Which body type do you have? A simple guide by Renée

At Renée, we believe that style begins long before you slip into your favourite dress or button up that perfect blazer. It starts with understanding your figure—not to limit you, but to liberate you. When you know how your body moves, where it carries its curves and how it balances, choosing your clothing becomes a calm, confident ritual instead of a guessing game. Think of this as your handy cheat sheet, just like in a boutique.

Let’s start with the basics: during our styling sessions we work with five main types: A, V, I, O and X. Each type has its own natural symmetry and beauty. Identifying your body type simply means noticing proportions—shoulders, waist and hips—and how they relate to each other. Nothing more, nothing less.

Type A, also known as the triangle, has narrower shoulders and fuller hips. Think of a silhouette that gradually widens towards the bottom—soft, feminine and fluid.

Read the styling tips for the A type here.

Type V, the inverted triangle, is the opposite: broader shoulders and slimmer hips. Athletic, structured, naturally powerful—a silhouette that enters the room before you do.

Read the styling tips for the V type here.

Type I, the rectangle, is beautifully balanced from top to bottom. Shoulders, waist and hips align, creating a clean, straight silhouette that looks effortlessly modern.

Read the styling tips for the I type here.

Type O, the oval, carries softness around the midsection, with a rounder, smoother overall shape. Gentle curves, a relaxed contour—think comfort and femininity in one.

Read the styling tips for the O type here.

Type X, the hourglass figure, is the classic shape with “balanced curves.” Equal shoulders and hips with a defined waist—a figure that has been celebrated in fashion for decades.

Read the styling tips for the X type here.

The truth? There is beauty in all five. Each one can be highlighted with the right items, the right proportions and that signature Renée touch. And if you’re still not sure where you fit, feel free to visit our multibrand store in Antwerp—we’ll gladly help you discover your type with kindness and expertise.