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Have you ever wondered why a piece of clothing looks fantastic on models but look like a sack of potato once you wear it? It’s because most models (especially plus size) have hourglass figures. Meaning, what looks fantastic on them won’t necessarily look fantastic on your apple body. If you wanna know how to look great, you wanna know how to dress an apple-shaped<\/em><\/span> body, not an hourglass. This in-depth guide will do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before we dive into the styling principles, let me first define how it looks like and make sure that, you do, in fact, have an apple body type. (Most women mistake an apple body to a rectangle as both shapes have lesser defined curves.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes an apple body type?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An apple-shaped body has the following characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Full breasts and rounded shoulders<\/li>
  2. Little waist definition and most fats reside in the midsection<\/li>
  3. Flattish to average booty<\/li>
  4. Shapely legs and ample breasts (your assets)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Here’s how a regular size apple looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n

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    A regular size apple body<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    As you can see, being apple-shaped doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a plus size. You can be lean and be apple-shaped at the same time. It all has to do with your bone structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And here’s how a plus size apple body looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n

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    A plus size apple body<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    If you’re a plus size apple, it doesn’t necessarily mean you were an apple when you were lean. A woman could morph into a plus size apple regardless of her former body shape.

    So if you were formerly an hourglass, rectangle, inverted triangle or pear, but now meet the criteria of a plus size apple, this guide will help you dress for your current body shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to dress an apple body type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Note<\/em><\/strong>: These “goals” are my assumptions based on what most (read: not all) apple-shaped ladies wish their bodies to look like when dressing up. If the following “goals” don’t match yours, this guide isn’t for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you have an apple-shaped body, here are your likely goals when dressing up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Slim down your waist.<\/li>
    2. Camouflage your tummy fats (if any).<\/li>
    3. Enhance your booty and hips.<\/li>
    4. Minimize your shoulders (or at least avoid broadening it any further).<\/li>
    5. Show off your shapely legs (or cleavage if you like).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      In short<\/strong>, your likely goal is to create an hourglass silhouette: a slimmer waist, wider hips, and a more prominent booty. If this applies to you, read on. This guide is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      DESIGNS THAT FLATTER AN APPLE BODY TYPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      There are certain patterns, lines, fabric cuts, and color combinations that flatter an apple body type. Remembering them will ensure that, wherever you shop or whatever the price tag, you will<\/em> find the pieces that’ll show off what you’re proud of and camouflage what you aren’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Take note of the following design principles and you’ll never have to worry about shopping again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Diagonal lines<\/h3>\n\n\n
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      It’s no coincidence that plus size brands often use diagonal lines, cuts, and patterns to style their pieces. Diagonals are simply phenomenal at visually dividing the width of the body and creating the illusion of a slimmer frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      They capture the eyes’ focus and hold it there\u2014 away from the part you want to camouflage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. Vertical lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Vertical lines and patterns are elongating. They’ll downplay your width and enhance your length. For this reason, vertical lines are slimming as well as elongating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you’re average height or petite (especially petite) you can never go wrong by incorporating vertical lines to your wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Would this dress flatter an apple-shaped body?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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      Absolutely! Here’s why:

      The vertical stripes would elongate the figure while the deep V plunging neckline (diagonal) would slim down the shoulders as well as camouflage the midsection.

      What’s more<\/strong>, the front diagonal hem would show off the attractive legs of an apple woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. Hourglass patterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Incorporating hourglass patterns into your clothing will create the illusion of a curvier waist and wider hips. Designers create hourglass patterns by manipulating colors, lines, and fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This one-piece, for instance, uses a combination of lines (diagonal, vertical, horizontal) to form an hourglass pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      While this one did so by creating a cutout on both sides of the waist. The result is the impression of a slimmer waist. <\/p>\n\n\n

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      Lastly, this one took advantage of the contrast between opaque and transparent fabric to form an hourglass silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      4. Tummy control panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A tummy control panel is an extra layer of fabric underneath an item of clothing designed to comfortably tuck in the tummy fats. Think of it like Spanx, only it’s built-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Whether it’s a swimsuit, dress, blouse, or trousers, brands that cater to apple body types often attach built-in tummy control panels to their pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      5. Ruching in the tummy<\/h3>\n\n\n
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      Ruching is a sewing technique that gathers a fabric or ribbon into a repeating pattern to produce pleats, ruffles, petals, or scallops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      These pleats allow extra room for the belly to expand and camouflage itself at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ruching is one of the oldest (and most effective) tricks in the book when it comes to slimming down the waist. Not only does it shape the body but also creates an expensive finish on the fabric. For this reason, designers often use ruching when designing formal outfits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      6. Fit and flare cuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Fit and flare cuts hug the waist and flare at the bottom, creating the silhouette of an hourglass\u2014 slim waist with wide hips.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      If you find bodycon and tummy control panel too restrictive for your liking, then fit and flare cuts are your best bet since they camouflage not by tucking in your belly but by flaring. This de-emphasizes the actual size of your belly and creates a contrast with your waist. The result is an hourglass shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      7. Plunging necklines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      There are two reasons why plunging necklines look great on an apple. First, they’re diagonal so it visually cuts the width of the shoulders. Second, they highlight the breasts which are one of apple’s assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Not that it’s necessary to highlight your cleavage, but the general idea is, if you want to camouflage one part (midsection) then you should emphasize another. In the case of an apple, it’s either her well-endowed breasts or her shapely legs, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      NOTE<\/strong>: You don’t have to wear a super deep neckline to achieve the desired slimming effect. Choose the level that feels comfortable to you\u2014 with or without cleavage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      8. Asymmetrical pieces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Asymmetrical pieces have two halves that look different from each other. Designers create them by manipulating colors, lines, and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      These pieces are great at confusing the eyes and tricking it to see a slimmer figure. Since one half of the clothing differs from the other, the width of the body is downplayed and minimized. The result is a slimmer figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      APPLICATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Now that you know the best designs that’ll flatter an apple-shaped body, it’s time to apply that knowledge into your shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      From tops, jeans, trousers, jackets, to dresses, here’s a curated list of pieces that’ll flatter an apple body type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Best tops and dresses for apple body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      These tops have one thing in common: they make the waist look slimmer. They do so by hugging at the waist and flaring at the hips, thus creating an hourglass silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Peplum top<\/h4>\n\n\n\n