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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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The style showcases a V-neckline adorned with cording, along with a beaded surface decoration and embroidery on both the bodice and peplum of the gown.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Paired with a long, flowing dress, a linen ensemble or even jeans and a modern peplum blouse, flat sandals add an air of natural, relaxed sophistication that is an absolute trend this year.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 18 May 2025
That said, thanks to the brand using its most popular silhouettes for the debut collection, the styles — made up of two mini dresses, a peplum top, and a blazer in a satin, white fabric — could double as summer occasion dressing pieces as well.
—Irina Grechko, Refinery29, 16 Apr. 2025
Stock up on everyday essentials like this striking peplum blouse that can be dressed up or down, as well as this slouchy tote bag that looks so similar to a style Jennifer Lawrence recently wore.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Paired with a long, flowing dress, a linen ensemble or even jeans and a modern peplum blouse, flat sandals add an air of natural, relaxed sophistication that is an absolute trend this year.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 18 May 2025
That said, thanks to the brand using its most popular silhouettes for the debut collection, the styles — made up of two mini dresses, a peplum top, and a blazer in a satin, white fabric — could double as summer occasion dressing pieces as well.
—Irina Grechko, Refinery29, 16 Apr. 2025
Stock up on everyday essentials like this striking peplum blouse that can be dressed up or down, as well as this slouchy tote bag that looks so similar to a style Jennifer Lawrence recently wore.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Mar. 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 29 May. 2025.
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