https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 22:17:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-746504 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:50:39 +0000 JR 746504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find straight blouses work particularly well for me. By straight I mean with no darts or princess seams, or just a bust dart. They are hard to find right now, but I am so much more comfortable in them. Fitted blouses tend to ride up over my belly and create a balloon effect through the shoulders. If the blouses have a shirt-tail type hem, they work even better.</p> <p>Anything that creates a strong vertical line is good too, like an open jacket or sweater, the right kind of colour-blocking, a long pendant or rectangular scarf.</p> <p>And finally, I try to deflect attention upward, with earrings or scarves or cowl necks or breast pockets. That gives visual interest to provide a balance for my tummy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-746453 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:16:36 +0000 Mander 746453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always looked for long tops that cover my rear, but I have realized in the last few weeks that sometimes this actually makes me look bigger. Maybe it's something to do with my somewhat swaybacked posture making me seem more bulky? I try to aim for around mid-hip most of the time.</p> <p>For example, recently I bought a mid-thigh flannel shirt, thinking that it would be cute with leggings and boots, but somehow the long length just makes the hip/thigh area look twice as big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-744781 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:19:16 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 744781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, reading further in the book they frown on pencil skirts for pears and I think they look great on me (maybe because I'm an apple-pear fusion). No one seems to agree on anything as far as these figure types go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-744280 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:38:40 +0000 April 744280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My appleish size 18 sister-in-law looks great in slightly shaped jackets like these: <a href="http://www.coldwatercreek.com/product-detail/62539/69242/evergreen-boucl-blazer.aspx?colorid=999&#038;refLink=search.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwatercreek.com/.....earch.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.coldwatercreek.com/product-detail/59103/65625/textured-casual-jacket.aspx?colorid=090&#038;refLink=search.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwatercreek.com/.....earch.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.coldwatercreek.com/product-detail/59531/66102/one-button-sweater-jacket.aspx?colorid=030&#038;refLink=search.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwatercreek.com/.....earch.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.coldwatercreek.com/product-detail/62483/69185/boucl-sweater-jacket.aspx?colorid=999&#038;refLink=search.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwatercreek.com/.....earch.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-744171 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:31:07 +0000 Caro in Oz 744171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of style guides say boot-cuts for apples but they don't work for me - I feel really boxy in them (but I don't wear heels much). Just try heaps of stuff on &amp; post pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-744135 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:35:44 +0000 Jenava 744135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, Laura I'm not sure I agree with that. My sis is apple with a large bust and structured jackets are better for her (one button jackets - she would fall out of them). So I thnk it really depends in the specific proportions. Also, she looks fantastic in skinny jeans and has to wear low rise - any higher and they're up to her chin!</p> <p>Donna, I see a bit of a waist here...I don't know that you have to do long - I would do long over skinnies, but if you choose skirts or bootcut you could do something shorter. The bottom line is the get some clothes and try on lots of stuff. We are always here to help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-744134 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:31:51 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 744134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the middle of reading Wear This Now and here's what they recommend for apples (a generalization but a decent place to start):</p> <p>Look for: boot-cut or flare jeans, v-necks, single-button jackets, nonskimpy tanks, wrap tops, empire or al-line shapes, sleeveless, slims kirts, tailored blazers, slim belts<br /> Avoid: low-rise jeans, crew necks, bulky sweaters, ruffles, boxy jackets, body-conscious stypes, cap sleeves, full skirts, shoulder pads, wide belts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741877 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0000 donna 741877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies for responding to my question. I look forward to doing some holiday shopping tomorrow. I just have one last question. Do you think with a shape like mine it is better to have my tops and sweaters fall longer ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741464 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:11:39 +0000 Caro in Oz 741464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got great shoulder &amp; bust line &amp; legs so I'd go for the straight or slim-line jeans with a tunic style top. I have apple tendencies &amp; sometimes I find a fitted jacket with a little stretch looks much better than a knit on me - it depends on the knit though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741416 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:33:45 +0000 Jenava 741416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think skinny or boot cut denim in a dark wash, or some color skinny cords. Not sure if you prefer knits or wovens, but I'd do either tunic-length top and long necklace, or a structured jacket unbuttoned on top, with a scarf. Love the ballet flats you have on! In fact, what you're wearing above, if you just throw on a tunic sweater and some jewelry you'd be cute as a button! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741403 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:12:50 +0000 Day Vies 741403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a 16/18 on top, size 12 on the bottom apple. I am 5'5" short waisted with short arms -- making me a petite on top. Anyway, I am not sure what your personal style is but my new favorite go-to outfit is: a super saturated colored cardigan (like fuchsia, kelly green or burnt orange) a white button down shirt, chunky statement necklace and dark washed jeans, straight leg or trouser, and a point-toe ballet flat. for some reason I like this look best when the sleeves of the sweater are rolled up 3/4 length with the shirt cuff peeking out over the edge of sweater sleeve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741374 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:44:34 +0000 Angie 741374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! These have been great on my size 16 clients so far: </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/white-warren-basket-weave-sweater/3330184?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Acai+Berry&#038;resultback=409" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wh.....ltback=409</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/nordstrom-collection-cashmere-tunic-sweater/3311971?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=CITRON&#038;resultback=638" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/no.....ltback=638</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/white-warren-cashmere-cardigan/3332637?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=60154115&#038;fashionColor=Coal+Heather&#038;resultback=1716" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wh.....tback=1716</a></p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/bar-iii-long-sleeve-open-front-draped-cardigan-faux-leather-paneled-leggings?ID=725375&#038;CategoryID=54641#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D157%26ruleId%3D52%26slotId%3D34" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....lotId%3D34</a></p> <p>Although it's petite:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/only-mine-long-patterned-cardigan-petite/3211912?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=60154115&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=1061" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/on.....tback=1061</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741255 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:05:22 +0000 donna 741255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also looking for tops and sweaters for the fall. Any recs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741249 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:52:37 +0000 pastrygirl 741249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm normally a pear, but have developed a very apple-y middle over the past year. I'm a size 16/18 and am 5'7. I recently got two pairs of jeans that I really, really like -- pull-on Jag jeans in two styles (Peri and Malia, one from Nordstrom, the other from Nordstrom Rack). They are both straight to slim leg, with one being slimmer than the other, but not quite a skinny leg, and both are a very dark wash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741240 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:27:56 +0000 donna 741240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 5'7" and I am lloking for casual jeans and sweaters for fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741237 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:22:33 +0000 Angie 741237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great that you posted, Donna. What are your style challenges and are you petite? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741214 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:54:11 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 741214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi! You've got great legs and slim arms, so I would consider playing those up. I'm not quite an apple, just a pear who's kinda expanded in the middle, so I'll be interested to hear what other people recommend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741191 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:16:38 +0000 Krista 741191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a similar shape to yours - I follow Transcona Shannon's outfits for ideas for apple shapes. Shannon is a petite apple but she's got serious style and she always inspires me!</p> <p>For casual wear ideas, I would also search Angie's blog posts on flop-proof outfits and MOTG outfits. They will give you lots of places to start - like dark denim jeans with a mid-rise and a patterned top. Can I suggest that you also post a photo of yourself wearing what you currently wear for casual-wear so that we can give you ideas on what to tweak? The forum will give you tons of supportive feedback.</p> <p>Welcome to YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741185 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:01:09 +0000 Sheila 741185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your shape looks familiar to me...oh wait, it's the same as mine! I'm not an expert here so will defer to others but wanted to say bravo for posting. I know you will get the advice you are seeking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-other-ladies-plus-size-help#post-741177 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:43:24 +0000 donna 741177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have finally decided to post picture of my size 16 plus size apple shape with hope that I can get some recs on what type of clothes I should be looking at for casual wear. Thanks. </p>