{"id":59442,"date":"2012-06-24T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2012-06-24T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=59442"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:24:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:24:31","slug":"how-not-to-look-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/how-not-to-look-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential style tips for the Apple-shaped fashionista"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear Budget Fashionista,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I just love this site! I have checked it daily for years now! I need some help. I am a petite bottom (size 12-14) and regular on top (size large or 12). I carry excess weight in my stomach and always have a pooch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

When I try on the new styles that are tight in the ribcage and more flowy below, I think I look pregnant. Same with tunics<\/a>. Summer is approaching and I hate to layer too much in the summer (I live in Texas). What type of tops would make me feel less self-conscious? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple-shaped body: Styling tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It sounds like you have an apple-shaped body \u2014 and that you’re a bit self-conscious about it. But there’s no need to worry. If your goal is to conceal fullness in your midsection, without sacrificing style or comfort, that’s easy enough to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are six ways to choose styles that play up the rest of your body. (And you didn’t mention it, but I’m guessing you’ve got great legs!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Draw the eye upward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Showing some skin elsewhere is a great way to draw attention away from your stomach. All eyes will go to your bare skin, which takes the focus off the area you want to minimize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnzGxqeDl72\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bare your arms in a tank top, or show off your d\u00e9colletage in a low-cut, V-neck top. Add a bold statement necklace to maximize the effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Embrace textures <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A bit of texture works like a charm to conceal any problem areas, including the tummy. The trick is to avoid garments that are too form-fitting. A bandage dress, for example, has texture, but the tight fit usually accentuates the lumps and bumps you\u2019re trying not to expose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, go for the pieces that follow your shape without being stuck to it. Draped tops or dresses with ruching tend to camouflage trouble spots and give you a more streamlined look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Wear patterns <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did someone tell you to avoid patterns? Nonsense! Patterns can actually be very flattering, so long as you select designs that are proportionate to your body. So if you\u2019re petite and generally small boned, small prints are best; if you have larger features, opt for bigger prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Asymetrics are your bffs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing like wearing a lightweight asymmetric top and a pair of stretchy leggings when your main concern is comfort. But this is also the ultimate outfit for hiding your belly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do a little extra detective work here \u2014 you can choose leggings that provide tummy control to further your cause. These from Hue\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($42) are classic additions to any closet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do + Be Draped Asymmetrical Blouse, $29.97, Nordstrom Rack<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As for your top, the asymmetric silhouette pulls attention in a different direction and also adds a stylized element to your outfit. This one from Do + Be<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> is an effortless choice for any day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wear the right bra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wearing the right type of bra does make a big difference. A sagging chest amplifies the look of a fuller stomach, because your whole upper body ends up looking sort of shapeless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slip into a bra that fits<\/a> well and provides the right support instead. You’ll create some division between your chest and stomach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t forget the magic of posture \u2014 standing up straight and tall also helps!
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6. Try monochrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bv7rDmVhnlC\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not comfortable wearing patterns, you can never go wrong with a streamlined, monochromatic color palette. And no \u2014 it doesn\u2019t have to be all black! You can achieve the same effect by wearing another dark hue, like navy or charcoal. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear Budget Fashionista, I just love this site! I have checked it daily for years now! I need some help. I am a petite bottom (size 12-14) and regular on top (size large or 12). I carry excess weight in my stomach and always have a pooch. When I try on the new styles that… Read More »Essential style tips for the Apple-shaped fashionista<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":126762,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303916],"class_list":["post-59442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-what-to-wear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":126762,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/apple-shape-fi-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59442"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59442\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}