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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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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

$2,485
Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for 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

$1,656
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 Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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
SEA NEW YORK cream cotton peplum pocket flap belt waist A-line skirt US0 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SEA NEW YORK cream cotton peplum pocket flap belt waist A-line skirt US0 XS Reference: SNKO/A00412
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21st Century and Contemporary American A-Line Skirts

SEA NEW YORK cream cotton peplum pocket flap belt waist A-line skirt US0 XS

SEA NEW YORK cream cotton peplum pocket flap belt waist A-line skirt US0 XS

$160
Louis Féraud Turquoise Knife Pleat Power Skirt Suit w Provenance - US 8, 1980s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Tucson, AZ
in American history. Wool crêpe suit with peplum jacket and matching inverse pleat midi skirt
Category

1980s French Skirt Suits

Louis Féraud Turquoise Knife Pleat Power Skirt Suit w Provenance - US 8, 1980s

Louis Féraud Turquoise Knife Pleat Power Skirt Suit w Provenance - US 8, 1980s

$495
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