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Peplum tops, do they work for full busts?
I just started sewing my own items. (Ok I am still at my first t-shirt - but I am excited to learn and try out more in the future.) I have wondered for years why Peplum tops get recommended so often for busty women / plus size? What body type do they fit best?
I tried a few but they never looked too flattering on me. I wonder if it was just bad cuts and If I were to design one to properly fit my measurements I could make it work? Do you wear these types of tops?
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Sewing sounds awesome, enjoy!
I think a peplum can look great on someone with a full bust - however the peplum is just one element of a top, and a full bust is just one element..of a person :) So depending on all the other different elements the final fit can vary.
What is nice about this element is that it creates an hourglass shape by accentuating the waist, and it can balance out the top by creating more volume around the hips. These tops also don't tend to have puffy sleeves and they're often quite fitted in the body, which wouldn't add volume around the bust or shoulders. They often have bust darts and waist darts, which can help ensure there's enough space in a garment for the bust.
One reason I think this style might be recommended for plus size is because it is loose over the stomach.
For my shape (inverted triangle, top heavy, wide shoulders) this type of top tends to work well, but only when the waistline falls at my natural waist and not right under the bust - an empire waist can be one reason they might not work well for a large bust.
Are you thinking about sewing this style of top or adding a peplum to an existing pattern?
omg I love a good peplum. They fit snug at the (high) waist so that your waist doesn't get lost in the boob box tent thing that straight cut shirts do. If I compared a well-fitting peplum top to, say, a unisex tshirt (as if I'd even entertain the idea of trying that at an M cup lol), I'd definitely look at least 10lbs lighter in the peplum because of that waist definition. Most clothing you have to size up so much to cover the bust that your waist really gets lost. Casually thinking of replacing all my work tops with made-to-order peplums lol
If you're sewing your own just make sure to check the length needed to get to the right spot - the seam should be at your narrowest torso part but probably also not immediately under the bust.
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