Your Body Shape: Apple
The apple body shape carries weight primarily around the midsection, with a fuller bust and narrower hips. Often featuring beautiful legs and a less defined waist, this shape benefits from styles that create length and draw the eye vertically. Your legs are often your best asset.
Your Body Shape Characteristics
- Fuller midsection and bust
- Narrower hips compared to bust
- Less defined waistline
- Often have slender legs and arms
- Broad shoulders and back
Style Tips for Your Shape
Create vertical lines with V-necks and long necklaces
Empire waistlines sit above your midsection flattering your bust
Show off your legs with shorter hemlines
Structured fabrics provide support without clinging
Monochromatic outfits create a lengthening effect
Best Clothing for Your Shape
Tops
- V-neck tops
- Empire waist tops
- Wrap styles
- Flowy tunics
- Open cardigans
Bottoms
- Straight-leg pants
- Bootcut jeans
- Mid-rise styles
- Tailored shorts
- A-line skirts
Dresses
- Empire waist dresses
- Wrap dresses
- Shift dresses
- A-line dresses
- Fit-and-flare above knee
Outerwear
- Long cardigans
- Waterfall jackets
- Single-breasted coats
- Duster coats
- Open-front blazers
What to Avoid
- Clingy fabrics around the midsection
- Belts at the natural waist
- Cropped tops or jackets
- High-waisted pants with tucked-in tops
- Horizontal stripes across the middle
Celebrity Style Inspiration
These celebrities share your apple body shape:
Classification based on body measurement ratios. Styling recommendations are general guidance.Learn about our methodology
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