What goes around, comes around, and 2011 has come back around in the form of peplum tops. In case you’ve erased the style from your memory, peplum tops are cinched at the waistline and then flare out. You may have noticed that your favorite retailers hopped back on the trend, so it’s not tough to get in on the flared fun — especially with cute picks like these.
Amazon in particular is leaning into the style, and it’s more versatile and affordable than you think. Basically, any type of top you like to wear — T-shirt, button-up, long sleeves, short sleeves — can feature the peplum look. Join Us as we take a blast from the past into our current obsession, won’t you?
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1. Our Favorite: Whether you’re going to work or getting dressed for the weekend, this long-sleeve top with a slight V-neck and an overall polka dot design is stylish and comfortable.
2. Perfect Pleats: For a less dramatic peplum look, this short-sleeve number comes in ten colors and has a slight pleated design, so they’ll disguise any wrinkles.
3. Beautiful Bows: The bows on this long-sleeve peplum top are the same color as the shirt, so they serve as a cute detail as opposed to being overwhelming.
4. Sweet Sweater: Yes, a peplum-style sweater exists, and the flare is just enough to make it stand out among the other knits in your wardrobe.
5. Lovely Layer: Pair this sleeveless sweater vest with a cardigan or blazer, and you have a trendy fall outfit ready to make its office appearance.
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6. Flower Power: The large flowers on this long-sleeve top are super flattering, and its flowy style disguises your stomach for a shirt you’ll be happy to wear all day long.
7. Easy Elastic: With ruffled sleeves and a high neckline, the star of this short-sleeve top is the smocked waist that fits to your body just right.
8. Bold and Belted: This pleated long-sleeve top has a belt at the waist, so you can decide how prominent you want that peplum flare to be.
9. Size-Inclusive Pick: Available in sizes small to 4XL, this square-neck top can be worn with the sleeves up for work or down for a date-night ready style.
10. Cool Cardigan: This button-down cardigan could be worn as a top, but either way, the defined waistline makes it a more fitted option.
11. Business Blouse: Your favorite short-sleeve button-down just got an upgrade thanks to the established waist that shows off more of your curves.
12. Creative Crochet: The peplum style is the star of this long-sleeve cotton top, because that’s where you’ll find the cool crochet detailing that adds a cozy element.
13. Eyes on Eyelet: With the right color, you can bring eyelet cutouts into the fall, and this long-sleeve option also has adorable bows down the middle.
14. Sensible Shacket: We didn’t know a corduroy peplum shacket existed, but we’re so glad it does. We’ll be throwing it over any outfit before heading out the door.
15. Real Ruching: The horizontal ruching across the bust on this square-neck long-sleeve top is so well done, and the flowy sleeves look effortlessly chic.
16. Sleek Satin: Bring peplum into the office with this satin-like top that has smart pleating details and can be worn with trousers or a skirt.
17. Simple Sweatshirt: There’s no way you won’t be comfortable in this casual oversized hoodie that, yes, has that peplum flare for a more stylish option.
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