There's something decidedly charming and ladylike about the peplum -- that short, flirty flounce which is affixed to the waist of jackets, skirts and dresses -- that somehow makes everything look so wonderfully polished.

So yes, we are uber-thrilled that the prettiest peplums are popping up everywhere this season. Plenty of Fall's most covetable pieces come with this fit-and-flare silhouette -- from Chanel Couture's sculptural peplum jacket to Marc Jacob's high-waist polka-dot pencil skirt to Proenza Schouler's silk frill-waist frock.

Though often teamed with a conservative hemline, the nipped-in waist and subtle volume around the hips accentuate feminine curves in all the right places and give an undeniably sexy silhouette.

Best of all, the peplum is figure-flattering to most body types -- it lends curves to a boyish figure, flaunts the tiny waist of a pear-shaped body and is a perfect fit for the hourglass figure.

If you love the trend as much as we do, get your hands on these peplum-embellished pieces before they sell out, because we're pretty sure they're going to sell like hot cakes. PS: You can also DIY this look with a hip-length blazer or longline top pinched into peplums with a thick waist belt.