A peplum is a strip of fabric that is sewn onto a blouse at the waist. It can highlight a slim figure and hide flaws, such as excessive fullness of the hips. A blouse with a peplum is suitable for most women. By correctly combining it with the bottom, you can create different looks – from strict to romantic.
Features of the model
Blouses with a peplum are now back in fashion. This type of clothing first appeared in Spain, then it was worn only by men. Then it disappeared from fashion, then returned again, and since the end of the 19th century it has become a solid element of the women's wardrobe. Now designers have turned their attention to this model again and create elegant blouses for all occasions.
A peplum is a detail in the form of a wide strip of fabric that is sewn onto a blouse. It is gathered in folds and resembles a frill. Basques can be asymmetrical, multi-layered, with falling waves, etc. Most often they are made of the same material as the blouse itself.
A blouse with a peplum is universal, it can be strict, suitable for a business style, or gentle, feminine for everyday wear. This model is recommended for both plump and thin representatives of the fair sex. By choosing the right color of the blouse and the shape of the peplum, you can hide the flaws of the figure, emphasize the chest.
Varieties
Such blouses differ in width, length and shape of the peplum. The style of the blouse itself can be any. Fashionable blouses allow a woman to remain stylish and modern.
On the sleeve
The length of the blouse sleeve should be chosen depending on the figure and thickness of the forearms. Different options are recommended for different body types. Girls with full arms, for example, should take a closer look at a long or medium (3/4) sleeve. Types of products:
- Sleeveless models are more suitable for summer, but can be worn in cooler seasons under a jacket. They are sewn from light flowing fabric, due to which the peplum forms beautiful waves.
- Short sleeve blouses – cover the shoulders but leave the arms open. This is also a summer option that is suitable for business style. A woman in such a blouse will look strict and stylish.
- Long-sleeved models will keep you warm in cool weather. If you choose a model made of thin silk or chiffon, it will not be hot in the summer. Most often they are straight, but can be flared at the bottom.
- Items with 3/4 sleeves. They can be straight, wide or with ties. This fashionable sleeve looks especially good with trousers or mid-length skirts.
By the cut of the basque
Despite the fact that the peplum is a simple strip of fabric gathered in waves, there are different versions of its execution. First of all, it differs in its location. The classic version is a frill on the waistline. Also popular today is the peplum under the chest, as it accentuates the bust and hides the tummy favorably.
An asymmetrical option looks unusual and bold, when one sleeve is long and the other is missing altogether.
A large number of folds on the flounce allows you to add volume. Basques can be either almost straight or in the form of a wavy frill. Multilayered flounces are a fashionable trend now. A double peplum will help create a romantic image, suitable for women of different builds. For modern stylish fashionistas, an asymmetrical shape is recommended - it is either located diagonally over the blouse, or sewn to its lower edge, longer at the back than in the front. The features of the folds depend on the material and the width of the strip, they can be soft, flowing or hard, almost invisible.
An extended peplum is only suitable for tall girls, as it visually shortens their height.
By the style of the blouse
The variety of blouses allows each woman to choose a suitable style that would suit her figure and style. There are items with a turtleneck or a deep neckline, with straps or with open shoulders. An interesting option is when the blouse has a sleeve, but it starts from the middle of the shoulder, leaving them slightly open, as well as items with a low waistline.
Classic models of a fitted or skinny cut with a semicircular roll-out neckline and a small collar look strict and elegant. They are ideal for the office, school, and business meetings. Loose models without a collar are universal, as they can be combined with any clothes, and their roll-out can be semicircular or triangular. A popular model with an open back, which can be made in the form of a top with straps or a regular blouse with sleeves. It is perfect for a formal evening look, but you can wear it to the office under a jacket. Models with a peplum at the waist are considered a classic option, suitable for both everyday wear and going out.
Of the decorative embellishments, ruffles and flounces that repeat the shape of the peplum are most often used. A belt, sewn in or worn separately, also looks beautiful.
Material options
For sewing such a blouse, thin materials are more suitable, which form folds well and do not wrinkle. The following fabrics are most often used:
- cotton or linen – ideal for summer blouses, hygroscopic, pleasant to the touch, but easily wrinkled;
- silk – forms beautiful folds, creates a feeling of pleasant coolness, goes well with lace. Cons: natural material is expensive, does not tolerate washing in hot water;
- Chiffon is a light, airy summer material that is suitable for a romantic look. Minus - prone to the formation of constrictions;
- velvet – suitable for special occasions, easy to drape, but very capricious in care;
- satin – looks strict and elegant, it produces smooth folds. Disadvantage – shrinks when washed.
