Rachel McAdams Just Wore a Peplum Top Like It's 2011 Again—But One Key Difference Brought It Into 2026

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I always try to write about a wide range of celebrities for my Who What Wear stories, but I'm often hamstrung by the limited pool of people who make frequent public appearances. For the last couple of years, that list has not included Rachel McAdams. Now that she has an upcoming movie to promote, however, that has thankfully changed. I'm eagerly anticipating her new thriller, Send Help, which hits theaters on January 30.

McAdams stepped out today in an exaggerated peplum top by Burc Akyol that felt thoroughly current, not a throwback to 2011 when peplums were everywhere. The pronounced silhouette, cinched at the waist and flaring with dramatic volume, gave the classic shape a modern, sculptural update that reads more 2026 than the early-2010s trend cycle. As McAdams just proved, a familiar style can feel fresh again when dialed up in proportion. Scroll down to see Rachel McAdams's latest outfit. It's so fetch, right?

Rachel McAdams wears a peplum top

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On Rachel McAdams: Burc Akyol Silk-Trimmed Wool-Cady Peplum Bustier Top ($389); Tiffany Co. jewelry; Larroudé by Nicolò B. Inna Mules ($450)

Rachel McAdams wears a peplum top

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Erin Fitzpatrick
Erin Fitzpatrick
Associate Director, Fashion News

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.