Sunday, October 4, 2009

Peplum Predilection

Fashion Flashback: W, August 2008. Runway photos courtesy style.com except where noted.
Akris Resort
Alice + Olivia
Balmain, via nymag.com.
Basso & Brooke
Byblos, via nymag.com
Carolina Herrera Resort
Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture
Cynthia Rowley
D&G, via nymag.com
Derek Lam Resort
Gianfranco Ferré
Givenchy Resort
Jill Stuart; this and next via nymag.com
John Rocha
Lanvin
Louis Vuitton
Luella
Michael Angel, via nymag.com
Rebecca Taylor
Rue du Mail
Victoria Beckham
Olivia Rubin pink peplum dress, at my-wardrobe.com.
Alice + Olivia scoop-neck sateen dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
Caroline Hedaya lace peplum dress.
Marc Jacobs ruffled tank dress, at Nordstrom.com.
Oscar de la Renta pleated duchess satin gown this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Tibi Norma jersey peplum dress.
Preen Line Band dress.
Warehouse striped peplum dress; this and next two at asos.com.
Ted Baker peplum pencil skirt.
Mango shoulder pad peplum dress ~ CC loves!
Burberry Prorsum techno fabric jacket with ruffle peplum waist, at theOutnet.com.
Prescott jacket, at ModCloth.com.
Which peplum do you prefer, darling?
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Remember to enter CC’s ECBC Giveaway if you haven’t done so already!
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70 comments:

  1. stilettolover91October 4, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Fabulous pictures!!! I love that gorgeous long purple dress the most!! Amazing post!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  2. Jennifer FabulousOctober 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    That last jacket is so classy and stylish. I love it! Now I am in the best mood to go shopping and I have no money. Sigh. LOL!

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  3. FASHION SNAGOctober 4, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I love the photos. I have never tried out the peplum, but maybe I will. I have a big booty so the extra material could prove fatal =)

    www.fashionsnag.com

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  4. www.janetteria.comOctober 4, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I really love the last jacket! *sigh*

    XoXo

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  5. Sweety POctober 4, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I love the skirts in this post!

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  6. Make Do StyleOctober 4, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Peplum is brilliant - it adds volume and shape when needed and conversely pars down if that's what you require. It is a wonderful cut - you can tell I like it!

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  7. BBOctober 4, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    I gasped at the Victoria Beckham while scrolling down all the fabulous looks.

    Ethereal yet structured.

    Brilliant.

    ~BB

    http://www.bargainbex.blogspot.com/

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  8. erika soroccoOctober 4, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Alice + Olivia. Be still my heart. Such gorgeous representations of peplum. Though that Mango Shoulder Pad Peplum Dress isn't too bad either - love the color! :)

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  9. loft in SoHoOctober 4, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Amazing this picture in b & w, of all the styles I love John Rocha!

    xxx

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  10. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    i am soooooooooooooooo in love with peplum stuff. freaking love it.

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  11. AnikaOctober 4, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    hmmm, peplum sounds pretty peachy to me, CC :)

    the first, I adore....actually can it. I love them all.

    Thanks for sharing. I really have found this post to be inspirational, in every sense of the word.

    have a great week my dear

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  12. Virginia de la ReynaresOctober 4, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    All of the above please! Espeacially the Lanvin one - my favorite!

    PS I totally agree - a vintage seqin dress is in our future!

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  13. Sharon SOctober 4, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Fab post with gorgeous picks, I love this trend, my 50s dress that my mum wore is one of my treasures and is peplum styled! Have a great week ahead!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    love all!!!

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  15. J'adore VogueOctober 4, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful. I love these kind of dresses!

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  16. MOctober 4, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Good times... I almost forgot about peplum! That purple dress is fantastic! xoxox

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  17. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 4, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Exaggerated peplum style reminded me of the fab Joan Collins's'Dynasty' episodes in the 80s...I can hear the theme song now CC! xo*

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  18. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Love them all!
    xoxox

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  19. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    peplum skirts are so fab!! love the pics, especially the dior looks!! :)

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  20. meraldiaOctober 4, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    The second picture is fabulous!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I'm favoring all the structured looks with the flirty flared waistline.

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  22. Denisa LOctober 4, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    the last black dress:x

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  23. Belle de VilleOctober 4, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    "Does this peplum make my butt look big?"

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  24. ZEPETITOctober 4, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I love tne electric colors!

    Zepequeña.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I like that!xoxo

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  26. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Thank you, CC! I am sitting on my new couch right now! It is so wonderful to finally be able to blog sitting down!

    this is one of my favorite trends of the fall! So feminine and gorgeous!

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  27. HiFashionOctober 4, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Gorgeous pics. Everything looks so wonderful, and I love that bright purple dress!

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  28. Intrinsically FlorrieOctober 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I love so much in this post,
    The Carolina Herrera Resort is especially beautiful.

