PSA to all apple shaped women! We’ve rounded up the ultimate guide to finding your new dress obsession. Want to find out our favourite styles for apple shaped bodies? Keep scrolling.
What Is An Apple Shaped Body?
Apple shaped women tend to have an average or larger bust and broader shoulders with narrower hips, slender legs, and a less defined waist.
The general idea on how to dress an apple shape is all about highlighting your chest and legs, whilst defining your waist to sculpt your midsection.
Apple Shape Dressing Tips
- Highlight your assets – Draw attention to your legs or bust, this lifts the eye line away from your midsection.
- Define your waist – Dresses that sculpt your waist help bring your shape into proportion.
- Choose clothes that flatter your shape – Know what styles suit your shape and how you can enhance your best features. It’s all about trial and error to find the styles that flatter you the most.
What Is The Best Dress Style For Apple Shapes?
- Wrap dresses feature v-neck and plunging necklines to highlight your bust and often feature a belted fastening to define your waist at the same time.
- Smock dresses feature a loose and floaty silhouette, so it doesn’t cling to you and nips in under the bust, defining your waist. They often feature puff sleeves too, helping to balance out broader shoulders.
- Skater dresses instantly create a more defined shape with the fit and flare design sculpting your waist and flaring over your midsection and curves.
Plus Size Dresses For Apple Shapes
Check out our guide to the most flattering dresses for apple shapes available in UK sizes 14-40.
Casual Dresses For Apple Shapes
Add this must-have tie front midi dress to your casual dress collection. This dress comes in at the waist and flares out at the bottom, creating a balanced silhouette.
Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, this dress features a tie bow front, an a-line style, a round neckline, and a sun print.
Introduce a new style into your everyday wardrobe with this midaxi wrap dress. Made from a comfortable jersey fabric and features a wrap style creating a flattering v-neckline, kimono style sleeves, and a tie waist belt detail, great for apple shapes to create a cinching silhouette.
Summer Dresses For Apple Shapes
Get prepared for summer with trending prints and choose our gingham bardot frill midaxi dress.
Made from a soft jersey fabric it features a tie front design, a bardot frill neckline, a gingham print, and finished in a midaxi length.
Welcome a must-have summer dress into your wardrobe with this broderie anglaise wrap mini dress!
Made from a comfortable woven fabric, and features a wrap neckline, frilled sleeves, a tiered design, and finished in a mini length to show off your legs.
Pair with trainers for an effortless summer look that you will be wearing on repeat.
Add a cute print to your dress rotation with this Limited Collection tie neck mini dress. Our graphic check mini dress is the perfect option for apple-shaped figures this summer, with the cinched waist and tie front.
Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, this dress features a tie v-neckline, short puff sleeves, and a graphic check print.
Choose a lightweight option that you can pack for your next holiday getaway. Our shirred bardot maxi dress is made from a soft woven fabric, so it is ideal for the warmer weather.
Featuring two side pockets, split hem details, short sleeves, and a shirred bardot style which allows extra room if you have a larger bust.
Style with sandals for the perfect holiday look.
Party Dresses For Apple Shaped
Give your going out looks a refresh with this Limited Collection puff sleeve mini dress.
Made from a comfortable cotton fabric, this dress features a sweetheart neckline, to highlight your bust and sculpt your waist, a shirred back, and short puff sleeves.
Style with heels for a look that will take you to drinks and beyond.
Opt for a darker look this season with this marble mesh bardot midi dress.
This dress is made from a breathable mesh fabric and features a fold-over design, a bardot neckline, a marble print, and long sleeves.
Pair with heels for an elevated evening look.
Add a pop of floral to your summer going out looks with our black floral mesh midaxi dress.
Made from a soft mesh fabric, it features a flattering v-neckline, short cap sleeves, and a stunning floral print.
Pair with heels and a clutch bag for an outfit you’ll feel confident in.
Welcome a trend-led style into your summer wardrobe with this must-have Limited Collection dress.
Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, this dress features a split hem detail, a round neckline, a sleeveless look, and a large floral print.
Occasion Dresses For Apple Shapes
Wedding Guest Dresses For Apple Shapes
Dress to impress with this black floral tiered maxi dress.
Made from a comfortable woven fabric, this dress features short angel sleeves, a tie waist fastening, button front, and a v-neckline.
Pair with heels and a clutch bag for the perfect wedding guest outfit.
Bring a boho feel to your wedding guest look with this Yours London floral tiered ruffle midaxi dress.
Made from a comfortable woven fabric, this gorgeous dress features a tiered design, ruffle neck and sleeve details, a v-neckline, and long sleeves.
Opt for a wrap front to enhance your bust with this lace wrap midi dress.
Featuring short sleeves, a lace front, a scalloped hem detail, and a belted tie waist fastening, this dress will create a flattering shape and draw attention to your smaller assets.
Looking for more flattering plus size dresses? Shop must-have styles in UK sizes 14-40.
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