Q: I have big, solid thighs, and I have searched to find flat-front slacks and khakis that fit properly, but I can’t find them. I always read that pleated slacks should be avoided, but what should someone in my situation do?

A: It’s true that pleats are a bit out of fashion, but consider this: Pleats are not about fashion; they are about engineering. Pleats help pants move the way you do. My advice is don’t worry about it. It’s better to have a good fit than to have every detail in accordance with the latest fashion dictate.

September 2004

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