If you have the apple body type, you have rounded bust and feminine curves, but you may also feel self-conscious about having a bigger midsection. Since I am a skinny apple, i.e. overall thin but carrying weight in my tummy, I’ve tried many different clothing styles in order to find what suits the apple’s body features. In this detailed guide, I’ll share with you the most flattering work clothing styles that can hide your tummy and accentuate your curvy assets.
TOPS
Satin Wrap Top
Thinking of a subtle and modest way to show off your beautiful, shapely bust in your classy workwear? You will get more than just this effect for your gorgeous apple body frame with the ever-flattering satin wrap tops!
The structure of wrap tops is quite simple and straightforward – a waist-cinching garment that has a V-shaped neckline to draw the eyes to your decolletage. Apple shapes usually lack waist definition because of their tendency to gain extra weight around their midsection, causing this area to look thicker and fuller, so it’s very important to wear tops that cinch the waist to make this waist definition apparent.
In addition to the figure-flattering nature of wrap tops, its sophisticated satin fabric also adds class and grace that’s perfect with your corporate-ready ensembles. Wear them with an A-Line skirt or match them with a full-on suit and you’re ready to bring out that girl boss in you!
Sweetheart Neck Blouse
Here’s another type of neckline that can help bring attention to your bust line without looking too risque and revealing for work! The sweetheart neckline has a cut that softly dips right at the center, resembling the topmost part of a heart shape.
Sweetheart neck blouses give a romantic and very feminine look that can flatter an apple-shaped woman’s shapely bust as this particular neckline shape also opens up enough space on your upper half to showcase your shoulders and elongate your neck for a slimmer appearance. Apart from this, the distinct neckline shape attracts attention in a way that detracts the gaze from looking at your undefined waist and heavier midsection.
V-neck Peplum
The combination of a V-neckline and peplum silhouette can do wonders for your apple body shape because these two can give your figure its much-needed waist cinch, while also showcasing one of your best features which is your bust. The V-neck draws the eyes upwards to highlight your collarbone, neck, and prominent bust line while diminishing attention from your lack of waist definition.
On the other hand, the flared ruffle attachment that a peplum top has creates a subtle boost of volume that camouflages the extra weight you may have in your midsection area. It enhances your curves by cinching the waist and adds volume, particularly to the hips and rear to make your frame look balanced overall.
BLAZERS/JACKETS
Single Breasted
Every working apple-shaped girl should have at least one (or maybe three) single-breasted blazers in her closet because this particular structure may be the most flattering outerwear piece to bring the best out of your figure! Its neat and very simple design with a single row of buttons down at the front naturally creates a streamlined look and elongated appearance that instantly balances out the rounder or fuller midsection of your apple figure.
Single-breasted blazers usually come in a variety of styles that can be worn open or buttoned up. For apple body shapes, wearing the blazer both ways can have a pleasing effect on your silhouette as wearing it open can create a flattering vertical line, while buttoning it up can give you that waist definition by nipping the sides into your midsection.
Fitted Princess Seam Blazer
Princess seam blazers feature a more tailored and fitted silhouette without constricting your figure, especially your heavier midsection. This tailored fit considerably accentuates the curves of your fuller bust and hips to give you a curvy, feminine silhouette.
This flawless shape-contouring effect is due to the princess seams, which are a type of vertical seams that run from the shoulders to the hem. This particular design detail visibly elongates the torso to make you look slimmer and taller, perfectly giving a better balance to your apple frame proportions.
Wrap
Wrap blazers allow for adjustability in the fit, which is why they are deemed very convenient and flattering for apple body shapes that possess certain upper body imbalances. This blazer design cinches at the waist to address the lack of waist definition most apple shapes have.
This cinch results in a clear and natural upper and lower body division, similar to the hourglass silhouette by making the waistline appear slimmer and more shapely. Additionally, wrap blazers often come with a tie or belt that can be fastened at the side or back which creates a focal point at the waist to bring further enhancement to the curves of your bust and hips.
One Button Blazer
Your apple frame can greatly benefit from the lean and structured silhouette of one-button blazers because of how it can seamlessly balance your frame without additional details or bulk. The vertical visual line created by the single button at the center front of the blazer considerably lengthens the torso to give you a taller and slimmer appearance.
That one button fastening on this type of blazer is usually placed at the narrowest part of the waist, which provides additional waist definition for your apple figure. This also helps create the illusion of a more defined waistline, while also concealing any tummy bulge or muffin top you may have.
PANTS/TROUSERS
Black Pleated Pants
Black, being a universally flattering and slimming color, can be of huge help for apple body shapes, and having your pleated pants in this solid color will complete a wide variety of your work ensembles. These pleats are folds that are strategically placed in the fabric that relevantly add volume and texture to the pants.
Pleated pants can be immensely beneficial for apple figures because of how they create a sense of verticality to your midsection and lower body to give you more symmetrical proportions. The gentle draping of the pleats also effectively camouflages any tummy bulges to give you a smoother and more refined look.
You can style them with suit coordinates or structured tops for that sleek and sophisticated ensemble to accompany you to your work meetings!
