pleated pants styling - YouLookFab Forum

I've not been on the site much as I have been on a shopping hiatus (still am), been busy and been feeling a bit blah struggling with my weight etc. Anyway I've had a haircut, feel a bit more refreshed and my son got his licence so I've got more time....no more uber mum.
I never in a million years thought I would wear pleated pants but while waiting for an appointment, I found these and they are so comfortable, I'm trying to make them work without looking frumpy, or is that going to be mission impossible? There are quite a few photos. Shoe options were white sneakers, black combat boots, navy loafers and black oxfords. I also tried a combination of jackets.
1. black t-shirt and white sneakers
2. red wool jacket and white sneakers with t-shirt
3. oversized jacket (is this jacket too big?) and combat boots
4. velvet jacket and combat boots
5. denim jacket and loafers (not keen on this one)
6. wool jersey and loafers
7. printed blouse and loafers
8. printed blouse, moto jacket and loafers
9. oxfords, striped top and velvet jacket
10 oxfords, moto jacket and striped shirt
Feedback and suggestions most welcome. Note: It is winter where I am and getting quite cold so will not be wearing with just t-shirt. Just did that to show pants proportions.

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1 year ago

LJP

Veteran

These look great on you, and you DO NOT look frumpy ! Love your new hair too - really sharp

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Never say never in fashion and style......

I echo LJP, 100%.

Loving your shorter hair, and the naturally grey streaks that are coming through, Sally! A subtle, yet effective refresh.

You've styled these pleated pants wonderfully! #2, 5, and 10 are my faves!

Try the black loafers with #2.

Sally

Thank you LJP. Your kind words are most appreciated.

Thank you Angie. I was surprised you liked #5 as that was the one I was struggling with, but you have always been right before and enabled me to see things with fresh eyes.

Jessikams

I love a pleated pant but be careful that the rise is long enough! If the rise is too short, it can ride up and create a “wedgie” in front or back, or create unflattering floof around the belly.

I like your pairings here but it’s hard to tell from photos if the pants fit well. Do they feel comfy?

Sal

I like them -2 3 and 9 are my favourites. But they all work.

I struggled with my pair - I wish I chose black instead of the brown. On me I like them with sneakers better than boots. But I think I have the wrong boots.

Zaeobi

Great hair! The trousers work with your trainers & a shorter topper (#2) but I especially like the menswear vibe they give off with the loafers/ oxfords in #7-10.

Anonymous

I like #4 the most of these!

Jessikams - so comfortable that is what convinced me to buy them. They sit really nicely and feel easy to move around it. Up there with the boyfriend jeans.

Thank you Sal. Yes I liked your pleated pants too. I agree with sneakers it kind of makes them look modern.

Zaeobi - thank you. Actually my hair isn't styled in the photos but then again I don't really ever style my hair I wasn't sure about the loafers. Great they are getting support.

Suntiger - thank you. Its interesting that people have different favourites.

Jaime

Not frumpy - fwiw I love the two blazers, #3 and #9, as well as the printed top. I like the rest too!

Thank you Jaime. I was worried that jacket which is a thrifted men's was too big for me.

Star

Nothing frumpy here! I have been thinking about looking for a similar pair when thrifting My favourites are 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10. All the footwear works but possibly my favourites are the sneakers and the combat boots. Your rock these pants!

Joy

You look fab in these outfits. It may just be a matter of adjusting your eye to this style that it so different from what we have been wearing and I have no leggings.,mostly straight pants.

Ket

I think you look very fresh and chic! Truly! I love pleated pants, though, I’m not sure if they love me as much as they love you! Seeing your photos I thought, wow, I want to look this amazing!! <3 truly, not saying that to shine you on. You have such an effortless style. It’s like 90s only so. much. better.

Suz

These look terrific on you, Sally -- not at all frumpy, and clearly very versatile! I like all your combinations.

unfrumped

Very good stylings! I love pleated pants and consider good ones to be HEWI —so have to just keep my eye out, try/ return often due to all issues noted- rise, waist, seat, leg width, whether for hot weather or more winter or dressy. Trying to be very picky.

I think keeping rest of outfit neat or with some sharp elements works well.

Helena

Um, these are perfect on you?!?

I especially love with the white sneaks, and the striped top, but all these looks are great. Definitely no frump here; looks fresh and polished to my eye!

Tanya

Love these pants on you, and this is coming from someone who does not like them on herself. The new haircut is gorgeous, it really suits you.

Thank you all. I wore them today to work with the red jacket and sneakers. They are really comfortable.
Thank you Star. I got these ones while thrifting. The problem with that is I may find it harder to find a second pair as the brand is not known to me.
Thank you Joy. I think you are right. It is a matter of getting used to the look of different pants and not always going for traditional figure flattery.
Thank you Keturah for your very kind words and I love the 90s.
Thank you Suz. yes very versatile and much more work friendly than jeans.
Thank you Unfrumped. They fit so well I was quite surprised. I might go looking for another pair when I start shopping again.
Thank you Helena. Yes I think I like them with the sneakers. I think I will wear them to work with the striped shirt next.
Thank you Tanya. I'm sure you would look great in pleated pants.

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