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It started in the 1940s, then came back into fashion in the 1980s, and now, peplum is a proper trend once again.

The silhouette -- a skirt or ruffle attached as a sort of over skirt to a dress, shirt or jacket -- was popular on the spring 2012 runways and a firm trend in celebrity style.

Anna Faris, Emma Stone and even Lady Gaga have stepped out in a slew of peplum-detailed dresses recently for dinners and press appearances.

Simply put, it's flattering. A waist-cinching peplum detail, whether it's ruffled or cascading, can cover up any tummy troubles while keeping all eyes on the waist.

Recent spring runway shows in Paris proved that peplums will continue to bloom into 2012. Designers including Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (she designed a rather famous, ultra-feminine royal wedding gown this year), Givenchy, Celine and Yves Saint Laurent.

Designers have taken the classic style and given it a more relevant silhouette, attaching peplums to not just dresses and jackets, but to blouses, which are paired with sleek, slim pants.

Time will tell if peplum translates, but some department stores have already captured peplum touches with cocktail dresses, gowns and suits, and even in juniors styles with ultra-mini skirts and dresses.

But if the look feels a little too proper, mix it up with an edgy platform heel or bootie.

(c)2011 Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) 

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