Unusual materials for such blouses include lace, leather or knitwear. The model, decorated with patterns and a peplum, is very feminine, more suitable for a formal evening dress. For everyday style, you can choose knitted blouses with a frill. A leather blouse is not suitable for everyone, it is often sleeveless, neutral in color. You can combine it with a skirt made of a similar material or simple black trousers.
Fashionable colors
A white blouse helps to create a chic feminine image. The peplum looks weightless and gentle, especially if made of lace material. White is ideal for creating a formal or strict business image. Among the monochromatic classic colors, black blouses are also common. In combination with a peplum, this color allows you to look slimmer. By choosing the right bottom, it is easy to create a modest but elegant image.
Among the bright colors, juicy blue and all shades of blue are especially in fashion now. They go well with black or white trousers and skirts. Bright red will help you stand out, ideal for a romantic or formal style. A thin black belt will complete the look and emphasize the waist.
Yellow blouses look bright and unusual. This color is more suitable for young girls. Green blouses are relevant in the new season, they go well with black, white or beige bottoms.
Most often, such blouses are monochromatic. Sometimes they are decorated with a contrasting lace insert or a belt between the peplum and the bottom of the blouse. Such a detail is noticeable in itself, and in combination with a colorful color scheme, the image will be overloaded. In addition, the print is lost in the folds. Only simple geometric or abstract patterns are used: lines, polka dots, spots, small flowers. Checkered patterns are especially popular now. Classic contrasting squares of two colors look best.
Single-color embroidery looks good on light-colored classic blouses.
What to wear with
Beautiful blouses with a peplum are suitable for office style, even if there is a strict dress code at work. You can wear such a blouse to a party, to the theater, on a romantic date or just for a walk. To make the look stylish, you need to know what to wear with such a blouse. It goes best with skinny trousers or skirts, and skinny jeans are also ideal. If you wear a jacket or cardigan, it should not be too tight, so as not to wrinkle the frill.
Stylists' recommendations:
- Office style requires restraint, so the blouse should be opaque. It is best to choose models with sleeves of any length without a deep neckline. They can be combined with straight classic trousers or a pencil skirt in dark tones. It is recommended to wear pumps on your feet.
- A lace or silk blouse is suitable for a party. It can have a deep neckline and an open back. The item is combined with skinny trousers or a mini skirt. To complete the look, you need stiletto heels. Large beads or a bracelet are suitable as jewelry.
- A blouse of any material will do for a casual style. A stylish look is achieved by combining a black chiffon blouse with embroidery and denim shorts. It is better to complement it with a small backpack, and wedge sandals will do as footwear. You can also wear a bright sleeveless blouse and a pencil skirt. A thin belt will look beautiful with such a combination.
- A romantic look is achieved by combining a red lace blouse and a straight black skirt. You can complement it with a stylish hairstyle, large bracelets and a small clutch on a chain. In cool weather, you can wear ankle boots with the outfit.
A blouse with a peplum makes the image elegant and feminine, so you should not combine it with worn jeans.
Selecting a model depending on your figure
A stylish fashionable blouse decorated with a peplum is popular due to its versatility. It can be worn by a woman of any build, but you need to choose the right style. For example, for full-figured women, blouses with a peplum should be chosen so that they favorably emphasize the advantages of the figure and hide the disadvantages. Tips for choosing a suitable model depending on the build:
- Women with a pear-shaped figure should choose a model in which the peplum is located below the waistline. It will also disguise the tummy and full hips. A wide stripe with a minimum of frills will help hide extra centimeters. It is desirable that it is darker than the blouse itself.
- Plus-size women should not wear blouses made of transparent materials, lace, or checkered or striped patterns. They will add even more volume to the figure. Women should give preference to one-piece models without a horizontal line. Styles with a triangular neckline that imitates a wrap also look good.
- An asymmetrical peplum will help hide overly full buttocks: short in the front and longer in the back.
- If the figure is T-shaped, a flounce located at their level will help add volume to the hips. Moreover, it should be as lush as possible - this will help balance the proportions of the figure.
- A peplum under the bust will emphasize its shape and hide the tummy. Such models are especially popular among pregnant women.
- Women with an hourglass figure type are suited to classic models with a peplum at the waistline - they look even slimmer in such clothes.
It is not recommended for short girls to wear such blouses, as this detail will reduce their height even more. If you really want to wear it, you need to choose the top and bottom of the same color.
Blouses with a peplum are one of the most fashionable wardrobe items. Most often, it is chosen by elegant, romantic women. The versatility of such an outfit allows you to look stylish and feminine in any situation.
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