Staysfit, I see what you are getting at in the photo, and I could see it in person, too. I don't know what to make of those creases. But I think they are gone in the new size, or maybe less apparent anyway.
Jules, I like those culottes and agree with your point about pleats. Your culottes remind me of plaid wide-leg wool pants that I have and really like, too. I don't seem to have a Find for them.
Thank you, Angie, Jenni and Kellygirl!
Jenava, I think we do have sympathetic styles! Your idea sounds fantastic, and oh my gosh, I hadn't thought of Spiegel in a while.