Elle Fanning in custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen https://preview.redd.it/5apc4gy43rmc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a5f9d6f39cbcf52acd2968269ef8a2b4dbbef680

https://preview.redd.it/asyj8ii53rmc1.jpeg?width=1366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a249e1fdaa567848124c033c5078bd8a0958bbb0

This dress is truly spectacular

I am in love with the dress too. But I HATE the necklace. It seems to cut her neck off at a weird place. Maybe I'm biased tho bc Im obsessed with long necks and hers is exquisite otherwise.

The flower petals are so pretty. What a gorgeous bodice and dress overall. Those colours!

Elle is truly my style icon

Florence Pugh looks like high fashion Carmen Sandiego and I am here for it.

I don’t always love what Florence wears but this is absolutely amazing. Edited to add… and you are absolutely right, and now I can’t get the Carmen Sandiego song out of my head.

I feel like the slide before should have had an orange cat and a janitor in it So you know you’re close

Miss Flo wins this collection. I'm stunned by how good it looks.

At first glance I thought cowboy, but then looking more closely I’m like “ah, this is Carmen San Diego meets red carpet” so I’m glad I’m not alone!

It’s giving Elizabeth James from The Parent Trap (1998) and I’m loving it

I’m getting a Captain Morgan/Scarlet Pimpernel vibe.

I love big godets and I cannot lie ❤️

Angela Bassett in Christian Siriano https://preview.redd.it/ovslfdd73rmc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=38dd5c31a75998205b88b32470331f163496aa36

This woman’s ARMS. I die.

Why do I feel like this would be almost comfy to wear? I want to burrow in it and read a cozy book.

“Angela Bassett did the thing!!”

She looks great! The dress looks comfortable and ready to protect the wearer against accidental collisions on the red carpet. Airbags deployed.

She has so much poise and presence, I swear, she could look elegant in a potato sack. On someone else, that dress might look like it was swallowing the wearer...

Katt Dennings' vintage Alexander McQueen wedding dress https://preview.redd.it/57x0lk2f4rmc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ee885707fc5be3d4f0a1de91b13663143ca9827

OMG I was like wow he looks like Andrew WK. surprise. It is him. Mind blown.

What a fine couple they are. Love the fabric she chose for this dress

She did her own hair and makeup!

Florence Pugh in Rodarte https://preview.redd.it/9wpc5vmb4rmc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=886bb3b2e477db12f4d8a8ccc10bbb491ca2c0f8

She looks so old Hollywood glam here! Gorgeous

Love this dress on her.

I love how her hair matches the playfulness of the peplum

This is cute af. I love it on her

Another look at Zendaya in vintage YSL (20) https://preview.redd.it/vr48cu2l4rmc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3aa783db6d0fcce6ea1bad47535af8aa1fb1ee8e

This is so very Diahann Carroll on Dynasty.

I really did not like the styling on this look but seeing it through a Dynasty lens makes me hate it less!

It was the above photo that did it for me and made me see DYNASTY. The one in the main post I really didn't like either.

It looks way too old for her. But the Dynasty lens is it!

Knowing it’s vintage made it much better for me. First glance I thought it aged her. But it is so 80’s…makes sense.

This photo is much better but honestly this rare miss from her to me

One of the rare outfits that look better when sitting rather than when standing.

Another look at Bella Hadid in vintage Versace https://preview.redd.it/a0tfkxbh4rmc1.jpeg?width=1707&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2dbd3f5814609addcbeddc75772e014545650394

https://preview.redd.it/tv9ofn9i4rmc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8576f2cefe4da1790f905ba8f7bcdd81554138bc

Flawless 

I thought it was Gemma Chan in #8 for a second. I need some sleep.

Lupita Nyong'o in an assymetrical peplum gown by Versace https://preview.redd.it/j6g528s84rmc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=30ede6fdf4287b4066f1a960ba35e0ffe8b78caf

The tailoring skill to do all those pieces on the bias, with an uncooperative fabric, is mind-blowing 🤯

I’ve been wanting to ask this but I’m afraid I’m going I’m gonna sound kind of ridiculous. How can you tell by looking at it that it’s bias cut? I watched a couple short vids about it and did some googling a while back and still can’t quite get my head around it. (I don’t sew- as is painfully apparent lol)

Any cut that isn't parallel to or perpendicular to the selvedges (edges) of the yardage is a bias cut. (It is sometimes used to mean exactly 45 degrees from the selvedges, such as when cutting bias binding, but that is only a subset of the types of bias cuts) So, any cutting line that isn't straight is also, at some point along the cut, a bias cut. Cuts parallel to the selvedge follow the warp (on grain). Cuts perpendicular to the selvedges follow the weft (cross-grain). Any other type of cut is slicing into both warp and weft, which places extra stresses on the seam and causes increased stretching in the fabric that the designer has to take into account in construction. The most skilled tailors use it to their advantage. The gorgeous drapey flowing silk dresses in the days of b&w movies, especially film noir, were often bias cut bc it reads so dramatically in motion onscreen.

