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

Her footwear accompanied a fall 2012 Gucci by Frida Giannini plum peplum jacket and high-neck ruffled blouse, along with a silky black knee-length skirt with a ruffled hem. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Add a tank top with your favorite sneakers and a denim button-down for fall, or style them with heeled sandals and a peplum top for an elevated look before summer ends. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

The actress stepped out in a red peplum scoop-neck jumpsuit and accessorized the look with a gold necklace and dark sunglasses. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

The all-over dainty floral lace, sheer straps, and slight peplum silhouette are so romantic and stunning. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek peplon peplos

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above