As I've said before - when you publicly scorn a fashion trend, you are only 25 seconds away from discovering how awesome said fashion trend is. I can say though, confidently, 9 months after I posted about the high-low trend (aka mulleting), I still don't like it.
That being said, I'm not positive I understand the peplum trend.
Peplum. Is it pronounced pee-plum? Pep-plum? Pep-blum? I've heard it pronounced each way and I'm not gonna lie - I generally avoid saying words I don't know how to pronounce... so you won't hear me talking about it!
So, what is peplum? According to the dictionary, a peplum is a short overskirt attached to a shirt, jacket, or dress that typically flares right from the waist.
Ok then.
I head to my favorite website, Forever21, to scope out the peplum happenings. Let me tell you, they are abundant.
My eyes popped over this dress because I loved the hot red hue... but then I realized the model is embarrassed of her weird waist pouf, which is why she is covering it with her hands.
Not sure if the chick above is making that face because of her peplum or because of her ugly shirt.
Or something like that.
In a lot of ways, when I see someone in peplum, I think they are pregnant. That little fake-skirt could be hiding the teensiest little baby bump, no problem.
Then again, if there's a baby in the bellah, wouldn't you NOT want to choke your waist to death with that little cinch?
So, peplum. Am I missing out? Will my next purchase be a peplum dress with a side of extra peplum?
You be the judge.
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I was a little nervous to try the peplum trend, and was sure that it wasn't for me. I mainly shared your concern that I would look pregnant, or look like I was trying to hide a bump! I have tried on several that hit me in the wrong spot on my waist and looked awful. I have found two that I love though, one from Zara and one from Anthropologie. I definitely think it can be a hard trend to pull off, but if you try various styles/brands I'm sure you would find one you loved!
So glad you addressed this Peplum thing! I'd only recently seen or heard of it, when I was perusing the New York & Co website. I'm torn on it too. I think I like it - but having a bigger waist, I fret to think what it might look like if I wore it. Eek! I like how it looks on the models wearing it, who have TINY waists and midsections but I'm in the same boat as you - Not really sold on it yet.
As a curvy lady, I've definitely shied away from this trend -- not sure I could rock that without looking pregnant, as noted! I do think it's cute, though. And I also scorn the high-low trend... seriously, what is that about?
I bet you end up with a peplum wedding dress! LOL
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Peplum, but I'm scared to try it on!
I wore peplum to a homecoming dance. In 1984. :)
i always like it on other people...but so far, the thing i've tried on that had a peplum was AWFUL. my shorter waist, plus the fact that i carry any extra weight in my middle...it was NOT a good look. gag.
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