Marta Ortega is not only the public face of Inditex: she has also become, with her discreet knack for spotting standout basics, one of the most followed style references in the country. Whenever a piece of hers catches the eye, it’s worth taking note.
This time the piece in question is a short mid-season blazer that lands in Zara’s new collection with a twist for autumn.
The jacket features two details that make all the difference: shoulder pads and a cinched waist. The result is an hourglass silhouette that instantly balances any loose trousers (barrel, wide-leg, whatever you wear). In other words, structure without rigidity.
Where does this move come from? From a styling choice Ortega has already worn in spring, with the look we know her for: basics, simple outfits, and a black jacket as the protagonist. According to Telva, it’s not the first time she has leaned on a structured blazer with shoulder pads as a key piece.
And here’s what makes it a fall-ready garment: the fabric. The new version elevates tweed as the star fabric, the same one that led Chanel’s latest autumn-winter collection. According to Vogue, the house turned it into a runway statement with iridescent materials, and now the high street translates it into a piece that works with almost everything.
Of course, the shoulder-padded blazer isn’t a one-season whim. Glamour magazine had already flagged it as a Spring-Summer 2026 trend, and structured jackets with an eighties vibe continue to take center stage. That said, the tweed pairing is what anchors it to the mid-season and sets it apart from the cotton or linen versions we’ve seen so far.
The key: proportions. Short jacket, defined shoulders and loose trousers underneath. A trick you can apply to any structured blazer you already own in your wardrobe.
Photos | Gtres, Zara, Lefties
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