The best looks for apple shapes

Apple shapes are rounder with a less defined waist, so find clothes that show off your legs: tunic or shift-style dresses, blouson tops and narrow-leg, ankle-length trousers. Ruched and gathered tops conceal the tummy, as do dresses with a low slung waist. Empire line dresses and tops will hide any flabby bits. Look for dress shapes that skim your body Photograph: Rob Biddulph

Oasis patterned dress The pattern on the bottom half and the V neck are both very flattering. Oasis, 0845 899 0009, www.oasis-stores.com Photograph: PR

Topshop dress Drape and gather details conceal the tummy. £60 Topshop, 0845 121 4519, www.topshop.com Photograph: PR

Next sci-fi top The shape nips in nicely at the waist and ends well below round stomachs. Wear with straight trousers/leggings to stretch your silhouette. £32 Next, 0844 844 8000, www.next.co.uk Photograph: PR

ASOS sci-fi top Flattering longer length block-colour top. £45 Asos, www.asos.com Photograph: PR

Mango mini skirt Draws attention to the legs. £35 Mango, 0845 082 2448, www.mangoshop.com Photograph: PR

Paul&Joe trousers Experiment with styles that sit lower on the hips and avoid high-waisted cuts. £205 Paul&Joe, www.my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR

Dorothy Perkins leggings Wear these with the Next top which ends mid thigh and all the focus will be on your great legs. £40 Dorothy Perkins, 0845 121 4515, www.dorothyperkins.com Photograph: PR

Dorothy Perkins cape Fantastically elegant cut in a great shade of purple. £70 Dorothy Perkins, 0845 121 4515, www.dorothyperkins.com Photograph: PR

Warehouse biker jacket Has a slightly longer length with a 'skirt' hem to skim the middle. £140 Warehouse, 0870 1228813, www.warehouse.co.uk Photograph: PR

Carvela shoes Go for interesting ankle straps and classic courts although there are no real rules for apple shoes. £130 Carvela court shoe, Kurt Geiger, 0845 257 2571, www.kurtgeiger.com Photograph: PR