How to Wear Peplum Spring 2012

It's safe to say peplum is here to stay — at least for the foreseeable future, this ultrafemme silhouette has become something of a mainstay. With retailers like H&M, Zara, and Topshop mimicking the covetable versions we saw on the runways, it's easier than ever to get your hands on the style. The question is, do you know how to wear it? Its shape can prove something of a dressing challenge if you haven't yet familiarized yourself with the look, but we're out to change all that with 15 street-styled examples to set you straight. If you're at all intimidated, know this: peplum's easier to pull off than you think and way more versatile than you'd expect. Click on for 15 street-style pros who know just how to style it right from day to night and get inspired to wear your peplum pieces now.

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