Contrary to what it suggests, having an apple figure doesn't mean you're overweight. Rather, this fruity label refers to a slightly rounded figure with hips, waist and shoulder widths of similar width, but set off by slim, toned arms and legs. "Women with apple figures tend to collect weight around the middle of their bodies, leaving the waist region a bit lost", says Marie Power, a Dublin-based bridal shop owner and designer. "A slim waist is the most feminine physical characteristic a woman can possess and on your wedding day, you want to look as womanly as possible."
Thus, choosing a dress that defines an apple's waist is a must. "A bodice worn with an A-line skirt - slim at the waist and flared at the bottom - is a popular choice for apples who need to pull themselves in around the middle", says Marie. "Choosing a bodice with a lot of detailing around the bust will promote that area well."
While all apples will look good in a bodice, those of super slim stature should make a bee-line for the bias cut. Superb figure-huggers, the bias cut clings to the hips and midriff, falling delicately across the body, lending it the label of 'a second skin.' "The bias cut is good for creating the illusion of shape. That said, you should avoid dresses with fish-tail skirts as these will not bring out the best in your figure."
While bias cuts are good for the apple, a longer-length dress like the ultra-straight column dress is an apple no-no. "It's hard to create definition between waist and hips with the column dress which is best suited to women with naturally slim waists."
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