The life of an average wiseguy

[Frank 251]

While every mobster or "wise guy" is different than the other, a standard template can be established for how they live.

Characteristics: 

A wise guy usually has a bad temper. They can't hold down a normal job because they won't take orders from people that they perceive as lower in power than them. (Such as most other men, and all women, except for their mother/grandmother). So to make a living, they take from those that deserve it. (Atleast most of the time.)

A wiseguy respects women, but does not let them step over him. He is the boss of his house. He must be self confident; a weak man would never last as a mobster, whether it be mentally or physically weak. A wiseguy isn't necessarily rascist or sexist, but he isn't politically correct either. 

Clothing:

The suit: It can be blue, it can be black, it can have a tie, it can be open collar. Mobsters can wear a variety of suits, as long as they aren't too tight or hipster looking. The suit is the business attire of a mobster and is worn at meetings and important ceremonies.

The leather jacket:

It can be a classic one, a bomber, or a longer coat, the leather jacket is the standard of day to day apparel of a mobster.

Pants:

Mobsters typically wear slacks, dress pants, or regular cut jeans, not skinny jeans.

The tracksuit:

Ya, I know. This is what a sleazy debt collector from New Jersey would wear, but that's the point.

Various other apparel:

Other attire can include peacoats, overcoats, wife beater undershirts, leather loafers, Italian style white tennis/soccer shoes, gold crucifix chains, rings, fedoras, and old school greek fisherman type hats.

Some of these clothes might look horribly out of fashion to some people, but remember this: most mobsters don't follow fashion. They don't care about brand names. This is how many modern Italian American mobsters dress, and that's what matters.

*Note, not all members of the Luprano family have to, or will dress like this, but it's an example of the some of the things we might wear.

Leisure: Wiseguys enjoy eating fine Italian food, and enjoy drinks such as cognac/brandy, various whisk(e)ys, dark rums, wine and beer. They enjoy smoking cigars such as cohibas and montecristos. They drive cars like Cadillacs, Lincoln's, various sports cars and luxury sedans.  They are the epitome of a man, and they will break your head if you tell them otherwise.

 

Edited December 14, 2016 by Frank