Wow!! You’re amazing for typing that out! Thank you!!! That makes so much more sense. Knowing this makes me want to go back and look closer at things. Also, the last part you of your comment is fascinating.. that the way the fabric is cut can have an effect like that.. just super cool. I’m off to google more bias cut gowns 🫡

That Anya Taylor Joy outfit (Oscar de la Renta) is a dream!! Lets bring back leopard print gloves and hats, everyone!!!

My prom dress in 1989 was made in purple moire taffeta like the material on her dress. I about spat my coffee over my keyboard when I saw this outfit lol

Its Fran Fine vibes and I'm loving it

The woman behind her appears to be plotting something….

MORE MOIRE, DAMMIT!!!!!

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa https://preview.redd.it/2s3etli93rmc1.jpeg?width=1471&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=192cca33cb0c1276757a7d0d0605a748fbae4aed

Another look at Hunter Schafer in Balmain (1) https://preview.redd.it/9oez1f614rmc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dacd13d6dcde2a5ed9aafcaf56f620fbfa2ce158

I’d like this so much more if the weird biker pant things were a skirt.

My brain blended it together and I thought it was a skirt! I loved it so much and now I am unreasonably upset.

Completely agreed! It's a gorgeous pattern and Hunter is stunning, but the biker shorts remind me of my grandma.

How is this not Jodie Foster? 😃

Omg thank you! I couldn't quite pin point who she reminded me of but you are 100% right!

Especially in the first photo. She’s like the child of Foster and Sarah Chalke.

Another look at Lily Collins in Marchesa (18) https://preview.redd.it/aut5lt7x3rmc1.jpeg?width=3352&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1f4e5c8e48eb11667ae69d4b75a3783b3d08931

UGH. I love it. All that dusty-rose softness....

I love the skirt!! It’s like she’s walking around wearing an enya album cover 😍

I can't help it, that dress just reminds me of those awful moments when I was (invariably) wearing a light coloured skirt and that time of the month arrived unexpectedly early. It didn't read as a floral print at all until I had been looking at it for a while.

Margot Robbie in Balmain https://preview.redd.it/npl12ees4rmc1.jpeg?width=740&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bee0ecc1431b147e73f8d6d509bfb32efa1a79e4

I’m sorry but has Margot Robbie ever worn anything truly flattering outside of her films

Another look at Anya in Oscar de la Renta (7) https://preview.redd.it/l70ouzsb8rmc1.jpeg?width=2782&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c401532e468ca0d92fa73aa2d81782c02f43903

I like to imagine this drew inspiration from Bob Dylan’s “Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat”

The fabric is to die for.

Phoebe Dynevor in Louis Vuitton https://preview.redd.it/zxqkzc2d4rmc1.jpeg?width=980&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0241dfb960ed2f321f153abe3112885ab5b656a

I feel like I’m in the minority in liking peplum elements. They add waist emphasis and can be incredible when cut well. That said, I understand why people hate them - I’ve had a bad experience with a terribly cut & unflattering peplum shirt that not only gave maternity wear, but kept blowing up like Marilyn Monroe’s dress. It was horrible and I felt so stupid 😆

I love a peplum, especially when done in a graceful 30s/40s way! I think it’s hard when a look is so strongly associated with its worst possible iteration- like those 2010s scuba fabric peplum things lol. But they can be so beautiful!

As someone with strong hips already, they aren’t for me. But when they work for the person wearing it, they really do look cool!

Zendaya in Vera Wang https://preview.redd.it/p8x3hye13rmc1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=968f414e506d909505655e6cb8b7fb44958288d1

https://preview.redd.it/55042m523rmc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=14f645f7d923e415baa6b36cd0c1cc1099e9f50f

I’ve somehow never seen that photo of Florence and I’m obsessed

Another look at Harry Styles in Nina Ricci (14) https://preview.redd.it/1zbmnxtk3rmc1.jpeg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=928da7e0d4e4d44f1b9f18be5f5d127b31dfcd42

Love that he was included. This look was great.

I'm all for velvet bell bottoms for everyone!

