Work with your Apple shape

The aim is to achieve balance by

• lengthening or elongate the torso to make shoulders and waist appear slimmer
• drawing away the attention from the tummy
• focus on the Apple assets much envied breast and legs
• emphasizing your positives make you look slimmer and more confident

Best tops for the Apple shape are

• wrap around tops
• fitted tops but not tight
• V neck lines
• empire lines
• raised waist
• cami or tank top with matching jacket
• cinched waist
• belted jackets
• long jackets falling right below the waist to mid thigh
• wear jackets and blazers open for the best vertical lines
• dark solid colors work best
• for pattern choose a combination of dark around the midsection with pattern concentrated at the top to draw the eye towards face and chest and away from the middle

 Best skirts for the Apple shape are

• Knee length to show the nice legs
• fitted to the waist and flared toward the hem line
• A line to give the look of a waist and more of an hourglass figure
• tulip shape

Best dresses for the Apple shape are

• Empire line
• Strategic gather under the breast
• textures like chiffon and silk
• bolder colors and patterns kept to the lower half

Best jean and trouser shape for the Apple shape are

• flat front
• just below natural waist line
• jeans with back pockets with flaps to add curve to a flatter rear
• lighter washes and fading will add shape to thighs
• boot-cut and flared legs to give a longer leaner look

Best swimwear for the Apple shape are

• To attend to your midsection and obtain a slimmer top and more defined waist concentrate on showing off your great legs andh thighs while giving the appearance of a more balanced top
• Swimsuits with molded cups for extra support for your larger cbreast
• Suits with extra tummy control
• Swimsuits cut straight across the top -
•  Bandeau style with halter strings for a minimizing effect

Best shoes for the Apple shape are

• chunkier heel to balance the upper body
• wedges are perfect for the Apple shape
• if shorter pointier toed shoes for a longer learner look
• avoid stilettto as they make the Apple shape look out of proportion
• sleek shoes with thicker heel work better visually

A definite no to

• too baggy tops
• puffy and full sleeves
• bold patterns
• large checks
• light colors above the waist
• busy patterns all over tops
• too tight bottoms
• trousers with pleated fronts
• no high waisted bottoms
• dark wash jeans
• tapered legs
• shoulder pads