Finding the right size depends on your personal fit preferences as well as the garment's design. At Hujaus, you'll find both a body measurement chart and flat-laid garment measurements on each product page. Our measurement charts already take into account the intended ease and looseness of each design.

For trousers, the correct size is selected based on waist and hip measurements. If these two don't align perfectly, a slight compromise may be needed when choosing your size. As a general rule, we recommend selecting a size closer to your hip measurement—especially if your hips place you in a larger size than your waist on the size chart.

If trousers are too tight around the hips, it affects the overall fit: flattering horizontal drag lines can appear across the hips and waist, pockets won't sit flat, and so on. If the difference spans multiple sizes—for example, your hips match size XL while your waist fits size M—the best fit is usually found somewhere in between.We also include thigh width measurements on our product charts, which you can easily compare against a pair of trousers you already own.

With stretchy fabrics, it can be tempting to pick the snuggest possible size since the fabric doesn't feel tight. However, even with stretch materials, sufficient ease is important for the longevity of the garment. If the fabric is kept under constant tension all day, the elastane wears out faster and the seams are put under extra strain.

For non-stretch fabrics, such as linen trousers, adequate ease is especially vital—otherwise, the seams simply won't withstand the strain caused by moving, bending, and sitting.

Even though all our trouser models feature a comfortable, stretchy waist, sometimes a sensitive stomach finds even an elastic band too restrictive.

If you experience abdominal bloating, manage conditions like IBS, or need trousers for early pregnancy or postpartum recovery, the softest waistline is found in Hitti sweatpants. Hitti trousers have no elastic band at all—just a soft ribbed waistband.

Styles with elastic only at the back are also ideal if you need extra comfort, as they place zero pressure on the stomach. These models include Rauha jersey trousers, Helmi jersey culottes, Lumo leggings,Tatsi sports leggings, and Slimmi biker shorts.

Many also find a wide elastic band more tummy-friendly. An 80 mm elastic waistband is featured in stretchy styles Marlene and Aava.

If you often experience a "waist gap"—where an opening or gap forms at the back of the waistband—you likely have a relatively narrow waist compared to your hips. A pronounced lower back arch can also create extra space at the back of the waist.

Generally, the more your hip measurement comes from a rounded seat, the more likely you are to encounter a waist gap. If your hip width is more prominent from the front, waist gap might not be as much of a challenge for you.

In any case, when there is a significant difference between your waist and hip measurements, you'll need to make a slight compromise, and your ideal size will usually lie somewhere between the two.

Many brands design trouser fits for a fairly straight body shape. Because of this, when you select a size based on your hip measurement, you often end up with too much excess room at the waist, yet the trousers might still put uncomfortable pressure on your stomach.

At Hujaus, we pay special attention to the fit of the back rise. Additionally, all our trouser models feature an elastic waistband, which naturally makes finding a good fit much easier.

In this case, a mid-rise waist may offer a better fit than a high rise, as the waistband sits roughly at navel level rather than rising to your narrowest point. Our mid-rise styles include wide-leg Aava trousers, slim Into trousers, Mieli and Haave jeans, and casual Metka trousers.

However, if your hip measurement comes specifically from a rounded seat, a higher waist is often the better choice. On a rounded bottom, the crotch seam can feel short, making the waist sit too low in the back. Among our high-waisted options, Fiini, Bueno, and Vire are especially worth trying.

Back waist darts also improve the fit. At Hujaus, you'll find them in wide-leg Jalo trousers, Leuto linen trousers, and Mieli jeans.

Depending on the source, the average height for Finnish women is around 167 cm. If you are significantly below this average or have a relatively short inseam, trouser length and proportions—especially in pants—can often pose a challenge.

At Hujaus, we have two styles specifically designed to solve these fit issues. Many of our customers wear them as full-length trousers, even though they are technically designed as cropped lengths.

7/8 leg length of Aava trousers works exceptionally well as a full-length, wide-leg option. The proportions generally fit beautifully, both in terms of leg length and waist height.

Bueno trousers are another option worth trying. They feature a slightly tapered leg and a high waist. If you have a short torso, Aava is likely the better choice.

Pouta trousers also feature a 7/8 leg length. Pouta is a wide, flowy model made from lightweight Tencel jersey, making it particularly suitable for spring and summer. Pouta trousers feature a mid-rise waist.

Depending on the source, the average height for Finnish women is around 167 cm. If you are significantly above this average or have a relatively long inseam, trouser length and proportions—especially in pants—can often pose a challenge.

At Hujaus, we offer several extra-long trouser models. Extra length cannot simply be added to the leg opening during pattern making; instead, in our LONG-trousers, length is added evenly throughout the entire garment. The thigh section is longer, the knee placement is lower, the lower leg section is longer, and so on. If the extra length were added only at the hem, the overall proportions would no longer sit correctly.

Our LONG-length at Hujaus is truly long, measuring 90–92 cm before washing, depending on the model. All sizes feature the same inseam length, so you don't have to compromise on size just to get extra inches in the leg.

You can find our LONG-length in the following trouser models: wide-leg, high-waisted Fiini LONG, slim-leg, mid-rise Into LONG, and casual Hitti LONG sweatpants.