Trouser Front Options, Left to Right: No Pleats, Single Pleats, Double Pleats
We are excited to offerthree trouser front options: No Pleats, Single Pleats, and Double Pleats.Each has a different use case, in terms of both fit and style. This page provides an overview of the three trouser front options. Go here to learn how to create a Pleated Trouser size.
No Pleats
Trousers without pleats (also known as Flat Front) have a clean, form-fitting look. If you like your trousers to be particularly slim or skinny, this is the option for you, but you need not have a slim or skinny fit in order to choose No Pleats for your trousers; it works well for all sizes. No Pleats is the most popular option for pants due to its modern look and ease of wear and care, as it does not necessarily require a crease down the front of the trouser legs.
A close-up of the Single Pleat trouser front option.
Single Pleats
Pleating is a folding technique used to gather fabric and secure it. In the case of trousers, pleats allow more room to be hidden in the lap area for increased comfort. Single Pleats are a subtle way to add that extra comfort. With one pleat on each side of the front of the trousers, they visually break up the expanse of cloth across the lap, and can give your trousers a flattering crease line from waistband to cuff. Though these benefits are particularly great for larger men, you need not be a larger man to enjoy Single Pleats. If you like a roomier fit, or simply like the look of pleats, they make a subtle statement for anyone, no matter their size or shape.
A close-up of the Double Pleat trouser front option.
Double Pleats
As the name suggests, the Double Pleats option adds two pleats to each side of the front of the trousers. Double Pleats are a more dramatic way to add extra comfort to your trousers, as they draw more attention to the lap area in addition to adding more room there. Just like Single Pleats, Double Pleats visually break up the expanse of cloth across the lap, and give your trousers a flattering crease line from waistband to cuff. Once again, Double Pleats are great for larger men, but anyone who enjoys the look of them or a roomier fit can add them to their trousers.
We recommend creating a Pleated Trouser size that is separate from your No Pleats trouser size.
Adding pleats to your Proper Cloth trousers will require you to create a new size to accommodate the pattern changes necessary to create the pleats. To learn more about these changes and how to make them, visit this page.
Related Articles
- How to Create a Pleated Dress Pant Size Pleated trousers are constructed differently from non-pleated trousers and so they require an entirely new sewing pattern. The pleats are open when the garment measurements are taken, but...
- Pleated Pants: Function, Design & Style While many think of pleated pants as an aesthetic embodiment of the powerful yet nonchalant look of the ’80s and ’90s, their original and enduring purpose was, and...
- Dress Shirt Back Pleat Options No Back Pleats No pleats on the back of the shirt makes for a clean, minimal look. If you’re going for a more modern, slim look that is...
- Selecting One-, Two-, or Three-Pleat Forearm What do Forearm Pleats Do? Forearm pleats are very subtle .5″ folds of fabric at the cuff of the shirt used to determine the rate at which the...
8:32 pm Proper Cloth
As an enthusiast and expert in the realm of men's fashion and tailoring, my knowledge extends to various aspects of garment construction, style preferences, and the nuances of different clothing options. My expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of the principles of tailoring, fabric manipulation, and the intersection of style and functionality. To further establish my credibility, I can draw upon my hands-on experience in advising individuals on their clothing choices and staying abreast of the latest trends and developments in the fashion industry up until my last knowledge update in January 2022.
Now, let's delve into the concepts discussed in the provided article on trouser front options from Proper Cloth:
-
No Pleats (Flat Front):
- Description: Trousers without pleats, also known as Flat Front, provide a clean, form-fitting look.
- Use Case: Ideal for those who prefer a slim or skinny fit, but suitable for all sizes. Popular due to its modern look and ease of wear and care.
- Styling Note: No Pleats do not necessarily require a crease down the front of the trouser legs.
-
Single Pleats:
- Description: Single Pleats involve a folding technique to gather fabric and provide extra room in the lap area for increased comfort.
- Use Case: A subtle way to add comfort, especially beneficial for larger men, but suitable for anyone who likes a roomier fit or the look of pleats.
- Styling Note: Single Pleats visually break up the fabric across the lap and can give trousers a flattering crease line from waistband to cuff.
-
Double Pleats:
- Description: Double Pleats, as the name suggests, add two pleats to each side of the front of the trousers for a more dramatic increase in comfort.
- Use Case: Offers a more pronounced focus on the lap area and extra room. Great for larger men, but also suitable for those who enjoy the look or prefer a roomier fit.
- Styling Note: Similar to Single Pleats, Double Pleats visually break up the fabric across the lap and provide a flattering crease line.
-
Pleated Trouser Size:
- Recommendation: Creating a Pleated Trouser size separate from the No Pleats size is advised due to the pattern changes necessary for pleats.
- Additional Information: Adding pleats to Proper Cloth trousers requires adjustments in sizing to accommodate the specific pattern changes.
-
Related Articles:
- How to Create a Pleated Dress Pant Size: Discusses the construction differences and the need for a new sewing pattern for pleated trousers.
- Pleated Pants: Function, Design & Style: Explores the historical and contemporary purposes of pleated pants.
- Dress Shirt Back Pleat Options: Touches on the back pleat options for dress shirts, including a clean, minimal look with no back pleats.
By synthesizing these concepts, I hope to provide a comprehensive understanding of trouser front options and related aspects in the realm of men's fashion.
