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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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The severe-looking dark gray structured blazer featured a peplum flare-out at the bottom and a plunging neckline that was accented by a silver statement necklace, similar to sister Kim.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Ego Nwodim Ego Nwodim opts for a red heel with her black peplum dress and blazer plus Boucheron jewels.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
It’s designed with a peplum hem, front-tie drawstring waist, and a front button closure that provides a flattering look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The black velvet dress featured dramatic puff sleeves, a sculpted bustier bodice, a plunging neckline and a hi-low peplum silhouette.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Ego Nwodim Ego Nwodim opts for a red heel with her black peplum dress and blazer plus Boucheron jewels.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
It’s designed with a peplum hem, front-tie drawstring waist, and a front button closure that provides a flattering look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The black velvet dress featured dramatic puff sleeves, a sculpted bustier bodice, a plunging neckline and a hi-low peplum silhouette.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 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 16 May. 2025.
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