Apple
An apple body shape
This body shape general characterized by round shape, especially in the upper body. When the area is more full is in the stomach area. Round-shouldered, flat buttocks, averages to large chest, shapely thin legs.
There are two forms of apple body: oval and diamond, the difference is if your belly area is located lower (it's oval-shaped) or higher (this diamond shape).
The main style guidelines for both apple body shapes are the same. The key is to create a body length and cover the belly area. Adding an interesting texture or prints , or with an interesting cut, ruffles and pleats and also with tailored jackets, will draw attention toward your shoulders and face.
General instructions
Highlight your assets:
Draw attention to your shoulders, legs and cleavage to balance your proportions.
For example, choose shirts with interesting necklines like bare shoulders or sweetheart necklines to highlight your shoulders and collarbones.
In addition, choose to reveal your legs, such as skirts or dresses with slits, or above the knee length.
built-in parts:
Look for clothes with structured silhouettes that create definition and optimize your shape.
Blazers with shoulder pads, tailored shirts with seams and structured dresses with princess seams are excellent choices. These items help provide support and shape to your midsection, improving your overall appearance.
vertical lines:
Use vertical lines in your clothes and accessories to elongate your upper body and create a slimming effect. This can be achieved with vertical stripes, stitches, long chains and patterns. For example, consider wearing a pantsuit with thin stripes along the length or a maxi dress with a vertical pattern to elongate your silhouette.
Balanced proportions:
Choose clothes that balance the upper and lower body to create harmony in your overall look. A-line skirts, tailored dresses and wide-waisted trousers are great options as they add volume to the lower body, creating a more balanced silhouette. Pair these with a fitted shirt, (not too tight) or tailored shirts to accentuate your waistline.
Invest in quality underwear:
Invest in a good bra and panties. If you don't have a good bra your body's natural waist can be less defined and add width to your overall look.
Choose fabrics wisely:
Choose fabrics with a certain structure and weight, as they will help smooth and shape your midsection without clinging. Fabrics like cotton twill, denim and jersey knits are great choices. Avoid lycra or overly clingy fabrics, as they can accentuate any bumps or lumps.
What To Wear
Upper part:
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Loose shirts and dresses - away from the body, use fabrics with nice falling
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Suits - upper and lower part in the same fabric or color
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Long shirts and tunics
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Always Pull your shirt slightly upward and let it fall to create a fold in the middle that create a blurring in the belly.
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Necklaces in cleavage length, will accentuate the area and focus the eyes.
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Dresses with deep collar neckline
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Warp Shirts and dresses
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V neck shirts
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Shirts and dresses in the empire shape (bold line below the chest)
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A-line Tailored dresses
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Princes-cut tailored jackets - highlight the female figure and create the illusion of a waist curve. Wear the jacket open it creates a even more narrow illusion.
very important! Women with big chest need to invest in a good supported bra . highlights the narrow waist and the female figure.
Bottom part:
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Straight cut tailored in knee-length
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Subtle A-line skirt
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Straight cut trousers or expanding from the hips
what not to wear
upper part:
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Shirts inside the pants
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Clinging Lycra fabrics
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Tight shirts or too small shirt
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Masculine T-shirts
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Bolero
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Short jacket and square Jacket
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Large masculine jackets
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Turtleneck
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Too small prints
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Decorated shirts
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Wallen shirts
Bottom:
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Clumsy cut skirt
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Too tight skirts
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Very short pants
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Skirts or pants with excess fabric
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Dresses with volume and texture
Rebel Wilson
On the right - a flattering wrap dress. The chest area is cut in a beautiful, symmetrical and flattering way with an envelope neckline. Below the bust, the dress is close to the body and forms the waistline. The diagonal lines of the envelope cut correctly and flatters the entire wide area of the body. The fabric contractions in the stomach area obscure the stomach.
On the left - a dress with a straight cut, without cleavage, expands and enlarges the entire chest and shoulder area. Together with the elbow-length sleeves create in our eyes a rectangular and wide appearance for the entire upper part of the body.
Melissa McCartney
On the right - a blouse with a peplum cut, tight under the bust and thus creates the illusion of a narrow waistline and expands and blurs the stomach area. A pencil skirt emphasizes the narrow and slim part of the leg. Using a large print fits the proportions of the body.
On the left - a dress that is too tight in the stomach area, only sticking it out. A closed and unflattering neckline, creating a square and wide look. Sleeves whose length falls on the widest part of the body draw the eye there, making it stand out more. Unflattering dress length creates a square look.
