peplum

noun

pep·​lum ˈpe-pləm 

: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress

peplumed

ˈpe-pləmd 

adjective

Illustration of peplum

Examples of peplum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On July 16, the actress delivered another shirtless look featuring a tiny bandeau top paired with a matching peplum skirt and an extra-wide sunhat. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 July 2026

The top also features buttons down the front, a sweet scalloped hem, and a flattering peplum silhouette. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

The multi-hyphenate appears on the cover in a plunging latex peplum corset and no bottoms, her hand cheekily covering the area. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Trends for 2026–2027 include reinvented strapless gowns, draping, asymmetry, micro bows, and playful elements like peplums or detachable components — many of which align with Olivia Bottega’s convertible and adaptable styles. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek peplon peplos

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above