Thursday 4 October 2012

bigGirl Stylista: The Peplum

bigGirl Stylista: The Peplum:  
T he Peplum The secret of a successful peplum is in the cut and fit, and the balance between shoulder, hip and waist to achieve that all-important hourglass silhouette.”
a peplum can make you look like
schnitzel-proportioned peplum can make your waist look smaller and become the focal point of this modern look. Peplums come in all kinds of silhouettes. There are various shapes and sizes, like frilly and ruffled or stiff and architectural. Some peplums are so small they’re barely noticeable, while others are the only thing that anyone will notice. And, in theory, there is a peplum style that will look great on you, by camouflaging your fat tush or balancing out your top-heaviness. The trick is to find the right type of peplum that flares out in just the right spot (where you’re the skinniest) and ends at just the right spot (so you’re not drawing attention to your least favorite area).


  • If you have an hourglass-shaped body, peplums can exaggerate your, already ideal, proportions.
  • If you have a top-heavy or inverted-triangle body, adding bulk to your lower half will balance out your upper half and make you look like you have a waist, while hiding your tummy.
  • If you have a big-bootied, pear-shaped body, the right peplum will camouflage your hips and butt.  

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