I read the Style section of the Toronto Globe & Mail that is published on Saturday every week. I read it Monday at work since we have it delivered there. My coworkers fight over the Business section but I swoop in and snag the Style section. I guess they are concerned about making money and I’m concerned about spending it!
Last weekend they had a feature on peplums. I remember peplums in the 80s. I sported some. Usually on jackets.
Funnygrrl in a peplum. In 1992, almost the 80's.
They have been back in style for awhile now and I’ve been thinking about sewing something with this style feature. As someone with very little waist definition I think a peplum helps to make my waist look smaller, as least more defined. I’ve never been accused of having child-bearing hips so a peplum helps add a little feminine curve or two.
Stitchywitch blogged about peplums and Rachel Zoe had a McQueen look with a peplum on her daily report (sorry can’t find it now to link) so I googled some McQueen peplum looks.
Gorgeous
The U-shaped neck and peplum would suit my body type best
I looked for some patterns with peplums and found this. It’s a Butterick pattern.
Butterick 5520
I know there will be plenty of vintage patterns with peplums. I haven’t sewn a garment from a vintage pattern yet and I don’t think the way to start is with a garment with a very fitted waist. I’m not an hour-glass, more of a cylinder. Â I also think the less gathered, modern peplum would suit me more.
What do you think of peplums? How do you keep it modern?  By the time I get around to sewing a peplum will they be out of style?  🙂
What I’m listening to: Mistaken for Strangers by The National
Falling Through Your Clothes 
I’ve wondered about them as well—things with a defined waist often don’t work for me, but lord knows my hips can use all the emphasis they can get. I say go for it! 🙂
Be nice to complete the project before they go out of style! 🙂
Never knew these frills had an actual name! Love the pic of you, and I like the Butterick pattern, but not the red one…too space age-y, but that’s probably up your alley 🙂
I love any garment that you could wear onto a space shuttle and totally fit in. 🙂 My personal style is Classic/Logan’s Run.
In the 80s and 90s the peplum was paired with massive shoulder pads. That’s not back in style. Thank goodness.
Thanks for the comment!