Peplum definitely had its moment, but we can't say it lasted for very long. While an extra frill of fabric at the waist adds a feminine twist to any look, many of us traded in the little detail for slouchier silhouettes. But Kate Middleton's making a case [1] for a flouncy hemline with her tweed long-sleeve dress by The Fold [2] ($408) — which she chose for a visit [3] to the Rehabilitation of Addicted Prisoners Trust — and we love the sophisticated, slightly playful look.
Read on to see her crisply tailored design in full, along with the contrast clutch and suede pumps she used to accessorize her outfit. Then boldly make the transition to Fall [4] in a similar tweed piece — we're positive a bit of peplum will only invite more compliments at the office [5].
Kate added a suede gray clutch to her look, which matched perfectly with her simple pumps.
Kate finished her look with her sapphire engagement ring.
The Fold Eaton Silver Dress [6] ($408)
Sportmax Finale Dress [7] ($950)
Romwe Long Sleeve Peplum Hem Suede Grey Dress [8] ($50)
Tome Birdseye Mixed Tweed Peplum Dress [9] ($1,600)
Marni Gray Garden Mini Dress [10] ($1,980)
Jonathan Simkhai Contrast Panel Dress [11] ($838)
Emporio Armani Peplum Waist Dress [12] ($582)
Jay Godfrey Mick Dropped Waist Tweed Faux Leather Dress [13] ($378)
Lafayette 148 New York Sheath Dress W/ Front Peplum [14] ($448)
Narciso Rodriguez Sleeveless Knit Dress [15] ($1,595)
Derek Lam Sleevless Top [16] ($1,150)
BCBGMAXAZRIA Phoeby Slit-Front Top [17] ($248)
Alexander McQueen Peplum Dress [18] ($670)
Proenza Schouler Tweed Short Sleeve Asymmetric Tiered Dress [19] ($2,990)
Karolina Zmarlak Tweed Peplum Fit & Flare Dress [20] ($1,495)