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What is a peplum skirt?

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What is a peplum skirt?
A peplum skirt has a gathered and slightly flared piece of fabric from the waist of the skirt or dress. It is a great way to further highlight or exaggerate an hourglass figure.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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MATICEVSKI 2021 Emblazon Ruffle white pleated check peplum skirt AUS6 S
By Maticevski
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MATICEVSKI 2021 Emblazon Ruffle white pleated check peplum skirt AUS6 S Reference: AAWC/A00355
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian A-Line Skirts

MATICEVSKI 2021 Emblazon Ruffle white pleated check peplum skirt AUS6 S

MATICEVSKI 2021 Emblazon Ruffle white pleated check peplum skirt AUS6 S

$280
Prada Spring Summer 2011 Runway Yellow Banana Flared Peplum Skirt
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
fashion elite, this cotton twill skirt w flared peplum hemline is an iconic piece of fashion from a
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2010s Italian Pleated Skirts

Prada Spring Summer 2011 Runway Yellow Banana Flared Peplum Skirt

Prada Spring Summer 2011 Runway Yellow Banana Flared Peplum Skirt

$625
Gianni Versace printed silk organza peplum evening skirt, ss 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace printed silk organza peplum evening skirt with lace up bows and pleated underskirt
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1990s Italian Skirts

Gianni Versace printed silk organza peplum evening skirt, ss 1992

Gianni Versace printed silk organza peplum evening skirt, ss 1992

$2,441
Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
frill peplum waist. This is fully removable with D fob silver zip underneath and you can wear the skirt
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Early 2000s Unknown Pencil Skirts

Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt

Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt

$1,627
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt Brand / Manufacturer
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Early 2000s Italian Circle Skirts

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt

$2,094
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 2001 black red floral embroidered peplum crin skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 2001 black red floral embroidered peplum crin skirt M Reference: CRTI
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese A-Line Skirts

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 2001 black red floral embroidered peplum crin skirt M

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 2001 black red floral embroidered peplum crin skirt M

$580
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