I am a fashion disaster - please help

[Peggotty]

I am apple shaped. Not massively overweight, but certainly got a bit of a tummy going on. I have nice legs but quite wide shoulders and a touch of the dinner-lady arms. I have no idea about what clothes suit an apple-shape. Oh please help me, I am fed up wearing clothes that make me look like shit. I am already destined to suffer from heart disease and diabetes by simply being apple-shaped, apparently, but I would like to look better before that happens....

ok, you sound like me

here is my only advice

Dark V necked tops are your friend and you can get them quite cheaply in marks

I think also wide legged trousers to balance the arms. But then I have horrible stumpy legs.

Make the most of your legs - slim bootcut or straight(not skinny)trousers or jeans.high boots - ankle or long. Longish tops that never show the midriff.Layer your tops. Never wear cap sleeves.

Are you tall? Petite?

What are your best features then?

Yes, liking the wide trousers idea, and layered tops. I've heard high waisted trousers/jeans etc area good if you've got a wobbly tummy?

I am 5ft7, so not massively tall, but can carry a bit of extra weight and look ok. People often quite surprised when I say what weight I am (thank god)

High waisted trousers/jeans make your ar*e look massive - avoid! Instead wear lower-waited trousers and choose longer-length tops that skim over your stomach rather than clinging to it: layers are good for this.