When I want to look amazing, I actually really like button down shirts with princess seams =-). The shape of the shirt really covers my "tummy tube" and flatters my now 38D-DD's. Often I wear a cute lace-trimmed tank underneath. Another trick is that I wear Flex-eze tanks underneath my clothes for occasions. While they do pull in some, the biggest help is redistributing the fat from my worst problem areas so my tummy-area appears more uniform. Hope that helps =-)

I tend to go for spaghetti strap shirts with a cami underneath and a short sweater on top. It flatters the chest area and you can find flowy or fitted and can look good with any bottoms that you choose.

I'm finding that I like my tops a lot more fitted than I thought I would, but they cannot be pulling tight across the middle. It's probably because I wear a lot of t's for working out in! Layers are best for me, like I'll wear a t or tank under a cute sweater which I'm finding are cuter if they are short (I'm a shortie) like a cropped shrug or something.

It's all trial and error for me. I try it on, sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't. I have a lot of t's and turtlenecks and tanks right now. Boring, but it's working. Now to find a rockin hot top for summer!!! Oh, and I'm finding I like myself in dresses now. I never wore dresses, but as I love my legs and feel they give me a bit of a nip in at the waist, I'm liking that. I only have a couple, but it's time to shop again!

I have no suggestions, but I will say I avoid any shirt with an empire waists. I live in fear of being mistaken for pregnant as is, I don't need to add fuel to that fire!

I hear ya!! I avoid those too.

For me since I have small breasts, I like tops that are draped around the neck/chest area because it puts the focus on there instead of my waist. I also find I wear a lot of drop waist dresses/tunics (which I wear as a top with jeans). My hips are smaller than my waist so it gives the illusion my torso is the same size as my hips.

Not that I have mastered this at all, but I find that I can usually get away with wearing any kind of shirt (assuming it fits my boobs, heh) if I wear something on the bottom that gives me the appearance of having hips. Like a knee-length flowy skirt or something.

I find v-necks and wrap shirts more flattering for my apple shape.

I read somewhere that Apples should wear tops that are snug under the breast and flow loose. I also like v-neck tops. If you have them flaunt them and no one see's your belly.

I read somewhere that Apples should wear tops that are snug under the breast and flow loose. I also like v-neck tops. If you have them flaunt them and no one see's your belly.

If I had read this a week or so ago I would have strongly disagreed. I saw a lovely top online and bought it, when it arrived, it has all decoration just under the bust line, going from seam to seam. From the decoration it is floaty, and when I tried it on and looked in the mirror, I looked a size smaller.

Had I known it was snug and decorated just under the bust line, I wouldn't have bought it, but it truly does flatter an apple shape.

I have fallen in love with kimono sleeve or dolman type tops. they tend to be more open and give the appreance of a perky chest with a flat tummy. I have to say I instantly look about 15 pounds lighter wearing one of those.