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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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Just days after serving a masterclass in clever layering while out in Los Angeles, Seyfried caught our attention yet again by styling a black peplum top with a trendy pair of two-tone straight-leg jeans during a visit to New York City.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Lisa sported a Glinda pink optical illusion tulle dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, a structural peplum waist, and an asymmetrical, hip-high leg slit that trailed into a train of ribbon loops.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
This vest is made from a durable performance fabric and features a cute peplum-inspired back with oversized pockets that fit everything and give it that cool, effortless, outdoorsy vibe.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2025
New or returning fashion trends, like peplum tops and skinny jeans, that many believe reflect a downward economic spiral.
—Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Lisa sported a Glinda pink optical illusion tulle dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, a structural peplum waist, and an asymmetrical, hip-high leg slit that trailed into a train of ribbon loops.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
This vest is made from a durable performance fabric and features a cute peplum-inspired back with oversized pockets that fit everything and give it that cool, effortless, outdoorsy vibe.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2025
New or returning fashion trends, like peplum tops and skinny jeans, that many believe reflect a downward economic spiral.
—Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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