Minimalist [TAG2] is Out, Mob Wife Winter is In

If you lived by the "clean girl" aesthetic in 2023, it's time to do a total 180. According to social media, minimalist beauty is out, and channeling a "mob wife winter" is in. Yes, it's time to embrace this bold, brash, unashamedly over-the-top trend that oozes attitude. Like with last year's "frazzled English woman", TikTok is to thank for coining the term and the movie star look is about to take over your mood boards.

The Disruptive Trend That's Here to Stay

"Quiet luxury" may have been the look du jour last year thanks to the likes of Sofia Richie and Kendall Jenner with neutral nails, minimalist makeup, and sleek hair taking the spotlight, but the mob wife winter is about to strut all over your nude lip gloss. With the hashtag #mobwifewinter currently racking up 9.8 million views on TikTok and counting, it's the disruptive trend that is not going anywhere.

Big Hair, Bold Makeup, and Attitude

Look to the likes of the OG Carmelo Soprano for inspiration. Think Elvira Hancock in "Scarface," Karen Hill in "Goodfellas," or Rosalyn Rosenfeld in "American Hustle." What do they all have in common? Big hair. Bouncy, voluminous blowouts are the signature of a mob wife — after all, it's where she hides all her secrets.

Then there's the makeup. It's smoky eyes and over-lined lips or a red femme fatale sweep for an evening look. The key? Don't make it perfect. It's glamour without being too "done." As for the nails, mix it up between a chunky, square french tip or an elongated pillar box red.

Complete the Look

To complete the look, add sunglasses at all times, chunky gold jewelry, vintage faux fur coats, and animal prints. But the ultimate accessory? Your attitude. A mob wife is unbothered, she has places to be, people to see, she does not deal with your bullshit, she does not take anything from anyone. Keep doing the big blowouts and embrace the mob boss behavior.

Celebrities Already Rocking the Mob Wife Winter

If you think this is a passing fad that won't catch on, you're already behind. Dua Lipa, Kylie Jenner, and Jennifer Lawrence have all embraced the mob wife aesthetic in their own unique ways. From statement-making fur coats to dark lined lips and bouncy hair, these celebrities are leading the way in the mob wife winter trend.

Inspiration to Make it a Mob Wife Winter

If you're ready to ditch your cream jumper dress in favor of a logo-embossed catsuit, take inspiration from Sharon Stone in "Casino," Michelle Pfeiffer in "Scarface," Jennifer Lawrence in "American Hustle," Lorraine Bracco in "Goodfellas," Dua Lipa in New York City, and Kylie Jenner at the Wall Street Journal Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards.