Basically every piece of information is negativity and weight stigma. Like the Apple body must be the most criticized body type out there. Even it's description almost websites sounds distasteful compared to real life. And it really isn't fair, because rectangular builds aren't assumed as underweight and hourglasses or pears aren't ostracized for the way *they* distribute excess flesh. And I love that she acknowledged that it's really not about size, because I also have a friend who I consider apple shape and is very petite, with a naturally full bust and middle. It's all about distribution and composition.
I was an underweight apple-body type, and I still had a wide waist. I still could not wear a bikini or a crop top. Barring having ribs removed, the only solution really is fashion, and you give some great advice. Thank you!
A pregnant stomach looks different to a fat stomach, particularly on women as most of the fat is subcutaneous. Your stomach likely doesn't protrude out underneath your ribs. I gain weight primarily on my stomach, too. When I'm pregnant my stomach is a completely different shape. When I'm not it just looks flabby and wider than the rest of me but it's still flat underneath my ribs.
Can totally relate....most people have three basic measurements..bust..waist..hips.. Well..not me...I have like bust ..waist... upper belly..lower belly...hips n side handles which jut out separately...
Thank you for the positive feedback, I’m am apple body 5’1 , my weight fluctuates between 128-135 and I love my legs, shoulders and arms. I like my height as well . When I was younger I wanted to be taller and sometimes thinner and now I’m pretty much loving my body type .
Hey ! Apple shape does not mean having only a giant waist. It means having big arms and wide shoulders alongwith thin thighs, which means having a reverse triangle. Just keep this in mind while talking about apple type body shape. Also, the arms are generally heavy and legs may be any type.
Yup that’s me phat stomach-linebacker shoulders 🤣no a$$ and thin legs 🦵 the more I try to lose weight on my stomach my buttocks and legs seem to disappear faster than my stomach. Just really sucks having this body!
Yeah, and the giant waste thing is often overstated. I've never seen an apple build that doesn't have a defined waist. Apple builds might just have wider than average waste because they are often widely built in general, and very few human bodies have proportionately tiny waists and large curves. I think the most prevalent feature is the broad shoulders, big arms and moderate-full bust, basically a large top. But you can also have fuller thighs and being an apple build.
I am an apple and plus size EU20. I discovered the perfect jeans in Violeta by Mango (their plus store). They are are well cut, the have a bit of stretch but still hold the shape and last really well through washes. In general, most of their clothes are flattering and don't make you look like an old lady. Hope it helps my plus sizs out there. I normally wait for the sales and get new outfits, eg this summer I got my first leather biker jacket which I love for about 100$. Thanks for the positive video, really cheers me up.
Awwww I’m so glad this cheered you up! It’s important to love your body! If you find clothing that works you will find yourself comfortable and feeling great! Xoxoxo Thanks for sharing the jeans, I’ll look for them and post a link!
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!! Not enough fashion videos for apple shapes that give so much detailed information. Thank you! Thank you!! Last month I began wearing more chest or central focused graphic T-shirts and layering denim jackets or vests because of the illusion💜 p.s. looking forward to more videos❣
I love this!! I am so glad you mentioned the wrap dress. I am such a fan. I have fifteen (yes, 15) wrap dresses plus five (5) wrap tops all made by the eponymous Diane von Furstenberg!! It is like magic. All the problems disappear and the positives pop out. I honestly don't know why it is so underrated because in my experience, a DVF (it has to be DVF, no one does it better) wrap moulds to your body and you actually create it each day you wear it. I swear it has some magical powers. I am a rectangle/inverted triangle (I call myself an inverted trapezium) and a wrap dress makes me look like an hourglass.
Well I’m a fat apple with a pregnant belly my arms and legs are super thin and even when I weighed only 125 pounds and I’m 5’ 10” I looked pregnant. Leggings and large T-shirt’s are the only thing that works a wrap dress accentuates my round belly and is not flattering
Thank you Kim! I really love the emphasis on getting 'attention' away from the 'concerned' area which is the wide waist etc. And solving that by drawing attention to the chest, arm or leg areas...whichever we want to showcase just to draw attention. I love my broad chest and arms and neck so I will focus attention on that. Apple shape as opposed to size! Awesome! ✌
When I was underweight, belly perfectly flat, I still had a wide waist. Not all apple-shaped women are fat or large. My daughter is a size 4 and fit, but she is an apple-shaped woman. She will never have thick thighs, she will never have an 18-inch waist, she will never have a huge butt. Can we please stop with the stereotyping?
Ive figured out most of these tips by just trial and error but I still love learning new tips. Wrap dresses were always my go to but I’ll try asymmetrical now to see how it looks. Thank you so much!!
I didn't know I was an apple until recently. The styles of clothes in this video are the ones I tend to subconsciously gravitate towards. Glad to know my instincts were spot on.
Kim XO I live in Whitby (just east of Toronto). Have lived in Regina, Kelowna, Vancouver (2x), Calgary and Whitby! My daughter lives in Toronto. Have always wanted to be in the audience for Fashion Friday...must go online more often to request tickets!
Yes. My best assets are my legs and arms 🙌🏽. I also love to wear peplum and baby doll tops. They are fitted in the chest area and flares out at the bottom and hides my stomach perfectly.
@@KimXO that's untrue. If you don't follow trends at all you risk aging yourself. You need to incorporate current trends into what flatters your body if you want to look your best. You don't have to wear every trend but there will always be some that work for you every season. For example, I hate maxi or midi length skirts and warmer colored things so I skip those trends. There are some things that you just won't like but if you like something you can always make it work by bringing the eye to the right areas and tailoring your clothes correctly.
@@marshmallow1488 I dislike low necklines. I already have a longer upper body and shorter legs and low necklines just elongate my upper body even more. I'm an apple too and go for high waisted pants and a tighter, higher neck top. If you have long legs however this look probably works for you.
I have watched this video about 3 times now. I use patterns in tees and shirts to take the emphasis off my waist. I am also a plus size apple body shape.
I was a UK 8-12 when having my kids and now, after a surgical menopause, when having ovarian cancer, which I'm now cleared of, my middle bit enhanced and my dress size shot to a 12-14 in trousers and 16+ in tops also fairly broad shoulders,
Sorry to hear about the cancer, glad to hear you made it through the cancer. If you have broad shoulders it helps to wear something wider on the bottom. Something like a wide leg pant or A-Line skirt. xoxox
This video is the best I’ve found on here so far. Simply because the style is actually current and doesn’t look 20 years old in fashion. Also other videos on here suggest styles that actually make a woman look bigger and as I mentioned out of touch with fashion and style. Which us apples aren’t! Plus including glamours celebs helps me feel better about my shape regardless of the size ❤
I can't believe that I'm more than 30 years old and I'm just learning to dress for my body shape. Oh well, I guess it's never too late to dress better. Thank you for making this video I subscribed. I have a feeling I will be learning many more tips from you. 🙂
These are all looks that I really love, but I have so much trouble finding them where I’m at, especially in a 14 or 16. I am also super super busty (38D), so anything that buttons in front is a real challenge for me, even with a minimizer bra. Any suggestions? Thank you!
It’s so interesting I found I’ve been drawn to all these tricks for years unaware that they were well known! Wish I had this video years ago, would of saved me so much time in my 20s! I would add if you like oversized jumpers/sweaters try find ones that have a v neck! I get lots of comments when I wear my v neck ones. Also turtle necks work well if you do the monochromatic look with a leather or denim jacket on top! Thanks for making this Kim!
These body shape tips never address if you are bigger and have a big tummy, especially lower tummy. Most assume you have a flatter belly area. Most of these suggestions make me look pregnant.
Thanks for the video! I have the worst body type lol. Even at size 16, my bust is an A, I have no derrière, I’m flat everywhere, except my tummy of course. I also have a short neck... 😐
Nooooo you have to love your poor little body. She the physical vessel that is taking your soul everywhere! Send me a picture on IG and I'll help you. Kim xo
V necklines, no cropped sweaters, cardigans are great left open for the column effect making sure to wear different colors. Ex. Black top and pants with bright cardigan, hip to knee length. Watch where sleeve length ends, do not want it ending at largest part of waist drawing attention there. Sweaters should end hip length or below. Best test is to take a photo of outfit in a full mirror to see what flatters as opposed to just looking in the mirror. I use to be a pear and menopause made me an apple. Until I took a photo and understood what worked for me I bought things based on shape recommendations that made me look pregnant.😱
Hello, thank you for your feedback. But I really need help to pick out a formal dress for my birthday coming up. It's really hard to find online. Please help. Looking forward to all tips.
Hi Kim and everyone else . I am definitely an apple/ oval shape . I loved this video. I have just bought some high waisted wide led jeans. Absolutely wonderful. Not too tight around the waist so very comfortable too . I got them from Next in England. No muffin top showing at all. 🌺🌺
I love these videos, I just wish more brands like H&M and Joe Fresh made more of these cuts. I have to scour for cuts that suit my body type and I am a busy lady with very little time to shop but always need to try stuff on because of my body type.
Thanks for this amazing video. I have a question. Can I wear a black fishnet stockings with a knee length black tulle skirt and black top. I've been searching it all over the internet, but couldn't find an answer. Neither did I saw any model wearing afishnet stockings with tulle. Maybe fishnet stockings doesnot look appropriate with tulle, I'm not sure. I'm planning to wear it for comic con, and following a cat theme outfit with cat ears and neck band.
Cee Dee definitely!! If you wear low rise or mid rise it will cut your body in the widest part. I have a short torso and the longest legs!! I wear high rise too xoxoxo
Great, thanks! Looked "below" to see some helpful links to jeans, t-shirts, etc. that are recommended, but there are no recommendations? Could you please link?
I have another suggestion, and that is the Puma sports bra. The straw is great if you have a moderate to large bust and a fuller middle as it is very slimming and supportive in both areas. You can get it off Amazon (This is my brother's account btw)
Yeah peplum tops are a no-go 💯 just widens you. The only thing I could see working is that loose dropwaist peplum, but it's not all that stylish really
Thank you so much for this video and information! Would love to see more videos on dressing an apple body shape. Would love to see how to buy and dress a shape where the waist is a larger size than the rest of the top and torso, or larger than the hips and tush in jeans and pants. Thank you!
@@KimXO I think my concern is mostly with jeans and pants. When I buy bottoms that fit my waist then the rear is baggy (I don't have a round one to begin with). Sometimes the same runs true with tops that end up being too big and baggy in the shoulders. But, honestly, the pants and jeans are a bigger problem, especially those that are more tailored and have less stretch. Thank you!!!! 💖
A lot of times, these videos are way too general and our bodies are actually a combination of two or three body types. Personally I always feel depressed after watching these videos and actually don’t find them helpful. I would say enjoy life and wear what YOU feel you look good in and ignore all these cookie cutter rules of what you are “supposed” to wear. I feel you, I really do. I have done all the measurements to see what body type I have and by the measurement standards, I am in between an hourglass and a rectangle, but when I look in the mirror, my shoulders appear wider than my hips, so then I think maybe I’m an inverted triangle, yet I tend to gain weight in the tummy area, making me an apple. So in the end, all these videos make me is confused and I start to feel like I can’t wear anything. I finally have come to the realization that I have body dysmorphia and hate the way I look no matter what. These videos may help some women, but it just makes me hate my body even more.
New subscriber here. Just discovered your channel and love it!!! Question: I’m a size 16 apple and I just bought the beautiful Valentino belt with the V in front. I’m panicking, how would I style this???? Help!!!!
That’s a beautiful belt! Great choice :) Style it with your jeans and pants and you can wear a long vest and wrap it around that on the outside. If you are styling it with a dress bring it up above your waistline almost like an empire line if the dress allows for it
Loved your video so much, got lot many ideas as how to dress as I myself is an apple 😀 I wanted to know that I love crop tops and tees. With what should I wear crop tops and tees so that my middle gets hidden. Thanks!
If apples mean belly is the largest part of the body compared to chest, hips.. how are the celebrities apples? Katherine Zeta, Katy Perry, Kate Winslet, etc. Their waist are not larger than their hips or chest. I find that so confusing... pls halp clarify. 🙏🏼♥️
Yeah apple shapes are only really seen when you begin gaining weight... it shows up more in the stomach area as opposed to say a pear shape that gains weight in thigh and hip area.
The reason for gaining weight in the middle of the body in the apple type is because the pelvis in the apple body is designed like the male pelvis, which is heart-shaped, which makes the body store fat in the widest area of the body, which is the upper iliac bones (high hips), while the thigh bones ( hips ) are the same or less than the width of the upper hip, so the body does not store fat there, and therefore we notice that the buttocks are flat due to the shape of the pelvis, while in the rest of the female body types, the pear and hourglass , which has a female pelvis, that characterized by the thigh bone tilting slightly inward and bowl-like shape , which gives it the shape of an inverted heart and makes the thigh bone the widest area of the body, so the body stores fat there in the thighs and buttocks, which gives the lower part the known feminine curves. I don't know if i made it clear 🥲, but this is the reason why we gain weight in the midsection area instead of the buttocks and thighs🥲
Great video would love to see one on my body type short torso, inverted, busty. Your body is similar except your torso is much longer. If I wear anything at my waist all anyone sees is my bust coming into a room . Any help would be appreciated
@@KimXO thank you so much for the reply, t-shirts look a littls sloppy i own my own company and it is a sales office for fabric (fashion industry) i am trying to upscale my wardrobe with good pcs, because i am working out of suitcases finding a "style" has been a challenge, but the good thing is that i work by myself at the moment and see different people so i can get away with wearing a lot of teh same "outfits" every day/week without a notice. tops are a BIG challenge for me, i need to look like a CEO/owner but be able to schlepp 40lb suitcases and bending over from suit case to tables to show the line. (fashion is not as glam as everyone thinks is it! :-))
Svetlana Orlova lol!! Thank you! This is actually my natural colour. I don’t think nice touched colour in over a year...BUT I added extensions that are a bit lighter than my natural colour. Perhaps that’s it! Xoxoxo ❤️❤️
Great video! 💕Can I be an apple shape if I have a very small bust with wide shoulders, hips, thigh butt and tummy? And almost no waist? I am so confused😭
Do t be confused! Just love your body in all it’s glory and remember it’s all about balance. If your bottom half is generally bigger than your top then you add weight on the top! Xoxoxo
I'm 52 yrs old 5' 2 and 102 lbs and have 2 children. I was always a size 3 in juniors. Since menopause hit me , I have a big belly, I've gain weight im now 130.lbs and wear size 6 in misses. I don't like this new body. This video helped me. Please more videos on Apple shape women.
The second t shirt she mentioned is literally what every maternity style is, i definitely look pregnant in those!! No no no! Plus i hate t shirts cuz they make my gut feels fatter n more constricted.
I agree. Those tops do make you look pregnant if you have a bigger stomach. You can have anything with too much bulk or too tight. I love wrap dresses though. I think when it’s a wrap shirt and the material puffs out over stomach and stops it just highlights stomach where the dress goes down your body
Is it true we apples can also wear like a round necklines if the top is semi transparent like made of sheer see-through fabric? I love turtle necks but is it a total no-no?
Shom Pal yes you can wear that for sure! Anything that draws the eye up is fabulous. You can totally wear a turtleneck! It’s depends on your body, and fit. A great trick with a turtleneck is to layer some necklaces on top of the turtleneck. I have a video where I talk about that and wear it too! Xoxoxo
High waisted jeans are not my friend. My legs are tiny and my belly is large so highwaisted jeans are usually too small or make my belly look strange stuffed down into them
I am an apple shape, and, since I got sick 3 years ago, I went from a us size 6 pants to 12. I was asked if I was pregnant. I'm 53 so I took it as a complement lol, but really, I loved this video except for the fact that all the models you've shown us are far too thin to be able to relate. Would you be able to do a redo with average sized apples? 💖
Many thanks for this video. I am a petite plus size apple shape and finding clothes for my shape is a challenge. Is short waisted consider apple shape? And what shape is highwaisted? 🍎
When I say high waisted I am referring to the cut of the jean. You can be a short waisted apple or a long waisted apple. If you are petite try to stick to the petite clothing as it is cut right for your size. xo
InSpiteOfBecauseOf It’s the best! I love that it came layered, it takes the guessing game out of trying to do it yourself. Genius! Which set did you get? Xoxoxo
Help! Am I an apple? On some tests it says Im a rectangle but then goes on to talk about that being an athletic shape many models have-and that sure isnt me! My measurements are: shoulder span, 43; bust 43; natural waist 38 (two inches above belly button); high hip 43 (two inches bellow belly button); low hip 43. Also I'm only 5 feet tall, short waisted with legs 55% of total body length. What is this shape? Rectangle suggestions often dont work, but a lot of times apple suggestions seem a little bulky. Are there any celebraties with a similar shape i could refer to? 🤔
Virginia Mallonee it’s hard to tell but your waist ratio to chest and hip suggests hourglass. Try accentuating your waist, tuck your shirt in and wear an open neck up top and volume on the bottom. It’s all about balance. Does this make sense? Xoxoxo
@@KimXO thanks for getting back to me! I didnt think my waist was defined enough to be an hourglass. My broader high hip (from pot belly) also confuses things. But thanks for feedback! Ive lost a fair amount of weight recsntly, maybe if i keep that up I'll fit into the hourglass type better. Thanks so much.
I have always struggled with finding clothes that I feel look good on me. My tummy and arms are my worst features but I am a bigger girl. I really want to get rid of all my stuff and start over but I am so critical of myself that I don't know where to start. I don't want to have the mentality that 'I'll buy nice stuff when I lose weight' because I understand that there are clothes that suit everyone and I don't need to punish myself or only appreciate myself in if or when scenario's. Any advice would be amazing. Thank you
Hi! I need your advice. I’m a petite,thick pear shape. I have this black,stretchy,satiny asymmetrical wrap dress like the pink dress at 6:45 But, it’s a spaghetti strap. I think it’s showing too much skin up top so I wanted to know what u would suggest wearing as an outerwear or something to cover the top?
No wonder I never wear crew neck, omg the belly is present. I love lately been loving halter top styles because I love my shoulders and wear like boyfriend jeans.
