I've bought two pairs of these wide leg short trousers that are in the shops at the moment (what are these called??? They are wide enough to be culottes). They both have pleats, something I haven't worn since the 80's. One pair is floaty linen, pleats are just at the top and I think I can get used to them. They are essentially a very comfortable, upscale alternative to shorts. The other pair, some kind of polyester, have pleats at the top but the crease goes all the way down. I'm currently washing them to see if this will just wash out but I'm suspicions it won't. They are black and the crease and pleats make them look formal-ish, like casual office wear. I should have returned them but they were marked down in a sale and they are really, really comfortable. Are pleats and front creases popular at the moment?
I feel I should be wearing both of these with white dad trainers but that is a step too far for me.