Peplum
pep·lum /ˈpepləm/
Noun
- A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse.
- (in ancient Greece) A woman's loose outer tunic or shawl.
- For apple shapes, the right length of peplum will create wider hips which will balance your broader shoulders.
- An hourglass will benefit by creating an even more flirty shape with a little fullness at the hip.
- And for a girl without a naturally defined shape this strong silhouette will give you the illusion of a smaller waist AND some sexy hips.
Here I have gathered lots of great peplum styles and even a few simple accessories to make this trend easy and affordable. Have fun with this trend and I would LOVE to see what you do with it!
The Styles
The Peplum Belt A peplum belt is a very easy, and versatile way to try out this trend. You can easily add this belt to a pencil skirt or fitted top that is already in your closet! This is also a cost effective alternative to the trend. | The Skirt The peplum skirt is the perfect way to create some extra curves around your waist. it can hide a little of you tummy and give you the illusion of a thinner waist. | The Top Peplum tops are a great way to add a little style and femininity to an outfit. Layer a colored peplum top over a simple black pencil skirt, and you have a Color Blocked Peplum dress! You can also wear them with your favorite pair of jeans to dress the shirt down a bit. | The Peplum Dress There are so many cute styles of peplum dresses out there at the moment. They can make an amazing statement piece in your wardrobe. |
The Little Black Peplum
Skirts
1 - Black Peplum Tube Skirt from NewLook.com This is a classic representation of the peplum skirt. You can find them in all colors of course and they are more than likely going to be pencil skirts on the bottom. | 2 - Dogtooth Peplum from ASOS Houndstooth is a print that is always in style. Here is an updated way to where this print! | There are several peplum belts on the market and here are my favorites in order.
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Peplum Tops - Dress for your Body Shape
Wide HipsThe slight peplum line at the bottom if not going to over emphasize your hips like a fuller peplum skirt would. And you can even add a short cardigan to this cute sleeveless top! | Slight WaistThis cinched high waisted top is going to give you the illusion of a more defined waist. | Narrow HipsThis top will help proportion your narrow hips to your top by adding full and flared material to your hip line. | Full BustIf you are a little on the bustier side this top will more than likely work for you! Since the waist like is dropped a little there will be more room for your bust. And the long sleeve will elongate your arms and waist making you look more proportioned. |
Fun Polka Dot Prints
Best Evening - Cocktail Peplums
Stylist Picks - Best of Peplum Dresses
Of all the dresses this is the most versatile This amazing purple color will look great in a Winter or Summer wardrobe. You can wear it to anything from a wedding to date night. It would also look great with a blazer or cardigan. | This studding color block is going to create some killer curves. The black outer panel is going to visually slim you as well. This is a very high end looking dress with a low price. | This center panel leather and all black makes the perfect party dress. These different material panels are also going to slim your figure. The PU material is a edgy statement piece on any sexy dress. |