Add Some Retro Charm to Your Look With a Peplum Top!

TREND: Peplum tops

WHO'S WEARING IT: Blake Lively (Chanel), Emma Watson (Jason Wu) and Jaime King (Alice+Olivia)

HOW TO WEAR IT: To turn heads these days, every fashionista knows you've got to have that "flare!" We're referring, of course, to the feminine silhouette from the '40s, where it's fitted throughout except for the ruffled A-line waist. The style was seen all over the spring 2012 runways, so you'll get plenty of mileage out of it. Plus, the flounce gives the illusion of an hourglass shape while hiding a multitude of sins. Celebs are popping up everywhere in peplum dresses, but we're drawn to the top versions of the must-have ladylike piece for the simple fact that you can partner it with various items to create different outfits. Just remember to pair it with something fitted and add a belt for definition. Unless you're long and lean like Jaime, we'd avoid wide-leg trousers.

Shop the steals 'n' splurges below—or simply belt a ruffle blouse you already own!