Double pleated trousers with men’s suits have pleats running down towards the leg from the waistband. Trousers with front pleats are larger in size around the mid section, offering optimum comfort and ease of movement. The pleats help the trouser keep its shape when standing and when sitting, and they are also perfect for men who have a sizable rear or for athletes who have larger thighs.
By contrast, a more slender frame – particularly on a taller man – will not look so good in pleated-front trousers: there will simply be too much extra material on view, making the silhouette appear sloppy.