pleated trousers

Creased formal legwear

Pleated trousers have folds of fabric at the waistband, creating extra room through the hips and thighs.

The pleats may face inward or outward and typically flatten as they extend down the leg.

Once standard in men's dress pants, pleated trousers fell out of fashion in favor of flat-front styles but cycle back periodically: He prefers pleated trousers for comfort.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G