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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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New or returning fashion trends, like peplum tops and skinny jeans, that many believe reflect a downward economic spiral.
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Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
In the coming years, Price hosted several Fashion Extravaganza events, combining fashion and rock music, and dressed major celebrities such as Jerry Hall in a bolero and dress with lampshade peplum at the Fashion Aid event in 1985.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
In March, Smith styled a tweed peplum top with light wash jeans for Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show in March.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Another class created the tulle skirt, with a tulle peplum, inspired by a Vera Wang wedding gown.
—Brooke Muckerman, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
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Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
In the coming years, Price hosted several Fashion Extravaganza events, combining fashion and rock music, and dressed major celebrities such as Jerry Hall in a bolero and dress with lampshade peplum at the Fashion Aid event in 1985.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
In March, Smith styled a tweed peplum top with light wash jeans for Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show in March.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Another class created the tulle skirt, with a tulle peplum, inspired by a Vera Wang wedding gown.
—Brooke Muckerman, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
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 24 Dec. 2025.
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