topic Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle in Fashion

Peplum vs. Ruffle

ALRATIBA — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:21:26 GMT

There's a D&Co "top with peplum".

A379059

LOGO has a similar pieces and calls it a ruffle hem. A302427

ETA: I thought a peplum was something that was attached at the waist.

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

kaydee50 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:20:55 GMT

Wouldn't wear either of them. Don't need more bulk around the hips--LOL!!

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

Kachina624 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:24:29 GMT

I'd call the Logo top more of a ruffle than a peplum. Peplum usually start further up and gradually flare out.

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

Andreatoo — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:27:41 GMT

@ALRATIBA

Neither qualify as a traditional peplum They misuse the term regularly!!

And as someone who loves a peplum I find it incredibly annoying!

they have structure, seamed at the waist and don't lay limply on your hips!

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

ALRATIBA — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:28:14 GMT

@Kachina624

LOGO does call it a ruffle.

D&Co calls theirs a peplum.

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

ALRATIBA — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:30:27 GMT

@Andreatoo

Whoever named the D&Co top needs to take some lessons!

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

Andreatoo — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:34:15 GMT

@ALRATIBA

they do it all the time! Any piece with extra fabric at the bottom is a peplum!

I used to hear the designers correct the name applied but I think they've given up.....

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

Peaches McPhee — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:05:41 GMT

I think you are right @ALRATIBA . Not a big fan of either, but they are not horrible or anything.

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

millieshops — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:38:29 GMT

@Andreatoo That's also my idea of a traditional peplum - no idea what I'd call the D&C top although it does look as if the trim starts higher than on the Logo top.

Given my figure, as pretty as a peplum top looks on some women, I own none.. Once in my life, I bought a jacket from Talbots with a peplum - good material, well made, good color for me. Wore it twice before I put it into a thrift bag. It was one of those "What were you thinking" decisions.

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

FancyPhillyshopper — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:22:52 GMT

I personally have decided I do not like peplum tops on me, so they better stick with the term ruffle.

The peplum suit jackets look divine on those stylish ladies in the photos!

Re: Peplum vs. Ruffle

faeriemoon — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:00:56 GMT

Not a huge fan of either top in the OP, but I think I prefer the shorter one.