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Styling an apple shape!

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Eesha · 10/05/2026 08:13

Does anyone else have this issue, bloated belly by the end of the day meaning its hard to dress comfortably?
I have good legs, a decent bum but all my weight is on my belly.

Great finds are the denim look halara copy at M&S, so like wide jeggings. But I just feel massive and dont quite know how to style myself. I live in trainers and the above.

Im sure all this will be solved by weight loss but till then, how are you all dressing an apple shape?

OP posts:
Ragamuffin8 · 10/05/2026 09:52

This is me. I try going for v neck, or scoop or halter neck tops, to break up my heavy top half. Short sleeve or 3/4 length sleeves as I like my arms at least.

Then on lower half I wear either tailored trousers, or loose casual ones. Rarely a bias cut skirt or dress in the peak of summer.

I’ve been trying to shop only in person as online shopping is rarely successful for me, but yesterday was depressing as there was very little that suited me. I ended up buying a couple of “ok that will do” outfits instead of ones I felt great in.

OrsolaRosso · 10/05/2026 10:00

Hi OP, please can you link to the M&S trousers you mention? Are they better than the Halara ones?

CharlotteStreetW1 · 10/05/2026 10:25

Dresses with a shaped waist.

Twilightstarbright · 10/05/2026 12:59

Apple shape here exacerbated by medical issues that are causing huge bloating.

I find dresses more comfortable and go for a style loose around the stomach but not too much fabric otherwise I am swamped as I’m a petite build (except my stomach!).

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/blue-floral-orange-print-puff-sleeve-midi-dress-406569#selection.color=15

this sort of style- so it goes in at my waist but is elasticated then loose but not yards of fabric. Plenty on Vinted if the current prints aren’t to your taste.

Blue Floral & Orange Print Puff Sleeve Midi Dress | Oliver Bonas

Designed in a tonal blue and yellow floral print with juicy oranges, our V-neck midi dress is an impactful addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. We've given it matching fabric-covered buttons down the chest and handy side pockets (dresses with pocket...

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/blue-floral-orange-print-puff-sleeve-midi-dress-406569#selection.color=15

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