I really appreciate this video Kim! I recognize I have a nice chest area so I want to focus on opening it up and highlighting it more often. I have to disagree with high waisted jeans for us. I’ve tried but I always look and feel stuffed in them. I feel like lower mid rise jeans with a slightly stretchy waistband allows room for my belly to breathe. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans though so I’ll keep trying. Thanks for taking the time to make this video ❤️
I have an apple figure and those high-rise jeans are like magic for our figure! But you're right, if they have minimal stretch you will feel stuffed. I purchase mine from City Chic. They are true to size, stylish and have the perfect amount of stretch to feel comfortable.
I used to be a pear shape and in my 40’s turned into an Apple! All of a sudden, no waist and straighter hips!! The only good thing is I no longer had saddle bags on my thighs!! I’m plus sized so my legs and arms are heavier too!
I have a question I'm an 🍎 body type, i normally wear low waist jeans. Mainly because they are comfortable and I can wear them all day no matter the type of work I'm doing. Now the question is about high waist jeans. I have some but when I bend over to pick something up or just the bend of my body as I'm sitting down...any sort of bend the high waist just starts rolling down. I have tried Torrids high waist jeans with the control band in the waist. They are are promised to love the fit. They roll on me too. It's just embarrassing to be tugging and pulling g at my pants. Guess I'll try a belt. I feel so stupid right now. Duh... I'm going to try a belt and update yall later.
Body con skirts with shape wear and a body suit or shirt that meets the top of the skirt. Look for texture. A leather skirt. Or one that has a flapped front. Check Shein for some inexpensive options. I am 16/18 apple/ inverted triangle, I'm able to pull it off.
There is almost no good info out for apple shaped people, so I’m not surprised you get a lot of questions. Thanks for making the video! 😊
Basically every piece of information is negativity and weight stigma. Like the Apple body must be the most criticized body type out there. Even it's description almost websites sounds distasteful compared to real life. And it really isn't fair, because rectangular builds aren't assumed as underweight and hourglasses or pears aren't ostracized for the way *they* distribute excess flesh. And I love that she acknowledged that it's really not about size, because I also have a friend who I consider apple shape and is very petite, with a naturally full bust and middle. It's all about distribution and composition.
The problem with high waisted jeans is if you’re truly an Apple (you look pregnant), they will highlight your belly.
I was an underweight apple-body type, and I still had a wide waist. I still could not wear a bikini or a crop top. Barring having ribs removed, the only solution really is fashion, and you give some great advice. Thank you!
who's watching this even tho you're not an apple??? love Kim XO!
Nick Son lol!! Awwww ❤️❤️ What’s your body type? Xoxoxo
a petite pear with no breasts! lol!
Samee and I’m a pear shaped too😍😍
Must be nice 💀
@@KimXO What about plus sized Apple?
Yep, always look pregnant, only my stomach area gains weight!
That’s ok! Love your belly :) You can wear pieces that help you feel more balanced 🌸
Lol same girl same. Legit hate how my body looks.
Yep, I'm completely slim and then boom pregnant belly🤦♀️... mine got worse with Pcos though, like it just won't leave lol
A pregnant stomach looks different to a fat stomach, particularly on women as most of the fat is subcutaneous. Your stomach likely doesn't protrude out underneath your ribs. I gain weight primarily on my stomach, too. When I'm pregnant my stomach is a completely different shape. When I'm not it just looks flabby and wider than the rest of me but it's still flat underneath my ribs.
gpljk yep. And I wasn’t like that until menopause.
Can totally relate....most people have three basic measurements..bust..waist..hips..
Well..not me...I have like bust ..waist...
upper belly..lower belly...hips n side handles which jut out separately...
Thank you for the positive feedback, I’m am apple body
5’1 , my weight fluctuates between 128-135 and I love my legs, shoulders and arms.
I like my height as well .
When I was younger I wanted to be taller and sometimes thinner and now I’m pretty much loving my body type .
Hey ! Apple shape does not mean having only a giant waist. It means having big arms and wide shoulders alongwith thin thighs, which means having a reverse triangle. Just keep this in mind while talking about apple type body shape. Also, the arms are generally heavy and legs may be any type.
Thanks! It’s so variable...I try to generalize so that most women can get the idea. Xo
Yup that’s me phat stomach-linebacker shoulders 🤣no a$$ and thin legs 🦵 the more I try to lose weight on my stomach my buttocks and legs seem to disappear faster than my stomach. Just really sucks having this body!
@@JJ-uj5rr agreed, my legs get fit first and stomach is the last thing to go when I'm on my exercise grind... well before Covid 😢
Yeah, and the giant waste thing is often overstated. I've never seen an apple build that doesn't have a defined waist. Apple builds might just have wider than average waste because they are often widely built in general, and very few human bodies have proportionately tiny waists and large curves. I think the most prevalent feature is the broad shoulders, big arms and moderate-full bust, basically a large top. But you can also have fuller thighs and being an apple build.
@@JJ-uj5rr #SAME
I am an apple and plus size EU20. I discovered the perfect jeans in Violeta by Mango (their plus store). They are are well cut, the have a bit of stretch but still hold the shape and last really well through washes. In general, most of their clothes are flattering and don't make you look like an old lady. Hope it helps my plus sizs out there. I normally wait for the sales and get new outfits, eg this summer I got my first leather biker jacket which I love for about 100$.
Thanks for the positive video, really cheers me up.
Awwww I’m so glad this cheered you up! It’s important to love your body! If you find clothing that works you will find yourself comfortable and feeling great! Xoxoxo Thanks for sharing the jeans, I’ll look for them and post a link!
I went straight to the Violetta Plus Store, but they only go to sixe 22 ... not big enough :-(
Sometimes empire lines make you look pregnant; your better off wearing shift dresses: long sleeves; layering; high waisted; way to go
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!! Not enough fashion videos for apple shapes that give so much detailed information. Thank you! Thank you!! Last month I began wearing more chest or central focused graphic T-shirts and layering denim jackets or vests because of the illusion💜 p.s. looking forward to more videos❣
Thank you!! Looking forward to making more! Make sure you subscribe so they come right to you!