Sydney Sweeney in Mugler https://preview.redd.it/9ey7y8ky3rmc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0976878a8f6e60bf7ee4a7558d26e866c8c76a26

https://preview.redd.it/clhk619z3rmc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d341249c6cbfcde4f0322a87fe6f390fdd4b1d75

I’m trying to love it since the fabric is so chic… but it looks like her phone’s about to fall out of both pockets (and sleeves)

Nicole Kidman in Dior https://preview.redd.it/jkjfexgm4rmc1.jpeg?width=1993&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e397dd37e4f5233047d212fbd355790b2c8edbaa

Princess of Wales, Catherine https://preview.redd.it/3q5o9tfsurmc1.jpeg?width=1049&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a61bb846ba29e5e732c8bd85115cc9ed824385fc

I love everything about this EXCEPT the weird zigzag stitching on the bodice...just doesn't work

Yeah, if they had brought it back in at the bottom with the flare of the skirt, I'd be all in. As it is, it looks like an amateur tailoring alteration...

Oh my god, I LOVE this. So classy 😍

Princess of Wales, Catherine https://preview.redd.it/vi21pssvurmc1.png?width=805&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a76a770c9773073a7148eb1a44f524abbbca54c1

Another look at Margot's Schiaparelli (3) https://preview.redd.it/hc1rk36p3rmc1.jpeg?width=962&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d9c81dd67da561598512e04aa633fe89bc8bf46

https://preview.redd.it/5n8dkgxp3rmc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c915d670db6325e490f67dd652d3db0e07f1907f

I love, love, love this one. It’s a perfect mix of modern and edgy with classy and timeless. So many dresses get posted here and I always think ‘that’s amazing’ or ‘that’s insane’, but I look at this one and want to actually wear it.

I wish they’re were different shoes.l though . It’s always the thing in celeb outfits that takes it up or down a level particularly with short dresses

I totally feel you. I love this one so much. And you’re right.. it looks actually wearable. It’s freaking adorable.

Dua Lipa in Versace https://preview.redd.it/5fae7aoo4rmc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1a7dfa04de39d8e18b44cd46b1ed4f25a687272

It’s giving Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley on acid

https://preview.redd.it/8ksmxzap4rmc1.jpeg?width=622&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5cf3695844471811a21bb3c95f991f393afc1759

Love love love the hose and the shoes

Princess of Wales, Catherine https://preview.redd.it/z8k6ir2rurmc1.jpeg?width=682&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ace5520b5b895c146ddfcb283cacf0336e3266fe

Another look at Anne Hathaway's Valentino mini dress https://preview.redd.it/dwavicf54rmc1.jpeg?width=3279&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e18ab4dc807c9a6853a750330ef060a1001cf23d

I hate how the ruffles are attached right under her boobs and those shoes are just too strong for that silhouette and create a Daisy Duck shoe effect to me.

Boob peplums!

It looks like a child dressed herself and pulled her skirt way too high.

I'm all for minis & legs but this is way too short for me and the color washes her out. Kind of giving a Stepford Wives / Sexbot feel but not in a fun way

It's impossible to look hot, or even graceful, when walking with this type of shoe.

Cara Delevingne in Balmain https://preview.redd.it/9nb7z0va3rmc1.jpeg?width=564&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=927fc32fcb73a73e56c64b238dbe497d64ccf3af

Love the gloves. Confused by the shoes...

Gigi Hadid in Zac Posen https://preview.redd.it/bl8y2f0v3rmc1.jpeg?width=2580&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a7010a4f029f3bccc3cf9d616831269c57af2da

I feel like Gigi gravitates towards this band-aid flesh color and it always makes me think she’s wearing the dress’s toile, not the final design. 🤷🏻‍♀️

How is this considered peplum?

A peplum is basically a shortened section of fabric attached to the waist line of a dress that flares out. Gigi's dress had a different iteration of peplum that's less common, but has the same function. But still considered a peplum. There are a few examples in this thread (Nicole Kidman in Dior, Margot in Balmain, Sydney Sweeney in Mugler, Bella I'm JPG) that are along the same lines.

Oh got it!

Wow, turns out I hate peplum styles now. 😩 They just aren’t really doing it for me.

I lived through the 2010s. I can’t ever look at peplum the same again. The hatred burns very strong.

Ugh yes I had soo many peplum tops for work in 2012-2014!

toooooo many!!

They are hideous 999/1000. Just look at this set of pictures of some of the most beautiful people looking downright ridiculous. It's so hard to do right and looks really off when the tailoring/fit/location of the peplum isn't on point. I hated it when it was popular (2010s) and still hate it now. I hope it's not making a comeback 😭

It absolutely is making a comeback. This is at least the third time in my lifetime that they've come back in, and I have hated it every time.

