It's official: curves are back. Fashion's love affair with the peplum continues for Autumn/Winter 2012
The flare of fabric has the effect of cinching in the waist and so creates, enhances and flatters curves. In short, peplums are an irresistibly feminine fashion proposition, as seen on tailored dresses and pencil skirts at Lanvin, Bottega Veneta and Burberry Prorsum and New Look inspired full-skirts at Roland Mouret.
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Heeled ankle boots lend this look the right balance of flattering femininity and fashion edge. Take DUO's Carmen boots with a built in platform or Hara with button detailing; cut just under the ankle they elongate legs while the heaviness of the boot keeps the ensemble modern. Pair with AW12's elbow length gloves and a coquettish wiggle for a master class in the charm of curves.
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