Fall 2011 trend:PEPLUM

There are lots of ways to embellish and glam up a dress or skirt: beading, slits, and colorful patterns are a few classic options we can think of. But our favorite by far has got to be the voluminous trend that was all over the fall 2011 runways: peplums! 

Firstly, what is a peplum? Well, it’s a high-fashion term for a poufed-out ruffle that’s been added to the waistline of a skirt, dress or long jacket. But even if you didn’t know the word for it, you’ve probably seen it. For their fall 2011 collections, designer after designer were lovin on the style. Proenza Schouler revved-up a Navajo-inspired dress, Thakoon embellished a gorgeous coral zip-up jacket, and Stella McCartney made a cute velvet LBD that much cuter all by adding a little thing called a peplum.