Body Shape CalculatorApple body shape outfits lengthen the torso, because the waist is the widest or equal-widest part of an apple figure. The best apple outfits draw the eye up to the neckline and down to the legs, and skim the midsection instead of tightening it.
An apple body shape has a waist equal to or larger than the bust and hips, and apple is this site's own rule. Apple outfits work when vertical lines and open necklines create length. Check your shape first if you are not sure you have an apple figure.
What Is the Main Rule for Apple Outfits?
The main rule for apple outfits is to create vertical length. Open necklines, long lines and fabrics that skim the midsection make the torso look longer, while tight waistbands and belts at the natural waist draw attention to it.
What Tops Suit an Apple Body Shape?
Tops for an apple body shape open the neckline and skim the waist.
- V-neck tops: V-necklines create a vertical line from the face down.
- Empire-line tops: empire seams sit under the bust and flow over the midsection.
- Tunics: tunics skim the waist and end at the hip.
- Open cardigans: open cardigans add two vertical lines down the body.
What Bottoms Suit an Apple Body Shape?
Bottoms for an apple body shape show the legs and keep the waist flat.
- Straight-leg jeans: straight legs balance the torso and show slim legs.
- Mid-rise trousers with flat fronts: flat fronts avoid bulk at the waist.
- Knee-length skirts: knee-length skirts show the legs.
What Dresses Suit an Apple Body Shape?
Dresses for an apple body shape fall from the bust. Empire-waist dresses, shift dresses and wrap dresses with a V-neckline skim the midsection and show the legs.
What Outerwear Suits an Apple Body Shape?
Outerwear for an apple body shape is long and open. Longline blazers, straight coats and open duster cardigans create vertical length without a belt at the waist.
What Should an Apple Wear for Different Occasions?
For different occasions, an apple wears long-line, open-neck pieces.
- Work: a longline blazer, a V-neck blouse and straight trousers.
- Casual: a tunic, straight-leg jeans and an open cardigan.
- Date night: an empire-waist dress with a V-neckline.
- Formal: a flowing gown with an empire seam.
What Should an Apple Body Shape Avoid?
An apple body shape avoids clothing that tightens or highlights the waist. Wide belts at the natural waist, cropped tops, high-neck boxy tops and clingy fabrics at the midsection draw attention to the waist.
What Is an Apple Capsule Wardrobe?
An apple capsule wardrobe is 10 pieces that combine into lengthening outfits.
- V-neck blouse
- Empire-waist dress
- Tunic
- Longline blazer
- Open duster cardigan
- Straight-leg jeans
- Flat-front trousers
- Knee-length skirt
- Shift dress
- Long pendant necklace
Why Don't Clothes Fit an Apple Figure?
Clothes often don't fit an apple figure because the waist needs a larger size than the hips and legs. Trousers that fit the waist hang loose at the seat and legs; stretch waistbands or tailoring the legs solves that gap.