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What is a peplum on a dress?

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What is a peplum on a dress?
A peplum on a dress is a pleated, short and gathered fabric strip or frill of cloth, which is attached at the waist of the dress. Peplum dresses are considered very trendy and fashionable. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer peplum dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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40s Peplum Dress with Velvet Rhinestone Appliqué
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Peplum Dress with Velvet Rhinestone Appliqué. Metal zipper up the side.
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1940s Day Dresses

Fendi Pink Silk Quilted Peplum Dress
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fendi Pink Silk Quilted Peplum Dress Light Pink/Blush Quilted detailing Sleeveless High round neck
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Black & Cream Strapless Peplum Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black and cream strapless peplum dress by Alexander McQueen. Sweetheart neckline
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dresses

Emilio Pucci Pink Peplum Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Paris, FR
Emilio Pucci pink peplum dress featuring a lace yoke extending to the long sleeves, a stretch
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in Geneva, CH
evenings. This fitted dress has a flattering peplum silhouette which can emphasized with the optional
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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