The world of fashion is constantly changing. Unfortunately, not all clothing that is currently in style looks great on every body type. The peplum dress is a current example. While a red peplum dress may look absolutely stunning on a clothes rack and on certain girls, it may look frumpy on another.
History of Peplum Dresses:
Peplum dresses were originally popular in the 1940s and made a come back in the 1980s. It, then, seemingly disappeared from the fashion world until bursting back onto the scene in 2012 when it quickly began to appear everywhere. Suddenly black peplum dresses were seen at work or at funeral and bold red peplum dresses were a favorite for a night out with friends, at a party or on a date. Peplum is a wide ruffle of fabric that is sewn to the waist area of a dress (and occasionally skirt or shirt.)
What Body Shape Looks Best in Peplum Dresses:
Peplum dresses are ideal for certain women and, in fact, really flatter some body types. Women with narrow shoulders and a wider bottom half often find that it helps balance out their body shape. A tall, thin woman often looks gorgeous in peplum. These women in a red peplum dress with sleeves that hits slightly above the knee topped on with ankle boots are sure to attract the attention of others. Many fashionistas believe it looks fabulous on women with a hourglass shape because it can accentuate their small waist even more. While it may look best on these body types, women of other shapes and sizes can, too, wear a peplum dress. It just might take slightly more effort to find the best one for her. The trick to wearing a peplum lies in finding one that flares out in just the right area (the skinniest part) and ends at just the right spot (before it can bring attention to a least favorite part of the body.)
Where to Buy A Peplum Dress:
Peplum dresses can be found everywhere from a local department store, a small, local boutique, or a designer boutique. There are also found online, but it is easier to buy it in the store so that it can be tried on to ensure it flatters the body of the person wearing it. Whether buying a black peplum dress that is priced in the four figure range or a cheap red peplum dress, remember that the fit of the peplum dress is everything.
Style and Accessory Tips:
There are a few things to consider before putting on a peplum dress if the goal is to be absolutely stunning:
- It can’t be said enough that the right fit is essential.
- Keep a peplum dress simple. It can be the perfect little black dress! Monochromatic colors tend to look best as opposed to bright, bold patterns.
- Minimize your accessories. Do not feel the need to go overboard with various necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc. Keep it simple and classy to get the best look.
- Wear high heels. This is especially true for petite girls because it results in a more balanced look.
- Do not wear a thick belt. If a belt is necessary, wear a thin belt directly on the hips to achieve a contrasting look of a thin waist.
Peplum dresses appear to be to here to stay for awhile based on the fact they be seen in many designer’s fall 2013 advertisements. Keep the tips above in mind to find the perfect peplum dress.
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