A peplum jacket is a jacket with a short overskirt known as a peplum attached. Peplum jackets experienced a revival as a fashion trend in 2012.

What does peplum mean in fashion?

Peplum comes from a Greek word for 'tunic' and is an almost skirt-like frill or addition. They were once fitted to a waistcoat or doublet, but now to a woman's bodice, extending it below the waistline.

What peplum means?

: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress.