Hi Butterfly5 don't worry there are a lot of us apples around !! I have researched the problem for a while now and I think the solution lies in fitted top and fuller bottoms. A nice gypsy skirt, not too full, with a plain fitted or semi fitted ( not tight to show rolls) top in a darker colour looks great also with fuller pants.
I like skirts with a yolk around the tum (flat piece)then fuller to just below the knee. I try to wear a darker colour on top and lighter trousers or skirt. Also very slimming are longer tops tapered and finishing just below the hips and def V necks they create a longer slimmer upper body shape. I am not familiar with UK shops so can't recommend any to you but just try out a few of the ideas and see..Good Luck sweety