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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 for added volume.
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1990s Italian Skirts

Tom Ford Wool Blend Pencil Skirt With Detachable Peplum Waistband
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford Wool Blend Pencil Skirt With Detachable Peplum Waistband Black knee-length skirt crafted from wool and viscose blend.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pencil Skirts

Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Made from black cotton denim with 2% elastane, it has the most fabulous triple layered ripped frill peplum waist. This is fully removable with D fob silver zip underneath and you can...
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Early 2000s Unknown Pencil Skirts

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: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2008 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Skirt Colo...
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Early 2000s Italian Circle Skirts

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black taffeta voluminous peplum side split skirt
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black taffeta voluminous peplum side split skirt Reference: TGAS/F00937 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Couture Material...
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2010s Italian A-Line Skirts

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/A00349 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2001 - Runway Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese A-Line Skirts

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