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I think peplum tops can work, if the waist and flare hit you in a flattering spot. I would definitely try them. Banded tops are great too, and flowy T-shirt blouses.
One of the most useful pieces of advice I've discovered here for apples is to layer tops. The layers help camouflage the jiggly bits around the middle. Use long tanks or cami tops as a base layer under a bit shorter blouse or shirt, and a jacket or vest on top.
V- neck tops -- especially if they have short flutter sleeves. I have realized that flutter sleeves create a stronger shoulder line which visually slims the waist. (As a fellow apple the waist is NEVER slim :-)) Clare is also on to something with peplum -- with nondescript hips this is a real help to balance out my proportions. I am also a big fan of tunics, but they need to come in at the waist or be belted so that it doesn't look boxy.
Peplums can work for apple shaped body types if the cut line on the waist is in a flattering position. That means not cutting through the widest part of the mid section.
