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?