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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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Coughlan, 38, wore a black peplum minidress with buttons down the front and a massive bow and tulle train on the back.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Both garments featured a flowing silhouette, with a slight peplum element at the waist.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
The strapless minidress featured a houndstooth print pattern with a hint of a peplum element.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
However, there are a few throwback trends that might require a bit more convincing—like slim-fit trousers, peplum tops, and ultra-cropped jackets for a midriff-baring-moment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Both garments featured a flowing silhouette, with a slight peplum element at the waist.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
The strapless minidress featured a houndstooth print pattern with a hint of a peplum element.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
However, there are a few throwback trends that might require a bit more convincing—like slim-fit trousers, peplum tops, and ultra-cropped jackets for a midriff-baring-moment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 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 2 May. 2025.
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