This Millennial Trend Is Making a Comeback — Shop These 11 Stylish and Fun Peplum Tops, All Under $35

Published May 12, 2025 9:57 am ET


Young fashion business woman in office interior

Getty Images/a-wrangler

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content.

You know the saying, “What goes around comes back around?” Some might’ve taken it as a life lesson, but it’s also true for fashion trends. Case in point: peplum tops. Popular in the 40s and 50s, these tops made a big comeback with millennial fashion in the 2010s. And now, they’re definitely having a moment again. Peplum was all over the spring 2025 runways from designers like Diesel, Ashlyn and Bally, and now it has trickled down to Amazon.

The current version of the peplum trend has a modern twist to it, incorporating flowy silhouettes, ruched designs and unique patterns. These tops are versatile enough to wear practically anywhere, whether that’s to work, dinner, a concert or a summer bridal shower. So, if you’re ready to hop onto the peplum top train once again, here are 11 tops that are worth clearing out some closet space for.

  1. Simple, elegant and fun, this Youndi Peplum Top has a V-neck with a pleated, ruched design. It’s versatile enough to style with a pair of heels and your favorite skinny jeans or a pencil skirt for the office.
  1. Effortless yet eye-catching, this CiciBird Peplum Top is the puzzle piece that is missing from your closet. It has a fun button-down design with kimono sleeves, and one reviewer loved it so much that she ended up ordering three more.
  1. Featuring a flattering pleated bottom and puff sleeves, this Grace Karin Peplum Top adds a classy, elegant touch to your wardrobe. One reviewer says it’s very slimming and emphasizes her hourglass figure.
  1. Great for pairing with jeans, this puff-sleeve, V-neck Acelitt Peplum Shirt is lightweight, breathable and perfect for summer. Choose from nine colors and designs, including florals and versatile neutral shades.
  1. Add a charming and modern addition to your wardrobe with this floral Allegra K Peplum Top. The wrap tie design and waist belt give it a flattering fit, and you can easily style it with skinny jeans or trousers and ballet flats.
  1. For those days when it’s extra chilly in the office, throw this Allegra K V-Neck Long-Sleeve Peplum Cardigan over your blouse before you head out. Go for a basic black or buy several different colors, like this reviewer did.
  1. Elevate your style with this feminine and fun PrettyGarden Tie-Front Peplum Top. The front bow detailing and puff sleeves make this a standout in your wardrobe, and reviewers say it’s a “must-have piece for spring.”
  1. Keep it simple yet classy with this SSOULM Short-Sleeve Peplum Blouse, which reviewers say they’d buy 10 more if they could. It comes in either a round-neck or V-neck style and you can choose from 24 colors and patterns, including polka dots, animal prints and springy pastel shades.
  1. This Agnes Orinda Short-Sleeve Peplum Top is covered in an all-over polka dot print that will have people asking where you shop. Reviewers say it’s “super cute and comfortable” and easy to dress up or down.
  1. Head into the office with this business-casual Grace Karin V-Neck Peplum Top. Its slimming wrap design and button closure easily make this an instant head-turner, and there are 11 colors to choose from.
  1. Date night calls for something captivating, and this Pinup Fashion Peplum Top has gorgeous lace detailing on the top and sleeves with a flowy, pleated waist. Style all six colors with heels, a bodycon skirt or black pants.
Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.