5 TIPS FOR DRESSING YOUR APPLE SHAPED BODY

5 TIPS FOR DRESSING YOUR APPLE SHAPED BODY

If you are an apple shape, you carry your weight in your midsection area. A classic example of an apple shape body has:

·         A full, rounded stomach with no defined waist

·         An average to large bust

·         Broad upper arms (and/or shoulders)

·         Slim hips in comparison to shoulders

·         Nice leg

Here are my favorite tips to help camouflage and balance out this area:

Tops

·         The best necklines: V-necks that shows some skin or tops with cutouts or embellishment at     the neckline.

·         Empire waist tops or tops that are knotted at the bust also work. They highlight your       slimmest point, which is just under your bust.

·         Tops with Flared sleeves or that have detailed on the sleeves will also draw the attention     away from your midsection.

·         Tops should cover your entire tummy and end below your hipbone.

Please stay away from loose / over sized shirts.  A baggy shirt will only make you look bigger.  A slightly fitted shirt should flow gently over your midsection. 

Pants

·         Boot cut or trouser leg are best to balance you out up top. Tapered jeans can make you look top-heavy.

·         Look for pants that with a smooth front – pull on pants are best or pants with zippers at the sides, not the front.

·         Stay away from pants with too much detail at the waist, such as pleated pants.

Dresses

·         Dresses should have elevated waistlines that are just below the bust.

·         An empire waist dress.

·         A wrap dress is perfect because the V-neckline emphasizes the bust. Just be sure the tie wrap on the dress sits just under the bust and not around the tummy.

·         A shift or tunic dress that falls straight down, but is not loose, is good.

·         Another good style is the drop waist that narrows at your hips leaving nothing tight around your tummy.

Jackets

·         A structured one button jacket worn over a loose, flowing dress or a long skirt is a great way to add a fake waist.

·         A duster coat or vest that ends just above the knee is slimming.

Skirts

·         Skirts will show off your legs, but keep them no shorter than above the knee, or you’ll look too top-heavy.

·         A-lines are a great go to for a flattering look

Colors/Pattern

·         Patterns help to camouflage an apple midsection

·         Dark colors such as navy, black, brown shrink large areas.

What to avoid

·         Baggy shapeless clothes

·         High necklines

·         Clingy, tight clothes

·         Detailed skirts and pants with pleats, or zippers, buttons or ties at the tummy

·         Bulky coats and heavy sweaters

·         Avoid double-breasted jackets as they will make you look overly busty and wide.