Featuring a flattering bardot neckline and a fitted bodice, this dress offers a structured yet feminine silhouette
Men of a certain age may remember the early aughts when many wore jeans everywhere
A rustic or barn venue typically invites a Casual dress code, while more formal wedding venues, country clubs and hotel ballrooms necessitate Dressy Casual or Cocktail attire at a minimum
Best Shirts, Tops, and Knits for the Apple Body Shape Loose Peplum (look for elastic at the waist or soft woven fabric, not constricting) Loose tee (ideally with an apple body suggested neckline) Soft-shaped fabric shirt (open cuffs are ideal) Swing/trapeze top Tunic Soft wrap top ( keep the ties gently to the side) Babydoll or empire waist (with a hem that flares out) Ruffle top ( this doesnt work for everyone) A-line silhouettes Relaxed, boyfriend button-ups Waterfall cardigan Open cardigan Open knits Avoid: Overly structured shirts, corset elements, shirts that taper in at the hem, crop tops, contrast color belt tops, or anything overly bodycon, and patterned knits Jackets for the Apple Body Shape The right jacket can look beautiful on an apple body shape, the V-shape lapel and visual neckline it creates highlights you bust nicely and visually draws the line down towards the ground (instead of horizontally)