I love this!! I am so glad you mentioned the wrap dress. I am such a fan. I have fifteen (yes, 15) wrap dresses plus five (5) wrap tops all made by the eponymous Diane von Furstenberg!! It is like magic. All the problems disappear and the positives pop out. I honestly don't know why it is so underrated because in my experience, a DVF (it has to be DVF, no one does it better) wrap moulds to your body and you actually create it each day you wear it. I swear it has some magical powers. I am a rectangle/inverted triangle (I call myself an inverted trapezium) and a wrap dress makes me look like an hourglass.
Heather Valentine You are so right! DVF is the queen of the wrap dress hands down! It is the easiest dress to wear for most people and body’s. Xoxoxo
Well I’m a fat apple with a pregnant belly my arms and legs are super thin and even when I weighed only 125 pounds and I’m 5’ 10” I looked pregnant. Leggings and large T-shirt’s are the only thing that works a wrap dress accentuates my round belly and is not flattering
I prefer if you’re going to talk about the Apple body which I have, that you show women that have Apple bodies.
I know! Live you mean?
I agree… It seems a bit off to talk about Apple Bodies and not use Apple Bodied models.
Try this lady xoxokaymo she is an apple shape body and shows how she styles herself. Very informatitive :)
Thank you Kim! I really love the emphasis on getting 'attention' away from the 'concerned' area which is the wide waist etc. And solving that by drawing attention to the chest, arm or leg areas...whichever we want to showcase just to draw attention. I love my broad chest and arms and neck so I will focus attention on that. Apple shape as opposed to size! Awesome! ✌
I liked the tips but they need to be shown on a larger body type to see how they work in reality
Agree. Why do they show us on a thin model?
I’m apple shape & plus size 16/18. I have more fashionable content. I’m here to save the day for us apples. We need better representation.
I wear a size 18-20. I agree.
When I was underweight, belly perfectly flat, I still had a wide waist. Not all apple-shaped women are fat or large. My daughter is a size 4 and fit, but she is an apple-shaped woman. She will never have thick thighs, she will never have an 18-inch waist, she will never have a huge butt. Can we please stop with the stereotyping?
Ive figured out most of these tips by just trial and error but I still love learning new tips. Wrap dresses were always my go to but I’ll try asymmetrical now to see how it looks. Thank you so much!!
Absolutely same here
I wear 80 % dresses . Fit and flare styles
I didn't know I was an apple until recently. The styles of clothes in this video are the ones I tend to subconsciously gravitate towards. Glad to know my instincts were spot on.
Kim, you’re so inspirational and positive! Love your videos and great tips!
Thank You! and thanks for stoping by and saying hi xoxo
Kim XO also, loved your segment on Cityline this am!❤️
Debbie Daniel yay! Glad you like it! Where are you from? Toronto?
Kim XO I live in Whitby (just east of Toronto). Have lived in Regina, Kelowna, Vancouver (2x), Calgary and Whitby! My daughter lives in Toronto. Have always wanted to be in the audience for Fashion Friday...must go online more often to request tickets!
I have an apple shape and love band t-shirts! This is good news!
Yes. My best assets are my legs and arms 🙌🏽. I also love to wear peplum and baby doll tops. They are fitted in the chest area and flares out at the bottom and hides my stomach perfectly.
Bust n legs are my best features, so will still wear leggings and skinny jeans, no matter fashion
Yes! You have to wear what looks good on you vs what is trending!
Low neckline with the right blouse and skinny jeans looks best on my apple shape.
@@KimXO that's untrue. If you don't follow trends at all you risk aging yourself. You need to incorporate current trends into what flatters your body if you want to look your best. You don't have to wear every trend but there will always be some that work for you every season. For example, I hate maxi or midi length skirts and warmer colored things so I skip those trends. There are some things that you just won't like but if you like something you can always make it work by bringing the eye to the right areas and tailoring your clothes correctly.
@@marshmallow1488 I dislike low necklines. I already have a longer upper body and shorter legs and low necklines just elongate my upper body even more. I'm an apple too and go for high waisted pants and a tighter, higher neck top. If you have long legs however this look probably works for you.
I have watched this video about 3 times now. I use patterns in tees and shirts to take the emphasis off my waist. I am also a plus size apple body shape.
I was a UK 8-12 when having my kids and now, after a surgical menopause, when having ovarian cancer, which I'm now cleared of, my middle bit enhanced and my dress size shot to a 12-14 in trousers and 16+ in tops also fairly broad shoulders,
Sorry to hear about the cancer, glad to hear you made it through the cancer. If you have broad shoulders it helps to wear something wider on the bottom. Something like a wide leg pant or A-Line skirt. xoxox
This video is the best I’ve found on here so far. Simply because the style is actually current and doesn’t look 20 years old in fashion. Also other videos on here suggest styles that actually make a woman look bigger and as I mentioned out of touch with fashion and style. Which us apples aren’t! Plus including glamours celebs helps me feel better about my shape regardless of the size ❤
I really enjoyed this...I’m very casual and I always looked frumpy in tshirts these tips helped so much, going to find tshirts in those styles.
I can't believe that I'm more than 30 years old and I'm just learning to dress for my body shape. Oh well, I guess it's never too late to dress better. Thank you for making this video I subscribed. I have a feeling I will be learning many more tips from you. 🙂
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Sorry for the delay responding! I’m just seeing this now :)
Don't worry - me too!!
Great tips. Can you do an updated How to wear Jewelry and accessories video?
Terri Vitti sure. I’m filming next week. I’ll try and add that one in.
These are all looks that I really love, but I have so much trouble finding them where I’m at, especially in a 14 or 16. I am also super super busty (38D), so anything that buttons in front is a real challenge for me, even with a minimizer bra. Any suggestions? Thank you!
i think a cute shirt (any length tbh) with high waisted jeans look so good
It’s so interesting I found I’ve been drawn to all these tricks for years unaware that they were well known! Wish I had this video years ago, would of saved me so much time in my 20s! I would add if you like oversized jumpers/sweaters try find ones that have a v neck! I get lots of comments when I wear my v neck ones. Also turtle necks work well if you do the monochromatic look with a leather or denim jacket on top!
Thanks for making this Kim!
You are welcome! I agree with the turtlenecks!
Huh, will try that more structured jacket on top of turtleneck, cheers!
