The Sopranos' Iconic Fashion: Beyond the Mob Wife Aesthetic

[@Moon__Bunny__]

Would love to see more Sopranos fashion breakdowns! I mean even Tony's shirts are iconic.

[@KasiaSopniewska]

Tony had a fantastic array of shirts - two tones, Hawaiians and funky, almost Picasso-esque checks, but nothing beats his iconic bathrobe in my opinion

[@yellowmilkdud]

@@KasiaSopniewska and include silvio please! two icons with fashion

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

​@@KasiaSopniewska please i beg you to make a video on the men. The leather jackets, Hawaiian shirts, loafers and suits are such an icon of the show. I myself brought 2 bowling shirts that look like something Tony would wear.

[@CrisSelene]

Not to mention the tracksuits. And Furio who, as an authentic Italian, is there to contrast the New Jersey mobsters, including his fashion.

[@ChickenNibz]

please do Trailer Park Boys!!!​@@KasiaSopniewska

[@TheBlackVelveteen]

It’s funny because in retrospect Ariana’s style is considered stylish (similar to the main character in the Nanny) but at the time, these characters were specifically styled to look lowerclass and new money. A lot of their style staples (low rise pants, prints, heavy lip liner, etc) were meant to visually convey that they are new to money as a lot of these trends were still associated with hip hop artists and streetwear. These styles are now all lumped together as being iconically 90s but they were very clear low status symbols at the time, similar to high color wigs, nail art, and clear heels which used to be relegated to “ghetto” black girls but have now been adopted as mainstream late 2010s fashion touchstones

[@jordyjohnathan5123]

Black women paving the way for fashion as usual

[@Arginne]

@@jordyjohnathan5123clear heels are from strippers and have a specific practical purpose but ok lol

[@jojomakes]

*Adriana

[@Daydreamerr13]

BINGOOOO!

[@surfinganonymously]

@@Arginne can I ask what practical reason clear heels have?

[@goldbristow7239]

It's an incredibly diverse form of fashion tht highlights the early 2000s, but it's easy to see how Carmela would never wear what Adriana does, and Adriana would never wear Carmela's wardrobe either. The show was incredibly good at having the female characters stand on their own, even in their appearance, no matter the similarities. One of the keys to a great cinematic masterpiece is the wardrobe

[@KasiaSopniewska]

You're so right! I also love that both Dr. Melfi and Carmela wear tailored suits, but their color palettes are so different: Carmela is all about her pretty pastels and Jennifer almost exclusively wears neutral beiges, greys, and blacks.

[@rlabarbera]

I live near the "bada bing" (Satin Dolls) and the Garden State Plaza. There was a store called Caché where they bought most of Carmelas wardrobe.

[@KasiaSopniewska]

not me immediately searching for caché clothes on ebay

[@emilyrose9518]

Loveeee cache! Got all my prom and going out dresses from there. It's a 90s/Y2k dream collection. Also a lot of their stuff was made with real silk. I legit rewore my prom dress from 2009 for a 2022 wedding after restoring it from Sandy water damage and it was in mint condition/flawless.

[@02leda]

Omg my mom used to buy from them sooo much until they closed their store at the mall. My mom was so devastated!

[@samirascarlett]

I used to love Cache too. I think there was one at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth or Newport Mall in Jersey City

[@gingerjones111]

Is it still there? I would love to go there. Where are their locations? Nothing on the internet, sadly.@@samirascarlett

[@CallofFreaky]

I think Ade’s dog is an honourable mention in her fashion. As much as she loved her, she complimented her look too

[@AshleyONan]

French tip manicures, intentional highlights, grape or cinnamon colored lipsticks are the first things that came to mind. Big gold jewelry as well.

