How to Dress for Your Body Type—if You’re Apple Shaped

 

Apple-shaped ladies are those that tend to carry their weight in the tummy area, so the key to flattering this body type is finding ways to diminish the midsection while keeping the rest of the body in proportion.

Tip 1: Tops and dresses that are fitted at the bust and then flow out below are especially flattering for apple figures. Look for styles that are described as “empire” waist.

Nanette Lepore Emotions Dress, $348 at LustreLife.com.

Tip 2: Everyone knows that wearing black is universally slimming, but you can also visually sculpt your body by choosing a dress with a lighter color along the sides.

Rachel Roy Color Block Dress, $368 at LustreLife.com.

Tip 3: To put the focus on your legs—and away from your midsection—try wearing a kicky skirt with a wide waistband.

Milly “Delphine” Circle Skirt, $295 at LustreLife.com.

Tip 4: A dazzling pair of shoes is always a good idea, and a pair of pumps with a dramatic platform will make you look leaner instantly.

Charlotte Olympia “Dolly” Orchid Platform Pumps, $1009 at LustreLife.com.