Never say never to animal print or peplum {She Wore What}

I titled this one never say never because I’d been pretty darn sure that I would never really ‘get’ the animal print thing and that I wasn’t interested in the whole peplum {defined as a short over-skirt or ruffle attached to the waistband of a garment – thank Wiki} trend. Enter the ever cool and stylish Liv from Wait Until the Sunset and a little bit of clothes swapping, and here I am. And I think I’m a little bit in love.

And I know Hubby is, too, just quietly.

I think the peplum bit adds a little bit of funky and coverage where it’s needed. And personally, being a pretty straight up and down shape adds a waist. I’ve seen the trend over at ASOS with skirts and tops and at Virtu with a cute {versatile} black Keira jacket. Having previously given them a wide birth, should they add bulk where it was not needed, I think I might have to revisit them. Did I mention I’m a little bit in love?

Do you do peplum?

Peplum leopard top – ASOS Curve {swapped}

Dress {worn as skirt} – ASOS Curve

Heels – Emerson for Big W

Necklace – No idea {swapped}

Belt {from another dress} – Target

{no brand relationships currently exist}

Suger

July 20, 2012

She wore WHAT

28 responses to “Never say never to animal print or peplum {She Wore What}”

Michelle

July 20, 2012 at 6:16 pm

Work it!!! It is very flattering on you. Sassy girl!!

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 20, 2012 at 8:50 pm
  
  Thanks Michelle. :)
  
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Trudie Bristow

July 20, 2012 at 6:27 pm

Va va voom. I can see why Kel is quietly digging you in this. You’re rocking it, it really suits you and your figure.

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 20, 2012 at 8:51 pm
  
  Thanks Trudie, I think so too. Might have to investigate this look a little further. ;)
  
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Danimezza

July 20, 2012 at 7:11 pm

Sassy!

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 20, 2012 at 8:51 pm
  
  ;)
  
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Natalie Mulford

July 20, 2012 at 7:42 pm

Love it! I wore my first peplum item yesterday and instantly fell in love, but that top you’re wearing is AMAZING, I love the leopard print!

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 20, 2012 at 8:52 pm
  
  Thanks Natalie, it’s something that surprised me. Loving it though. And easy to wear.
  
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Jeanie

July 20, 2012 at 7:55 pm

Animal print does nothing for me, but I’m loving that style on you! I would’ve avoided peplum also. I’ll give it a go next time I see it.

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 20, 2012 at 8:53 pm
  
  I would’ve said the same thing. This was a bit of a pleasant surprise!
  
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river

July 20, 2012 at 10:45 pm

I’ve never worn peplum, it just doesn’t look right on me, to me anyway, but that does look good on you.
I still prefer animal prints to be on animals though.

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 21, 2012 at 12:43 pm
  
  Thanks River. :)
  
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Strung_Out6025

July 20, 2012 at 11:58 pm

I got a peplum top recently, and i kinda love it…. and may need more. This leopard print one is awesome and looks fab on you!

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 21, 2012 at 12:43 pm
  
  I feel the same way, like it’s growing on me. Big time.
  
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Jen

July 21, 2012 at 10:56 am

I love this outfit. It looks great on you,

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 21, 2012 at 12:43 pm
  
  Thank you Jen! :D
  
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Lauren/y

July 23, 2012 at 6:05 pm

Hot, Hot, Hot! SeriouslyYou should wear this at least once a week! Thanks for linking up again, you are Really Ridiculously Good Looking! x

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 24, 2012 at 10:31 am
  
  Well thank you miss Lauren. Gosh your cool! xox
  
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Kim-Marie Williams

July 23, 2012 at 6:19 pm

My gods you look sexy! Something about the waist defining, hip flaunting peplum, the perfectly ladylike length of the skirt and the nudie rudie leg lengthening shoes. I am going to buy myself a peplum IMMEDIATELY! x

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 24, 2012 at 10:34 am
  
  Well thank you muchly!! Nudie rudie lg part was my favourite. And yes, get thee to peplum. ;)
  
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Mama Stylista

July 23, 2012 at 8:35 pm

I am all over peplum right now, in fact I did a recent post about it too! You look great and I love the leopard/peplum combo. The skirt length is perfection.

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 24, 2012 at 10:36 am
  
  Well thank you very much Mama. I’d love if you could share your peplum post link with us. Pretty please!
  
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AParentingLife

July 23, 2012 at 11:10 pm

Looks fantastic. I am such a fashion clutz I didn’t even know what a peplum was till I read this post!

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  July 24, 2012 at 10:39 am
  
  Haha. Thank you! Fashion clutz huh. Well, I had to google it, so that makes us about equal I think. ;)
  
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ModePlus

August 8, 2012 at 6:18 am

Looking for inspirational peplum outfits to feature on my blog. And yes, I will use yours and link back of course. I’m not sure of the peplum yet. But I still have A/W season to try it. You look great!

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  August 8, 2012 at 10:35 am
  
  Well thank you very much. I know what you mean about peplum, I was very sceptical. Glad I tried it though. I think I’m a tops girl, not a skirts one. That said, I did see a black dress over at ASOS Curve that I like the look of. Haha.
  
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David

January 14, 2014 at 11:16 pm

Melissa, you look so awesome in this animal print peplum top and the black skirt is so beautiful. Over the top gorgeous.

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1. Melissa Walker Horn
  
  January 15, 2014 at 11:29 am
  
  Thank you. This was the first peplum item I ever owned and I picked it up from a friend and thought I’d never wear it. I was wrong and wore it often.
  
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