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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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O’Hara, a 2015 Tony winner for her leading role in The King and I, donned a pink peplum gown and emerald earrings, while Moayed, a two-time Tony nominee himself (though he is perhaps better known these days as Stewy from Succession), opted for a taupe pinstripe suit.
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Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Theroux sported a smart black suit and tie, while actress Bloom, 29, wore a gold peplum pleated dress for the celebration.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
The oversized ruffles steal the show, while the peplum fit adds a flattering touch that is perfect for special occasions.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2024
To dress it up, wear your nameplate necklace with other dainty necklaces and a strapless peplum top with trousers or a drop waist dress and a pair of pointed-toe heels.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
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Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Theroux sported a smart black suit and tie, while actress Bloom, 29, wore a gold peplum pleated dress for the celebration.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
The oversized ruffles steal the show, while the peplum fit adds a flattering touch that is perfect for special occasions.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2024
To dress it up, wear your nameplate necklace with other dainty necklaces and a strapless peplum top with trousers or a drop waist dress and a pair of pointed-toe heels.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
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“Peplum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peplum. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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