Pretty in Peplum!

Peplum for the People...

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Next to buttons and shoes, Peplums are the next

longest living things that exist in fashion... well at least it would seem :)

The word "PEPLUM" dates back to the 19th Century,

and simply means "tunic". Back then, a peplum was

an "over-skirt" that was usually attached to a slim fitted jacket:

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On February the 12th, 1947, Christian Dior shocked and pleased

the fashion world with what is now known as the "New Look".

His forward thinking designs won him the title of being the 

first ever fashion designer to be pictured on the cover of TIME MAGAZINE

in 1957:

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Christian Dior popularized the Peplum dress, and it is making a HUGE comeback for spring/summer 2012

fashion houses all over the world:

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There are MANY different styles and interpretations 

of the Peplum. If you read my blog often you'll know that

MODCLOTH.COM

is my number one go-to place for anything retro, vintage or

unique.

Look below for some amazingly gorgeous modern

updates of the peplum...

The Help - 10 Gorgeous Dresses!

I often think back and say to myself

"If I could live in any era, which would I choose?"

I change my mind constantly, but after watching The Help (2011)

a couple of days ago, I got totally inspired by the late 50's to early 60's 

fashion again... sigh!

I think that the lifestyle of these ladies really

romanticizes these dresses... All I want to do is put one of these babies

on and bake a pie for my husband and kids (yes, the housewife

in me is totally coming out right now!)

I love everything about this style. From the conservative high necklines, to the

washes of pastels, bright and bold floral prints,

"poofey" like skirts, high-waisted details, I think

this style is bright, young and fun, and am VERY happy that 

these dresses haven't gone out of style!

Has the most BEAUTIFUL collection of apparel. 

But I spotted and particularly LOVED these dresses, which look

like they could have been used for the styling of The Help...

So if you love this style, this is a great website to go purchase

your little dress from, otherwise look at the style,

colours, prints and details below and look out

for your very own 50's dress :)

Go look at Modcloth's website over here!