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YOUR BODY SHAPE IS

Apple

Fuller midsection with slender legs and arms

What Does Apple Mean?

The apple body shape has fullness in the midsection and chest and tends to have less definition in the waist compared to the hips. Styles that create a vertical line through the body and draw attention to the legs and shoulders tend to be most flattering and comfortable.

Apple-shaped women have their fullness concentrated around the waist and abdomen with slender or relatively slender legs and arms. The shoulders and bust are often the widest point of the upper body. The most useful dressing approach focuses on creating length through the torso, showing off the legs, and choosing fabrics that drape rather than cling around the midsection.

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Silhouettes and Fits That Work Well

  • A-line and empire waist dresses that flow from just below the bust
  • V-necks and wrap styles that create a vertical line
  • Straight-leg and wide-leg trousers that showcase the legs
  • Shorter hemlines that show the legs
  • Long cardigans and open layers that create vertical length
  • Monochromatic dressing from top to bottom
  • Flowy tops over slim trousers or leggings

Necklines and Details

  • V-necks and scoop necks draw the eye upward and create length
  • Deep V and wrap necklines work particularly well
  • Avoid high, tight necklines that shorten the torso visually
  • Off-shoulder styles showcase the shoulders and draw attention up
  • Detailed or embellished necklines draw the eye to the face

What to Be Thoughtful About

Very fitted styles through the midsection can feel uncomfortable and work against this shape. Fabrics with stretch and drape rather than rigid structure tend to be more comfortable. Belting at the natural waist can work for some apple shapes but is usually more comfortable slightly above the waist.

Style Inspiration

  • Queen Latifah
  • Melissa McCarthy
  • Drew Barrymore

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Frequently Asked Questions

The apple shape carries the most fullness in the midsection and chest area with slender legs and arms. The waist tends to be less defined and the hip measurement may be similar to or smaller than the waist.
Empire waist dresses that flow from just below the bust, wrap dresses in flowing fabric and A-line styles that do not cling through the midsection all work well. The goal is usually to create a vertical line through the body.
Straight-leg and wide-leg trousers showcase the legs which are often a great feature. A mid-rise rather than very high-rise waistband tends to be more comfortable and creates a cleaner line through the midsection.
One-pieces with ruching or pleating at the midsection, tankinis that cover the waist, and suits with deeper V necklines that create length all work well. High-cut leg openings make the legs look longer.
Crop tops that end at or just above the natural waist rather than at the midsection can work, particularly when worn with high-waisted bottoms that bridge the gap. The key is that the exposed area is the slimmest part of the torso.