Ankara Peplum Top + Flare Pants

Peplum with it’s sartorial elegance has been around for a minute and remains a high street hit. Vera Wang describes it as a play on proportions to make the waist look smaller. I personally have gone through several cycles of the peplum craze and still can’t get enough. 

Step into a waist nipping peplum piece and instantly feel that flip your hair, take a few steps back and forth, take a mirror selfie and send to your bfs and maybe even a pout moment all of which translates to ‘I’m loving it’!

The flattering illusion of a narrower waist accentuates the hour glass shape as confirmed with by the fitting room mirror selfie and next thing you know, you’re at the register excitedly paying for the latest addition to your already expanding peplum collection.

I paired my gorgeous appliquéd Ankara peplum top with a pair of holiday red floor grazing pants. Slim trousers and pencil skirts work great with peplum tops as well. 

The past couple years saw a surge in the comeback of 70’s style including trousers cut more generously at the hem aka ‘Flare Pants’. I am sporting one that was holiday appropriate speaking of which, ‘Can we rewind the holidays pretty please’? These pants are as chic as they are fun.

I finished the look with a mini cross body bag and pair of heels that really didn’t see the light of day since I like my pants very long. Don’t ask me why but I feel those look best on me and also give the 'legs for miles' effect. 

How’s everyone doing? Hope you're feeling energized and ready to take on the brand new year. 

Deets

Top - Sashes By Kiki Benjamin (here)

Pants - Cuties & Sparkus (here) (similar here)

Bag - Saint Laurent (here)

Thank you for stopping by. Keep thinking the purple thoughts. Xx..