Pleated Pants...We Need To Talk (Alpha M Image Consulting)

http://www.alphamimageconsulting.com Aaron Marino discusses the fashion viability of pleated pants. Simple fix to create a thinner and taller appearance Men's Fashion and style Advice From Expert http://www.alphamimageconsulting.com

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[pettiweight]

Wooooh Duuuuude! You're so fashion forward! Let me guess... Edward Green vs. Ferragamo? You're going with Ferragamo! Turnbull & Asser vs. Prada? You're all about Prada! Truefitt & Hill vs. Calvin Klein? You're a CK guy! The fashion forward bumpkin! Soooo cool.

[AlphaMconsulting]

@pettiweight I'm more of a Stacy Adams kinda guy

[BernardProfitendieu]

I disagree and wonder if you've ever worn true pleats (no, I'm not talking about those gathers on your "pleated" dockers - those aren't pleats). True pleats (which are most definitely IN fashion) cost money and need a tailor's hand. Done right, they'll actually make you look thinner.

[AlphaMconsulting]

Bernard, are you going to comment on all of my videos and tell the world how wrong I am about everything??? I have a more productive use of your time, make your own videos.

[WestechWatcher]

I gave up pleats a few years ago and never turned back. However, the stores are still packed with racks and racks of pleated and cuffed dress pants. I dislke the cuffs, too.  Why do the stores still carry pleated dress pants in large quantity if they're out?

[AlphaMconsulting]

You are correct! The stores still sell a large selection of pleats and cuffs. Why you ask....because people still buy them like crazy. But you will also see a trend that most designers are now making non pleated versions of the same pants. They are slow but they catch on eventually.

[73380401]

Anybody can be fashionable but not everyone can be stylish! I have a pair of cream Canali wide leged pants with cuffs as well as pleats and man are they cool (I mean they feel cool) and comfortable. They also look so good with a blazer.

[piecharthosen]

NO way you're short. :p

[dan2hamilton]

@Speed00007 pleats arn't completely out of style. read GQ plenty of pants on thier maga zeen have a single pleat

[dan2hamilton]

@cflingo211 Pleats are here to stay!!!

they may not be the #1 fasion for mens pants but they never go out of style.

read GQ look at the pics not all of the pants are flat fron alot have single pleats on the front. Pleats are more practical give you more room in the front. i got 1 pair of flat fronts they look cool on me but they are the only ones that do. i have a hard time pulling off the flat fron look because iam not a skinny twat

[cflingo211]

I agree with BernardProfitendieu. My lower contours need pleats. See I have a chunky rear and muscular legs. Flats would never work for me. Pleats all the way. But oh well, I've never been a trend follower. My philosophy is do exactly the opposite of what the trendies are doing. At least your being an individual and not following the herd!

[Mr2pint]

Aaron there will come a day when you will be pushing the 'pleated' pant, that's when it comes back in fashion god help us... because it will come back. Later rather than sooner i hope )

[Speed00007]

What if you are a bigger guy with chunky legs? Wouldn't pleats make more sense?

[ajaxsf]

Aaron, can I safely get rid of all the pleated pants I own? Or should I hang on to them in case they ever come back in style?

[gospelnews123]

@roger767 Not true at all, there are plenty of flat front pants, even at Ross and Marshall's. I got some Perry Ellis for $24.99. Also, Burlington has the suit separates, with these, you don't have to buy the whole suit, then again, the whole suit only comes up to about $160.00, name brand!!! greetings!!!

[roger767]

pleated pants are the only pants they sell, if your going for a suit. I cant wear a matching jacket with pants without going pleated

[Critique808]

I agree with you. Pleated pants make me look short and fat. I don't know why they make and sell them. Straight leg pants make me look slim and tall.