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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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Trends for 2026–2027 include reinvented strapless gowns, draping, asymmetry, micro bows, and playful elements like peplums or detachable components — many of which align with Olivia Bottega’s convertible and adaptable styles.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Shop crochet ballet flats, peplum tops, capris, and more styles Rounick and Lewis say will be en vogue this summer, starting at just $8 on Amazon.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The season brings a variety of feminine silhouettes to the forefront, including Zimmermann’s off-the-shoulder peplum top, capri pants and skirts with asymmetrical hems.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The sleeveless crew-neck dress featured a sculptural peplum bodice that flared around her upper thighs, which was layered over a floor-length column skirt underlay.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Shop crochet ballet flats, peplum tops, capris, and more styles Rounick and Lewis say will be en vogue this summer, starting at just $8 on Amazon.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The season brings a variety of feminine silhouettes to the forefront, including Zimmermann’s off-the-shoulder peplum top, capri pants and skirts with asymmetrical hems.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The sleeveless crew-neck dress featured a sculptural peplum bodice that flared around her upper thighs, which was layered over a floor-length column skirt underlay.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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“Peplum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peplum. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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