Q Are pleats in fashion? I have a couple pairs that seemed to be out of style in recent years, so they stayed in my closet. But now I am seeing colleagues wearing pleats again. A The simple answer is ...

After more than a decade of flat-front, slimmer-is-better propaganda, this news may come as an unexpected—and unwelcome—surprise to even the most enterprising men of style: Pleated pants are back.

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Fashion tips: Since pleated pants add volume around the waist and hips, pairing them with a fitted top creates balance and keeps the outfit looking polished (Image: Canva) Are you curious about ...