The Blazer Styles That Are Taking Over Right Now

Blazers were the jacket trend that no one saw coming. While that might seem silly to be surprised by the blazer's comeback, just think about it. The tried-and-true wardrobe staple is the key to professional power dressing for so many, so how could it be deemed a “trend” in the true (and fleeting) sense of the word? In fact, we saw the staple jacket emerge in checkered prints seemingly out of the blue last fall, and since then countless more iterations have followed suit. For the record, we're not mad about it. Not mad at all.

Fashion girls have co-opted the practical trend alongside designers who are reimagining the piece the coolest new blazer styles. These days, we're spotting new blazer trends all over the street during fashion month, further solidifying their staying power. If you're just as on board with the classic checkered blazers as we are, you’ll fall in love with these even more current blazer styles that have undoubtedly taken center stage this year. From pretty pastels to luxurious textures, scroll through to discover which blazer styles are huge with the fashion crowd right now and of course, shop our picks of the trend.

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1. Vibrant Hues
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Fashion girls are playing with color a lot more lately, and that very much includes the blazer. As we move into spring, a fresh palette of refreshing blues, pretty pinks, and eclectic patterns awaits.

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2. Luxe Textures
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Rich fabrics like velvet and corduroy bring the jacket up a notch. Really feeling this blazer trend? Try pairing with matching trousers for a fresh take on the modern suit.

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3. Structured Silhouettes
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Corset-inspired shaping, extra-strong shoulders, and asymmetrical tailoring are all blazer styles you'll start to see popping up in the coming months (if you haven't already).

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4. Double-Breasted
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This is as classic as it gets. The traditional double-breasted blazer, especially adorned with gold vintage-inspired buttons or produced in a classic checkered pattern, gets a stylish upgrade. Offset its old-school feel by wearing with soft-feeling details like a floral skirt or statement earrings or embrace its classic shape by pairing with a plain turtleneck and polished jeans.

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

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.