"Peplum style" refers to a fashion design element that involves a ruffled or flared fabric attached at the waistline of a top, dress, or skirt, creating a feminine and waist-emphasizing silhouette. Full definition
Speculating on the athletic mentality and sporting nature of the film, Franzoni noted that teens can relate to the nature of competition inherent in the film and would appreciate its fresh perspective on a genre that many thought had seen its day.Beginning his career by collaborating on the screenplay for the 1985 Patsy Cline biopic Sweet Dreams, Franzoni first ventured into the past peplum style with Red Sonja. (rottentomatoes.com)