What is it they say about an apple a day? People with apple shaped bodies tend to want to cover them up. Apples are, by definition, round, and  for many it’s just easier to disguise your roundness than try to make the effort to enhance it and look good. The apple shape is probably one of the most common body shapes, and that’s why I decided to start with it. 

While other people might find your round shape appealing, it isn’t just as easy to dress it well as they might think, and that’s why many “apples” end up looking frumpy and dare I say it… dull!

But one of the most appealing features of an apple shape is you do tend to have a very nice cleavage, so why cover it up? Why not show it off? Let the world see that you are a beautiful juicy apple, fresher than they can imagine, and just dare them to take a bite! Now, I wouldn’t go too deep, but V Necks are an excellent and very trendy way to show off your beautiful plunging neckline. I say don’t go too deep, because after all, we want to leave something to the imagination. All to often, I see someone who clearly has a beautiful cleavage, but equally clearly seems to think that is her only appealing feature, and so decides to show it off… every last inch of it. No. Less is more sometimes. So how about this elegant V Neck top from Iwearit?

 

Available in small, medium, and large (don’t forget, apple shape doesn’t mean you’re automatically large!), and in red or black, this top has been reduced from $40 to $33.75, so you get to look stunning and know that you also got a bit of a deal. It’s also thermal, so great for those occasiona when you want to look your best, but the weather might not be as warm as you’d like! 

On the bottom apples have to be a little more careful. Traditional jean cuts tend not to work well for apples, so you need to look for tailored jeans or wide legged.  Otherwise, don’t go for jeans at all, there are plenty of wider cut trousers available in great fabrics other than denim! What you’re trying to avoid here is emphasizing your “appleness”, and most traditional cut jeans do exactly that! Avoid boot cut jeans that flair at the bottom, instead going for a nice wide but straight cut such as these straight jeans from First Issue:

 

I prefer something like these ($33.99 reduced from $48) to plus sized jeans that many apples tend to go for.

However, Apples… you have been blessed with the most beautifully sculpted calves. Why do you insist on covering them up? Show them off! And for that you need a skirt. I’d go for side-fastening skirts where possible. Avoid mini skirts, and anything that comes below the knee, you’re heading down that frumpy route again aren’t you!

 

This full skirt from Pura Vida is about as long as you want to be going Apples. It is a little puffy, so it accentuates your naturally beautiful curves without trying to apologize for them. Currently reduced from $34 to just $20.99, it sneaks in to give you an extra little something for Spring and Summer without making you pay till Autumn!

And finally girls, you need something on your feet! As I mentioned before, you have been blessed with great calves, and the best way to show them off is with a slight wedge!

 

Of course, if you’re going formal, this sandal from MIA might not be the way to go, but it will look luscious with that skirt above. The wedge eccentuates your perfect calves and toned ankles, and at only $17.98, it’s a bargain in my book!

So there we have it. Apples of the world, show your cleavage and your calves and listen for the gasps of adoration and envy as you glide by…

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