For the slightly nerdier of our readers the word peplum originates from the ancient Greek word ‘peplos’ essentially meaning tunic and that’s exactly what we mean when we describe a garment as having a peplum design. Peplum dresses, for example, have a small sewn in overskirt, which looks a bit like an elongated hem that covers the hip area. Some examples below:
You must be logged in to post a comment.