Was anyone else terrified when peplum came into vogue? (“You want volume…where? In the mid-section? Right by my thighs? Que pasa? Are you insane?”) But then…this:
So. It was time to reconsider. That, and the fact that my hip little sis was wearing a peplum top when I visited her in NYC, so that pretty much sealed the deal. So, I snagged this inexpensive boucle top from TopShop ($50) — I liked the color and texture. A little different. I’ll wear it with a deco-style pendant ($168), my black J. Brands ($185) and booties (um, these Zanottis are…sick — $995. Side note: did anyone see Ramona Singer shopping at G. Zanotti’s flagship store in NYC on RHONY earlier this season? She botched the name so badly I almost went deaf.):
I like it with an oversized clutch ($62):
Or — how about peplum on the bottom, in the form of this dreamy Lanvin skirt (I mean…perfection — $2K — but get the look for far less with this TopShop style, $68), paired with a patterned blouse ($27 — Kirna Zabete for Target) and some big earrings (LOVE me some Suzanna Dai — $145)
Finish with a classic pair of pointed pumps ($206) for a seriously glam daytime look…and of course the Givenchy Antigona bag wouldn’t hurt (dreamy. – $2,500):
For something on the more casual end, consider this striped peplum top ($58) with a tangly pearl-and-chain necklace ($150), dark wash skinnies and Chanel-esque flats ($69):
I dream about wearing the latest + greatest from Alexander Wang (though I’m still loving my Emile, which I drooled over for a full year and have enjoyed every minute of owning — $985):
While this isn’t peplum, how much do we love this mustard capelet from Alice and Olivia ($495)?!
Perfect over this peplum top ($37) with jeans and some chic booties (love this cap-toed pair from B Brian Atwood! — $475):
I’d finish with this TDF snakeskin cross-body ($795). I saw it in person at the J. Crew Collection Store in Manhattan, and was uber envious.
If this is all too much, just test it out with a cozy topper from Tibi ($495) and your favorite pair of work skinnies ($89) and pointed flats ($188) for some high-gloss sophistication:
Finish with a smart cross-body, like the Mulberry Effie ($670). Can’t decide if I like it better in the white or black…
Who’s willing to try the trend?!
i love peplum. it really works with my body type and i can’t get enough! love all these options.
You’ll have to tell me what you end up buying, Summer!
I have the Effie CB in white. I went white because I have a primarily black wardrobe, while I have a lot of black bags I didn’t want to do black on black all the time. The white adds a sophisticated pop (I know you’re a fan of b&w) but it practical because it matches with almost any color in a wardrobe.
JEALOUS! Love the unexpectedness of white leather!