Sorry, But My Trend Crystal Ball Says This Type of Blazer Is Going Out of Style

fitted waist blazers trend shown on a woman wearing a black blazer

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When taking in the fashion landscape over the past few years, it would be extremely difficult to miss the overwhelming popularity of oversize, boxy blazers. The cool style has been spotted everywhere from the runways to the wardrobes of the most stylish influencers, and worn in a variety of ways. However, as with any trend, the most fashion-forward people are already looking for the next It style to come along. In this case, it happens to be the nipped-waist blazer. This fresh style still has a longer hem, but the shape has taken a strong swing toward sculptural with an hourglass effect.

This structured, cinched design is actually nothing new. It's a fun revival of the jacket style that reigned supreme back in the '80s and early '90s. And it's no wonder why it's coming back into the spotlight—the silhouette is streamlined, figure-highlighting, and all-around super chic. Balenciaga is known for this signature look, but it's now being spotted across the fashion landscape. Ahead, I rounded up 23 great options for getting the look, plus a variety of outfit ideas featuring the fitted-blazer style.

fitted blazer trend is shown on a woman wearing a gray blazer with a gray sheer skirt, white pumps, and a black handbag

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fitted blazer trend is shown on a woman wearing a black fitted blazer with matching trousers and slingback heels

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fitted blazer trend is shown on a woman wearing a green blazer with matching trousers and pointed heels

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fitted blazer trend is shown on a woman wearing a black blazer with straight-leg denim and white ballet flats

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fitted blazer trend is shown on a woman wearing a black blazer with black skinny pants and sparkly sandals

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fitted blazer trend is shown on a woman wearing a navy blazer with navy trousers and black sandals

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fitted blazer trend is shown on a woman wearing a tan tailored blazer with a matching maxi skirt

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This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Jennifer Camp Forbes

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.