Trending in Fashion: The Peplum (page 2)

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Trending in Fashion: The Peplum

Posted by Alexandra C. | Thursday February 23, 2012

As someone who has spent most of her shopping life trying to find items that conceal or reduce her wide hips, the sudden peplum trend leaves me scratching my head. If you're not familiar with the term 'peplum', chances are you may just not know what it's called, but you've definitely seen it before.

(images via elle.com)

Now, I always assumed that peplum died in the 80's along with shoulder pads and acid wash denim. However, just as the shoulder pad came back with a vengeance a few seasons back, now the peplum has been resurrected and seems stronger than ever!

(images via elle.com)

Designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Jason Wu have brought back the peplum in their Spring 2012 shows. Not only are we seeing the peplum in skirts or dress but also in jackets and tops.

Forever 21 Woven Peplum Top (C$25.90), Ribbon Striped Peplum Top (UK$20.00)

Since it's runway debut, I can't go into an H&M or Forever 21 without catching a glimpse of a peplum tee or skirt!

Alice + Olivia Vicky Peplum Dress (C$415.00), Kenzo Peplum Pencil Skirt (C$675.00)

(images via newsfashiontrend.com, celebs.gather.com)

I don't actually mind the peplum trend; on other people that is. Like I've said, the peplum draws attention to hips and that's not exactly on my to-do list. I say, if you have the confidence to rock a peplum, go right ahead lady! Just take a look at these celebs (Dianna Agron and Emma Stone) who strut it in a peplum!

What do you think of the peplum trend? Would you or do you wear it?

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24 Comments

	on February 27, 2012 aubertpie 579 said: i would never wear it, it looks gross and unflattering. No pretty in the slightest
	on February 24, 2012 beautyinfinitum 2,817 said: I think they can be cute.
	on February 23, 2012 amyknows 2,352 said: It is super cute, but I don't really think it would be flattering on my body type. I wish it would though, I think I would be more opt to wear it then. :)
	on February 23, 2012 AngelinaRosaries 2,303 said: I can never pull this outfit together. LOL
	on February 23, 2012 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I think it's cute but I don't like the way either celeb is wearing it. I would definitely wear this!
	on February 23, 2012 Kagoory 1,784 said: I don't really like this style; it's definitely not for me LOL
	on February 23, 2012 Aliza 14,011 said: I think this look is great BUT looks best on a dress or skirt. I think as a top it makes some of the models look like they're hiding a tummy. The way it's done on the Alice Olivia Vicky Peplum Dress is stunning to me. I love it!
	on February 23, 2012 mamaluv STAFF said: @ShioriM - I see what you mean. Because the flare is so pronounced on VB's version it whittles the waist, and the black colour is slimming overall so I can see how this might actually be wearable for more women. The strong shoulders also give balance to the look which I like. I really don't care for the look in these bright colours though.
	on February 23, 2012 takoda 28,648 said: Nope this is not for me at all. My but looks big enough on its own, it sure doesn't need any help with something like this. Now if I were part of the walking dead like these poor things are, that would be a different story.
	on February 23, 2012 shiorim 982 said: Personally I love the peplum look, but only for skirts/dresses, I never could pull off the ones in jackets or tops. Also being on the straighter skinny side, I do like how it adds some curves to where I lack them loool I lovee this peplum dress Victoria Beckham designed that a lot of celebs have worn. I think its actually one of the more flattering peplums. http://sashaxoxo.com/images/IMG_2800_tn_08.jpg