Peplum jacket

Peplum is called a wide frill, which is sewn to the product along the waist line.

This bizarre frill originates from the name of the people (Basques) who inhabited the Basque land. Geographically, it is the north of Italy and the southwestern part of France. Initially, the peplum was part of the traditional, national, Spanish men's costume.

Today we have to thank the couturier Cristobal Balenciaga, a native of the Basque country. Peplum clothing models were continuously present at the designer's shows. Not least, a characteristic element for the Dior fashion house is a peplum jacket.

Today, this unusual and feminine detail complements such types of clothing as skirts, trousers, jackets and dresses. Peplum adds charm and sophistication to each product, turning things into elegant works of art. We see examples in the collections of Chanel, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci, Marc Jacobs and others.

Many women do not dare to purchase a peplum jacket, not knowing what it can be combined with. The most feminine option would be, oddly enough, a combination of a jacket + strict trousers / skirt. Also this option is suitable for business meetings and office. After meeting with your loved one or friends after work, you will also look elegant and interesting. The winning colors of the jacket will be bright and juicy green, purple, pink, etc. We select a neutral, milky, black or gray bottom.

Ladies with a slim figure can afford to choose a jacket or vest with an uneven peplum. It is advisable to choose a neutral bottom, skinny jeans, trousers in a classic style. It will be very good to harmonize a leather skirt and a jacket with leather applications.

Very thin ladies should pay attention to voluminous basques. Due to this, the waist will be emphasized and highlighted. And, on the contrary, full girls should abandon the option with a voluminous basque. For them, it would be an ideal option to purchase a jacket with smoothed frills in plain colors. A peplum, a few shades darker than the jacket itself, will visually stretch the silhouette. Overweight and pregnant women should choose a jacket with a high waistline and a frill that covers the tummy.

If the jacket is already hanging in your wardrobe, but you do not know how to complement the set, choose something strict shirt or blouse. For an evening or event, a ruffled shirt will do.

On the catwalk, you can see that evening and cocktail dresses are often complemented by a peplum jacket. Everything here is individual and depends on the model of the dress you have chosen.

Most often in the store you can find jackets in plain and pastel colors. This is due to the versatility of the model, which can be combined with everything except sportswear. If you can match the bottom to match the top, it will be the perfect look.

Less often, but still there are models of jackets made of checkered material. Dangerous option! If you can't find the bottom in a shade that matches the top exactly, it will look ridiculous.If you swim in matters of combining things, I advise you to abandon this option.

Despite the fact that initially the peplum was only part of a men's suit, today it fits perfectly into the wardrobes of fashionistas. If you still do not have this trendy jacket model, run to the store faster. You will look bright, feminine and most importantly irresistible.