These body shape tips never address if you are bigger and have a big tummy, especially lower tummy. Most assume you have a flatter belly area. Most of these suggestions make me look pregnant.
Thanks for the video! I have the worst body type lol. Even at size 16, my bust is an A, I have no derrière, I’m flat everywhere, except my tummy of course. I also have a short neck... 😐
Nooooo you have to love your poor little body. She the physical vessel that is taking your soul everywhere! Send me a picture on IG and I'll help you. Kim xo
Kim XO Thank you!!!!
I love kmart jeans for my apple bodyshape. super comfortable highrises and best jeans ive owned.
This is great because I’m new to the apple shape and clueless how to best style. How can sweaters work for us?
V necklines, no cropped sweaters, cardigans are great left open for the column effect making sure to wear different colors. Ex. Black top and pants with bright cardigan, hip to knee length. Watch where sleeve length ends, do not want it ending at largest part of waist drawing attention there. Sweaters should end hip length or below. Best test is to take a photo of outfit in a full mirror to see what flatters as opposed to just looking in the mirror. I use to be a pear and menopause made me an apple. Until I took a photo and understood what worked for me I bought things based on shape recommendations that made me look pregnant.😱
Hello, thank you for your feedback. But I really need help to pick out a formal dress for my birthday coming up. It's really hard to find online. Please help. Looking forward to all tips.
Try typing in a description of the exact dress you want. So something like ‘formal gold midi dress’ if whatever it is and see what comes up.
Hi Kim👋😀tq for positive advice
Welcome 🙏🏻
So glad to have found you! Liked and subscribed ❤😊
Hi Kim and everyone else . I am definitely an apple/ oval shape . I loved this video. I have just bought some high waisted wide led jeans. Absolutely wonderful. Not too tight around the waist so very comfortable too . I got them from Next in England. No muffin top showing at all. 🌺🌺
I love these videos, I just wish more brands like H&M and Joe Fresh made more of these cuts. I have to scour for cuts that suit my body type and I am a busy lady with very little time to shop but always need to try stuff on because of my body type.
Thanks for this amazing video. I have a question. Can I wear a black fishnet stockings with a knee length black tulle skirt and black top. I've been searching it all over the internet, but couldn't find an answer. Neither did I saw any model wearing afishnet stockings with tulle. Maybe fishnet stockings doesnot look appropriate with tulle, I'm not sure. I'm planning to wear it for comic con, and following a cat theme outfit with cat ears and neck band.
Thank-you for this video, so informative. What if you are also petite with a short torso -- should you wear high waisted jeans?
Cee Dee definitely!! If you wear low rise or mid rise it will cut your body in the widest part. I have a short torso and the longest legs!! I wear high rise too xoxoxo
such a useful beautiful videos.i love watching your videos..please suggest some online shops or where to buy shops, or clothing brands
Hi Kim, excellent video -- so informative! Will you also do one for pear shapes?
Hi!I will do a pear body type video as well ;) xo
@@KimXO fantastic, many thanks!
Great, thanks! Looked "below" to see some helpful links to jeans, t-shirts, etc. that are recommended, but there are no recommendations? Could you please link?
Wendi W. oh sorry! I linked a bunch on last weeks body, check there and then I’ll add a few more here ASAP!
Same here, checking in April 2020 and still no links.
I have another suggestion, and that is the Puma sports bra.
The straw is great if you have a moderate to large bust and a fuller middle as it is very slimming and supportive in both areas. You can get it off Amazon
(This is my brother's account btw)
Thanks foe sharing! I’ll look it up and leave a link for everyone:)
Great fashion tips! Also, your hair looks gorgeous!
Thank you!! I think it’s how Jenny does it!!
As an Apple- those tees would all make me look pregnant. Those are the ones I avoid!
Yeah peplum tops are a no-go 💯 just widens you. The only thing I could see working is that loose dropwaist peplum, but it's not all that stylish really
Peplums don’t look good on anyone IMO.
Yeah, peplums just make me look short and wide. I'm 110lbs.
Thank you so much for this video and information! Would love to see more videos on dressing an apple body shape. Would love to see how to buy and dress a shape where the waist is a larger size than the rest of the top and torso, or larger than the hips and tush in jeans and pants. Thank you!
Empire would be so great for you! Do you have a favourite dress? Send me a picture on IG.
Kim xo
@@KimXO I think my concern is mostly with jeans and pants. When I buy bottoms that fit my waist then the rear is baggy (I don't have a round one to begin with). Sometimes the same runs true with tops that end up being too big and baggy in the shoulders. But, honestly, the pants and jeans are a bigger problem, especially those that are more tailored and have less stretch. Thank you!!!! 💖
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🥺 why am I an apple. I dress in most the styles you mentioned. But I really want to wear everything and anything. 👀
@A. Meowzki but they look better than us apple shapes😭
A lot of times, these videos are way too general and our bodies are actually a combination of two or three body types. Personally I always feel depressed after watching these videos and actually don’t find them helpful. I would say enjoy life and wear what YOU feel you look good in and ignore all these cookie cutter rules of what you are “supposed” to wear. I feel you, I really do. I have done all the measurements to see what body type I have and by the measurement standards, I am in between an hourglass and a rectangle, but when I look in the mirror, my shoulders appear wider than my hips, so then I think maybe I’m an inverted triangle, yet I tend to gain weight in the tummy area, making me an apple. So in the end, all these videos make me is confused and I start to feel like I can’t wear anything. I finally have come to the realization that I have body dysmorphia and hate the way I look no matter what. These videos may help some women, but it just makes me hate my body even more.
im a size 4 apple body! I need to hide my barrel. hahha. thank you for this much much needed video. I love you....
Haha! You must love your barrel :)
New subscriber here. Just discovered your channel and love it!!! Question: I’m a size 16 apple and I just bought the beautiful Valentino belt with the V in front. I’m panicking, how would I style this???? Help!!!!
That’s a beautiful belt! Great choice :) Style it with your jeans and pants and you can wear a long vest and wrap it around that on the outside. If you are styling it with a dress bring it up above your waistline almost like an empire line if the dress allows for it
Loved your video so much, got lot many ideas as how to dress as I myself is an apple 😀 I wanted to know that I love crop tops and tees. With what should I wear crop tops and tees so that my middle gets hidden. Thanks!
