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WIW: Peplum Power

December 3, 2013

Hi Fabbers,

I am a late adopter of the peplum and found this one on sale a few months back.  It is a light weight ponte and holds it shape well.

I wore this yesterday to the first of our work/volunteer Christmas Functions... lunch at the Golf Club! 

Peplum top worn over pone pencil skirt with faux leather panels and BR like pointy toe flats.  I don't wear flats much but I have discovered that when I do I really prefer a pointed toe.  I like the length it adds visually and I don't feel 'stumpy"  (not sure what that means for my collection of almond toe flats)!

How does this work?  Looking at the pics I can see I had the wrong bra on but will rectify that if I wear it again.  

Thanks for looking and your suggestions always appreciated.

xxx Deborah

PS:  I didn't mean to select the yay/nay feature. And Im not sure how to turn it off... please ignore :)

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25 Comments

  • Neel replied 10 years ago

    Love your outfit! And your shoes are TDF! I love pointy toes too. But I find them a tad uncomfortable than my round and almond toe shoes. I reserve them for less walking days. :)

    ETA: I meant toes not ties. o_O

  • Debra replied 10 years ago

    Love this look :) perfect for a lovely lunch :)

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    What a great outfit. I love how the leather balances the potential sweetness of the peplum (already balanced by the fact that it is in black, of course) and how the points of your shoes bookend your hair! 

  • pil replied 10 years ago

    I was thinking the same as Suz, love the edginess.

  • Parsley replied 10 years ago

    Another beautiful outfit, Deborah!
    It has sort of a sculptural, futuristic vibe that I like a lot- none of the girlishness that I usually associate with peplums. Love those shoes, too! I agree completely about the pointy toes.

  • VenusCow replied 10 years ago

    Love your Chanel style watch in white with this look to dress it down for lunch.
    Again the soft draping peplum accentuates your waist. I like!!!

  • peacechick replied 10 years ago

    You look great! I am not a peplum fan but I like seeing how others style it. I am drooling over those shiny pointy shoes...

  • Lisa replied 10 years ago

    Fun peplum top, it looks very classic here paired with the pencil skirt.  And fun shoes, the cap toe is a great detail.

  • Kimberley replied 10 years ago

    Wonderful look, Deborah!  And I know exactly what you mean about the flats - I rarely wear flats, but if I do, they must be pointy - not almond and not round!

  • lyn67 replied 10 years ago

    Wow, for those flats! They relly amp  even more, your fab outfit! Peplum is special cut, I see, not a common one! very flatering, and love the leatherinsert pencil, too. Very polished, and curent!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    I love this Deborah - the outfit has fantastic architectural interest and I find the silhouette very flattering on you. Love the flats!

  • LACeleste replied 10 years ago

    Super outfit!  Very elegant!

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Completely gorgeous!

  • E replied 10 years ago

    Oh my goodness, you look so stunning! Everything is just perfect and perfectly you.

  • Ingunn replied 10 years ago

    Great outfit, Deborah! I love your shoes, and I also share your preference for a pointy toe on flats. Isn't it strange how we seem to fluctuate between various styles? The peplum top is perfect for you, and I adore how you have paired it with a pencil skirt. 

  • Mo replied 10 years ago

    This is just great!  Classy.  I would like to pair my peplum with my leather panel skirt, but it's strapless.  Not quite as classy lol.  

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    Mo how would your peplum look with a shirt of blouse underneath.  I think I recall Jenava doing something similar with a strapless dress?

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    Lovely outfit Deborah. Ladylike with your own special twist :) :)

  • dustt replied 10 years ago

    love the structure of that particular peplum with the leather paneled skirt!! - and I have pointy toe flat love too!!

  • FlorenceFearne replied 10 years ago

    Agreeing with everyone else here, I really like the mix of classic shapes with an almost futuristic twist. Very cool. And the shoes are a perfect final touch. 

  • Day Vies replied 10 years ago

    Love the draping on the front of your top, and I think the silhouette works quite well. I love how the leather and gold tips on the shoes add a bit of edge. I have no suggestions but if forced because I am a color hound I would advocate for a shot of it.

    I completely agree with you on point-toe flats -- if I have to go flat then it should be pointed toe because they avert the "stumpy" effect.

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Goodness you are fab! And I love pointy toe flats too!

  • Vix replied 10 years ago

    Ooh la la Ms D --

    Very elegant and Directrice...an outfit that no doubt makes others listen as well as look. Thanks for sharing.

  • CocoLion replied 10 years ago

    I love this!  You look fantastic.  It gets (an unsolicited) Yay vote from me!

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Deborah!  So ladylike, but modern with a bit of edge in the metallic point of the shoes and the leather skirt.  Wear it again!

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