Stilempfehlung für die Hose „Bertha"
The Bertha trousers, also known as the flared model, is a model that looks fantastic on everyone. The high waist and straight, wide legs make these trousers super simple to combine with tops to make an outfit.
Here we give our suggestion on how to make these trousers really work for your shape, as well as few different styling tips!
Bertha for A-types
Trousers with a subtle bootcut or a slightly flared leg reduce the emphasis on the hips. If you choose a darker colour for the trousers and pair them with an eye-catching top in a light or bright colour whether with a print or in a textured fabric, you draw attention to your torso and shoulders.
The long, straight corduroy wales make your legs look longer. Try a short top or tuck your top into the trousers.
A common complaint among pear-shaped figures is that the trousers gape at the waist. There is too much fabric due to the significant size difference between your hips and waist.
For that reason, opt for the trouser size based on the hip measurement and alter the waist measurement where necessary. How do you do that? Find out here!
Sometimes the waistline of the trousers also sits lower at the back than it does at the front. The fabric at the back is too short because the seat is fuller. Find out to adjust for that here.
Bertha for V-types
Trousers with wider, flared legs provide a nice balance to broader shoulders. Try a light, brightly coloured or textured fabric (corduroy) or a print (checked pattern) and combine this with a simple, understated top in a darker colour. This puts the attention to the lower half of your body.
A common complaint is that there is too much fabric at the seat of the trousers due to the actual seat being flatter. Need to alter? Find out how the seat here.
If your waist measurement is larger than your hip measurement, then base your size on the waist measurement and alter the hip measurement.
If your waist measurement is smaller than your hip measurement, then base the size of your trousers on the hip measurement and alter the waist measurement.
Bertha for I-types
Have fun playing with striking colours or bold prints! These trousers add shape to your body. You could also add a few extra details, like pockets or flaps, for example, for extra volume around the hip.
If your waist measurement is larger than your hip measurement, then base your size on the waist measurement and alter the hip measurement.
Bertha for H-types
H-types tend to have shoulders and hips more or less the same width. If you'd like definition at the waist, then spend some time to make sure the fit is good at the waistband. Also, making the trouser more straight at the leg is also an option.
A common complaint about the fit for H-types is that there is too much fabric in the seat area. Find out how to alter the seat here.
If your waist measurement is larger than your hip measurement, then base your size on the waist measurement and alter the hip measurement.
If your waist measurement is smaller than your hip measurement, then base the size of your trousers on the hip measurement and alter the waist measurement.
Bertha for 8-types
Because your hips are a little higher, the wide cut of the waistband can look really nice. If you want to create more length on the lower half, don’t make the trouser legs too wide. Find out how to narrow them here. You can also choose a fabric with a fluid drape, but that also has some body; that way the fabric hugs your curves without clinging to you. Try wearing a slightly longer top over the trousers. If you add a blazer your upper body also looks longer.
If you have a rounder seat, then you might feel like the trousers aren’t high enough at the back. Lengthen the crotch length of the back to adjust for this. Find out how to alter this here.
It’s also possible that the hourglass might feel like the trousers overall aren’t high enough at the waist. That means the rise will also need to be altered for both front and back. See how to make this alteration here.
Bertha for O-types
Trousers with a straight, but not too wide a leg, look great. Narrow the trouser legs a little and see if you like it! If you want to create the look of length, combine the trousers with a tank top or blouse that hangs loosely over the trousers (no need to tuck them in). Wearing similar colours on top and bottom work really well.
A nice combination for the upper body if you want more length: wear an open cardigan or jacket with your top in a striking colour or print. Or vice versa: pick a cardigan or jacket in a dark colour and a striking colour for your blouse or tank top. The vertical lines create the look of more length.
A common fitting complaint: If your waist measurement is bigger than your hip, the trousers may sit too low or tight at the front, while they sit just fine at the back. That means the fabric isn’t wide or long enough at the front. Find out how to alter this here.
Bertha for X-types
Trousers with a straight leg or a slightly flared bootcut look great, but fitting wise you may find the waistband is too loose. This is a snap to alter. Just base the trouser size on the hip measurement and alter the waist measurement where necessary. Find out how to get started here.
Styling Tips
1. Flared on heels
Pair these trousers with a high heel. As well as making you look taller: it will make you look extra fashion-forward too! Is the 70s look really something for you? Then you should go for ankle boots with a chunky heel. Is the business look more what you're going for? Then you should try out a classic high heel with a pointed toe.
2. Flared goes laid back
Put on a laid back slouchy top or coarse-knit jumper and do the front tuck. It’s not just laid back: it also makes the most of your figure.
3. Flared goes classic
Create a classic look by pairing the Bertha trousers with a nice basic such as a blazer or a (white) blouse.
4. Flared goes seventies
If you totally want to bring back the 70s with your outfit, then flared trousers with a high waist are an absolute must. Wear the trousers with a loose-fitting blouse with trumpet sleeves or wear a close-fitting turtleneck top. Add the 70s colours as well: brown, orange, purple, beige, ochre, etc. Finish the look with a sturdy pair of ankle boots with a chunky heel. For the final flourish? a knitted, loose or oversized jumper.
