HOW TO STYLE AN APPLE-SHAPED BODY: EXPERTS’ TIPS

Your body is beautiful, and fashion is meant to accentuate that beauty, which is why dressing your body type is important. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find ideal clothes for your body shape, especially when you have an apple-shaped body. An Apple-body shape means that you have a full midsection, characterized by narrow hips and a large bust, which makes the body take on the shape of an apple. With this body shape, when you gain weight, you first notice it on the central torso/tummy area, which can affect how your clothes sit on your body. However, do not despair; styling an apple-shaped body can be easy with a long dress designed to fit you perfectly.

Highlight your Curves and Define your Waist

Long dresses, especially those that have a lower neckline, can give your body a flattering look. An apple-shaped body has an exceptional bust, and a lower neckline can highlight this area and draw attention away from the full midsection.

Also, a long wrap dress can be ideal for highlighting your curves and accentuating your waist. It will wrap around your natural waist and then flare up around your hips, which will give you the illusion of an hourglass figure by concealing the tummy area.

To create the illusion of a smaller waist and highlight your curvier look, opt for A-line styles. An A-line dress has a skirt part that extends from the waist and flares over the hips, which has a flattering effect.

Dresses designed this way will de-emphasize your top-heavy section and give you a waist definition. Wearing a wrap dress, especially as a long dress, can balance out the upper body, pull in your mid-section and add curves and fullness to your lower body.

 Show off your Neckline and Arms

If you have an apple-shaped body, then opt for v-necklines that create a vertical break on your neck. This design will create an amazing separation between the tummy and the bust, hence drawing attention away from where you don’t want it to go.

Choose sleeves that will accentuate your upper body and arms. In particular, flared sleeves will create a balanced figure. Other flattering sleeves for your shape that go with long dresses include cuffs, slits, caps, and drapes.

Avoid Tight and Clingy Fabrics

Tight and clingy fabrics are going to highlight the tummy area and draw attention where you don’t want it. When choosing what to wear, opt for flowy fabrics, which give you a balanced figure and skims over the full midsection.

Long dresses with a draping effect, a trapeze look, or a wrap design will be ideal for achieving a flattering look on an apple-shaped body.

Go for fabrics that are textured or have a draping design.

Emphasize your Legs

Most people with an apple-shaped body have great legs; if you are comfortable with your legs, take advantage of them. A long wrap dress with a thigh slit will have a flattering look that lengthens your silhouette and accentuates your waist while showing off your incredible legs.