At Balodana, we love and celebrate ALL bodies! And anyone of any shape can look beautiful and confident in their clothes, it’s just a matter of thinking about architecture and style. Today we celebrate the apple bodies out there!
If your body is round-ish and you have a difficult time finding clothing that fits and looks the way you want it to, there’s a good possibility you have an apple 🍎 body shape. Each body is different, and even apple bodies come in different sizes, from petite to plus. Did you know that Angelina Jolie is an apple? What most apples have in common are an average to large sized bust, full midsection, and narrow hips.
While your options for ready-to-wear clothing may be limited or lacking entirely, apples have a number of sexy attributes to show off. Apples often have smaller butts, and slender arms and legs. Wide shoulders can enhance or create the illusion of a larger chest.
Life can be sweet for the apple body, as long as you equip your wardrobe with the right essentials. Adding structure and creating a defined waistline will help show off your charming assets. Find a guide to your new and most flattering favorites in the list below.
Tops
In the wrong styles, a full bust can make an apple look top heavy. A good push-up bra will lift your breasts away from your midsection, creating a waistline while drawing attention to your chest and neck. Shirts with necklines that draw the eyes up and away, or vertically break up the chest area, like a v-neck or sweetheart neck, are especially attractive on an apple. The best sleeves are those that distract from the midsection, especially flowing sleeves. Fitted sleeves can make your body look disproportionate if your limbs are slender. If you like patterns or texture, go right ahead! Big patterns and dark colors are great at concealing a wider midsection. Cinched tops that create a waist are great for showing off apple bodies, but avoid crop tops, tucked shirts, and tight garments that cling and attract attention to the tummy.
(Debate: Many apples gravitate toward flowing or oversized tops on the premise that these will disguise a wider midsection. Flowy tops can smooth over less defined areas, but they can also disguise your curves.)
Pants
When it comes to pants and jeans, the apple has a lot of options, but finding a good fit can be a challenge. Your goal should be to bring the eyes downward from the waist, drawing attention to your legs. If your torso is long, opt for a higher waist. Boot cut, wide leg, or flared jeans are excellent choices, while skinny jeans work if you have longer legs. If you’re planning on wearing leggings (and who doesn’t), pair with a comfortable tunic or oversized sweater and cinch with a belt. Styles that rest just above your love handles will balance out your shape by helping your waist look narrower and your hips wider. Avoid jump suits with tapered legs and tight fits as these highlight the torso and skim over your curves.
(Debate: If a pair of pants fit your hips and rear well, you can make up for a less-than-perfect waistline by adding a belt or wearing longer tops untucked.)
Skirts
Like pants, skirts should aim to draw the eyes away from the apple’s midsection. Knee length hems, or those that fall just above or below the knee, are perfect on an apple. Full flowing skirts will help fill out the hips. Apples also look great in flat, straight styles like A-line and pencil skirts. These designs look even better on an apple when they flare out just a little, like trumpet skirts. Go wild with lighter colors, prints, and embellishments, but avoid skirts that add to the middle, like ruffled skirts, which can bulk up the tummy area. Also skip out on super short skirts that draw the eyes up to the midriff.
(Debate: Box pleated skirts can work for an apple, but make sure the pleats start below the tummy area.)
Dresses
As with tops, the perfect dress for an apple body is one that does not cling, but moves over the midriff. Apple bodies look incredible in flowing dresses, so these should be a staple in your wardrobe. Any dress that flaunts your bust is also a plus. If you like a little flair, don’t be afraid to add texture or go with a pattern. Embellishments at the hem and neckline are flattering too, as they pull the eyes away from your midsection. If you want a more structured look with a tighter fit, consider a dress with a ruching or creative draping and a low neckline that flatters your bustline.
(Debate: Wrap dresses and empire-line dresses are okay if you don’t have a tummy. Otherwise they can draw unwanted attention to your midsection.)
Key Takeaways
- Your goal is to lengthen and minimize your top half, yet showcase your bustline. If you like a more modest appearance, darker colors also help balance out your top half.
- Avoid embellishments at the center of the body as this can make your midsection a focal point.
- Add curves and fullness to the lower body by sticking to structured pants paired with looser fitting tops.
Balodana has a selection of clothing to suit all body shapes and sizes. The good news is that your shape doesn’t change even if your weight fluctuates. Buying made-to-measure can mean you have more flexibility. Your clothing is specially tailored to your unique measurements. When ordering custom, your own waist, hip, and bust measurements are factored into the creation of the garment, something that is especially beneficial to curvy bodies. And for sure you can always message our designers to ask their expert opinions on what customizations you could make to a style to enhance your body shape.
A few recommendations from the Balodana style consultants: If you have an apple shaped body and want to turn heads, this incredible red party dress is perfect for you. Or add some pizzazz to your wardrobe in the new year with this elegant custom cocktail dress from Tavrovska or a classic tweed pencil skirt from Sumissura.
Resources:
https://youreverydaystyle.com/dressing-the-apple-body-shape/
https://theconceptwardrobe.com/build-a-wardrobe/apple-body-shape