{"id":100211,"date":"2020-11-16T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/?p=100211"},"modified":"2020-11-13T14:25:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T14:25:23","slug":"how-to-dress-an-apple-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/style\/sam-w\/how-to-dress-an-apple-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to dress an apple shape"},"content":{"rendered":"
In need of a wardrobe update? Dressing for your body shape is a straightforward way to find styles that complement your figure perfectly. Here are our key tips and top picks for when it comes to dressing an apple shape.<\/p>\n
Tip one: invest in good shapewear<\/strong><\/p>\n Finding confidence in dressing begins with giving your underwear drawer an overhaul. One of the key things for flattering an apple shape is to emphasise your cleavage with a V-neckline, and a well-fitting bra is key for making the most of your assets.<\/p>\n\n Vercella Vita <\/strong><\/a>is one of our favourite brands for lingerie. Their bras offer comfortable control and excellent shaping, often without underwire. If you’re after a little more tummy control too, their high-waisted briefs and slip dresses offer support through your mid-section. A smoother, sleeker silhouette will not only help to improve the fit of your clothes, but it’ll help you feel fabulous too!<\/p>\n Tip two: parade those pins<\/strong><\/p>\n Apple shapes tend to have slim, shapely legs that are just crying to be shown off. Prints, shorter-cut skirts and straight-leg trousers will be great options for you. Adding a printed skirt or trouser helps to draw the eye to your legs while elongating your body. Women with Control<\/strong><\/a> offers an array of colourful trousers in a selection of styles that also boast interior support panels.<\/p>\n\n When it comes to choosing a trouser fit, straight-leg and bootcut tend to be more flattering than skinny or slim-fit, despite your great legs. Going too narrow in the leg can cause your top half to look unbalanced, while a little bit of volume will help to create a more streamlined figure.<\/p>\n Tip three: go for longline layers<\/strong><\/p>\n Playing with layers can often be a minefield for apple shapes, as when done incorrectly, they can add unwanted bulk. However, introducing layers into your outfit can help create a leaner, longer silhouette.<\/p>\n\n Longline duster coats<\/a> and cardigans<\/a> will help to draw the eye down your figure, helping you to look taller and slimmer, while sculpted blazers<\/a> will flatter your natural shape and create the look of an hourglass figure. Any layers that feature draping, ruching or a relaxed fit through the torso can also be incredibly flattering on an apple shape.<\/p>\n Tip four: look for empire lines<\/strong><\/p>\n Potentially the best cut out there for an apple shape! An empire line creates a higher waistline, hitting just under the cleavage, and tends to be more fitted around the chest before draping down over your mid-section.<\/p>\n By opting for empire line tops and dresses, the material will skim across your mid-section while highlighting your chest and decollete beautifully to help you feel at your most confident. To really amp up your curves, add a belt along the empire line to highlight this narrowed point.<\/p>\n Tip five: dress to impress<\/strong><\/p>\n Apple shapes, you lucky things, you have so many dresses at your disposal! Your slim shoulders will look great in a strapless maxi dress, while a wrap dress will show off your curves (you could always add a cami underneath for some extra security).<\/p>\n\n