Starting in the forties, then shown again in the eighties; the peplum trend is here for another come back! A surprisingly versatile addition to your new season wardrobe, chic peplums add a new dimension to skirt suits and separates for day.
Peplum: A short over-skirt or ruffle attached to the waistline of a skirt, top, or dress. it looks like the super-flirty trend is here to stay. The waist-specific fit-and-flare silhouette was seen on almost every New York runway. Designers have added peplums to sharp tailoring, giving a dash of femininity to classic workwear, wheres some designers gave the trend its prettiest incarnation with peplums of layered lace of pretty frills for all-out romanticism. The feminine peplum is back, as seen at Stella McCartney, Jason Wu and Chanel. And its certainly in demand.
Why We Love Peplum – This added ruffle adds a perfect ladylike flair to your ensemble. Slimming your waistline and accentuating your beautiful, womanly curves at the same time – what’s not to love?? With peplum, your silhouette will be looking fit and curvaceous in seconds.
Types of Peplum – When choosing your perfect peplum, keep in mind there are two versions: fitted and flared. If you want to show off an hourglass figure, choose a fitted peplum. Flared, on the other hand, will add curves to your hips and is the perfect choice for boy-shaped bodies.