How to Wear the Peplum Skirt

1. Twenty8Twelve 2. J. Crew 3. Bauble Bar 4. Anthropologie 5. Sole Society

For this week's "dear court + hudson" we're diving into spring trends and starting with the peplum skirt. Peplums have slowly begun picking up traction during the winter months but this spring we will be seeing the peplum in all sorts of fashions - bright and neon hued, floral splashed, short or maxi - this flirty little number is one piece you'll be itching to add some life to your wardrobe. 

A few tips for trying this trend:

* The peplum definitely enhances a curve or creates one that otherwise might not be there. For boyish figures this is a terrific option for adding a bit of shape.

* For the curvier gal in the bunch, don't toss this trend aside. Consider where the peplum is hitting your hip and the shape of the skirt underneath. A peplum + a pencil skirt is definitely going to accentuate your curve, so opt for pieces that feature a straighter or fuller skirt or have a bit of draping to offset. 

* The peplum is a flirty nod to the hourglass shape made popular in the forties and then again in the eighties, so treat it as such. Have fun mixing colors and patterns with both the skirt and top, keeping your accessories pared down to offset the bold aspects of the ensemble. 

So now that we know a bit more about this pretty piece, tell me which brands are featuring peplums that you're itching to snag?