I bought my first peplum shaped top about a month ago from Primark not realising how huge the trend was to be. High necked, no sleeves, nipped in waist and subtle flare… all in black.  On my trip to New York this last week I came across so much variety of the peplum that there is no excuse not to be wearing it! H&M had a top piece in foil effect and Zara had black peplum dresses. Whether you go for a two -piece suit or a dress, you are sure to exude class and elegance.

My peplum top. £7 from Primark.

I am personally so glad to see the return of this trend as the 1940’s and the birth of Dior’s ‘New Look’ is my favourite fashion era.  It was a time when women could enjoy fashion again and embrace their womanly figures. The extravagance of the fabric Dior used in his 1947, due to the post war fabric restrictions, is also reflected in this season’s peplum. McQueen plays on romanticism with gorgeous accentuated ruffles and frills and Marchesa darkens the mood with black feathers, silver foil and sheer materials.

Alexander McQueen S/S 2012

Marchesa S/S 2012

For anyone who finds the peplum overtly feminine, don’t panic, as there is so much variety out there. From leather effect to mix and matching prints and textures to add a more quirky edge to the trend.  Skinny jeans and straight leg trousers instead of a pencil skirt are also a way of adding masculinity if you go for a two-piece.

If you are feeling the winter blues, I promise embracing the peplum will be the best thing you do.  Wearing this gorgeous silhouette will immediately make you feel prettier, sexier and bang on trend!

Bek  xo