| I love apples, superficially a crunchy Granny Smith! | | | | tops, as in tops that are no longer than your |
| But being shaped like an apple? Let's be honest, | | | | waist. Your goal is to elongate your torso and |
| that is not hot at all! Apple shaped women have | | | | short tops will cut your body in half by drawing a |
| undefined waists, big stomachs and just look very | | | | clear distinction between your upper and lower |
| round in the torso area. She may be described as | | | | body. When you are shopping for business or |
| "stocky" or even "big boned". | | | | casual blouses and shirts - choice pieces that are |
| Dressing the apple shaped woman is a challenge | | | | longer - preferably hip length. Layers are also a |
| because you really have to find the right | | | | good idea for you. If you are going to wear a |
| combination of colors, cuts and shapes in clothing. | | | | shorter top, couple it with a blazer. Again, this will |
| But all is not loss - here are a few dressing tips | | | | help to elongate your body. |
| for my apple shaped friends! | | | | 3. Accessories: you should focus on accessories |
| 1. Colors: It is important that you avoid prints and | | | | that draw attention away from your mid-section. |
| patterns at all costs! (Unless your goal is for your | | | | This means stay away from belts, including obi |
| body to look even wider than it naturally is). | | | | wrap belts, stretch belts, and chain belts. Strategic |
| Patterns and prints make your body type look | | | | jewelry pieces such as chunky necklaces, bangle |
| 'busy' and draws unnecessary attention to all the | | | | bracelets and dangle earrings will do the trick. I |
| wrong places. Monochromatic colors look best on | | | | believe every woman should own and wear body |
| you. Stick to the same color family when wearing | | | | girdles and shapers on a regular basis. Depending |
| tops and bottoms, but avoid too much of a | | | | on your comfort level, I'd suggest the Spanx |
| contrast. Shades of black, dark blue and gray are | | | | brand. |
| flattering - you can add color via your jewelry, | | | | These are just a few tips that should be used to |
| accessories, layered pieces and shoes. | | | | help spruce up your wardrobe. For visual |
| 2. Loose fit: As an apple shaped woman, it is | | | | reference, look at pictures of celebrities like |
| important that you avoid wearing tight and clingy | | | | Queen Latifah, Chandra Wilson and Jennifer |
| materials. Especially cheap, tight and clingy | | | | Hudson and Kelly Osborne before their weight |
| materials. Another no-no for the apple are short | | | | loss. |