Where to Buy Shirts Apple Shape for 2018

If you're an apple-shaped woman you know that finding clothes made for our shape is pretty tough and most designers do not design with us in mind.

We are often happy just to find clothes that fit, let alone look good. I think this will change in the future, but in the meantime where to shop?

I've found a few places where I find quality items that not only fit, but look good too. So, in the ongoing spirit that this is a work in progress, here are my favorite places to shop.

J. Jill

This is by far my favorite place to shop. They feature soft silhouettes with a lot of elastic waist pants and skirts. I know, elastic waists can be the absolute worst, but I find these are made with the idea of having the waistband be undetectable as well as comfortable.

Ponte knit cuffed pants – print pencil skirt –  full leg cropped pants

They have a variety of comfortable pants

Whether you're looking for traditional jeans or leggings or somewhere in-between J. Jill has been my go-to place.

I wear their jeans with the stretchy, traditional waistband and their soft cotton knit pants with the elastic waist. Besides the stretchy waists, the fabric is also stretchy so whether you're sitting or kneeling down the fabric moves with you.

Their Pure Jill cotton leggings are some of the softest fabrics I've felt for pants or even for pajamas!

Their pencil skirts are flattering and so pretty

I'm in love with their pencil skirts. The waistbands are wide and completely enclosed in cotton and the fabric is stretchy and not tight, but still has that flattering pencil silhouette.

They also update their skirts in colors of the season and in patterns too. They have a really nice ponte knit fabric that is easy to wear and easy to care for both in the skirts and in several styles of pants.

I can easily find cute tops that work for our shape

This whole outfit below is from J. Jill except for the shoes. I'm wearing one of their ponte knit pencil skirts I mentioned above and one of their tunics. I own several of their tunics and several made out of the same ponte knit as the skirt and pants. The ponte knit is a heavier knit that skims rather than clings.

Outfit 1: Hinge utility jacket – Halogen wrap blouse – Thacker crossbody bag – Thacker crossbody bag – Marc Fisher bootie

Outfit 2: Halogen earrings – Urban Originals satchel – Bailey 44 asymmetrical top – Kendra Scott layered necklace – Steve Madden leopard shoe – Vince Camuto pencil skirt

I also love how the stores are organized and are such a clean, easy-to-navigate design. The staff is very friendly and helpful which is always a nice touch. They will even hang up your clothes for you in the changing room and are available for changing out sizes. I shop in their petite section and it is fully stocked too.

White House Black Market

This is my second favorite shop. The staff are well trained so if you're just figuring out your style you can go in and just put yourself in their hands. I like to look through their racks myself, but I always try their suggestions because you never know until you try it!

Kimono-sleeve blouse – Luxe suiting jacket – Pocket detail cover-up

They have pants that have great stretch

As an apple shape you will find most of their waistbands are for other shapes but I have found several pairs of pants here with a stretchy waistband and stretchy fabric as well as fashionable and flattering cuts.

Their sweaters are flattering with high quality knits

I have several of their sweaters, but I own two of their midi coverups in different colors because they are wardrobe workhorses.

I can easily style their sweaters when I want to look stylish, but don't want to fuss with an outfit. I find the fabric is usually wash and wear and high quality so very little pilling on their sweaters.

Be on-trend with their beautiful jackets

To me, this is what they do best. They feature beautifully cut jackets, that are always so stylish. Even though I'm big-busted and can only fit into their size 16 jackets occasionally, I still always try them on, especially if they have some stretch. If you are smaller than size 16 you can find some very flattering jackets that can be worn open for a great look.

Shop here when you have some time and are in the right mind set to put yourself in their hands. Their in-store sizes go up to size 14 and they have size 16 available online.

Loft

Though Loft doesn't have a lot of items that work for our shape, especially pants and you really have to look for tops, I find they have lots of sweater options.

I find some of their tops are cut with some structure so they don't look like a tent and they have a wide variety of styles.

They, in my opinion, also have the most beautiful patterns and are always on-trend with their colors and patterns so sometimes I will just go in there to buy a scarf to update my wardrobe.

Dress Barn

I have found they seem to target the over 40 crowd and have a lot of tops that are of a cut to make the wearer look slimmer and to play up her assets.

Soft wrap blazer – Sharkbite-hem cardigan – Floral blazer

Their prices are reasonable and they always have a lot of selection. I have found jackets here that have a lot of stretch and my most favorite faux leather moto jacke is from here.

Maurices

This store often has clothing for younger women, but I find they have a great selection of work/office pants that have various waist sizes and recognize that just because your waist is bigger doesn't mean you don't want comfort.

They also have reasonably priced jackets that fit my size 16 top and larger sizes. You don't have to worry about spending a lot of money here for a trendy item or two to freshen up your wardrobe.

These are the national chains that I have found have a decent selection.

Of course you can go to department stores and hunt for clothes and I know there are some cute little boutique shops that have options for our shape.

When I go into a store I'm not familiar with, I look at their staff. If they are around my age and they have a variety of shapes, especially similar to mine, then I'm hopeful that I will find some flattering outfits.

For more tips on the apple body shape and how to dress it, be sure to download our free guide below or check or article on how to dress the apple body shape!

I'd love to hear your suggestions of stores where you've found a nice selection for apple shapes. Please let me know in a comment!

Julia

Julia lives in the Midwest of the United States. She contributes articles on style and dressing to 40+Style, specializing in features for woman with the apple body shape.

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Where to Buy Shirts Apple Shape for 2018

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