Need help for my body shape

[chickychicchic]

Hi there everyone

I have become abit of a scruff during lockdowns

I work from home anyways so it's become a bad habit

I need help dressing for my shape as I have a big tummy 😭 it just sticks out big time and I hate it but I don't think baggy clothes are helping

I'm also only 5ft 4 and 14 stone!

So any suggestions I've never been good at styling

I like colourful things and go to brands have become mantary, fat face etc as I like patterns

'Empire line' ? I mean a high waistline, with the bodice seamed to the skirt just under the bust. This shape is available as tops or as dresses.

I am falling into this trap too. I want to look less scruffy but don't want to lose the comfort.

Empire line looks awful on me, just makes me look more pregnant than I already do.

Me too - am a spread hourglass so waist and hips but tummy plus short and short waisted. So watching as my holy grail is comfy, flattering and not scruffy.

Empire line is the worst thing you can go for to hide a big belly - trust me, I am a large apple shape and have tried everything.
The trick is to look for longer line tunic type tops or dresses. A line is good, or something that flares over tummy and hips.

Okay, perhaps empire line is not so good.
A-line will skim the tummy without cutting-in underneath it. Problem with A-line is can look like a tent.

What about cocoon shape with side pockets?

I am a short dumpy apple and I bought this:

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-marimekko-jersey-short-sleeved-dress-440584COL69SMA004000.html?LGWCODE=440584COL69SMA004000;136477;6475&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm4D7keqm8QIVkrrtCh1GzgMUEAQYAyABEgLM1_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It is good quality cotton and washes easily.

Yes I see I am a Apple now used to be more pear shaped

This website is good

theconceptwardrobe.com/build-a-wardrobe/apple-body-shape