Well, Tuesdays’ Lust List was received with a raised eyebrow & a derisive shake of the head by Mr R.
My spidey senses are picking up, that he was not overly impressed with my extravagant taste levels!
He need not worry, as I have found one thing that will not be turning up on a lust list anytime soon, and that is any item of clothing which happens to have a peplum attached to it.
Is it just me, or does anyone else have a problem with wearing them?
A quick history lesson – The peplum first made an appearance in the late 1930′s, before rationing took hold, and when fabric was freely available. It quickly disappeared during the war only to re-emerge, with a flourish, in the form of such glorious pieces as The Bar Jacket by Christian Dior. This heralded The New Look era.
As is the way with trends, the peplum stuck around for a while, then vanished, returning a few decades later. The 1980′s saw the 2nd coming of the peplum.
SJP in Sex And The City in a vintage 1980′s peplum dress.
Once again, the peplum is enjoying a revival. It’s been around for a few seasons now, but shows no signs of disappearing. S/S ’13 still had a fair few of them knocking around.
From left to right- Burberry, Badgley Mischka, Ralph Lauren
I can, hand on heart, say that I have tried really hard to get along with them, but they just don’t suit me!!
I am aware that in the world of fashion, all peplums are not created equal.
Some are fuller and suit a more boyish figure, creating curves, where there are none. Others are slightly less fluted, falling gently over the hips of a fuller figure, giving a sexy, Jessica Rabbit appearance.
This being the case, there should be a peplum for everyone…so where the hell is mine?
I have searched high and low and, as yet, the perfect peplum for me has been very elusive.
To prove my point, here I am managing to annihilate, what is probably, a very nice, French Connection, peplum top.
”My God, Kat your boobs look huge in that!”. Was my sisters immediate response upon seeing this oh so flattering picture.
Give her her due, she does have a point. This is definitely not working for me!
The problem is that I have, either a very long body or incredibly large boobs, or a mixture of the two!
The waist seam, annoyingly, never, ever ends up on my waist, but usually hovers 3cm above it. The result look is that of an empireline dress/ top that has gone very drastically wrong.
I am quite obviously a freak of nature, who will have to accept that this is a trend I shall not be partaking in.
Make me feel better…Does anyone else share the same problem, or is there a trend/ item of clothing that try as you may just won’t work for you?
Until next time!
Hi there! Shame the top doesn’t work for you, I have a 50s peplum dress of my mums which is similar in style to Carries one above and I think it works well because the peplum is more ‘skirted’. I couldn’t go for a peplum top though, I know it wouldn’t really suit me! Hope you have a great weekend too xx
I think I’m going to have to continue searching, although by the time I find it, it’ll probably be too late! have a good weekend too. xx
I’m short-waisted, so I know I wouldn’t have the same problem as you. Still pretty sure it wouldn’t suit me and just not my style anyway!
Afternoon Carey! You surprise me, I always had you down as a peplum type of girl! xx
Hahahaha!
It’s a style that definitely doesn’t suit me. I spend my life trying to conceal the unwanted lumps & bumps of the tummy area and when I try on peplum tops, I’m convinced it makes the problem worse, And to be honest (whispers …) I don’t really like peplums very much anyway … even on SJP!
I’m with you, Helen. I have enough ‘lumpage and bumpage’, the problem doesn’t need to be highlighted!! xxx
I think I’m just coming round to them but I won’t be buying. I’ve enough worries trying to find the perfect pair of skinny jeans. Whilst everyone is looking for boyfriend jeans (of which I have far too many), I have taken it up on myself to go and look for skinnys. And it is hard because being 5ft 1.5″ and curvy hips – oh those skinnys can be harsh! But like you say – there is something out there to suit everyone – it’s just finding it.
Hi Sue thanks for dropping by. Don’t get me started on jeans!! Who finds them easy to buy? Hope you’re having a good weekend. Kat x