peplum

• Substantiv, das ein glockenförmig ausgestelltes Schößchen oder einen kurzen Überrock bezeichnet, der an der Taille eines Kleides, einer Jacke oder einer Bluse ansetzt, sowie ein drapiertes Gewand, das Frauen im antiken Griechenland trugen.

A noun referring to a flared ruffle or short overskirt attached at the waistline of a dress, jacket, or blouse, or to a draped garment worn by women in ancient Greece.

1. Fashion ruffleB2formalart

   A short, flared strip of fabric attached at the waistline of a dress, jacket, or blouse, creating a decorative overskirt effect.

   Peplum

   • The designer added a peplum to the jacket for a more dramatic silhouette.
   • She wore a black dress with a peplum at the waist.
   • Peplum tops were very popular in the 1980s and have made a comeback.

   Synonymeflouncefrilloverskirtruffle

2. Ancient Greek garmentC1formalart

   A loose outer garment worn by women in ancient Greece, made from a rectangular piece of cloth that was folded over at the top and fastened at the shoulders, often falling in folds to the waist.

   Peplos

   • In ancient Greek art, women are often depicted wearing a peplum.
   • The peplum was typically made of wool or linen.
   • The statue shows a woman in a flowing peplum, gathered at the shoulders.

   Synonymepeplos