flattering clothes for

Apple Shapes

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A Defined Waist

With Great Arms & Legs

Meet “Isabella”, your apple-shaped body model. An apple-shaped body has a great chest, slender hips, arms, and legs, a rounded belly, and beautifully defined shoulders. When choosing flattering clothes for apple shapes, choose styles that highlight your lovely legs or curvaceous chest.

Discover the most flattering styles for apple shapes and experiment with them to find what makes you feel confident and comfortable in your skin

most flattering dresses for apple shapes

Fit and Flare

model wearing a black wrap dress with silver flecks
Wrap Dress by Next Direct
model wearing a brown and cream empire line midi dress with a v-neck
Empire Line Dress By Staple The Label

The most flattering dresses for apple shapes include wrap, A-line, and empire-waist styles. The wrap dress is probably the most flattering style ever made, as it defines the bust line while creating some “breathing room” through the middle. The A-line skims the tummy and flares at the hem, keeping your body looking balanced. Whilst the empire line is fitted through the bust, which then highlights the smallest part of the top of your body. 

model wearing a black aline dress with a scoop neckline
A-Line Dress From Witchery

tops FOR An apple shaped body

Move the Focus!

best style of tops for an apple body shape
Dress by Decjuba
wrap shirt with buttons for an hourglass figure
Wrap Top by Witchery

Tops that flatter an apple’s body shape are styles that draw attention away from your middle section and focus on your chest and arms. The best tops for this are empire-waist, fitted under the bust, and flaring out like an A-line. Wrap tops to bring definition to your chest and a V-neck or scoop neckline to draw the eye up and create a slim-lined look. 

Top by Lucky Brand

jeans FOR An apple-shaped body

Denim
Styles

jeans with flare
Flared leg
7 for all mankind bootcut darker denim with a high waist
Boot-cut style

When choosing denim styles, opt for styles that will create a longer look. Skinny jeans, though highlighting your great legs, will draw focus to your belly.  Straight-leg, bootcut, and wide-leg jeans work well for your shape as they create balance. High-waisted styles are also a good choice as they fit well around the waistline.

Straight leg

skirts FOR An apple shaped body

Skirt
Finds

model wearing a black a-line skirt with an asymmetric hem and white top and white shoes
A-line Skirt From Next Direct
Short A-line Skirt from Next Direct

Discover the best skirts for apple-shaped body types that will flatter your figure. To keep your body looking balanced, you need skirts with an A-line, a bias cut/asymmetric hem, and fullness towards the bottom of the skirt. A high-waist skirt will also sit better on your belly. As you have enviable legs, try a shorter skirt for a change. 

Multi-coloured a-line with purple, blue and pink skirt with an asymmetric hem
Asymmetric Hem Skirt from Next Direct

jackets for an apple-shaped body

Tailored Styles

Friends Like These Relaxed Jacket From Next. What I Iove about this brand is that they offer 3 sizing choices - Regular, Curve or Petite
Peplum pinstriped jacket by Tanya Tailor
Tanya Tailor Peplum Style Jacket

If there’s anything that you splurge on this year in the style department, choose a well-cut blazer/jacket. It’s probably one of the best investments. Styles for you include single button with or without a collar – even flared styles really look great. A boyfriend or relaxed style works as it falls straight from your shoulders. Longer styles look good as they draw attention away from a belly. 

Atmos&Here Bella Blazer at The Iconic

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