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I was totally against pleated trousers until a stylist called me out during a fitting in Chicago
I always thought pleats made pants look baggy and old man style. This stylist I worked with on a custom suit order said my flat fronts were making me look wider in the hips because of how they pulled across. She had me try on a pair with single forward pleats and a higher rise and honestly the difference was night and day. Now I actually prefer them for my tall frame because they drape way cleaner. Has anyone else had a specific garment feature flip their opinion after hearing the right feedback?
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matthewkim26d ago
Pleats actually make short guys look wider, not tall guys.
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kim_west26d ago
Honestly that line about "pleats make short guys look wider" kinda blew my mind lol. I always thought pleats would help add some shape and make a shorter guy look taller by creating vertical lines, but I guess I never really thought about how they add bulk to the hips at the same time. Makes total sense when you say it like that though, I can see how a flat front would keep a shorter frame cleaner and more streamlined.
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