[@marig9236]

That silver, white gold look Carmela wears is unmatched. She looked so beautiful. I wish they kept her looking this way. GOWNSSSS all day

[@saolap]

the Adriana outfit I love the most is when she wears green and white while standing outside of the airport with Chris in a neck brace. it's the most simple but it's one of her most hilarious moments. (the Roberto cavalli tiger dress is her most stunning tho I need that in my closet)

[@KasiaSopniewska]

it's such a funny moment. Chris is all paranoid, asks her where did she park her car and Adriana is like 'am in a parking lot', lights up a cigarette, and doesn't give a damn

[@BoleDaPole]

A well timed " CHRISTOPHUR" by Adriana would leave him in a daze for at least a second or two while his mind reboots

[@Fawn0001]

My favorite outfit that Carmela wore was a pink, Fila tracksuit with matching pink tennis shoes. She always looked so great and put together. I think that is one of the reasons Tony didnt want to leave her.

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

For a show so popular I cannot think of a time people have talked about the costumes (asides from jokes) and I'm really glad this video was made. A lot of Greek ladies also rock the "mob wife" Carmella look too lmao

[@softball4evalex]

I always LOOVVEEDDD Ade’s outfit designs!!! Between her and Carmela, they always had the best clothes imo. That tiger/animal print satin dress was absolutely STUNNING!!! And not to mention Drea de Matteo is just drop dead gorgeous with a physique that could even pull off a brown paper bag!!!

[@silentsaints]

FINALLY FINALLY A SOPRANOS FASHION ANALYSIS 😭😭 we definitely need one on the guys too

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

I agree. I love this show

[@Nopenonameok]

Adriana LaSERVING. God, her style is everything to me.

[@rebeccaxun]

FINALLYYYYY, I love reading interviews of Juliet Polcsa, talking about how Paulie's actor styled himself (and his little wings), how she shopped where real mobsters shopped in Jersey. I love the leather jackets, little knit polos, bowling shirts, suspenders, track suits, opulent chains and bracelets that the men wear too. : ) Great video!

[@Keiaradise]

My absolute favorite outfit from the entire series was when Carmela had a dream of Adriana in Paris 😍

[@KasiaSopniewska]

that dream was so sad though

[@haroldjoseph8296]

"Look, I found Cosette."

[@PureKino]

Great video! Love seeing the show explored through different topics like this!

[@houkhohs8794]

A wild Kino has appeared

[@j.elizabeth4621]

Adriana is one of the most well-written women in television history. I've watched the Sopranos a couple times over and seeing her in the early seasons gets harder and harder each time.

[@FilmSureelist97]

The fashion on this show was so underlooked

[@gofishblowfish]

Absolutely LOVED this video!!! More of this kind of content for The Sopranos❤ I love how you said Adriana’s clothes were an armor to protect her personality 🙏🏽

[@KasiaSopniewska]

Thank you

[@katana2k]

I thought Carmella's personal appearance reflected her character and motivations, not necessarily the trends of the time. In the earlier seasons, she was happy to indulge in the lifestyle provided by Tony, but as the show went on, she moved away from that indulgence, spending less money on hair, makeup and nails. As the possibility of life without Tony became more real, she became more practical in her choices, and economical in her personal life. She is seen less playing tennis and more studying for her real estate license, less getting her nails done and more squirrelling money into bank accounts and investments. I thought she got her haircut because short hair is easier to manage.

[@FadedBlack93]

Quasimodo predicted all of this

[@mistyaqua]

Oh my god, I have been waiting for a video like this!!! Thank you!!!

[@TheColeTruth]

great video as always! I enjoy the fashion from this show also. Notable mention to the therapist Melfi, she rocked all those suits

[@KasiaSopniewska]

couldn't agree more! loved her Armani suits

[@termiitos]

Mad men and the sopranos - two of my favourite shows ! I'm so glad you're covering them

[@iAmiSaid]

Very innovative and perfectly analyzed! Amazing, and the first of its kind. And you nailed it, love going through that look book .. Carms jewelry... How did I overlook that collection, it rivals Liz Taylor's ❤😊 thank you for your hard work and vision!

