Shapewear for apples

[justawoman]

I’m a 10-12 and relatively happy with my figure so haven’t worn shapewear for years. But I have a job interview coming up and just wonder if my smart clothes (trousers or dresses) would look slightly better over some proper hold me in pants, at least. I’m a classic apple shape with a narrow frame, big boobs and a tummy but slim hips/thighs/bum. I think the main thing I want to do is hold in the tummy while making clothes skim more neatly over. Oh, and I hate being uncomfortable in clothes and am not sure if I’m just starting peri menopause but do seem to overheat a bit lately.

Any ideas?

No advice I'm afraid but watching with interest!

Looks like the problem is too difficult

I'm a size 10 apple and bought some Spanx ages ago. Was so uncomfortable, to be honest. Pulled me in but didn't create a great shape. Kind of made me look a bit more tubular! Plus was inclined to roll down. I think what I bought might have worked better for more pear shapes, maybe.

Perhaps you might feel more confident and comfortable in new interview clothes that you feel flatter you more? Also - I had my colours 'done' several years ago and that was very helpful in getting the right clothes. Not sure if it's possible to do that during this time, though.

I have the same body shape and never found shapewear that works for me. It just redistributes the rolls, flattens my chest and bum and it's SO uncomfortable and hot.

I go for more flattering tummy skimming outfits now.