Trend Report: Peplum Dress

By Sisi Tsoi


The Peplum the freshest silhouette of Summer 2012, and it's set to only get more popular in the autumn. The Peplum shape is catching on, thanks to its flexibility and capability to flatter many shapes and sizes. At that point in the year, there are a great number of styles and cuts available, so that you can work the peplum trend, make it your own, and stick out from the crowd even as you're employed the most fashionable current style.

Despite being seen on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Kim Middleton, the detail is still fresh and novel. The shapely cut means that it has a unique quality, able to add curves to a boyish figure, yet at the same time can flatter a more voluptuous frame to stunning effect. It can even be used to hide a baby bump! A small overskirt adds detail to tops, dresses and skirts that might otherwise be considered too basic or boring. This small detail adds an instant update to any wardrobe and will ensure you stay ahead of the style curve.

The look is also open to further alteration for an outfit that'll be even nearer to your individual style and mark you as a trendsetter. Wearing a waist belt just above the peplum skirt, for instance, accentuates the waist and highlights your figure. Pairing complementary yet rather clashing colours - such as Emma Stone's Pink and Red Giambattista Valli dress which she was wearing to the Friends With Benefits film premiere - propels the look further into a fashion-forward, directional league, with the appearance of separates bringing a hint of professional style to the ensemble.

Because the peplum is a key detail and yet is comparatively neutral, it is simple to blend with other trends. As an example, you can pair a cream peplum top with a statement pair of ankle-grazing trousers or pencil skirt - two more of the season's wardrobe favourites. A flashback to the 80s without the nightmares of crimped hair and legwarmers, it's a retro nod that avoids that fancy dress look. Even peplum dresses in neutral tones such as black, cream and nude are statement enough to look fashionable, without that fast-fashion feel that fashionable prints may have. This means that you won't be recycling them after only a couple of wears - and if you go for pieces that have further details , such as embellished necklines, or striking sleeves, they're going to keep you looking interesting for even longer.

Along with the transitional peplum, two of Fall's biggest trends are the colour Oxblood and Leather. Burgundy, wine and forest fruit tones, paired with peplum are an absolute fail-safe closet combination. Leather pieces such as pencil skirts and skintight jeans will look incredibly directional with a peplum top and bridge the style gap between grunge and glamour. You don't have to choose whether you're a bad girl or a good girl with peplum; you'll simply be incredibly stylish, and ready for the new season.




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