My first time watching you.Thank you Kim I loved three words of yours that is love your body,so inspiring .
Yay! I’m glad you loved it :)
Excellent video 👏👏👏 looking forward to seeing the rest of the series
Xoxoxo
I love seeing you on city line Toronto today, I knew I saw you somewhere before Ha ha ha. Loving your channel thanks for all you do for everyone.
GrayTaylor lol! Thanks for watching and stopping in here to say hi 👋🏻 ❤️❤️ Kim xo
Kim your videos are so helpful! I wish you were my stylist!!! 😊
I am your stylist!! Right here on UA-cam 🌸🌸
Thanks a lot for this video, you gave a lot of information
Pushpa R T Pushpa R T I tried to give lots!! Glad it was useful!
If apples mean belly is the largest part of the body compared to chest, hips.. how are the celebrities apples? Katherine Zeta, Katy Perry, Kate Winslet, etc. Their waist are not larger than their hips or chest. I find that so confusing... pls halp clarify. 🙏🏼♥️
They tend to get weight in that area but I guess they are working out a lot, eating healthy and what else could it be
Yeah apple shapes are only really seen when you begin gaining weight... it shows up more in the stomach area as opposed to say a pear shape that gains weight in thigh and hip area.
The reason for gaining weight in the middle of the body in the apple type is because the pelvis in the apple body is designed like the male pelvis, which is heart-shaped, which makes the body store fat in the widest area of the body, which is the upper iliac bones (high hips), while the thigh bones ( hips ) are the same or less than the width of the upper hip, so the body does not store fat there, and therefore we notice that the buttocks are flat due to the shape of the pelvis, while in the rest of the female body types, the pear and hourglass , which has a female pelvis, that characterized by the thigh bone tilting slightly inward and bowl-like shape , which gives it the shape of an inverted heart and makes the thigh bone the widest area of the body, so the body stores fat there in the thighs and buttocks, which gives the lower part the known feminine curves. I don't know if i made it clear 🥲, but this is the reason why we gain weight in the midsection area instead of the buttocks and thighs🥲
Amazing video thank you so much for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much Kim! Have been waiting for this!😊
Rebecca Molock welcome!! I know so many of you have waited patiently! Xoxoxo
I learned a lot.. Thanks You So Much 😘
Thank YOU! For watching and taking the time to leave a comment! Kim xo
Thank you so much, I'm new here but I really enjoyed everything
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to say hello 👋🏻 and welcome xo
Great video would love to see one on my body type short torso, inverted, busty. Your body is similar except your torso is much longer. If I wear anything at my waist all anyone sees is my bust coming into a room . Any help would be appreciated
My torso is so short! I am all legs and boobs! Try a v-neck tee or anything that is open at the top. Give the ladies some room! xo
@@KimXO thank you so much for the reply, t-shirts look a littls sloppy i own my own company and it is a sales office for fabric (fashion industry) i am trying to upscale my wardrobe with good pcs, because i am working out of suitcases finding a "style" has been a challenge, but the good thing is that i work by myself at the moment and see different people so i can get away with wearing a lot of teh same "outfits" every day/week without a notice. tops are a BIG challenge for me, i need to look like a CEO/owner but be able to schlepp 40lb suitcases and bending over from suit case to tables to show the line. (fashion is not as glam as everyone thinks is it! :-))
I'd like to take a moment to LOVE your new hair color. :)
Svetlana Orlova lol!! Thank you! This is actually my natural colour. I don’t think nice touched colour in over a year...BUT I added extensions that are a bit lighter than my natural colour. Perhaps that’s it! Xoxoxo ❤️❤️
Fantastic video. Am a new subscriber, from the UK 👍🏽🇬🇧
Great video! 💕Can I be an apple shape if I have a very small bust with wide shoulders, hips, thigh butt and tummy? And almost no waist? I am so confused😭
Do t be confused! Just love your body in all it’s glory and remember it’s all about balance. If your bottom half is generally bigger than your top then you add weight on the top! Xoxoxo
I'm 52 yrs old 5' 2 and 102 lbs and have 2 children. I was always a size 3 in juniors. Since menopause hit me , I have a big belly, I've gain weight im now 130.lbs and wear size 6 in misses. I don't like this new body. This video helped me. Please more videos on Apple shape women.
Awwww ok! Love your new body, she is taking care of you :) Change can be good especially if you know how to dress comfortably :)
can you do a video on what not. to wear ?
Great video!! Love your content. Very helpful & inspiring💕☺️
Thanks! xo
The second t shirt she mentioned is literally what every maternity style is, i definitely look pregnant in those!! No no no! Plus i hate t shirts cuz they make my gut feels fatter n more constricted.
I agree. Those tops do make you look pregnant if you have a bigger stomach. You can have anything with too much bulk or too tight. I love wrap dresses though. I think when it’s a wrap shirt and the material puffs out over stomach and stops it just highlights stomach where the dress goes down your body
Thanks for the band t-shirt, especially I'm 43
You are welcome!! I know that is a good tip! (As long as the graphics are smaller)
Peplum is my favorite!!!!!!!!
Will you link to jeans you recommend?
I linked them in the video the week before! I will copy and paste and look up some more as well xo
Is it true we apples can also wear like a round necklines if the top is semi transparent like made of sheer see-through fabric? I love turtle necks but is it a total no-no?
Shom Pal yes you can wear that for sure! Anything that draws the eye up is fabulous. You can totally wear a turtleneck! It’s depends on your body, and fit. A great trick with a turtleneck is to layer some necklaces on top of the turtleneck. I have a video where I talk about that and wear it too! Xoxoxo
A sleeveless turtleneck tucked into high-waisted pants looks pretty awesome on an apple shape
High waisted jeans are not my friend. My legs are tiny and my belly is large so highwaisted jeans are usually too small or make my belly look strange stuffed down into them
I am an apple shape, and, since I got sick 3 years ago, I went from a us size 6 pants to 12. I was asked if I was pregnant. I'm 53 so I took it as a complement lol, but really, I loved this video except for the fact that all the models you've shown us are far too thin to be able to relate. Would you be able to do a redo with average sized apples? 💖
Help please… You said you were going to link below jeans for the Apple body tape which link is it?
