November 3, 2023

How to dress if you have an apple body shape

Practical tips and tricks to dress and look better if you have an apple body shape. Shop instantly with Michelle's recommendations.

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All shapes are beautiful, we should love and appreciate our body which allows us to do amazing things in life. However if you have an apple body shape, you’re in luck because today I’m going to show you how to dress better instantly.

1. Wear a slim-fit top, make sure to pair it with a seamless padded bra underneath.

Slim-fit tops give our eyes the illusion we have a smaller upper body, while seamless bras would not add unnecessary volume to our upper body while bra padding makes your waist appear slimmer.

2. If you almost have a rectangle bodyshape with a bit of tummy, this trick works great for you. You can pick out dresses make your waist appear smaller:

  • Cutout dress:  
  • Side stripes

3. Use a blazer to create a ‘v’ shape by choosing the right cut for you, make sure to wear a shirt inside with a different color to create more contrast. If you leave a couple of buttons open, you’ll create a v-neck effect which will add to the flattering effect.

4. Pick a tank top with wide straps, it will make your shoulders look smaller. Make sure armholes are straight cut and not too large, which provides better coverage for bra bulge fat compared to curved cut.

5. Elongate your neck with v-neck, scoop or square necklines.

6. Choose tops with dark colors, low saturation and hard fabrics, they will make your upper body appear smaller.

7. Minimize elements which make your upper body appear larger.

8. Simply creating a waistline that sits a bit higher than your natural waistline, this can be done via a belt or a peplum top.

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