Illustration of peplum
peplum
noun
pep·lum ˈpe-pləm 
: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
peplumed
ˈpe-pləmd
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web At the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards, Zendaya accepted the Fashion Icon Award in a red bra top with a matching pencil skirt featuring a peplum. 
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Another cute, casual option is this fun peplum top from Actloe that's just $20 right now. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022 Add a cotton tank or a polo shirt to play off of elevated options like a Ralph Lauren peplum top or a swooping Chloé dress. Corinne Dorsey, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 There are also flowy dresses with bedazzled straps, strapless peplum tops, and studded low-rise pants. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 13 July 2022 The first five words in the list — peplum, boucle, chignon, tulle, espadrille — are much more commonly known by women. Kara Miller, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 For her final appearance on the tour, Kate wore a belted yellow floral peplum dress by Alessandra Rich. Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 26 Mar. 2022 Dynevor wore a sheer black peplum dress with a high leg slit by Louis Vuitton. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 3 May 2022 Every style, from the mock neck to the peplum, is available in sizes XS to 3X and priced at either $78 or $88. Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 See More
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Another cute, casual option is this fun peplum top from Actloe that's just $20 right now. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022 Add a cotton tank or a polo shirt to play off of elevated options like a Ralph Lauren peplum top or a swooping Chloé dress. Corinne Dorsey, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 There are also flowy dresses with bedazzled straps, strapless peplum tops, and studded low-rise pants. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 13 July 2022 The first five words in the list — peplum, boucle, chignon, tulle, espadrille — are much more commonly known by women. Kara Miller, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 For her final appearance on the tour, Kate wore a belted yellow floral peplum dress by Alessandra Rich. Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 26 Mar. 2022 Dynevor wore a sheer black peplum dress with a high leg slit by Louis Vuitton. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 3 May 2022 Every style, from the mock neck to the peplum, is available in sizes XS to 3X and priced at either $78 or $88. Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin, from Greek peplon peplos
First Known Use
1866, in the meaning defined above