Pleated Jeans [October 2024]

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Workwear has had a huge influence over the past few seasons. Of all the workwear characteristics, pleating is a designer favorite. As denim and workwear go hand in hand, naturally we are seeing a pleated revival.

For pleated design, many have kept true to the original workwear inspiration: the working woman.

And as a result, the jeans have clean lines, wider hems and some being cropped for ease of movement. These styles reflect the time when women joined the workforce, making a style that works just as well for the women of today…just as they did way back when.

Our Favorite Pleated Jeans

And a little about what makes each special…

• Flare Jeans | Extra High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Trouser Jeans for $54.99 from Old Navy

button front belt loops zip fly front pockets back welt pockets front pleats darted back extra high waist is 1″ higher than standard high rise sits above belly button super-baggy hip and thigh 31″ regular inseam 29″ petite inseam 34″ tall inseam models are approx.

• Jeans | Petra Pleated Denim Trousers for $398.00 from Free People

Timeless and tailored, these jeans from Citizens of Humanity are the perfect elevated addition to any denim drawer.

• Flare Jeans | Petra Pleated Wide Leg in Blue for $398.00 from FWRD

Citizens of Humanity Petra Pleated Wide Leg in Blue 70% lyocell 30% preconsumer recycled cotton.

• Flare Jeans | Illustration Pleated Wide Leg Jeans for $625.00 from Nordstrom

Well-placed pleats enhance the dramatic volume of these runway-showcased wide-leg jeans cut from nonstretch denim.

• Flare Jeans | Illustration Pleated Wide Leg Jeans for $625.00 from Nordstrom

Well-placed pleats enhance the dramatic volume of these runway-showcased wide-leg jeans cut from nonstretch denim.

• Denim Overalls | Indigo Damon Denim Overalls for $895.00 from SSENSE

Wide-leg non-stretch cotton- and linen-blend denim overalls.

How To Wear Pleated Jeans

Pleated’s clean lines and overall smart feel dress up anything you wear. You can easily pair them with a graphic tee and a motorcycle jacket for a sample everyday look or dress them up with a crisp white button up shirt or sweater and sandals for something that has a french ease to it.

How do you choose to style them?

This page was last updated on Wednesday, October 30, 2024