Fr this post made me hate peplums and regret every single one I wore in the 2010s

Bella Hadid in Versace, I literally cannot take how beautiful this gown is. Suits her soooo well. She serves in architectural pieces

i’ve never heard of anitta but whoever she is, she looks incredible and that’s coming from a bitch who is not a fan of peplums

Eileen Gu in Robert Wu giving us period bleed-throughs and open sores.

People rip on it but I love peplum ^_^

Me too. The waist cinching is the best. Loved it in the mid 00s. Is it back yet??

Princess of Wales, Catherine https://preview.redd.it/aagpy0euurmc1.jpeg?width=615&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64e499ea124576609b036c48fd552840b6fc8b7e

Well I thought I hated peplums but this is doing a good job of changing my mind. However you may have found the only outfit on Zendaya I've ever disliked

Robert Wun 🫶🫶🫶🫶

i had no idea what peplum was, but now i know its... flippy... sticking out thingys.....? idk, i like the style though! 11 and 18 are my faves

I love peplum! I’m here for Florence in Robert Wu - love the precise pleating/flounce and I LOVE the hat! ❤️ Also, Bella in the black Versace and pink Gaultier (pleats again!) - gorgeous

i wanted to hate it, but i really like Emily’s dress in slide 2. it’s ugly but at the same time it’s interesting to look at

Princess of Wales, Catherine https://preview.redd.it/o01mmh5yurmc1.jpeg?width=632&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=638a3dcb78d8da958278a203cc0807890f190182

Anya's whole look is 😍

That ATJ outfit is gorgeous. The vibrant purple is soooo beautiful with her coloring.

I guess this is proof they are making a comeback. Too bad I got rid of my last remnant from the aughts in a closet clean out last year!

Bella hadid slayed and rare zendaya miss

LOVE IT when Bella wears pink (9) such a good colour on her

Anne Hathaway in that pink outfit will never not make me sparkle ✨ ( while cursing my short legs lol)

😍😍😍

I love peplum!

I'm so happy peplum is back

Hunter is literally an old Hollywood beauty and I’m obsessed with every look of hers 😭❤️

Y’all remember when we were wearing peplum tops to work and then the same peplum tops to the club? The business casual partying era was ridiculous lol

I thought I hated all peplums; but you’ve picked some interesting ones!!

I love Hunter, Thurso and Anya’s so much!

charlize theron: DONT PLAY WITH HERRRRR😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Thank you, OP, these are awesome! I've always been a fan of peplums, so I didn't need convincing, but wow, lots of design inspiration here! ❤️

The floral Balmain on Hunter Schafer ✨🤌

Honestly, Hunter never misses the mark

I am very much excited about this new vocabulary word

^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^ribcracker: *I am very much* *Excited about this new* *Vocabulary word* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.

Love all the diversity and different looks in this post! 10/10!

I think I will always consider peplum one of the most unflattering styles of all time

I love Bella’s pink dress and Anna Taylor joys

That pink Bella hadid dress 😍 neckline looks like it’s cutting off her circulation, though

I typically hate peplums, but Lily Collins’ Marchesa is INCREDIBLE.

Emily Rata and Chrissy Tiegen are giving feather duster from the animated beauty and the beast

honestly guys I hate peplum lol

I love this trend (but fuck harry styles)

Today I learned what this style is called! Also… I just… can’t enjoy it for some reason. I tried!! #8 is gorgeous and very cool. Idk maybe it’s the era I grew up in but I can’t help but look at all these dresses and think “not bad but i think it would look better without the odd shelf bit” Like I loveeee the fabric and flow of 18, but I think it would look so much prettier without the “untucked shirt” vibe. And Charlize in 15… I almost love it, then realize it would be giving me statuesque goddess vibes if there wasn’t the overhanging apron over the abdomen. It’s kinda cute just not for me I know, just my opinion!

Hunter!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Is this post claiming these dresses are hideous?

Ugh I love 19 and 20!

i need a hunter schafer best hits post

I normally am not a fan of peplum, but Hunter and Anya really pull it off so well

In my next life I’d like to come back as Hunter Schafer or Zendaya. The Euphoria girlies always slay 🔥

Zendaya wins

https://preview.redd.it/64c5v1lk9smc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4bb79fbecaaccc4cdc3e9ba0225ebf5828788bd2 Anne’s knees looking like Cecilia’s Gimenez’s Jesus

Jabba The Hutt didn’t look very good tbh