For most women, the idea of adding inches to their hips is one that would fill them with horror. But it seems it is something they are going to have to get used to, as peplums have emerged as one of next season's hottest trends.Beyonce, Emma Stone and Liv Tyler are just a few of the stars to have stepped out in dresses with frills at the waist, as have Emma Watson, Nicole Kidman and Princess Beatrice.
And no wonder - peplums have been on countless catwalks, from Stella McCartney and Moschino to Giambattista Valli and Chanel Haute Couture.
Luckily the A-list are giving us a heads-up on the look, not only showing us what to wear but how to wear it.
High necklines and fitted pencil skirts, as demonstrated by Beyonce and Elle Macpherson, both in Victoria Beckham, are de rigueur, with the absolute bare minimum of jewellery so that the dress can make the statement.
And no wonder - peplums have been on countless catwalks, from Stella McCartney and Moschino to Giambattista Valli and Chanel Haute Couture.
Peplum parade: Beyonce in London in Victoria Beckham in June (left), Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli in New York last week (centre) and Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney in May (right)
In fact, the look has not been so popular since the Eighties. But instead of shoulderpads and power suits, this year's take on the trend has a formal Fifties sensibility.Luckily the A-list are giving us a heads-up on the look, not only showing us what to wear but how to wear it.
High necklines and fitted pencil skirts, as demonstrated by Beyonce and Elle Macpherson, both in Victoria Beckham, are de rigueur, with the absolute bare minimum of jewellery so that the dress can make the statement.
On trend: Fergie in Marc Jacobs at the Amfar gala in June (left), Emma Watson in Marchesa (centre) and Nicole Kidman in Elie Saab in New York earlier this month (right)
