Peplum Tops: Seamed and Smocked Waists to Test the Trend

Peplum Tops: Seamed and Smocked Waists to Test the Trend

Fall's loudest silhouette, quietly priced

The peplum trend is mostly tops, which is the easiest way to test a shape before committing. Look for a seamed or smocked waist and a hem that flares from the hip, twill, denim and satin-back crepe all hold the flare better than a soft jersey. They all work over the wide-leg trousers already in your closet. Cover image via Pinterest.

The short version

Peplum tops are the safest way to try a shape that I thought was gone. The version I like has a seamed or smocked waist and a hem that flares from the hip. This edit has pieces from Staud, Theory, Rails, French Connection and The Great, in twill, denim and knit. Pick one in a plain color and wear it with straight trousers.

 

If you are still deciding, Peplum Is Back, Minus the 2010s gives the case.