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Cardigan for an Apple Shape

An open-front cardigan is a strategic layering piece for apple shapes because it creates two unbroken vertical lines that draw the eye lengthwise rather than across the midsection. Unlike a closed jacket that would bisect your torso at its widest point, the open drape skims over the middle while emphasizing your slimmer lower body. Opt for longer lengths that hit mid-hip or below to maximize the elongating effect and keep fabrics with drape rather than stiff structure.

Published August 5, 2026 · Grounded in curated color theory & styling data, not AI guesses · How we build this