Pleated/Flat front

[foto010101]

Hi there,

I have read a lot of posts about the pleated/flat front issue. I wonder if there are people on this forum who have the perfect (or appropriate) build for a flat front, but choose to wear a pleated front instead.

I am 26 years old, have the "right" build for a flat front, but also like to wear the pleated front pants. I kind of like the look of the pleats if they are not too obvious.

Please let me know,

Mike

 

[Dragon]

In general, people with the "right" build can wear both very nicely.

 

[Tomasso]

I can wear both but I choose to wear pleated for suits and most odd trousers. Counting jeans I'm at around 75%-25% pleated over flat front. IMO, pleated trousers look better and are more comfortable.

 

[Jovan]

Supposedly I should wear pleats for my thin build, but I choose instead to cuff. *shrug*

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by Dragon

In general, people with the "right" build can wear both very nicely.

I agree. As with many things, fit is key. If the fit is off, flat fronts look stretched and pleats bulge. Get the fit right and both can look good. Personally, a subtle single reverse pleat is my favourite but I have flats, doubles forwards and double reverses and the ones that look best are the ones that fit best, regardless of pleat style.

 

[PuppetBoy]

Another vote for pleated.

 

[MrRogers]

Flat front only. I don't see the need for the extra material. Its been my experience that those who say FF's aren't as comfortable as pleats are wearing ill-fitting FF's

MrR

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by MrRogers

I don't see the need for the extra material.
It comes in handy when in the seated position.

 

[DGP]

I wouldn't be caught dead in pleats.

 

[Jovan]

I'd only wear proper, forward pleats. I don't understand this American/Italian predilection for reversed pleats.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Normally I wear flat front, but sometimes I like pleats.

 

[Will]

I only wear pleats.

 

[Spencer Young]

Only flat front. In my experience I haven't seen a 20something person look good in pleats. It always throws off the silhoutte and ruins the streamlined look you get with well-fitting shirts.

 

[Python]

Never pleats - IMO they're an older person's style.

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by Spencer Young

It always throws off the silhoutte and ruins the streamlined look you get with well-fitting shirts.