Peplum isn't for everyone. It certainly doesn't always do it for me. It can be fussy to the point of distraction, it can also be quite unflattering BUT when peplum is done right it's perfection. 'Tori' is an example of when everything goes just right. The striped print (running two ways), strapless bodice with waist-cinching sash, and unexpected informality of the cotton make this dress 'peplum perfection'!