Have you heard of Pleated Chinos ? These trousers, with their British charm , ensure comfort and elegance. The term “pleats” refers to the seam that starts at the hip and creates a pleat along the entire length of the leg to adjust the garment. The number of pleats can vary from single to triple. We opted for a single pleat , which is enough to ensure a comfortable fit while avoiding the pleated skirt effect. 
Some people think it's way too chic and reserved for big (or very) big occasions, but think again! This essential offers a multitude of possibilities and may even become your best ally during this holiday season. Let me explain. Every year, when it's time to pack my suitcase for the Christmas holidays, it's the same headache. How am I going to dress to survive the marathon of family dinners? Usually, two solutions are available to me, I opt for:
- either for my weekend chinos that I've worn down to the last thread but in which I'm so comfortable. This option exposes me to the reprimands of my grandmother who likes to pull out all the stops, especially at Christmas.
- either for my good old gray suit , badly cut, too tight and not very suitable for feasts punctuated with foie gras, salmon and other turkey with chestnuts...
But this year, I have a much better option: the Pleated Chino. The perfect combination of comfort and elegance. The ideal pants for juggling family meals, walks in the forest, and impromptu drinks. The proof in three looks...
A white shirt, a fir green jacket, Beige Pleated Chinos and a pair of double buckles.
To accompany your Beige Pleated Chinos , the most rigorous will choose the shirt/blazer combo. Here, we have adopted a white shirt with a classic collar, in double-twisted cotton poplin from Howard's, perfectly fitted without unsightly excess fabric. The fir green wool flannel jacket is by Commune de Paris, a color that changes from the eternal gray-blue-black trio. On your feet, wear a pair of double-buckle boots from the Septième Largeur brand, elegance guaranteed! The little extra: Consider matching the leather of your belt to that of your shoes.
A gray turtleneck sweater, blue pleated chinos and white sneakers.
To brave the cold, Marc wears his Blue Pleated Chinos with a heather gray turtleneck in 4-ply cashmere from Eric Bompard. The number of threads used during knitting provides important information on the sweater's thickness. A 4-ply cashmere sweater will be relatively thick. As for footwear, break the mold! Try a new twist on the Pleated Chinos with sneakers. For this look, we chose a model from Juch Paris in canvas and white leather.
A sky blue shirt, a navy blue jacket, Bordeaux pleated chinos and cognac derbies.
To dress up your Bordeaux Pleated Chinos , choose a shirt in softer, more neutral tones like sky blue. With burgundy, we highly recommend pairing it with a navy blazer . You'll find some beautiful ones in combed wool flannel at The Nines. The blazer can be worn open or closed. If you opt for the second option, it's important not to do all the buttons. Limit yourself to the top one. Finally, for shoes, dare to play with contrasts with a pair of cognac derbies from Pied de Biche. Discover the Pleated Chinos in Blue, Bordeaux, and Beige on our website now! Don't hesitate to send us photos of your looks. We love to see you in LePantalon 😃
