The Apple of My Eye

     Accessory time! With jewelry and the like for you, you really want to pull the attention to any place but the torso (particularly the midriff). Therefore, bright, large accessories that stand out will be good choices. Large necklaces, long earrings, long scarves, short scarves that are more like neckerchiefs, etc.

     When most people hear "large, bright," they tend to think "loud and gaudy." Sometimes this is true, but not always. There are come rather classy accessories out there that are quite large. You just need to get out there and look. :-)

     I was able to find you some really cool examples of apple-phile accessories:

     Wedge heels will also look good on you. Don't pick skinny shoes or skinny heels-- they are hard to walk in, and will not flatter you as well as other shoe types. Again, with the long theme, long-strap purses will be better for you than hobo-style bags.

     Well, that just about wraps up my say on apples for now. Next, we'll finally delve into movies!

MORE Apple Dumplings...

     Before we dive into pants, I have a few quick notes about skirts and dresses for you:
     Straight dresses (column-shaped) will not at all look good on you: they will cling to your middle and make it very prominent. Details at the waistline are also things to run from, as they will draw the eye toward your middle. Skirts with pleats? Same thing.
     On to pants--
     Never wear tight pants, be they skinny jeans, tapered-leg pants, or whatever. Also don't wear pants with high waists. Pick "natural" waisted pants. These will not bring as much attention to your stomach. Also do NOT wear elastic-waisted pants. Pants with elastic waistbands (like the kind on many pajama pants and sweatpants) cause the fabric to gather up to your waist, and makes you look much heavier than you are. The best cut of pants for you is flare or bootcut.

     And that is all I have on pants for you. Next post is on accessories, and the one after that will touch on--- movies!

Apples....And Oranges?

     Okay, so I couldn't think of a better title for this. Anyway, moving on...

     Today we are taking care of tops that will flatter an apple-shaped girl. As I said in the last post, empire waists will look wonderful on you. Longer shirts (tunic-length) will also be good choices for you. Since you want to draw attention away from your middle, neckline and sleeve accents will compliment you wonderfully.

     Be careful about the texture of the top, as well. You don't want to wear anything that is noticeably thick and large (unless, of course, the alternative is freezing to death; style isn't that important :-) ).

     Wearing a shirt or jacket unbuttoned part of way down your torso is a bad idea. This will bring attention to your middle. You should also beware of crewneck shirts. These will not flatter you at all, I'm afraid.

     While tops with horizontal stripes and ruffles will not look amazing on you, you may want to try those with vertical stripes, and maybe even a vertical ruffle. These will make you look longer, rather than wider.

     Here are some examples of tops for you to investigate.

     Above and second-to-left is a sort of a "waterfall" cardigan. Not only will these flatter you, but they happen to be in style now. Go for it!

     The cranberry/raspberry top on the left is an example of a great pick for you. Classy, pretty... Check back soon for the kinds of pants that will best suit you!

Apples to Apples

     Time for apples.
     If you are an apple, you can wear something that few girls can: empire waists. Hey, for Halloween, you could go as Elizabeth Bennet and look great in a 1810's dress!

     Wrap and bias-cut dresses are also good for your figure.

     I found a good pattern for you: yes, the pictures on the package look pretty outdated, but if you use modern fabrics, prints, and colors, you can make a great dress that is wearable today.

     Another thing you could do to this dress is to put a decorative band or applique on the bottom. Dresses and skirts which have hems that stand out are really flattering on you.

     Next post will be on apples and.... Well, I'll let it be a surprise. :-)