The Clean Girl aesthetic is out, the Mob Wife era is in... We adore this fiercely fabulous trend that is blazing a musky-scented trail across TikTok and Instagram right now. There is nothing subtle about the "married to the mob" look, it screams opulence, it screams... Full stop. Thankfully, there are loads of glamorous mafia spouses from movies and TV shows to steal inspiration from; Michelle Pfeiffer in her languid teal satin gown in Scarface, Sharon Stone shimmering in sequins and wrapped up in fur in Casino, Edie Falco in her butter-wouldn't-melt pastel shades and animal print-loving Drea de Matteo in The Sopranos.
To channel your inner Mob Wife embrace leather, bold animal prints, fabrics that glimmer and embellishments that sparkle, fur coats, towering heeled boots, oversized sunglasses and lashings of chunky gold jewellery. A sassy attitude can't hurt either. On the beauty front - a vampy smokey eye, a swipe of red lipstick and as much hair volume as you can achieve. We've put together a round up of Mob Wife-inspired wedding guest dresses, coats and accessories to tantalise the trend-curious amonst you.
Mob Wife Wedding Guest Pieces We Adore:
1. Adriana La Cerva from The Sopranos is an iconic jumping off point for this trend. No type of animal print was off the cards for her. Rixo's Felda Leo Print Dress with a bodice and column skirt that are finished in sweet ruffles is ferociously fabulous for €348.
2. Nadine Merabi's Davina velvet co-ord with a jewel-embellished bodice and wide-leg trousers is on the money for the Mob Wife trend but it will make a timeless occasion buy all the same, especially for a winter celebration. Shop the top for €250 and the trousers for €265.
3. Bodycon dresses are a staple of this fashion movement. So, Club L London's Dani halterneck dress with oversized buttons means business and would look sensational for a destination wedding. It comes in black, white, teal and brown too and it retails for €127.95.
4. On the jewellery front, it's go big or go home. The Kim Drop Earrings from One Dame Lane will bring any wedding guest dress to new echelons of Mob Wife magnificence. Costing €75, don't be intimidated by their size because they're actually so light to wear.
5. A black-tie dress code, but make it Mob Wife. Nur Karaata's Baglioni Gown makes the ultimate "It's all about the money, honey!" statement for €585.
6. You'll be living in a glam Gangsta's Paradise in the faux leather Hailey Dress by Club L London with a sexy sweetheart plunge neckline. It's €140. Layer with the chunkiest gold accessories you can find!
7. No Mob Wife look would be complete without some fabulous furs. The La Farfalla pink faux fur coat by Unreal Fur with an oversized spot print and a skirt-like hem will have you kicking any chill to the curb oh-so-chicly. It costs $579 (approx €532)*.
8. Channel your inner femme fatale in Lipsy's ravishing red dress with an asymmetrical neckline and chain strap. You can pick it up on Next for €99. It comes in a black and white version too.
9. In Mob Wife life, gold lamé is considered a neutral. Therefore, the gold metallic Romy mini dress by Queens of Archive with a double ruffle frill neckline and single puffed sleeve is a flawless example at €316.95.
10. Only opt for accessories with sass and swagger like these Missoma x Le Specs vintage-inspired cat-eye sunglasses with an elevated and classy pearl clasp, €156.
11. The vampy vibes of Vivienne Westwood's iconic Sunday Dress is off the charts. If you have the money to splurge, you'll feel like a 90s queen wearing it. Shop it for €715.
*Euro prices correct at time of currency conversion.
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