Fellow apple shaped women, have you found any dresses you love recently?

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Hi all, I need a dress or two to wear on days I have to go in to work. No real dress code (NHS) so looking for comfort and practicality.

I have no waist, it has disappeared and I am struggling to know what might suit me now. Anyone a similar shape found something flattering?

I bought these ones in the sale recently - they have a bit of shape but aren't clingy over the tummy. They look nice with tights, boots and some gold jewellery. I had to size down in the Hush one.

www.hush-uk.com/emory-mini-cord-dress-dark-green/009853-1834.html

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/becca-batwing-knitted-dress-22058235112.html?istCompanyId=c38fe7a0-ffd0-4925-94b3-cff8df449484&istFeedId=5a41320b-c741-4d1e-b90d-1091450d147c&istItemId=ptrtixawq&istBid=t&cqsrc=googleeads&cqcmp=20294038518&cqqnet=x&cqplt=gp&utmmsource=google&utmmedium=cpc&utmmcampaign=20294038518&gad_source=1

I’m an apple and find wrap dresses & shirt dresses work well as do shifts - I have this and it’s fab

https://www.marksandspencer.com/ie/crepe-v-neck-knee-length-shift-dress/p/clp60642007?istCompanyId=786af40a-2e84-4001-9ef1-c1fcb168fbf9&istFeedId=a62ea526-542f-470a-ad36-51479e1cbb34&istItemId=lqprmltlq&istBid=t&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-IE-_-_bau&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bQrgMZSlbminz-TKpEKz2t8i&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm7aivrzngwMVC4tQBh1XWAI1EAQYAiABEgLt6_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Following with interest as I also don't have a waist! I have several of these dresses from Seasalt. Keep an eye out for their Spring/Summer linen dresses as they don't have a waist and hang beautifully.https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/heartfelt-dress. I also have this one and it is perfect too. https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/killick-knee-length-shift-dress?color=17830

This one is lovely. Still a little spendy but much reduced from original price!

www.jigsaw-online.com/products/silk-linen-gauze-midi-dress-green

Toa.st have lovely dresses. https://www.toa.st/collections/sale/products/boat-neck-cotton-gingham-dress-charcoal-natural

I picked this up last week and am wearing it to work with a black roll neck and knee length boots. I had to size down as it’s huge, but I feel it looks modern and flattering. https://www.whistles.com/product/winnie-chambray-denim-dress-37922.html#q=Denim%20dress&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=winnie-chambray-denim-dress-37922&pos=0

I’ve also just ordered this as I wanted to see if the shape works for me. https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Stitch-Detail-Cocoon-Dress/p/A10694?swatch=Navy

That’s gorgeous @Ophy83

@Cheswick I am very apple shaped and live in this style of dress. It skims the tummy very well.

I absolutely love that green dress. Ordered immediately.

Love this!

I second the Seasalt knitted and linen dresses mentioned by @Lookingfornemo

I tend to go for a wrap dress or a smock.
i love some of Duns Swedens older patterns, you could probably pick up second hand if that’s your type of thing. Also get quite a bit from Popsy clothing.

Oh replies! Thank you everyone, I love all of these!

I’ve recently bought this in navy and green, smart comfy and flattering.

I also find shirt dresses good so I think it’s the collar that helps

https://www.finerylondon.com/charlie-green-collar-knee-length-dress-d07f019-grn

Anyone who is a true apple shape surely doesn't suit a wrap dress?

Make me look pregnant!

@RandomMess cI always find this baffling apples are told wrap dresses- I agree I deffo look pregnant in wraps 😫

I’m a definite Apple with big boobs and I love wrap dresses.

An apple has a bigger tummy than boobs regardless of how big the boobs?

Wrap dresses don't work for me. Fatface Simone ones do. They have generous pockets, are usually made from natural fibres and scarcely need ironing.

I wish shops would use more that the one slim body type in the photos. I'm an apple and I can never guess what dresses will look like on me so I never risk ordering on line.

Sorry to hijack but if anyone knows of ones that deliver to Australia I would be very thankful. I tried to buy theTOAST gingham one but they don't deliver here. Exactly what I was looking for too :(

So hourglass then!!!

Im an apple, I wouldnt be caught dead in a dress, they all look terrible on me

Trousers and top every time.

I'm super short so wear long tunics as above the knee dresses and a lightly padded push up bra which means the fabric hangs down from boobs, just skims my tummy and shows that I have slim hips.

Trousers and tops work but getting the tops the correct length and tightness is tricky.

Susannah & Trinny book on what to wear is helpful. 10 body shapes and what suits them. I tried out clothes for V apple and column shapes and I'm 100% apple

FatFace do, if you swipe through the photos for a product they often have a larger model as well as a slim one.

https://www.fatface.com/women/clothing/dresses/chester-cord-dress/980811.html?dwvar9808111color=DARKNAVY#q=Chester&lang=enGB&start=4

As an apple with a very big tummy I like this style of dress, it hides my mid-section but I can undo the top buttons to create a V neckline so it draws the eye upwards. I have to avoid empire line or anything that has a belt or defined waist.