From country girl to clean girl, glam girl and dark academy, countless aesthetic artists have made their course on TikTok and beyond.
Now, in a decidedly entertaining turn of events, the look du jour is all about the “mob wife.”
“Mob Wife” aesthetic
Mob wives like Carmela Soprano (needs no introduction), Karen Hill (from Goodfellas ) and Ginger McKenna ( Casino ) are inspiring beauty and fashion styles that take over social media feeds your.
Therefore, this Goodfellas -coded aesthetic is exactly what you’re thinking: larger-than-life fur coats, luxe black leather prints, layers of luxe jewelry, and outright glamour. It’s not quiet luxury, baby – it’s loud and proud.
Manicure is heavily featured in this aesthetic: Soprano, for example, is known for its classic square-tipped French manicure. Other blue flag mani details include XXL coffin-shaped ends, leopard print, out-there 3D embellishments and vibrant red shades – all of which look amazing holding hands with a fictional husband your.
In other words: Please leave your “old money” mannequin nails at the door.
Want to enjoy a bit of the crowd with your next mani? Below, find 12 more nail art ideas that totally complement each other.
Classic French tip inspired by Carmela
@yveningsetCarmela channels some thick white French manicures on square or coffin-shaped nails — a look that’s quintessentially ’90s and screams, “I’m your ride or die.”
“Cherry Mocha” nails with silver edges
@avrnailswatchesEnhance your bold, richly pigmented “cherry mocha” mani with precise outlines on each nail with a silver glitter polish. Ginger McKenna would totally rock these with a sequined dress.
Printed in tortoiseshell caramel color
@brushedbyb_The wives of the crowd love animal prints and are all about a chic tortoiseshell mani. This look will go well with your floor-length fur coat.
3D Gold Plated Rosary Details
@addiisnailsAdd some 3D rosary beads in vibrant yellow gold to your thumb nail to match your hoop earrings and layers of gold-plated necklaces.
A little newspaper
@addiisnailsChannel your “mob wife” chic with leopard-print piercings — just make sure your nails are nice and long.
Hot red nail art
@yveningsetBring Drea’s signature long red nails from The Sopranos into 2024 with subtle blush halo art.
The French have glamorous, sparkling hair
@joydumplingFor a more glamorous French manicure, try painting the base of your nails jet black before painting each tip metallic silver. The end result is supplementation in the best way.
Dripping In Ruby
@sansungnailsFor a manicure that matches the soles of your shoes (Loboutins, of course), try creating blood-drip tips with ruby-red rhinestones.
Zebra print french tips
@addiisnailsFor a more French manicure, try swapping out bright white polish for zebra polish — another animal-inspired design that’s approved by many wives.
“Hourglass nails” XXL white
@nailqueennadiaCarmela would sport this modern take on French style — complete with hourglass details and rhinestone accents — if she were around today.
Decadent golden gems
@sansungnailsFor a manicure that can compete with your most expensive piece of gold jewelry, adorn some spiked nails with gemstones, rhinestones, pearls, and the brightest gold chrome polish that you can find. It looks expensive, and that’s the problem.
Dark chocolate crocodile print
@anouknaileditTake a cue from Hailey Bieber and paint your nails in the trending crocodile pattern with a chic dark chocolate polish. Bonus points for matching your handbag to your mani.
