Peplum

Peplum is one of Spring's dominant trends, and if you needed proof that peplum is indeed incredibly flattering, look at Kate Middleton, who wore a teal blue L.K. Bennett skirt suit this morning for an event with Queen Elizabeth. The suit is sophisticated and elegant enough for a royal outing, but the peplum adds just a touch of fashion-forward thinking that makes Kate look of-the-moment and extremely awesome. Click through to see all the angles, then check out our styling tips on peplum to outfit your own look this Spring.

Peplum has edged its way right into Spring 2012's top trends — and celebs have fallen for the season's whimsical silhouette just as hard. But if you have yet to embrace the style, we've curated something of a celebrity outfit guide to help get you started. Lest you should think peplum's a one-note wonder, this fresh crop of inspiration proves that these pieces boast some serious versatility. There's more than one way to channel the trend, from Olivia Palermo's sweet-cum-sporty Tibi jacket to Charlize Theron's ultrafeminine take in lacy Stella McCartney — in fact, you may just find that there's a perfect peplum look for nearly every occasion. Click on for a week's worth of style-setting examples, then be sure to shop our editors' picks to outfit the look at home.

With peplum's appearance on the Spring and Fall 2012 runways, it's clear the silhouette is one we won't soon forget. Popping up on front-rowers like Olivia Palermo and even on the Oscars red carpet — ahem, Michelle Williams — the trend's quickly solidifying itself as a must-have item for the upcoming season. If you fear the playful fit-and-flare shape or exactly how to wear it, look no further. Inside, we've curated three stylish ways to get in on the peplum craze — from your work wear to your off-duty uniform, it's probably easier than you think to outfit the look. Just click through to see and shop our favorite ways to wear peplum tops right now.

If Spring '12 wasn't indication enough of peplum's resurgence, then Fall '12 surely has you convinced of its flared ruffle staying power. The waist-specific fit-and-flare silhouette was seen on almost every New York runway this season in a plethora of stylized interpretations; from Zac Posen's Asian-influenced cocktail dresses to J. Mendel's Winter-white jackets, peplum is here to stay, no matter the occasion. Click through to see how Jason Wu, Tory Burch, Peter Som, and more included this Fall trend into their shows.