The newest style trend of 2024 (according to TikTok) is officially here: the mob wife aesthetic. This look entails big hair, bold makeup, and over the top outfits featuring faux fur and animal print. Basically, a woman straight out of The Sopranos is the look you’re going to want to achieve. If you’re a fan of the series, you can incorporate some of these ideas into a Sopranos themed party.
While this trend is all about style, our minds are always on party planning. Afterall, you’re going to need a place to wear your fabulous fur coat! Plan a mob wife aesthetic themed party for an upcoming birthday or even your weekly dinner party with friends. No matter what you choose to celebrate, we have all the mob wife aesthetic party ideas you’ll need to keep up with the latest trend.
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Jazz Band
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Add a touch of elegance to the ambience of your mob wife aesthetic themed party with a talented jazz band. With a mix of saxophones, trumpets, and drums, a jazz band is sure to bring the energy and mood of your party to life. You also might want to have a dance floor so guests can show off their moves.
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Dirty Martini Pasta
Easily turn this co*cktail into a gourmet pasta dish to serve at your mob wife themed party. This briney sauce includes all the parts of a martini: vodka or gin, green olives, and blue cheese. Don’t forget to garnish with some lemon zest over fresh pasta for a dish that will make your mouth absolutely water. Get the full recipe from Legally Healthy Blonde.
Pro Tip: Depending on the scale of your event, book a catering team to make plenty of italian favorites a mob wife would love.
Mob Wife Style
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One of the most important details to carry out this theme is through guests’ style. Invite your friends and family to dress in bold glamor like fur coats, animal print, gold jewelry, and voluminous hair (think Carmela Soprano). Even if your party is inside, don’t forget sunglasses to complete the aesthetic. For the men, dress in your best suit and tie or tuxedo with a crisp shirt and watch to channel the same energy.
Murder Mystery Game
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Murder mystery parties are always a hit amongst guests, so incorporate characters like a mob boss, gangsters, and detectives to keep this on theme. Using clues and timelines, work with your guests to solve the murder and dive into a fictional mob wife world. Browse murder mystery entertainers on The Bash to get this party idea started.
Moody Decor
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Set the tone of the mob wife aesthetic party with a deep red and black color scheme. Incorporate details like velvet drapes, gold accents, and dim lighting to help create a luxurious atmosphere. You can also add vintage photographs and faux fur throws throughout your event space to translate the style into your party decor.
Martini Bar
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Martinis are a sophisticated co*cktail with timeless elegance that are perfect to round out the mob wife aesthetic. They’re also easy to customize to everyone’s preferences. Using gin or vodka with vermouth, garnish with a lemon twist, blue cheese stuffed olives, or co*cktail onions. For a sweeter after dinner drink, you can mix up chocolate martinis, espresso martinis, or salted caramel martinis for the perfect nightcap.
Pro Tip: Book a professional bartending team to keep the drinks flowing all night long.
Cigar Roller
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If you’ve seen any Italian mobster movie, you know there is usually a cigar in hand. Allow guests to indulge with a freshly rolled cigar crafted by a professional cigar roller. These vendors are experts in creating the highest quality cigars, and may even be able to teach guests more about the history, production, and fun facts behind them. This party entertainment also doubles as a favor for guests to take home and enjoy afterwards.
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Antipasti
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Antipasti is a traditional Italian appetizer that will be the perfect addition to the mob wife aesthetic themed party. Very similar to charcuterie, but this consists of cured Italian meats, cheeses, olives, and other vegetables in oil or vinegar. Create a large platter or individual antipasto cups and serve with artisanal bread for guests to enjoy while they mingle.
Photo Booth
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With a style as bold as this one, you’re going to want to commemorate the mob wife aesthetic themed party with a photo booth. Get creative with your backdrop and props to include things like fedoras, boas, and oversized sunglasses. Photo booth vendors can print copies of the photos or send digital downloads so guests will be able to upload the fun of the mob wife aesthetic party to their Instagram feeds ASAP.
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Wine Tasting + Pairing
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A mob wife themed party is the perfect opportunity to host a wine tasting and pairing you’ve wanted to do forever. All you need to do is research pairings online, buy the wine and snacks, and prepare individual samples for each guest to try. You can go with the classics like cheese, but maybe try venturing out with potato chip pairings or even ice cream. Take your party to the next level with a skilled sommelier to walk you through each combination.
Italian Music
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The roots of the mob wife aesthetic trace back to Italian heritage, so can you think of a better musical option for this themed party? Browse talented Italian singers and bands on The Bash to add beautiful ambient music to your mob wife party.
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Cannoli
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Dessert is a necessity at any party, so cannoli are the perfect sweet treat for a mob wife theme party. This traditional pastry can be made with different flavors and toppings like chocolate chips, citrus, or pistachios for a variety of options.
Floral Arrangements
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Red roses and orchids will bring a sense of romance and sophistication to this party. Stick with the dark color scheme using red and purple shades, and add jeweled and gold accents to the arrangements to make gorgeous centerpieces.
Casino Games
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Add a touch of vintage glamor and excitement to the mob wife theme party with classic casino games. Choose from favorites like Black Jack, roulette, poker, and even dealers to create a casino lounge ambience at your celebration. Browse casino game rentals on The Bash to plan this mob wife aesthetic party idea.
Limoncello
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This Italian tradition is typically enjoyed after a meal. Grab a big bottle of limoncello and shot glasses, and share a toast with guests at your mob wife party. If pure limoncello isn’t for you, incorporate this bold flavor in desserts like cheesecake, or make limoncello spritzesand martinis.
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