It is no secret to anyone that has been following what is going on in the fashion industry that retro, ladylike styles are having a major comeback, and these peplum fashion innovations play a huge role in that look.
For those of you who don’t know, peplum is the short little overskirt that is attached to a tight dress, fitted shirt or tailored jacket. The look adds an instant touch of sophistication and retro elegance.
From Mary Katrantzou’s latest collection for her Fall 2012 offering to Jason Wu’s Spring 2012 collection from last season, and even retailers like Banana Republic and H&M, peplum fashion innovations are truly taking over.
If you want to add some ladylike glamor to your look, this is the perfect way to do it.
16 Peplum Fashion Innovations
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Beautifully Blurred Pictorials
'In Dreams' by Konstantin Lunarine Features Fashionable Haze
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Sleek '60s Ensembles
The Banana Republic Spring 2012 Collection is Straight Out of Mad Men
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Retro Ladylike Looks
Hailey Clauson for Vogue Russia January 2012 Sparkles in Chanel
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Fabulously Flared Fashion Editorials
The Caroline Trentini Vogue January 2012 Shoot is Crisp
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Elegant Eastern Fashion
Zach Posen Fall 2012 Showcases Beautiful Asian Influences
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Cotton Candy Clothing
The Jason Wu Spring 2012 Collection is Wildly Whimsical
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High-Powered Peplum Details
The Dior Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Accessible and Parisian-Chic
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Sultry Schoolgirl Outfits
The Band of Outsiders Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is British-Chic
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Space Age Hair Editorials
The Vogue US February 2012 'Starlight Express' Shoot Brings the Volume
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Architectural Jackets
The Haider Ackermann Fall 2010 Collection is Fabulously Futuristic
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Crisp Ivory Ensembles
The Peter Som Fall 2012 Collection is Clean-Cut and Feminine
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Fab Fashion Mogul Shoots
Kimora Lee Simmons in Harper's Bazaar Singapore January 2012
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Patterned Peplum Frocks
The Mary Katrantzou Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Layered
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Laser Cut Leather
Haider Ackermann Promotes Lacy Animal Fashion
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Bare Shoulder Chic
Smoldering Strapless Dresses Among Golden Globe Winners
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Luxe Lounging Model Collections
The 10 Crosby Derek Lam Fall 2012 Collection is Stunningly Casual
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Urban Granny Style Spreads
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Greased Hair Editorials
The Angela Lindvall for Marie Claire Photo Shoot is Stunning
Sequined Seaside Ensembles
The Martha Streck for Elle Brazil Shoot is Bright and Sparkly
Tough Tribal-Inspired Trinkets
The Lizzie Fortunato Spring 2012 Collection is Exotic and Edgy
Bad Girl Playground Fashion
The Forum Fall Winter 2010 Campaign with Lara Stone Sizzles
Peekaboo Lingerie Editorials
The Zuzana Gregorova Elle Russia Shoot is Sultry and Seductive
Candy-Colored Collections
The Cheap Monday Spring 2012 Collection is Perfect for Summer
Pretty Princess Duds
The Miu Miu Pre-Spring 2012 Collection is Feminine and Fun
Insanely Intricate High Heels
Charlotte Olympia Spring 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowingly Detailed
Inked Androgynous Models
The Auslander Spring 2012 Campaign Features Two Unique Models
Fashion Designers as Rappers
Karl Lagerfeld, Armani, Versace & More for Harper's Bazaar
Haunted Forest Photography
The Juju Ivanyuk Zoo Magazine Winter 2011 Shoot is Dark and Eerie
Double Trouble Editorials
The Chanel Iman Allure January 2012 Editorial Shoot is Playful
Peacoat-Disguised Minidresses
The Rachel Zoe Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Majorly Chic
Leather Cutout Couture
Wonderland Spring 2010 ‘Control' is X-Rated
Retro Road Trip Editorials
The Hailey Clauson Vogue Australia Photo Shoot is Gorgeously Glam
Carefree Parisian Styles
Arizona Muse Looks Lovely & Chic in Louis Vuitton Cruise 2012 Catalog
Boho-Chic Celebrity Brands
The Winter Kate Spring 2012 Collection is Relaxed and California-Cool
Mellow Monochromatic Model Captures
The Julia Stegner for Vogue Germany Photo Shoot is Stunning