[@Stefaniamagdaleniak]

Very interesting analysis! ❤ I love The Sopranos and now I want to watch this series again - more carefully 😅

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

I loved this video! The fashion on this show is amazing! 💖

[@kathygrosvenor4464]

Kaisa! What a great video!! Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️

[@arianne.nicole]

When I was watching sopranos a few years ago, I went to Nordstrom to buy pin stripe baby blue Ralph Lauren boxers and a fresh pack of wife beaters and a silk robe. Last week I bought honeycombs and did not regret it.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Ooh please do the rest of the characters . Love costume design

[@gunnatypebeat815]

Thank You! Adriana is the fashion breakdown we needed

[@tanjamilenkovic1917]

I like how deep you went in conection fashion choice and personality of character.

[@idilg5787]

another great video. I really enjoy the way you analyse these scenes and wider themes in the shows. You've become my fav channel :-)

[@KasiaSopniewska]

Wow, thank you!

[@steviebeevie]

Phil Leotardo's hair gives a subtle implication he spent 20 years in the can

[@BabyBat14]

Great analysis, would love to see more about The Sopranos and other media. Subscribed!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

@BabyBat14 men's fashion video analysis comes out this Sunday xx

[@angelsunlight]

Love this ❤ so happy I found your channel

[@KasiaSopniewska]

@angelsunlight welcome to my little corner of the internet

[@Oliviagebelcook]

This video is perfection😍❤

[@oc2538]

This was excellent, I love your videos. I grew up watching this show, but secretly because my parents would have flipped with all the violence and profanity. I always like Medow, the mob princess of the show. I loved Carmela's outfits, her big rings and bracelets. My mom was more of Liz Claiborne/Chanel bag type mom. Very 90s conservative. I once bought her a cheetah print top and she never wore it 😂 I was obsessed with everything leopard and cheetah at 16-20 (Guess clothes were my staples) and my parents forbidden me to wear certain clothes to family events. I didn't dress as revealing as Adrianna's attire. But if you have to wear a plaid skirt, blazer and tie everyday for school for a decade you go a little crazy on dress down day.

[@K4ger0u]

cool vid, i'd like to see the breakdown of the male mob fashion on the sopranos

[@KasiaSopniewska]

I see what I can do

[@analopez-xk4qe]

Great video!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zeynepkymet4673]

How do I explain that I want to dress like Adriana, not in a trend-worshipping terminally TikTok-using “mob wife” way, but like someone who dresses as extravagantly and flamboyantly as they want and doesn’t care what anyone thinks and is effortlessly cool about it?

[@heyhi5503]

i remember while watching this show, every time any of the wives or adriana appeared on my screen, the only thing i could focus on was how good they were styled

[@superdani152003]

This video is amazing❤❤

[@marthamathilda]

please do more like these ❤

[@emilytorres408]

Absolutely love Adriana’s jewelry !

[@mayln163]

Would love to see a video about Meadow’s fashion.

[@MichaelChiklisCares]

I really love the clothes from Sopranos. Sadly The Shield didn't focus on clothes that much, lol the character Shane Vendrell wore those early 2000 jean fashion, Vic Mackey baggy pants lol. Vic also had tucked his shirts under the jeans, he was a raw beef bulk man. xD

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

Eddie Falco had cancer, she was wearing a wig and cut her hair when it started growing, it had nothing to do with style.

[@JerseyDevilJerseyGirl]

There are some really good articles online regarding the nails & jewelry the women wore in the series

[@DrikkiVyvi]

What about Meadow ? 😮

[@mojojeinxs9960]

Got my nails done yesterday. Told the nail tec ....pink and white Soprano New Jersey style.

[@walkermorgan1710]

Thank you for. making an amazing sopranos video!!!! something actually interesting not shouting about gabagool or pretending to be a psychiatrist

[@Tinymoezzy]

My cousin Tammy was a mob wife R.I.P. She said her look Is a poor person's idea of a rich person who thinks TJ Maxx Is the top tier of fashion

[@nidhishshivashankar4885]

Everybody needs to stop calling Adriana a mob wife 😭😭😭 yall don’t even know 😭😭😭

[@oc2538]

Yes, her ending was the most tragic.

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

She just had a trip in the woods

[@DrikkiVyvi]

I thought Carmelas hair looked so much better long

[@KasiaSopniewska]

@DrikkiVyvi I agree with you 100%

[@br3akstuff]

​@@KasiaSopniewskaOf course! But unfortunately Edie had cancer and had to get chemo.

