Peplum Tops

Nicely tailored tops with tucked-in waist, followed by a flared hem are the typical characteristics of peplum tops. These tops have made many comebacks in the fashion world, revived and refreshed every time. Definition wise, peplum is an overskirt, generally attached to a top wear. The practical and sassy designs of these tops not only make them trendy but a must-have in every fashionista’s wardrobe.

The best part is that they fit your body in a specific way, highlighting your curves and hiding your body flaws if any present. If you follow fashion news from any platform, you must have already seen that a lot of celebs, influencers and other trend setters have been sporting this cute style in an out to parties, get together and date nights. Fashion conscious women have found innumerable ways to wear peplum tops by matching and mixing them with skirts, jeggings, jeans and trousers. You can also find skirts, tops and dresses with a similar décor but here, we’ll discuss various types of ethnic style peplums.

What are different varieties of Peplum tops?

These beauties are available in a variety of designs and fabrics. Starting from simple solid colored ones to the bold cut outs, you will find peplum tops in almost every shape, size, color and fabric. The ethnic ones specially offer you a great variety to play with, so let’s take a look at what all options do we have to make you look simply stunning. When it comes to ethnic peplum tops following are the major types to rely on:

Silk

Since ethnic peplum tops for ladies are meant to be paired with sarees and traditional style maxi skirts, these are generally made of luxurious fabrics like silk. The rich cloth makes these tops appear sophisticated and worth every penny.

Brocade

Brocade peplums again make a perfect choice to be worn to a wedding or a festive occasion. These can range from being heavily embroidered to just featuring a few small motifs or even placement print.

Embroidered

The embroidered peplum tops make a great pick for ethnic trousers and even dhoti salwars. You can wear these top wear with a number of bottoms to make your party look more appealing and noticeable. The best part is that these tops are made of the finest quality fabric, hence they are easy on skin.

Cut out

Want to add some spice to your regular ethnic wear? Try these cut out peplum tops that are bold and stylish in every possible way. The scooping of fabric is often done from the back to ensure a subtle skin show.

Jacket Style

Contemporarily designed, jacket style peplums are one step ahead of the traditional ones. You can wear these over another top to get that perfect look.

Without the skirt hem

A recent addition to the line of peplum tops, these tops are without the skirt hem. Tailored using just one piece, these tops make your abdomen appear elongated, hence creating a more balanced visual appeal.

Printed Peplum top

Printed peplum tops can feature a variety of prints from floral to geometric and so on. Perfect to be teamed with solid colored sarees, skirts and even similar bottoms to make the perfect look.

How to style ethnic peplum tops?

There can be innumerable ways to styling a peplum top, however you can resort to a few fool proof plans that will surely fetch you a lot of attention without a fashion fail.

• With Sarees

A silk peplum top with chiffon saree is sure to take your look a notch higher. Simply style it with beautiful accessories to look amazing.

• Ethnic maxi skirts for women

When buying an ethnic peplum top for ladies online, you can choose similar skirts or a contrast one that gives you the perfect, diva like look.

• Contemporary dhoti pants

Pair an embroidered one with silk dhoti pants and complement your attire with super cool sunglasses and soft curls in your hair to look amazing.

• Cigarette pants

You can also opt for an into-western look by teaming your top with trendy cigarette pants. Complete your look with pointy toe heels to look amazing.

The Perfect Accessories and Shoes to Go with a Peplum Top

The best thing that you can do to a peplum top is complement it with a beautiful hairdo. Alternatively, enhance your look with a beautiful set of danglers. You can also or wear a neck piece that makes you look party ready. Last but not the least is a handcuff or a beautiful bracelet that further adds to your look.

Online shopping for Indo-western Peplum tops

Ethnic peplum tops are available in a variety of colours, patterns and designs. You can log on to HouseofIndya.com to shop peplum tops online in India. You can browse through a wide variety of tops and choose from a variety of neck designs, sleeves and lengths. 

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HouseofIndya was born in 2016 from a belief that women deserved ethnic wear that was beautiful, accessible, and honest about its craft. Founded by Shivani Poddar and Anurag, the brand was built with the intention to deliver the essence of India’s heritage, one piece at a time. Our Peplum Tops collection brings together India's rich textile traditions, including zari weaving from Varanasi, chikankari embroidery from Lucknow, mirror work from Kutch, bandhani from Gujarat, and block printing from Jaipur. Every collection is thoughtfully designed for contemporary occasions.

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Every Peplum Tops is reviewed by our in-house ethnic wear specialists trained in Indian textiles, traditional craft techniques, and occasion dressing. We source zari work from Varanasi, chikankari from Lucknow, bandhani from Gujarat, and mirror work from Kutch to deliver authentic Indian wear to your doorstep. Different occasions require different fabrics, silhouettes, and levels of embellishment. Our styling recommendations consider factors such as embroidery weight, garment movement, comfort, seasonality, and cultural traditions to help customers choose the right Peplum Tops for weddings, festive celebrations, parties, and everyday wear.

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Every Peplum Tops is quality-checked before dispatch to ensure stitching, embroidery, fabric, and colour accuracy. We ship internationally through trusted partners like DHL and FedEx. Eligible products can be returned within 15 days of delivery by self-shipping them to our warehouse. We don't charge additional customs duties or tariffs when your order arrives, everything is prepaid. Every piece ships with an authenticity tag to the United States. Made in India. Customer care is available 7 days a week via WhatsApp and email.