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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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The peplum-style tank top cinches gently at the waist for a flattering fit without sacrificing comfort, while the breezy wide-leg pants offer plenty of airflow on especially hot days.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Emily Blunt appeared at the Disclosure Day premiere in London wearing a sheer lilac peplum gown by Stella McCartney.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
It’s designed with cap sleeves for a bit more coverage without getting hot, and the peplum shape fits your silhouette to dress up capsule pieces like capris and slacks.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Beneath the peplum, an A-line skirt gave the dress a healthy dose of elegance that balanced the contemporary design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Emily Blunt appeared at the Disclosure Day premiere in London wearing a sheer lilac peplum gown by Stella McCartney.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
It’s designed with cap sleeves for a bit more coverage without getting hot, and the peplum shape fits your silhouette to dress up capsule pieces like capris and slacks.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Beneath the peplum, an A-line skirt gave the dress a healthy dose of elegance that balanced the contemporary design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for peplum
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“Peplum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peplum. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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