Apple body shapes carry weight around the middle, here's the shapewear that genuinely helps, and what to avoid wasting your money on.

Apple body shapes carry weight primarily around the midsection, the stomach, waist, and upper hips with slimmer legs and a less defined waist. It's one of the most common body shapes, and it's the one that most shapewear is actually designed for, even when they don't say so.

Here's what to look for, and what's actually worth buying.

What Apple Shapes Need From Shapewear

The priority for an apple shape is midsection control: smoothing the stomach, creating the illusion of a waist, and preventing the "muffin top" effect at the waistband of trousers or skirts. You want:

• High-waist coverage that extends above the belly button
• Firm or medium compression at the stomach (not just light compression)
• A smooth waistband that doesn't cut in and create a line above or below it
• No rigid boning that digs into the stomach when you sit

Best Shapewear for Apple Shapes

ContourOne Shapewear G-String Bodysuit — $64.95
The go-to for apple shapes. It covers the entire midsection from bust to hip, smooths the stomach, and creates waist definition without rigid boning. The g-string cut means no visible underwear lines. Available in Brown and Black, XS–2XL.

Sleek & Seek Bodysuit — $69
Mid-thigh coverage with waist and stomach control. Designed for a smooth hourglass silhouette — great for apple shapes who want definition from bust to mid-thigh without pinching.

Underwire ContourSculpt Thong Bodysuit — $129
For apple shapes who want maximum stomach and waist control plus bust support in a single piece. Medium compression — firm enough to make a real difference without being uncomfortable to wear all day.

Zip Thong Tummy Control Bodysuit — $129
Long-sleeved with built-in tummy control. Good for apple shapes who also want to cover their arms and create a smooth, streamlined silhouette from shoulder to hip.

What Apple Shapes Should Avoid

• Briefs or shorts that sit at the natural waist: These create a compression line right across the widest point of an apple shape.
• Light compression bodysuits: If stomach smoothing is your main goal, light compression won't make enough of a difference. Go medium or firm.
• Waist cinchers alone: They work for the waist but don't address the stomach above or the hips below.

The Short Answer

A high-waist seamless bodysuit with medium compression. It covers everything that needs covering, creates waist definition, and stays hidden under your outfit. The ContourOne is the starting point.

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Further Reading

• How to Smooth Your Tummy Without Uncomfortable Shapewear
• Light vs Firm Compression Shapewear — How to Choose
• The Best Shapewear in NZ (2026)

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