Style for your Shape Series - Apple

Hey Ladies

this is the first in a series ive been working on for style's that suit your shape! I have poured over all me books and the internet to find the best tips for your figure at any size.








The Apple


Famous Apples: Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Beth Ditto, Sherri Shepherd

You wonder why you never see your body type addressed in the fashion magazines. After all, the average Australian woman is a size 14-16, depending on which survey you read—yet women in the media are usually no bigger than an 8. Now you can be as dazzling as the slinky girls, because fashion is evolving beyond the big and baggy look.
The key idea for the apple is to create lines where none exist. Since your body is round, drawing lines and angles on it with the right clothing will help to counteract it, creating the shape and curve your strive for.
Try a V-neck top with an empire waistline. The V will slim your bust-line, the seaming under your brats will provide lift and support, and the fabric below will fall loosely over your midsection for the perfect concealment. Fabric that are more substantial are good, because they drape nicely over anything you want to hide. Tops with long sleeves are always a plus, but they should never cling to your fuller upper arms. Loose, flowy fabrics like silks, rayon's, and gauzy cotton also make the grade. Wear stretchy fitted tanks or t-shirts underneath to add support, hide any bumps and bulges, and provide these lighter fabrics with a solid foundation.
Pants and Skirts that fall in a straight line from the hip down and skim over your middle are smart choices. Keep in mind that anything that clings to tightly to the fuller parts of your body will put emphasis in the wrong places. Prints and patterns can actually distract from the things you want to conceal, so they can be assets to the apple. Feel free to wear them with confidence, and break them up with a solid colour here and there. A slightly larger print is best as smaller prints can make you look bigger sometimes - best to try different combinations!

Ok here are some good tips - balance will occur by visually slimming the upper body by wearing:

Shoulder pads—now don't screw your nose up, they have come along way since the 80’s! The right ones can be the best slimming tool or even tops with puffy sleeves!
Deep V or U neckline—if you’ve got them flaunt them I say!
Vertical and diagonal lines - if done correctly!

Tops with side splits that end just below or at the tummy line.
Tops that drape rather than cling around and underneath the tummy, especially if the are longer.
Cross-over necklines or Wrap tops!
Dresses can be a problem but a Wrap dress can look stunning and a knee lenght or floor length empire line dresses are perfect!
Tunic tops with elegantly loose straight cut pants or a straight skirt.
If you want to feel a little sexy a crisp white shirt and a nice pencil skirt with a split is a good choice.
Take advantage of eye-up accessories
Don’t be afraid of colour!
Avoid—anything tight or clingy, shiny fabrics, tight belts, tight waist bands that cause the stomach to spill over the top, hipsters, anything double breasted and oversized!

So there you have it Apples - what good for your shape!! Hope you find it helpful!