Straight Leg Dress Pants
If you’re looking for a pair of pants that have a more streamlined silhouette suitable for more formal business events, your apple figure will love the versatility and sophistication of straight-leg dress pants. They feature a consistent width from the thighs to the ankles, which creates an elongated silhouette to balance out your heavier midsection.
In addition to its visual and style benefits for your apple frame, these pants pair so well with a wide variety of tops, such as open neckline blouses, tailored shirts, and structured blazers as well. The key is to bring balance to your silhouette by concealing areas of concern and bringing attention to your best features!
Flared Trousers
A well-fitted waistband and a leg shape that gradually widens from the knees down to the ankles – these style features are the key reasons why you should own flared trousers to flatter your apple figure. This edgy but very strategic design effectively brings balance to your silhouette by elongating your frame and offsetting your fuller midsection.
They are also often high-waisted and this snug fit that holds your midsection offers support to prevent a belly bulge. The high-waisted design of flared pants clearly cinches the waist as well to give your waist the apparent definition it needs and therefore draw the attention away from the tummy area.
SKIRTS
Neutral-colored A-Line Skirts
A-Line skirts are almost fashion foolproof as their universally flattering silhouette just looks gorgeous on everyone – including apple body shapes! A-line skirts gently skim over your waist and hips, which hits two birds with one stone: defining your waist and concealing the bulge you may have on your midsection.
This creates a smooth visual line that naturally elongates the body and therefore draws attention away from your areas of concern. This skirt flares out gradually from the waist down to give you a more balanced appearance with the help of the subtle boost of volume the flare gives.
This counterbalances the heavier look right at the center of your figure and instead evenly distributes the visual weight all over your frame. In addition to its figure-flattering aspects, having them in neutral colors gives a more professional and appropriate look for the office setting, on top of being much easier to mix and match.
Straight-cut Tweed Skirt
Tweed skirts just exude so much elegance and this has become more apparent in recent years as we have constantly seen them in designer runways. With this said, they would make a great workwear piece, and going for a straight-cut tweed skirt should flatter your apple body shape even more.
Straight-cut skirts are quite minimal and streamlined so their silhouette gives just the right amount of space to accommodate your hips, thighs, and legs. The right waistband fit should perfectly give you that much-needed waist definition, while the proper length can also fully showcase your lean and very well-toned legs.
Skirts with Asymmetrical Hem
Asymmetrical hemlines help draw the vision in different directions to break up the horizontal line of the waist and divert more attention to the varying lengths of the skirt. This gives you the appearance of a taller and leaner frame, while also minimizing the focus on your midsection.
Some cuts of asymmetrical hemlines often expose some legs, which can be flattering for apple shapes as we tend to have slender legs. Wearing a skirt with an asymmetrical hemline allows you to be subtle in showing off some legs, while still covering the majority of them and keeping it modest for work.
DRESSES
Tailored Fit and Flare
You will definitely find tailored fit and flare dresses alluring because they accentuate your waistline (which your frame significantly lacks) while camouflaging your heavier midsection. It features a fitted top that highlights your slimmer upper body and prominent bust, creates a defined waist, and then gently flares out from the waist down for a more balanced silhouette.
This particular dress design adds just the right amount of volume to the lower body to balance your prominent upper half. Additionally, the dress’ tailored construction ensures a sleek and polished look, while the flare adds a sense of movement and femininity perfect for your office ensembles.
Sweetheart Neck Peplum Dress
The combination of a sweetheart neckline and peplum silhouette is pretty much like a match made in heaven for apple figures! The peplum silhouette of this dress creates the illusion of a significantly defined waistline, as well as emphasizes the bust to draw attention away from the midsection.
Meanwhile, the sweetheart neckline enhances your decolletage, which is also one of your body shape’s best features. The feminine silhouette of peplum dresses also adds volume and curves to the hips to give you a more harmonious upper and lower body ratio.
This combination of features highlights the slimmer parts of the body and creates a more hourglass-like silhouette.
Shift Dress
The relaxed fit and straight silhouette of shift dresses effortlessly conform to your figure without being too tight or too loose. The great thing about shift dresses is that they don’t have any sort of bulky details, just strategically placed darts and seams to give you a more forgiving fit.
Additionally, the clean and straight lines that shift dresses produce help elongate the body to make your apple-shaped body look leaner and more proportionate.
SHOES
Strappy Sandals
Your legs are often one of the most slender and attractive features of your apple-shaped frame, and wearing strappy sandals can absolutely accentuate this asset. These sandals showcase the lean appearance of your legs, resulting in a more proportionate appearance and counterbalancing your relatively prominent upper half.
Apart from their visually-balancing aspects, strappy sandals can be a great option for your work ensembles because they strike a good balance between style and professionalism.
Nude Ankle Boots
For colder seasons when you want a bit more coverage for your feet, you should give nude ankle boots a try. The neutral color of these types of ankle boots blends seamlessly with your skin tone, which visually extends the legs and therefore contributes to a more balanced silhouette.
The ankle height of the boots also helps to highlight the slimmer part of the legs to steer attention away from your midsection. Additionally, nude ankle boots make a stylish fashion option for your business attire because of how versatile and practical they are – both in casual and more formal settings.
