Apples, as a shape?

I started learning about body shapes and how to appropriately dress one's figure. Since there is no difference between my chest size and waist size, I fall into the dreaded "apple" body shape. My legs are still decent, so I am thinking the best ways to go are interesting shoes, paired with dark skinny jeans or flares with v-neck drapy tunics and tanks. I found one halter top I really like on eBay, in red, no less. That comes as a surprise to me that I even like it, mostly because I NEVER WEAR RED. But, the top is red and black, so it balances out for me. I was also looking at some skinny jeans along with a black belted tunic top.

The pieces are a little more mature than what I would usually go for, but something has to change in my wardrobe. I am sick of my boobs hanging out of every shirt I own, for starters. Sadly, I am not a tiny, little size 5 anymore. ..and while I'm not giving up on the weight loss and gym trips, I think it unlikely that I'll be back to a teeny-tiny lady any time in the near future.

I'm actually okay with that. I think it's because I have more important things pressing at the present time. Like trying to get my daughter to speak with regularity. She's been doing okay thus far and says That, Dad/dy, Mom, Cat, Door and Light frequently. Mostly she likes to point at people and objects and exclaim "That!" Flashcards haven't seemed to work all that well for her either. She'd still rather eat them, it seems.