As the “clean girl” aesthetic recedes into the background, opulence takes center stage. If you spent most of 2023 embracing the “Clean Girl” and “quite luxury” aesthetics inspired by style icons like Sofia Richie-Grainge, you were likely drawn to their timeless, refined, and understated charm.

While we’ve witnessed various micro-trends like mermaids and Vanilla Girl in the past year, many of these trends focused on a sophisticated, minimalist look that “Clean Girl” and “quite luxury” emphasized. However, now, the Mob Wife aesthetic is making waves on social media, and fashion enthusiasts seem ready to step away from minimalism, at least for the time being.

Firstly, what exactly is the Mob Wife aesthetic? It’s not about vibrant colors or logomania. It’s all about allure and luxury. Think billowy dresses, long nails, oversized fur coats, animal prints, oversized sunglasses, and stacked jewelry. It’s everything but subtle, meaning subtlety isn’t the choice here. Even when it’s time to tone it down a bit, it still exudes confidence, sensuality, and attitude. In other words, think of Adriana La Cerva in The Sopranos, Karen Hill in Goodfellas, and Rosalyn Rosenfeld in American Hustle.

And makeup? It’s smoky eyeshadow, well-defined lips, and precise contours. There aren’t many strict beauty rules, so don’t worry about sticking to specific lipstick or blush shades. But whatever you do, don’t make it look too perfect or seamless. We want it to be bold and daring.

While some may consider the Mob Wife aesthetic a passing trend, it’s definitely not. Celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, and Jennifer Lawrence (who portrayed Rosalyn Rosenfeld in American Hustle) have recently stepped out in Mob Wife-inspired fashion, complete with fur coats and plenty of bling.

And if that’s not proof enough, luxury fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Fendi, and Saint Laurent have also caught up with the trend, featuring Mob Wife-inspired styles on recent runways, including hair and makeup. It’s safe to say that it’s here to stay.

Whether you prefer the minimalist vibes of “Clean Girl” and “quite luxury” or not, the Mob Wife aesthetic is here to stay.