My body type is more along the lines of the Stay Puft Marshmallow man. I have ripples and rolls in places I did think could have ripples and rolls.
Lol!! You have to live that little body
This is really helpful!
Many thanks for this video. I am a petite plus size apple shape and finding clothes for my shape is a challenge. Is short waisted consider apple shape? And what shape is highwaisted? 🍎
When I say high waisted I am referring to the cut of the jean. You can be a short waisted apple or a long waisted apple. If you are petite try to stick to the petite clothing as it is cut right for your size. xo
Mid-rise jeans.
Some jeans labeled mid-rise end up fitting like high-waisted jeans when you have a short torso 👍
Just got my Ana Luisa layered jewelry today. Love!!!
InSpiteOfBecauseOf It’s the best! I love that it came layered, it takes the guessing game out of trying to do it yourself. Genius! Which set did you get? Xoxoxo
Empire tops always look like maternity tops on me. V necks are great though
I agree! They look like that on me as well! I’ve seen some people that look great in them :)
Same
Help! Am I an apple? On some tests it says Im a rectangle but then goes on to talk about that being an athletic shape many models have-and that sure isnt me! My measurements are: shoulder span, 43; bust 43; natural waist 38 (two inches above belly button); high hip 43 (two inches bellow belly button); low hip 43. Also I'm only 5 feet tall, short waisted with legs 55% of total body length. What is this shape? Rectangle suggestions often dont work, but a lot of times apple suggestions seem a little bulky. Are there any celebraties with a similar shape i could refer to? 🤔
Virginia Mallonee it’s hard to tell but your waist ratio to chest and hip suggests hourglass. Try accentuating your waist, tuck your shirt in and wear an open neck up top and volume on the bottom. It’s all about balance. Does this make sense? Xoxoxo
@@KimXO thanks for getting back to me! I didnt think my waist was defined enough to be an hourglass. My broader high hip (from pot belly) also confuses things. But thanks for feedback! Ive lost a fair amount of weight recsntly, maybe if i keep that up I'll fit into the hourglass type better. Thanks so much.
I have always struggled with finding clothes that I feel look good on me. My tummy and arms are my worst features but I am a bigger girl. I really want to get rid of all my stuff and start over but I am so critical of myself that I don't know where to start. I don't want to have the mentality that 'I'll buy nice stuff when I lose weight' because I understand that there are clothes that suit everyone and I don't need to punish myself or only appreciate myself in if or when scenario's. Any advice would be amazing. Thank you
I'm plus size dunno what type of body I have but this video sounds like I'm also an apple body type can pls give an advice for me
Hi! I need your advice. I’m a petite,thick pear shape. I have this black,stretchy,satiny asymmetrical wrap dress like the pink dress at 6:45 But, it’s a spaghetti strap. I think it’s showing too much skin up top so I wanted to know what u would suggest wearing as an outerwear or something to cover the top?
THAI P. Can you spend me a picture on IG? Xoxoxo
Kim XO thank you for the reply! My daughter says it’s too tight on me so I’m not wearing it lol
No wonder I never wear crew neck, omg the belly is present. I love lately been loving halter top styles because I love my shoulders and wear like boyfriend jeans.
I really appreciate this video Kim! I recognize I have a nice chest area so I want to focus on opening it up and highlighting it more often. I have to disagree with high waisted jeans for us. I’ve tried but I always look and feel stuffed in them. I feel like lower mid rise jeans with a slightly stretchy waistband allows room for my belly to breathe. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans though so I’ll keep trying. Thanks for taking the time to make this video ❤️
I can see how you feel that way about the jeans, it really depends on the jeans and your preference as well as body shape! xo
I have an apple figure and those high-rise jeans are like magic for our figure! But you're right, if they have minimal stretch you will feel stuffed. I purchase mine from City Chic. They are true to size, stylish and have the perfect amount of stretch to feel comfortable.
Can you wear wide leg cropped pants if you have an apple shape and are on the short side, 5’5”?
You can! They have to be the right cut and length for you! Send me a picture on IG DM!
Just an FYI, based on illustrations from Elizabethan England, an apple body was the ideal body shape during that time.
Great advice I was always hour glass shape and post menopausal weight gain has turned me into an apple.
I used to be a pear shape and in my 40’s turned into an Apple! All of a sudden, no waist and straighter hips!! The only good thing is I no longer had saddle bags on my thighs!! I’m plus sized so my legs and arms are heavier too!
Hi There.
Can an apple body shape wear a belt? I really want to purchase the Gucci belt if I can make it work.
Crew neck t shirt works fine too if you tuck in
I have a question
I'm an 🍎 body type, i normally wear low waist jeans. Mainly because they are comfortable and I can wear them all day no matter the type of work I'm doing. Now the question is about high waist jeans. I have some but when I bend over to pick something up or just the bend of my body as I'm sitting down...any sort of bend the high waist just starts rolling down. I have tried Torrids high waist jeans with the control band in the waist. They are are promised to love the fit. They roll on me too. It's just embarrassing to be tugging and pulling g at my pants. Guess I'll try a belt. I feel so stupid right now. Duh... I'm going to try a belt and update yall later.
Hi Kim loveee your videos.
Renee Rhaburn thank you!! Xoxoxo
Is there such a thing as an apple hourglass mix? High waist?
but what kind of skirts I should were when belly is really big... I look fat in everything as an apple
I would avoid skirts and stick to empire waist dresses! Or something that hangs nicely and is not tight on your cute apple waist xo
Body con skirts with shape wear and a body suit or shirt that meets the top of the skirt.
Look for texture. A leather skirt. Or one that has a flapped front.
Check Shein for some inexpensive options.
I am 16/18 apple/ inverted triangle, I'm able to pull it off.
Dang 🥺💕 I loved this video
Love this lipstick on u!
Thank you!!
I have so many problems with empire anything. It depends on the cut cause some dont work
It Can definitely be a hard cut to wear, it’s touch and go for me as well.
I love Wit & Wisdom jeans especially with the "ab-solution" band. I try to wear tops with large print or asymmetrical. Love layering too!
Eboni Tompkins You have got the tips and tricks for your body down! Thanks for sharing! Kim xo