Wasp waist jacket - the elegant retro trend inspired by Christian Dior

After years of oversized cuts and men's jackets borrowed from "his" wardrobe - whether it be boyfriend, brother or husband - fashion is turning a new leaf and putting the focus on femininity. Instead of the delicate and delicate lines of the "S" silhouette with corsets and crinolines, designers are going for the more expressive hourglass shape inspired by Christian Dior's New Look. Thus, the wasp waist jacket makes a triumphant return to the scene - a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Bar Jacket introduced by Monsieur Dior in 1947.With its characteristic narrow shoulders, accentuated waist and slightly flared silhouette, the Bar Jacket became a symbol of grace and femininity in post-war Europe. Today, although its modern version is less structured, its cut continues to accentuate or even create the illusion of an hourglass figure. This is achieved through precision tailoring techniques, such as darts and tuxedo stitching, which shape the silhouette with masterful precision.Among the leading trends for spring-summer 2025, the "wasp waist" jacket embodies the new definition of elegance - not outdated or too formal, but modern and dynamic, with femininity artfully highlighted through the mastery of tailoring.

Kendall Jenner

That is why it is worn "only", directly on bare skin - an expression of subtle and discreet sensuality, far from the more daring look of deep cleavage. The "wasp waist" jacket is free of superfluous details, reduced to the essentials, making it lighter and more versatile than its iconic predecessor, the Bar Jacket from the 1950s.

Kendall Jenner

Karlie Kloss

Paired with skirts, the outfits are tailored to the new businesswomen, as we've seen with Hailee Bieber, Kandall Jenner and Karlie Kloss. It can also be worn broken up, i.e. with a contrasting white
trousers - as suggested by Audrey Tautou at the Jacquemus show - or with very short shorts and sheer tights - as suggested by Jenna Ortega at Dior - Elegant and sophisticated looks with a retro twist, but interpreted according to the trends of 2025.

Audrey Tautou

Jenna Ortega