Does this dress flatter an apple shaped body?

Question

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2931229/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6001837?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6001837&P=4
it's for a semi-formal wedding. and the bride has asked all the girls to wear brown. But i dont know if this would flatter my body type

I'm a size 6 but i'm 5'2. and what i meant by apple was my upper body is slightly bigger than my hips. so i think i need a belt to define the waist

thanks for the help, i hate lace and im not really in love w the dress, and i dont like the color brown, i needed some ideas,

Answer 1

If your hips are wider than the upper part of the body and you have a defined waist line that's called an "inverted triangle" or pear. Apple is where the waist line is the widest part of the body.

The dress is okay for a pear; but I think the belt worn as the model wears it would narrow the waist too much and therefore emphasize the hip line even more. Without the belt it would look better, or with the belt worn lower than the natural waist. That visually widens the waist line and therefore makes the hip line look visually narrower. Also, if you do decide on this dress, add something to the neckline area, like a necklace in bronze or antique gold. This will give the top half the same visual detailing as the top and balance the top and bottom half of the body. If I were accessorizing the dress I would ditch the belt and add a belt, bold necklace, bracelet and earrings that all co-ordinate and then bronze or antique gold shoes and small clutch bag. The accessories would need to be a bit bold or they would get "lost" in the lace; and bronze/antique gold is less formal than gold and a fashion forward style.

It's too bad this dress:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2934710/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6001837?P=23
doesn't come in brown. That one would be a knock out.

Answer 2

It's a very pretty dress but I'm not sure about flattering an apple shaped body. I think it is all about what YOU think, though, and if you feel comfortable in it. If you feel good in it, then it doesn't matter so much. However, I would have to say if you don't feel comfortable in it, then maybe a dress with a skirt which flares out, maybe with pleats. I have a similar shape and I bought a dress last year with pleats and a wide sash. This dress also had beautiful sleeves and accentuated my neckline - therefore, less attention on other things. Get advice from a close, honest, but kind friend. Good luck!

Answer 3

the dress is pretty, but it think this will really flatter an apple shaped body because it looks like it clings to the body,but as long as you haven't tried it on you cant tell if it fits you that well. and if you really like it try a much wider belt to emphasise the waistline.
by the way the black dress on the right is also ok i hope they have it in brown.

Answer 4

The dress is ok and if u are a size 6 then u are a very small apple. u can wear anything u like

Answer 5

This is a great dress for your body. Just don't wear the ones that have the belt under the boobs it will make you look round but in the middle you are fine.

Answer 6

Stick with solids instead of print, If you must wear a patterned material, choose something with vertical stripes. Cute dress, but it would make you look like a rotten apple.

Answer 7

when you say apple shaped body,do you mean round? if so i don't think it would suit,it seems a very body hugging dress,if one is very curvacious,the dress will show this.

Answer 8

I think if you are fat and not tall enough,you'd better not.It's just for tall ladies.