Millennials left horrified after well-liked 2010s clothes merchandise is noticed in shops a decade after going out of vogue
Peplum tops were last popular in the early 2010s and were often seen as a staple part of a night out ensemble, often paired with skinny chinos, a blazer and chunky studded high heels.
The style, comprising of a piece of ruffled fabric that spans the waistline of a garment, is seemingly making a resurgence in high street stores.
This is much to the dismay of millennials who are shocked that the frilly item of clothing has completed a full fashion trend cycle already.
Emma Fogarty, from Dublin, came across two peplum tops in a New Look store which were selling for £21.99 each.
The retailer is selling the shirt in a couple of basic colours so they can be styled easily with other clothes.
Stunned, she wrote: ‘You’re telling me that I have lived long enough to see the revival of the peplum top. Nahhhhh.’
This has racked up almost one million views on TikTok, as many other horrified millennials shared their thoughts on its resurgence.
One wrote: ‘I’m not sure how I feel about these hahaha, used to wear them religiously.’
Emma Fogarty came across two peplum tops in a New Look store in Dublin which were selling for £21.99 each
Another penned: ‘Oh I hated peplum first time around and at times, it was nigh impossible to find a top and dress that wasn’t in that style.’
A third said: ‘Omg no! I’m 30 now but I used to be obsessed with these tops back in the day hahaha.’
A fourth simply commented: ‘Please not again.’
Molly-Mae Hague was also recently seen wearing a bandeau peplum top last week as she celebrated the New Year.
The influencer, 25, donned a black floral rose chiffon embroidered Nadine Merabi Phoebe top which retails for £265.
However, she opted to style it in more of a modern way, instead opting for a pair of wide legged trousers.
Styling her long blonde tresses in a neat half up do, the former Love Island star accessorised with a gold clutch and matching chunky earrings.
She was snapped partying the night away with footballer Luke Shaw and his wife Anouska.
Molly-Mae Hague was also recently seen wearing a bandeau peplum top last week as she celebrated the New Year
New Look is selling the shirt in a couple of basic colours so they can be styled easily with other clothes
The resurgence has racked up almost one million views on TikTok , as many other horrified millennials shared their thoughts on its resurgence
The Princess of Wales, dubbed a style icon for many, donned a tailored floral Erdem skirt-suit at the Commonwealth Day service 2023
Peplum made a return again in the 80s, where it was adored by Princess Diana
Peplum was also seen creeping into some fashion trends in 2023.
The Princess of Wales, dubbed a style icon for many, donned a tailored floral Erdem skirt-suit at the Commonwealth Day service.
But the style dates back to the early days of 500BC. The term peplum derives from the word ‘peplos’, meaning a tunic that is tied at the waist in Ancient Greek.
During the 14th century, royals and those from wealthy families saw wearing clothes with fuller pleats as a sign of being rich.
During the 1940s, Christian Dior also incorporated glamorous peplum hourglass silhouettes into designs.
It then made a return again 40 years later in the 80s, where it was adored by Princess Diana.
