19 Figure-Flattering Dresses for Apple-Shaped Bodies
Editor's Note: Updated on March 12, 2024.
Building the wardrobe of your dreams takes tons of time, effort and coins. To ensure you're stocking up on items that will transcend fast fashion fads or temporary viral aesthetics, it's important to find versatile pieces that work for your body shape.
Did you know that there are five different body types? Determining if you're a triangle, rectangle, hourglass, pear and apple shape all comes down to your body's frame and composition. Today, we'll be chatting about flattering dresses for apple-shaped bodies.
According to Trunk Club, having an apple-shaped (or round) body means "your shoulders, bust, waist, and hips are fairly uniform— but your shoulders and hips may be slightly narrower," and you likely have a larger bust and a somewhat undefined waistline. That means you should focus on dresses to create a more definite waistline to help balance everything out. We've rounded up 17 chic dresses for apple-shaped bodies. Read ahead for our top picks!
Wrap and Wrap-Style Dresses
1. Our Absolute Favorite: This ZESICA dress is a mega-hit on Amazon, and it's no mystery why. Wrap dress styles are flattering on everybody and every body, and this one will always leave you feeling your absolute prettiest!
2. We Also Love: This plus size Ava & Viv wrap dress from Target is chic and versatile. Not to mention the ruffle hemline is super cute and trendy!
3. We Can't Forget: If you don't believe mini dresses could complement apple shapes, this Cosonsen dress is so ready to prove you wrong. It's just the cutest, most sophisticated thing ever!
4. Bonus: This short-sleeve PrettyGarden wrap dress will be just gorgeous for weddings. The thigh-high slit flatters the body even further!
Cutout Dresses
5. Our Absolute Favorite: A dress with a cutout on the upper waist can do wonders for tricking the eye and balancing out your shape. This Actloe mini dress is nice and stretchy and comes in both solids and prints!
6. We Also Love: This Wild Fable dress from Target channels the coquette aesthetic with a trendy bow on the back so you can turn heads when you wear it!
7. We Can't Forget: So sleek! This one-shoulder Pink Queen dress has star quality written all over it, and it's so ready to join up with yours!
8. Bonus: This sleek black dress from Amazon opts for an extra-high cutout just under the bust, letting the silky fabric underneath it create the date night dress of your dreams!
Empire Waist Dresses
9. Empire State of Mind: Empire waist dresses have made a huge comeback over the past few years, visually raising the waistline and elongating the legs. This Amazon Essentials maxi dress nails the style while keeping things comfy!
10. Floral Dream: Romantic summer dress, coming your way! This flowy BLENCOT maxi dress boasts beautiful purple flowers on a light blue backdrop!
11. Tiered Ruffles: This all-white dress is a ruffled beauty. The tiered hemline will not only define but also lengthen your waistline!
12. Smoking Hot: This casual black dress features an elastic waistband and a see-through ruffle skirt— two of our absolute favorite accents on warm-weather essentials right now!
13. One More: We just couldn't leave out this pretty floral print number. Anything this pretty belongs on our list!
Bias-Cut Dresses
14. Bias Cut Babe: A dress is bias-cut when the fabric is cut at a diagonal angle, creating the perfect non-clingy drape with some nice stretch. This satin and lacey Free People dress from Revolve demonstrates the amazing effect!
15. Lacey Drapes: This red-hot dress from Abercrombie & Fitch would make a best-dressed list on any red carpet, but you can always create your own event for the sake of wearing it!
16. Mellow Yellow: Yet another stunner! This subtle yellow Madewell dress earns extra points for having such silky fabric!
17. Sophisticated Slay: Have you ever seen a dress so effortlessly chic? This Grecerelle dress from Amazon is going to create memorable moment after memorable moment for you!
18. Extra: This boho-inspired polka dot dress is so versatile. You can dress it up with heels for a more formal occasion like graduation or keep things casual with flip-flops for weekend brunch.
19. Last But Not Least This vibrant floral print dress features trendy button-down detailing and a middle slit to showcase a little leg.
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