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Dresses for Apple-shaped Women : Sleeveless Tunic Dress
This Marc Jacobs Leaf Applique Tunic dress is perfect for apple-shaped figures. The neckline has a conservative vertical opening that lessens more material along the chest especially with the added dark blue piping.
The sleeveless cut makes the dress appear smaller along the shoulders while the blue belt despite being loose around the waist creates a wonderful effect around the middle.
The structured skirt is great for camouflaging narrow hips. The use of light-colored fabrics can also create an illusion of wider hips. The graphic details are perfectly scaled and are very interesting on its own.
Overall, this is a very charming dress. It looks feminine while utilizing neutral colors. Demure, yet has a touch of playful sophistication.
You can also find plenty of other not-so-pricey options out there once you know what to look for. Like this Bold Boutonniere Dress from Anthropologie with a price tag of $128.
This sleeveless, low-cut dress has pretty details and patterns that's quite different from the previous dress but still sophisticated and feminine. The black ribbon softly defines the waist while the puff skirt conceals narrow hips.
The sleeveless cut makes the dress appear smaller along the shoulders while the blue belt despite being loose around the waist creates a wonderful effect around the middle.
The structured skirt is great for camouflaging narrow hips. The use of light-colored fabrics can also create an illusion of wider hips. The graphic details are perfectly scaled and are very interesting on its own.
Overall, this is a very charming dress. It looks feminine while utilizing neutral colors. Demure, yet has a touch of playful sophistication.
You can also find plenty of other not-so-pricey options out there once you know what to look for. Like this Bold Boutonniere Dress from Anthropologie with a price tag of $128.
This sleeveless, low-cut dress has pretty details and patterns that's quite different from the previous dress but still sophisticated and feminine. The black ribbon softly defines the waist while the puff skirt conceals narrow hips.
V for Apple
Apple-shaped bodies are notorious for their ample breasts and broad shoulders. This is because they store most of their fat at the upper body in parts such as the face, shoulders, chest, and abdomens. Their lower body is smaller in proportion to their upper body which makes their overall shape closer to a masculine form.
Though some may be compelled to hide what may seem as un-feminine features, covering up the chest and shoulders will only add more bulk to your upper body. Doing this will only make you look more top-heavy than you really are.
Make flaws irrelevant instead of hiding or overcompensating for it. By this, I mean, do not focus on trying to make your flaws go away, instead focus on your assets. This way, you'll take attention away from parts you may not feel comfortable with by bringing attention to the features you're more proud of.
Taking a cue from apple-shaped Angelina Jolie, it's actually more flattering to leave the shoulders uncovered. A deep V-neck is a very flattering look in general. But apple-shaped bodies can really pull this off better than most body types because of their broad shoulders and their wholesome twosome - the keyword here being "wholesome". Too little coverage of those assets is not advisable so as to avoid wardrobe malfunctions which you're prone to have.
Angelina has been sporting this plunging neckline look for a long time even before Mrs. Smith. The deep V-neck is a classic look which is very provocative and maybe a little too daring for some. If you want a more conservative look, you can go for something tamer like a simple, not-so-plunging V-neckline which gives pretty much the same results.
I found similar styles as Angelina's dresses from Adrianna Papell at a much affordable prices. These dresses range from $150-$180 and are available online at Nordstrom.
Aside from V-necks, U-necks or low scoop-necks are also flattering to apple-shaped necklines. For the shoulders, sleeveless or halter are the best cuts for you.
The rule is : the less material covering the area = the less imposing it becomes.
If you need to wear sleeves, try to avoid materials that stretch along with your skin like a flowy sleeve for example. Or probably a more structured material, not too stretchy, that can retain a long, lean shape of the arms and shoulders such as tailored blazers or jackets.
Being an apple myself, I hope there are some good tips here that you can use.
Though some may be compelled to hide what may seem as un-feminine features, covering up the chest and shoulders will only add more bulk to your upper body. Doing this will only make you look more top-heavy than you really are.
Make flaws irrelevant instead of hiding or overcompensating for it. By this, I mean, do not focus on trying to make your flaws go away, instead focus on your assets. This way, you'll take attention away from parts you may not feel comfortable with by bringing attention to the features you're more proud of.
Taking a cue from apple-shaped Angelina Jolie, it's actually more flattering to leave the shoulders uncovered. A deep V-neck is a very flattering look in general. But apple-shaped bodies can really pull this off better than most body types because of their broad shoulders and their wholesome twosome - the keyword here being "wholesome". Too little coverage of those assets is not advisable so as to avoid wardrobe malfunctions which you're prone to have.
Angelina has been sporting this plunging neckline look for a long time even before Mrs. Smith. The deep V-neck is a classic look which is very provocative and maybe a little too daring for some. If you want a more conservative look, you can go for something tamer like a simple, not-so-plunging V-neckline which gives pretty much the same results.
I found similar styles as Angelina's dresses from Adrianna Papell at a much affordable prices. These dresses range from $150-$180 and are available online at Nordstrom.
Aside from V-necks, U-necks or low scoop-necks are also flattering to apple-shaped necklines. For the shoulders, sleeveless or halter are the best cuts for you.
The rule is : the less material covering the area = the less imposing it becomes.
If you need to wear sleeves, try to avoid materials that stretch along with your skin like a flowy sleeve for example. Or probably a more structured material, not too stretchy, that can retain a long, lean shape of the arms and shoulders such as tailored blazers or jackets.
Being an apple myself, I hope there are some good tips here that you can use.
My Favorite Apple : Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is my favorite apple-shaped celebrity. Her style is very simple and minimal and yet she can easily draw all attention to herself wherever she may be. You see her most of the time in neutral yet tasteful clothes. Her face devoid of makeup only accentuates her exquisite features.
Her influence is not limited to her beauty. She is also a citizen of the world with various advocacies for children and refugees. She is a dedicated UN ambassador who uses her celebrity status to garner support for her humanitarian causes.
But what she is most known for recently is her brood that she carries around with her wherever she goes. She adopted her first three children before she had her own - three more made of a singleton and twins, with partner Brad Pitt. Her company of mixed tots, career, personal life and altruistic acts have made her a modern day icon of feminism for her strength, compassion, conscientious involvements and professional accomplishments.
As for her style, she is a minimalist prioritizing comfort over trends. But that does not mean she compromises her fashion sensibilities. Many people look to her for sophisticated simplicity. She has originality that makes her stand out from the somewhat redundant looks that other celebrities comply with. She thinks out of the box and always keeps us wondering what she'll come up with at the next red carpet.
Her minimalist approach to fashion is not lost to many people including myself. Her no-fuss looks are very appealing to women like us who have other things in mind besides fashion-coordinated ensembles. She made it okay for us to focus on inner beauty again, instead of the superficial one which we get so caught up in most of the time.
What I really credit Angelina Jolie for is her simplistic lifestyle. As simple as an A-list Hollywood actress can get anyway. Despite her work and obligations, she spends time with her family. She's seen playing with her kids, taking them to parks while looking fit and fab in plain shirts and trousers. Two words to sum up her style - Simply Fabulous.