[@juturburg]

what jazz songs do you use? amazing and very satc like

[@KasiaSopniewska]

@juturburg I use Epidemic Sound for my background jazz music. The song that plays in this video is Unimaginable by Nocturnal Spirits. I hope that helps xx

[@silverkitty2503]

thank you

[@livannal.t.9068]

good job.

[@colechapman6976]

I think Johnny Sack is the best dressed out of everyone. His suits are impeccable

[@burgerdaveee]

gloria had the best sense of style imo

[@bentencho]

If only some designer can reproduce that stunning tiger-print catsuit that Adriana wore.

[@LexaShopBeautyAndHome]

Carmela's haircut has a really easy not so deep explanation,its a wig,they gave her that hair style because Edie Falco got diagnosed with cancer in the middle of making the sopranos,she explained it on an interview.

[@prairie_dog_5443]

Gloria is the only one who had a good style from all women in sopranos.

[@juliafedorenkova5287]

I really love your videos but please ad spoiler alerts! 😢❤ I thought it was just about their styles

[@KasiaSopniewska]

@juliafedorenkova5287 you're right! I'm terribly sorry for not including spoiler alerts

[@Ambient_Jazz2212]

Adriana’s tiger print dress is so gorgeous

[@kittycat1887]

honestly I liked clean girl thing way better

[@DeezNuggz]

I'm not into fashion, so all of these clothes come off as extremely tacky. Cool video though!

[@Lilyanna298]

Love the Mobwife Aesthetic, but wish there wasn’t so much real fur. You can look good without torturing dozens of animals

[@4everbuffylover]

Adrianna 😭

[@brendibean]

girl...... put a damn spoiler alert, i didn't know ade died bro

[@SouthernOregonReps]

Who care was Drea de Mateo wears… she could wear a gorilla suit… she is beautiful

[@KRW3321]

Is it just me who thought most of the fashion/style was tacky?

[@mybigwomanlife9873]

Edie Falco had cancer during the filming of the show. That's why Carmela had the short haircut.

[@robertbertagna1672]

i just love to see women in fur coats and nice clothes

[@lauraswihart4816]

No furs thank,- you! ☝️

[@Filmchica99]

Vintage furs! Or the animals life was for nothing at the end 💔

[@atlantictiger]

I love Sopranos commentary because I will never watch it - I’m too sensitive to violence - but I keep learning more about why it stands the test of time, and nobody talks about its dedication to fashion…could it be SATC’s impact??? Thank you for your service 🫡

[@KasiaSopniewska]

it is a violent show, for sure but the violence showed on screen isn’t that bad in comparison to breaking bad for example.

[@atlantictiger]

@@KasiaSopniewska omg I could not stand BB not only for the horrible violence but just … f*cking over Skylar??? What was that character development??? From what I understand Sopranos treats their female characters with decency!

[@KL-uv3ts]

Just my opinion, but: I think the way The Sopranos was overlooked for its fashion had more to do with classism than SATC -- SATC was seen as experimental and daring, but that hinged on how its mains were bohemian artists, high-powered Manhattanites, or WASP princesses. But the characters of the Sopranos were nouveau riche from New Jersey, deemed crude and vulgar even in designer. The popularity of the mob wife aesthetic now has a least a little to do with how "guido" style went from endlessly mocked to emulated in the 2010s, but coming out of 90s minimalism the fashion scene didn't respect animal prints or sparkles or bold jewelry. Even SATC took a few years to get really colorful.

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

​@@atlantictigeroh madone you are in for a treat if you think The Sopranos treats women with deceny. If you decide to watch it, you will be replused by one of the episodes. I know i was because it was literally brutal as hell. Even i, someone who can handle violence was taken afoot from it. Apart from that, i can say one thing about the violence. It's unrealistic. But it is a good show nonetheless. Have a great day.

[@atlantictiger]

@@Aurora-bv1ys What’s a madone? This comment is weird af. I won’t have a great day thanks 😂