What is a Peplum?

cecylia

– January 20, 2010Posted in: Art, Fashion

Recently I learnt a new word ‘peplum’. A peplum is the short over-skirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress. In my mind, it is synonymous with the sexy secretary look. Take a look at a couple of examples demonstrated below:

Rebecca Romjin-Stamos for Bebe. Belted Peplum Patent Leather Jacket Jet black shine.

Here’s Sienna in a coat with a peplum and a girl with a peplum made from gorgeous drapery.

Here are some pretty strapless minidresses with peplums- they add really interesting details. So frivolous!

Of course, Miuccia never misses any trend. In fact, she reworks the classic peplum in her Prada lace series. They were gorgeous dresses but what’s with the sheerness of the skirts?

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About the Author

Dr Cecylia Kee is a fashion lover who is pursuing her dream to run her very own fashion boutique at 1113 High Street, Armadale Victoria Australia - in Armadale's iconic fashion precinct. She is also a practicing veterinary surgeon.