Conservatively Chic Captures
The Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Russia Photo Shoot is Retro
Art Deco-Inspired Ensembles
Rachel Roy Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Inspired by the Art Deco Era
Jaw-Droppingly Dramatic Gowns
The Dior Haute Couture Spring 2012 Show is Mind-Blowing
Institutionalized Ivory Shoots
The Angels in Chains Editorial Features a Stark White Palette
Delicately Draped Designs
The Doo Ri Fall 2012 Collection is Gorgeous and Sophisticated
Glamorous Goth Garments
The Augustin Teboul Spring 2012 Campaign is Gorgeously Dark
Leather Is Back
Jackets For Women & Men
Chic Career Styles
Shopbop Workwear Boutique Features Polished Professional Separates
Recycled Leather Jewelry
Scraps & Old Jackets Turned Into Accessories
Professional Pin Jewelry
The Tom Binns Spring 2012 Collection is Beautifully Bold
Breezy Spring Styles
The Club Monaco Spring 2012 Lookbook is Full of Easy-to-Wear Looks
Softly Shaded Spring Styles
Alexa Chung Looks Pretty & Polished in Elle UK March 2012
Busily Layered Fashion
The Marni Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Eccentric and Eclectic
Reality Star Supermodel Shoots
The Cynthia Bailey Denim Magazine Editorial Features a Housewife
Precious Parisian Princess Dresses
The Clemence Peosy Glamour UK Shoot is Playful and Adorable
Streamlined Monochromatic Fashion
The St John Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Chic and Practical
Slick Rockstar Dresses
The Kate Moss Leather Look at Miu Miu During Paris Fashion Week
Clashing Pastel Fashion
The Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Russia Editorial is Retro
Dark Cowgirl Fashion
The Nicholas K Fall 2012 Collection is Western-Inspired and Chic
Retro Revival Footwear
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2012 Collection is Fun and Flirty
Feathered Headdress Fashions
The Dimphy Janse for Vogue Spain Editorial is Bohemian Chic
Fiery Fluorescent Jewelry Campaigns
The Florian Eccentric Ecstasy Spring 2012 Collection is Hot
Color-Blocking Collections
The Vena Cava Spring 2012 Line is Clean and Crisp
Dressy Leather Jackets
Leather is no Longer Just for Biker Chicks
Red-Hot Editorials
The Ming Xi for Vogue China Editorial Shoot is Androgynously Chic
Sci-Fi Safari Editorials
The Ashley Smith Muse Photoshoot is a Strange Blend of Themes
Candy-Colored Pumps
The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2012 Collection is Cute and Whimsical
Valentine's Day-Inspired Ensembles
The Rachel McAdams Glamour Shoot is Gorgeous
Fashion Designer Dolls
Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie
Preppy Pastel Captures
The Teen Vogue 'Bold Prep' January 2012 Editorial is Fantastically Sweet
Frenzied Flowery Fashions
The Mary Katrantzou Spring 2012 is a Blend of Garden Colors and Chaos
Plum Pleated Skirts
The Salvatore Ferragamo Pre-Fall 2012 Line is Pattern-Perfect
Flirty Floral Campaigns
The Gucci Cruise 2012 Campaign is Sweet and Simple
Style Resolution Shoots
The Anett Griffel for Cosmopolitan February 2012 Shoot is Fun and Quirky
Casual Faded Fashion
Blonde Magazine March 2010 Features Simplistic Comfort
Glamorous Goth-Inspired Ensembles
The Z Spoke by Zac Posen Fall 2012 Collection is Glamorous
Delicate Saint Photography
Marta Macha Captures 'Martyrina' for Kismet UK
Flower Power Pictorials
The Noemenus Quarterly Mary Katrantzou Spring/Summer Shoot Blooms
Chic Bad Girl Collections
The Chadwick Bell Fall 2012 Collection is Perfect for Party Girls
Fierce Fur Topper Collections
The Jenni Kayne Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Super Modern
Elegant Equestrian Collections
The Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Practical and Stylish
Rockstar Royalty Fashion
The Balmain Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is a Mashup of Chic and Rebel
Caged Mini Dresses
The Georgia Hardinge AW10 Collection Accentuates Curves
Refined Sixties Advertorials
Isabeli Fontana for Bottega Veneta Shows Off a Polished Beehive
Exaggerated Eyeliner Editorials
The Karolina Kurkova Vogue Turkey Photo Shoot is Gorgeous
High-Powered Peplum Details
The Dior Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Accessible and Parisian-Chic
Celebrity Skate Park Shots
The Drew Barrymore InStyle Photo Shoot is Fun Yet Sophisticated
Dark Motorcycle-Inspired Duds
The Kimberly Ovitz Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Cool
Smoky-Hued Layered Ensembles
The Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Chic
Preppy Punk-Rock Pieces
The Kelly Wearstler Fall 2012 Collection is Gorgeous and Youthful
Retro Resort Editorials
Molly Smith for Wonderland Shows Off the Dior Resort 2012 Collection
Ethereal Bohemian Ensembles
The Imitation Spring 2012 Runway Show is Stunningly Sweet
Sensual Retro Shoots
The Julia Valimaki Noblesse Korea Shoot Channels Bettie Page
Neon-Obsessed Outfits
The Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2012 Collection was Inspired by a 7 Year Old
50s Homage Collections
The Tracy Reese Pre-Fall 2012 Line Has Severals Prints Going On
Skirt-Showing Male Looks
The Givenchy Pre-Fall 2012 Lookbook Breaks Gender Barriers
Rapunzel Braiditorials
Restrained Hair and 'Jackets of All Trades' in Vogue
Terrific Tulle Couture Collections
The Christian Dior Spring 2012 Designs are Soft and Elegant
Elegant Refined Daywear
Kate Winslet is the Sophisticated Star of St. John Spring 2012 Campaign
Architectural Jackets
The Haider Ackermann Fall 2010 Collection is Fabulously Futuristic
Literal Architectural Couture
The Mary Katrantzou Spring 2011 Collection Focuses on the Home
Elegantly Embellished Ensembles
The Libertine Fall 2012 Collection is Chic and Attention-Grabbing
Chaotic Mismatched Lookbooks
The Pringle of Scotland Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Mixes Prints
Saucy Southern Ensembles
The Lucy Jay Spring 2012 Collection is Endearing
Moody Monochromatic Catwalks
The Rebecca Taylor Fall 2012 Collection is Unexpectedly Dark
Heavy Skirted Coats
Comme des Garcons Military Jackets with Attached Blankets
Regal Chic Jackets
Beyonce's Rockin Fashion at ‘We Are One' Inauguration Concert
Twitter Childbirths
Baby Phat CEO Kimora Lee Simmons Tweets While Giving Birth
Glam Rock Fashion
Rachel Zoe Fall 2012 Collection was Inspired by '60s Rock 'n' Roll
Piled-On Pattern Fashion
The Gary Graham Fall 2012 Release is Chaotic in the Best Way
Bleach-Blonde Bombshells
The Ellery Fall 2011 Lookbook is Sensational
Funky Floral Fashion
Peter Som Spring 2012 Collection is All About Flower Power
Collegiate Cool Fashion
The Jil Sander Pre-Fall 2012 Line is Ivy League Ready
Leather Office Looks
The Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2010 Collection is Cool and Sophisticated
Rowdy Rebellion Editorials
The Ashley Smith Interview Russia Photo Shoot is Grunge-Glam
Celebranding
Big Stores With Big Name Models
Crisp Ivory Ensembles
The Peter Som Fall 2012 Collection is Clean-Cut and Feminine
Gradual Transformation Collections
Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 Show Goes From Dark to Light
Lingerie Ridingwear
The Christian Dior Fall 2010 Collection is About Girly Equestrian Style
Spiked Bolero Jackets
Fritz Helder is Fierce for Carl W. Heindl
Teen Time Capsule Couture
The Acne Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Uses Elements of the Past
Effortless Nautical Ensembles
The Whiz Spring 2012 Collection for Men is Easy and Chic
Bulbous Floral Fashions
The Mary Katrantzou for Topshop Collaboration is Extremely Structural
Profuse Print Photography
The Erik Madigan Heck A Magazine Focuses On Mary Katrantzou's Designs
Color-Blocked Tribal Collections
The BCBG Max Azria Fall 2012 Collection is Impossibly Chic
Shimmering Badass Shades
The CheyenneKimora Eyewear Collection Boasts Extreme Bling
Chic Color-Blocked Loungewear
Milcah Spring Summer 2012 Campaign Features Haute Laid-back Pieces
Perfume Bottle Couture
Mary Katrantzou Dresses are Walking Fragrance Vessels
Sparkling Gold Blazers
Aneta Kowalczyk Snaps Stunning Shoot for Zwierciadlo January 2012
Poetically Printed Handbags
Mary Katrantzou for Longchamp Collection Will Hit Stores Soon
Asymmetrical Red Carpet Fashion
Baring Shoulders Instead of Cleavage
Artsy Tortoise-Shell Prints
The Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012 Line is Wearable and Fun
Asymmetrical Party Dresses
Ring in 2009 in a One-Shouldered Gown
Kiddie Couture Boutiques
Young Versace Opens in Milan for Label-Loving Toddlers
Allover Striped Ensembles
The Richard Chai Love Fall 2012 Collection is Functional and Chic
Elegantly Ethereal Ads
The Christian Dior SS12 Campaign Stars an Angelic Mila Kunis
Giant Blooming Shoulders
Sex & the City Movie Already an Influence
Autumn-Hued Draped Duds
The Costello Tagliapietra Fall 2012 Collection is Perfect for Fall
Polished Jewel-Toned Frocks
Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 is Full of Feminine Career Pieces
Spooky Alleyway Fashion Shows
The BLK DNM Fall 2012 Collection is Dark and Edgy
Grasshopper Couture
Mary Katrantzou Makes Insect-Like Apparel for Fall 2009
Monocromatic Italian Catalogs
Diesel Black Gold Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Full of Leather
Animal Rights Angels
The Hills' Audrina Patridge is the Latest Face of PETA
Greek Print Fashion
Topshop Spring 2010 Collection Star Richard Nicoll & Mary Katrantzou
Unprecedented Couture House Tours
LVMH Open House Reveals Heritage Sites & Workshops to Public
Leather Reusable Bags
The Ultimate in Reusable?
Fashionable Ribbons
From Kimora Lee Simmons' Ribboned Waists to Tied Satin Bow Necklaces
Dance Party Diva Ads
The Baby Phat Spring 2011 Collection is Fresh and Feminine
Plaid Biker Jackets
Creative and Classic Outwear for Raf by Raf Simons F/W 2010