Shapewear for Apple-Shaped Bodies
27 Jan
By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Naomi & Nicole®
Why is the body of one woman often shaped so differently from that of another? Though our figures are greatly affected by a variety of factors, perhaps the most important one is the way in which our body fat is stored. Though body fat distribution varies from one person to the next, enough similarities can be found among large groups that women can be placed in one of several different body-type classifications. In a recent post, I wrote about pears . This post is dedicated to a second, fruit-shaped group known as “apples.” Who are apples? Apples are women whose fat is primarily located in their abdomens, and who are proportionally larger on top than they are on the bottom. This top-to-bottom imbalance often makes it difficult for them to find clothing that flatters their figures. Apples also often have excess upper and lower back fat, and usually have poorly-defined waists. But, they also tend to have slim legs and thighs. If you’re an apple, you can count Elizabeth Hurley, Drew Barrymore, and Rosie O’Donnell among your ranks. (more…)