Peplum dress is the perfect vintage style for work

By Sisi Tsoi


We have all been there. Your chums wish to meet downtown for drinks on a Friday evening after work, and you don't have time to run home for an outfit change. How is it possible to find a piece that will take you from the office to a cocktail bar and keep you looking stylish? The answer is to get a dress that's both classy and work acceptable.

The pencil dress is the perfect piece for those days you want to mix business with pleasure. With its flattering cut and calf-length skirt, these frocks will give your ensemble a glamorous vintage style. Taking inspiration from Mad Men's Joan Holloway - the stunning redheaded secretary - this style is sophisticated for the workplace and yet on trend for after hours.

Pencil dresses come in a variety of colours, but the key trend for this autumn when it comes to this cut, is the Peplum. Giving the style an 80s twist, the peplum is an exciting addition that flatters the waist and keeps the trend interesting. They epitomize pin-up glamour, and can be further accessorized with a waist belt if you so wish. Another update to the style corresponds with a look which has been hot for the last few seasons - the embellished collar. No need to worry about adding costly jewelry, these pieces often include sequins, luxurious beading and shocking metallic tones give your outfit a luxurious feel, yet don't appear too ostentatious for a professional look.

The peplum trend has caught on like crazy with celebrities clamouring to exhibit their favourite pieces that manage to look fresh and classic at the same time. From Kim Kardashian in her clean, white and minimal peplum top paired with leather leggings, to Kate Middleton in a stunning forest green peplum dress with waist belt and beret accessories, those in the spotlight are aware of how flattering and sophisticated this style is. Swap Kim's trend led leather trousers for a more classic pair of cigarette pants, and either of these styles would be perfect for the boardroom or the dance floor.

The peplum pencil dress can also fundamentally be seen as a blank canvas. They come in a variety of colours, skirt lengths, sleeve style and neckline. Hot Fall colours such as oxblood and plum are peplum favourites; pair with patent courts for a classic and current ensemble. Or if you're still in a Summer mindset, opt for pretty florals or nautical stripes, and complete with slingback kitten heels in lovable, attention-grabbing shades. You can easily make this trend your own, in ways that will be acceptable for day and evening wear. That's the great thing about vintage inspired dresses: the sophistication and nostalgia of decades past that they allude to, allow for a look that is both smart and obvious of a devotion to fashion and style.




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