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The complete guide for dressing the

apple body shape

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Welcome to this special guide by 40plusstyle.com where we celebrate style and beauty of women over 40 and 40plusstyleclub.com , a club with a very strong community where we teach you how to get more style.

My name is Sylvia, creator of both sites and I believe that we should have FUN with style & fashion.

I feel that personal style advances as we age as we become ever more aware of what suits our personality, our body and our life. I also believe in personal style that is unique to YOU. I feel that when you find the style that suits you, you will feel happier and more confident living your life.

I know that many of you struggle with dressing your unique body so this guide is for you. It will give you some Hps and tricks that make dressing your body type easier, so you feel happier and more confident!

Please note that these are guidelines only and you can break them as you please!

Enjoy this special guide!

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the complete guide for dressing the apple

body shape

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First, confirm which body shape you are

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Determine which body shape you are

T h e r e a r e s e v e r a l t y p e s :

Let’s have a look at 5 basic female body

shapes. There are several ways to define your

body shape.

•Hourglass

•Inverted triangle

•Pear (also called triangle or spoon)

•Rectangle (also called ruler or banana)

•Apple (also called cone or downwards

triangle)

c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f A p p le s h a p e• You have a defined waist • Weight tends to form on the stomach

• Average to large bust size

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Determining your body shape with measurements:

If you know the measurements of your bust, waist and hips you

can also use this online calculator which will give you a general idea.

Please note that we are all different and the 5 mentioned shapes

above are just the 5 basic shapes. For example when I changed my

bust size with just 1 cm, I got different results.

However, most of us will be leaning towards one of these basic

shapes but only few of us will be exactly one of the 5 body shapes

mentioned.

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How to dress the Apple body type

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How to dress the apple body typeK N O W I N G Y O U R B O D Y T Y P E

The aim of dressing for your body type is to achieve a flattering

look that accentuates your strengths or the parts you wish to

highlight. In general you will want to achieve a nice hourglass

shape.

In order to achieve that you will:

• Create the illusion of a waist

• Highlight your cleavage and create vertical lines

• Downplay your tummy

Please note that these are general guidelines as every body is

different. Always experiment with your unique shape and see

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Guidelines for the apple body shape

• First of all, since a lot of attention is going to be

drawn to the top part of your body, get yourself a

good fitting bra.

• Tops that highlight your body at the slimmest

point which is often just underneath your bust.

They should have enough space for your belly but

not be too wide.

• Buy t-shirts that are ruched in the middle. This

will confuse the eye and you can’t tell that there’s

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G u i d e l i n e s f o r t o p s a n d j a c k e t s

Guidelines for the apple body shape

• Get Tops with a V-neck to break up the size of your chest and

create a vertical line.

• Look for tops with a thicker texture that don’t cling so much.

Woven tops can be great.

• The best height for tops is just belong your hipbone (when

worn with pants)

• Patterns tend to look very good on a apple shape body as they

flatter and camouflage.

• Tops should cover the whole belly area and end just below the

hip bone.

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• Choose tailored jackets that have a nice v shape at the top.

• Tops that draw attention to your arms, for example flared sleeves or embroidery will draw attention from your belly.

• Make sure that the jacket fits the shoulder perfectly, so choose the size for your shoulders, not your belly. If you can't close the jacket, you can always use a scarf to fill the gap if you like.

• Dresses should have their waistline just below the bust or at your thinnest point.

• Asymmetry in your tops and dresses helps to create vertical and slimming lines.

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Guidelines for the apple body shape

• Layer with a long cardigan or a long sleeveless vest

• Make sure the top underneath is not too short

• Try to have v-neck lines with your long long jumper or tops underneath the layering piece

• Longer tops and jackets that skim the body can be worn with leggings or skinny jeans

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Guidelines for the apple body shape

F o r a l o n g a n d l e a n s i l h o u e t t e

Guidelines for the apple body shape

• Get trousers that have zippers at the side to avoid adding extra

bumps on the front.

• Trousers should be flared or straight and not cling to tummy

or thighs unless you are opting to create the long and lean

silhouette using vertical lines (as described before). Avoid

pleats.

• Also choose jeans that are tailored and either straight or

flared. Trouser jeans are ideal.

• Pants with a high rise and elastan added will create a nice

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G u i d e l i n e s f o r b o t t o m s

Guidelines for the apple body shape

• It's best to get trousers with some stretch for extra comfort

and a good fit.

• Choose skirts that have their zippers at the side.

• Structured pencil skirts work well, but keep them at knee

length. Make sure to add the focus to the top with the tips

above.

• Make sure that any pleats of skirts start below the belly to

avoid adding extra volume.

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which pieces should an apple

body shape avoid?

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What not to wear

• Big puffa jackets

• Big shapeless garments that don't show any waist or don't use

vertical layers

• Bulky trousers with lots of pockets and zippers at the front

• High necklines (you can wear lighter tops underneath a layering

piece as shown in the top image)

• Tight clingy T-shirts

• Avoid wearing everything in one solid colour. Better to mix

colour with a texture or to use several layers in different colors to

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These guidelines are not set in stone - rules are meant to be broken!

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an example of a capsule wardrobe

for the apple shape

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what is a capsule wardrobe?

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A capsule wardrobe is a a set of clothes that mix and match well together.

You can create your whole wardrobe as a capsule or create capsules for particular functions, for example work, casual, sport or even colors, for example a yellow capsule.

Creating capsules within your wardrobe gives you multiple ways to wear several items and will create a lot more variety with fewer clothes.

You will find the pieces of your capsule in the following pages.

Different types of tops

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These would be even better with V-necks

Flattering pants

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SKIRTS THAT END AT THE KNEE

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the best dresses

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THE BEST JACKETS FOR YOUR SHAPE

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SHOES & other accessories

Great accessories for the apple shaped body bring attention to your best assets. Scarves, sunglasses, statement necklaces, and statement earrings draw attention to your bust, neck, and face.

Larger handbags that you can carry in hand also draw the eye down and away from the fuller midsection you are wanting to downplay.

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When selecting shoes, apple shaped women should opt to highlight their fantastic legs. Select shoes with visual interest, bold colors, or elongating lengths. Strappy sandals, pointed toe pumps, and flats are some of your best bets.

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capsule wardrobe outfits 1-3

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capsule wardrobe outfits 4-6

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capsule wardrobe outfits 7-9

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A few more ideas!

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happy styling!

Now go and create your own capsule!

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Happy styling and have FUN with fashion!

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