Not everyone has an Instagram fitness model body type, and besides, those aren’t very realistic for most people. Having an apple shaped body is more common, and it’s not a bad thing.
In terms of styling, there is a different approach for this body type. You can look very chic and stylish with the right choices so take inspiration from this list!
Avoid baggy clothing
Wearing baggy clothes can be comfortable and even give you a sense of being free since it doesn’t hug your body.
But overdo it and it can be very unflattering, even making you look bigger than you really are.
If the top is billowy everywhere, then it will hide your shape.
Try to keep it structured and fitted especially around the shoulders and waist area.
Wear something a little shorter – or longer – than widest part of your body
Check out this example of a looser fit, but with some structure.
Notice how her shape comes out even though the top is looser?
If your waist is a little wider, then go shorter or longer around the area to elongate or accentuate your shape.
Avoid skinny jeans
These were all the rage for a long time, but these jeans weren’t exactly flattering for everyone.
Skinny jeans wrap tightly around the legs, emphasizing your leg shape and torso.
Not all trends work well for every body shape.
Wear a bootcut jean
These bootcut jeans work so much better since they are able to balance out the wider and narrow parts of the body.
It’s all about balancing the shoulders and the waistline with these.
Bootcut jeans are your best friend.
Pick a wider legged jean
Look how much more proportioned she looks with a wide legged jean as compared to skinny jeans.
Regardless of leg shape, whether skinny or wide, these will hide them and even out the wide shoulders and waistline.
Plus you get to be more comfortable moving around anywhere you go.
A “high-waist” is a must
High waist pants come all the way up, serving to make your torso look smaller than it really is.
Your legs will look longer and give you a slimming effect.
Just pick and choose the right size and style for you.
Pair high waist with a cardigan or duster
High waist pants paired with a cardigan or duster looks so lovely for those with an apple shaped body.
You can tuck them in partly or just let them fall loose.
Find your look and see which makes you comfortable.
Wear linen pants and tuck in shirt
Pants that encourage you to tuck your shirt in can help smoothen out the mid-section all while adding a bit of style.
A simple tucked in look can change your appearance drastically.
Find pants that will allow you to tuck in that shirt for extra style points.
Do not wear tunic shirts
Long tunic shirts don’t really work since they make your legs look shorter and your torso longer.
Wear a crop pant with fitted top tank and overshirt buttoned at smallest part
Here’s a lovely way of working with your apple shape.
This is a great way of creating an hourglass figure without trying so hard.
Plus, it’s a nice casual combo you can switch up anytime depending on your plans for the day.
Go for a monochromatic look
Contrary to what most people would say, styling and playing with one color can be very nice to look at.
Blue, black, grey, or anything that tickles your mind can be very stylish when worn right.
You can make a monochromatic outfit pop with different colored shoes.
Wear a wide legged jean with flowy over top
This slinky, flowing look is longer but closer to the body, so it gives you an elongated look.
Slimmer, sexier, and very stylish.
It emphasizes the shoulder line and the cut on the waist, giving you a balanced look from top to bottom.
This is how you work with your overall shape.
Watch as Caitlin explains how to put together each look in detail!
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