    Now, I just nominated you for an award on my blog darling! Hope you like it! :)

    Florrie xx

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  29. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    These are all beautiful picks !!
    have a greet week my dear ! ;D

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  30. AshleyOctober 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I love this shape, and I love that you found a million different ways it can be done! My fav has to be (as always) the Balmain dress!!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownOctober 4, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    never tried the peplum but it is growing on me! great pics xoxoxox

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  32. SiruOctober 4, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I love the structure in clothes. love love love it. Seams, zippers, change of materials.

    juliet xxx

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  33. SigneOctober 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    I just love you.
    <3 <3 <3 <3

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  34. Maria ConferOctober 4, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    I love the peplum look, but I don't think I could personally rock it.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  35. shopinchicOctober 4, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I like the Mango dress with shoulder pads~ Except I'd remove the shoulder pads.

    Fabulous post!

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  36. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    ahh! i love that stripped dress!

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  37. BrigadeiroOctober 4, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Ooh! Love me some peplum, such a cute curve-enhancing silhouette, and forgiving for those with hips (hip hip hooray)! :)
    xx

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  38. Style JusticeOctober 4, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Love the peplum shape, I have a peplum dress like that black and white one. It's so easy but looks so put together, love it

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  39. bridechicOctober 4, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    I'm finding I love peplum looks but you need zero density in the hips to really pull it off. Great finds

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  40. Peter BreeseOctober 4, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Awesome. Especially like the top black and white.

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  41. BonBon Rose Girls KristinOctober 4, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    I just got a vintage eighties sequined peplum number. I can't wait to rock it!!

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  42. Nicci St. BruceOctober 4, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Pretty much the ideal wardrobe right there! *sigh*

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  43. NikiOctober 4, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    fabulous - wow i want to go shopping. And that August 08 W spread - that one was so good, its incredible how flawless christy turlington is!

    ahautemess.blogspot.com

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  44. DANA BOULOSOctober 4, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    looking lovely as always!

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  45. OliTaOctober 4, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Fantastic post as usual ! I really adore that black Lanvin look.

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  46. Elizabeth Victoria ClarkOctober 5, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    I love the Victoria Beckham dress, I was so suprised at how much I loved that collection. Also, Dior Couture was a knockout.

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  47. BrookeOctober 5, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    You create the most wonderful, thorough, detailed posts. Another great one. xx

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  48. Carol {Everyday Delights}October 5, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Love the Carolina Hererra!

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  49. Elizabeth MarieOctober 5, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    I love this look...I haven't tried it but it's on my list! Maybe I'll write a little letter to it. HA
    XO

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  50. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    I love peplum skirts and dresses. There's just something so girly and flirty about them. Fabulous picks, CC!

    xo, Becs

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  51. Suzanne October 5, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    I don't think this flatters my body :(

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  52. LilyOctober 5, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    Oh so fab, CC! I love Luella S/S 2010 the most. So pretty and fun :)
    It's just great the way you covered all these trends and wrapped it up all in one great post.

    XX
    lily

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  53. nicoleOctober 5, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    I love the Alice + Olivia number with the sequined top half, I'm such a sucker for anything with sequins on it, but I just love the contrasting textures - great post, as always!!

    www.lemodedujour.blogspot.com

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  54. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    very feminine !
    THIS is fashion*

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  55. KeithOctober 5, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    These are all so fab. Great photos. I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Take care. Enjoy the new week. Cheers!

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  56. Beth ConnollyOctober 5, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Gorgeous-love the John Rocha and the Louis Vuitton.

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  57. Nubia MejiaOctober 5, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Amazing photos, The last jacket is wow gorgeous

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  58. Jaime @ laviejaimeOctober 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Fabulous- love the 2 jackets.

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  59. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Fabulous darling. Your posts always inspire me. Love the Rebecca Taylor look, fantastic!

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  60. GiaOctober 5, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    What shape have these clothes, so many items I wish for my wardrobe:)
    I hope you're doing great!

    xoxo,
    Gia!

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  61. SwethaOctober 5, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    all the colors are beautiful in this post!! i loved the blue,and red in particular!!

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  62. Tights LoverOctober 5, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    I really like the Ted Baker skirt. It looks great with the black tights and red shoes!

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  63. SusanOctober 5, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    I love these cuts, so feminine, classy and stylish!
    xoxo

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  64. SeekerOctober 5, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Me like it ;)

    xoxo

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  65. LifestyleBohemiaOctober 5, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    The Lorelei Swirl are hands-down my fav!

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  66. Blair FriedemanOctober 5, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Love the blog post title--quite the tongue twister! Love the architectural element that this detail adds! Hope you had a lovely weekend CC! xx

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  67. JuliaOctober 6, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    What's amazing is that women try to be as thin as possible these days, just to look bigger in these sort of silhouettes! Such a weird concept to me.

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  68. C.October 6, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    This look is so classy and feminine. I really like how it shapes a woman's body. Beautiful pictures you picked out, Carrie. Very inspiring.

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  69. UnoCosaOctober 6, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    love peplum and a fantastic collection of photos, xoxo

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  70. missDTMOctober 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    i LOVE these shapes but am totally afraid to buy something like this for myself!

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