The peplum look has often been commented on by critics in the fashion world as “difficult to pull off,” but one thing is sure - peplums are fun and unique. Today, it is still visible on the runway just as often as shifts. And it’s definitely a look that both slim girls and plus-sized girls can wear.

Origin of the Peplum

The heydays of peplum fashion were in the 1940s to 1980s, and it has been around long before then. In fact, there were instances when this silhouette was seen as far back as Ancient Greece. During the Classical period, the Greeks wore an outfit called the peplos. This is where the term”peplum”originated. It was made of a long tube of fabric that was draped and tied at the waist, then cinched to create the peplum shape.

A more structured version of the peplum came into fashion during the Renaissance. This version has the peplum flared outward over the hips, rather than draping across the body. It resurfaced during the Victorian era as a predecessor to the bustle.

During the 1940s, the peplum has become what it looks like today. Christian Dior’s “New Look” was very popular at that time, and it became what every woman wanted to imitate the stylish, classic hourglass shape. It was less structured than its predecessors, but it provided plenty of volume. It faded out of popularity by the 1950s, but resurfaced again in the 1980s, when the flared waistline was back in fashion. The 80s version of the peplum began at the hips rather than the waist.

With the current trend in fashion that revives nostalgic trends of the past, the peplum has made a comeback since 2011. Thanks to Jil Sanders’ Spring 2011 collection, the style has been slowly reintroduced to women’s wardrobes.

If you want the peplum effect but you don’t have a peplum top, you can opt for a peplum belt. It’s a stylish way to highlight your midsection and gives you a new and fun way to accentuate your waistline while wearing a dress, a fitting blouse and pencil skirt, or a fitting blouse and skinny jeans. It highlights the waist, sort of like a corset belt would, but with more volume and curves.

you want people’s attention to be on you? The Women’s Punk Leather Corset is a peplum accessory to get. This belt is a leather body harness cage that’s adjustable and purely handmade. But as a harness, it’s comfortable to wear. It’s made of high-quality PU leather for durability. It’s a cute belt to wear with a skirt or a dress.

The Peplum Cummerbunds Bow Belt can prettify your autumn or winter attire. This belt has a peplum design with a bow tie in the middle to make it look charming. It’s perfect for wearing with your leggings, bodycon dress or tights, so you can add a bit of volume to your look. This is made of faux leather.

Looking for a peplum that covers the sides only? Women’ Leather Body Harness Cage Adjustable Peplum Dress Waist Belt may be something you’re looking for. It came with a harness design and made with high-quality PU leather material that’s comfortable to wear. This makes it great as an accessory for cosplay, party attire, nightclub attire, and more. This is because this design looks eye-catching, you probably don’t want to wear them with your regular clothes if you don’t want to get attention.

This is a statement belt that will earn you a lot of compliments. The Faux Leather Structure Ruffle Thick Statement Peplum Belt is a textured, faux leather-based skirt belt complete with a thick belted waistband, a skin-baring front opening, a scalloped hem, and a flirty mini length. Wear it with a sexy bodysuit, A-line dress, or a cropped top to complete the look. By the way, it’s made of 10% polyester and must be dry-cleaned only.

Red Leather Peplum Belt is an exquisite peplum belt that’s made of genuine soft sheep leather. This gives the belt an expensive look and feel. Its unique design accentuates the waist and creates a flattering shape. You can wear this peplum corset belt with your dresses and blouses, as well as with a cloak or jacket.