behavior is unlikely for a mob wife.”

Despite the focus on “filthy wealth,”Avery maintains that it is not determined by one’s financial status, but rather by one’s mindset.

Her depiction of a mob wife is one of being constantly occupied and successful, resembling a girl boss, but also willing to harm anyone who challenges that description.