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Between pebble jeans, barrel pants and the resurgence of wide-leg bottoms — there are so many denim trends swirling around the internet. But if there’s one style we didn’t expect to be on our bingo card, it’s pleated jeans. The incredibly sleek style resembles the look of polished trousers with a casually cool twist. They’re loose, elevated and surprisingly hiding on Amazon, so you know we’re snapping them up ASAP.
The chic fall denim style is typically designed with a high waist and loose silhouette that’s complete with little pleats around the front that strategically slim the tummy area. So if you thought the design was for pure decoration, think again. The vertical lines elongate your frame and smooth imperfections in the most elevated way. It’s no wonder ‘It’ girls are donning the look in NYC, L.A. and beyond. See our favorite styles that’ll upgrade your go-to denim now.
13 Stylish, Elevated Pleated Jeans That Are Everywhere This Fall
1. Our Favorite: Your everyday jeans just got the fall, rich-girl treatment. These wide-leg pleated jeans are exactly what we’re looking for when shopping for the style, featuring the flattering folded detail, a baggy silhouette and a light-wash color that’s perfect for brunches, kid pick-ups and grocery store runs.
2. Runner-Up: We can’t quite put our finger on it, but these high-waisted jeans feel like something hanging in every rich mom’s closet. The pants feature trendy pleats; however, the interesting wide belt loops and unique steel blue shade make it look ten times more expensive than $33.
3. Double Trouble: What’s better than wearing one trend? Styling two! These mid-rise jeans have a fun take on the pleated trend with a petal-like look, while also working in the cool barrel-leg silhouette celebs can’t stop wearing.
4. Vintage Find: The moment we saw these wide-leg jeans, we were transported back to the ’70s. The all-over baggy fit and wide legs give it the vintage touch we’re loving for fall. Even the pleats give it that retro look.
5. Boho-Chic: Free People has nothing on these bohemian-inspired jeans. Designed with a truly oversized silhouette, light-wash hue and a stretchy drawstring waist, these pleated jeans are exactly what we’ll wear on the daily.
6. CEO Energy: When you want to look buttoned up but still feel relaxed for Casual Fridays at the office, we suggest going with these tailored pleated jeans. They look just like sleek trousers, just with a denim take.
7. Pop of Color: While blue denim reigns supreme, sometimes we like to mix up our wardrobe with out-of-the-box colors, which is where these fun jeans come in. The khaki wash stands out instantly, and the ruffled drawstring waist gives the pants a feminine appeal.
8. Petite-Friendly: Short gals, listen up! These pleated jeans are perfect for anyone 5’3″ and under due to the rolled cropped hem and high waist (which elongates your frame).
9. Game Changer: Don’t miss out on these pleated jeans from Lands’ End, which feature a flared-out hem, breathable fabric blend and so many size options. How many? Well, the pants are available in sizes 2 through 18, and even come in petite options.
10. Instant Upgrade: Arguably one of the coolest pants on the list are these pleated barrel jeans. Sure, they feature several chic design details; however, the pinstripe pattern and chocolate brown wash truly set this pick apart.
11. Farmers’ Market Chic: Easy-on pants are a staple in our wardrobe, so naturally we’re eyeing this baggy pleated style for casual-cute days. The elastic hem is topped with an adorable ruffle design, and the loose silhouette just feels right for checking out local farm stalls.
12. Patio Pretty: Unlike most pleated jeans on our list, this loose find features the folded design further down the leg for an interesting twist. Another fun detail we like? The oversized pockets that have a hem with exposed stitch work. The white thread really pops against the dark-wash hue!
13. Slimming Staple: Pleated jeans are inherently flattering, but the black-wash shade takes the slimming design up a notch. It provides a smooth, leg-lengthening effect that can’t be ignored.
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