Pleated Pants

Browse ROVADAY pleated pants with pleats in different places: at the front waist, across the thighs, at the knees or at the hems. The styles shown here include wide-leg cargo, barrel, striped and color-block designs, many with elastic or drawstring waists. Check each product page for materials, colors, sizes and measurements.

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  • Model wearing a white T-shirt and loose gray-olive cargo pants with large flap pockets. Army green wide-leg cargo pants with flap pockets and knee pleats, flat front view on a white background
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    Wide-Leg Green Cargo Pants with Pleated Knees
    $64.00
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  • Front view of wide-leg pleated pants in white, bright pink, and pale blue. Close-up of white pants showing the gathered waistband, button, belt loops, and front pleats.
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    Rovaday Barrel Pants with Elastic Drawstring Waist and Front Pleats
    $66.00
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  • Tan and dark olive wide-leg cargo pants shown from the front with flap pockets and hem ties. Close-up of tan and dark olive cargo pants showing elastic waistbands, black buttons and flap pockets.
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    Wide-Leg Cargo Pants with Knee Pleats and Drawcord Hems
    $64.00
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  • Front views of wide-leg cargo pants in light gray, pale pink, and black, with flap pockets and drawstring hems. Close-up of light gray pants showing the button closure, belt loops, and elasticated waistband sides.
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    Men's Wide-Leg Cargo Pants with Flap Pockets and Knee Pleats
    $59.00
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Where the pleats sit changes the look

Pleated pants here do not all follow one pattern. Some styles have front pleats at the waist for structure, such as the barrel pants and the striped wide-leg pair. Others place gathered or horizontal pleats at the knees, and one design has pinch pleats at the back knees and hems.

Front pleats add fullness near the hip, while knee pleats are more of a design detail. Look at the product photos to see which you prefer.

Wide-leg shapes, waistbands and fabrics

Most pleated wide leg pants in this collection have relaxed, roomy legs, though the shapes vary: straight, barrel-shaped or loose with a long length. Many have elastic waistbands, some with drawstrings, buttons or a belt.

Fabrics also differ, including cotton, polyester, a nylon-spandex blend and a polyester-viscose-spandex blend. Read each listing rather than assuming one fabric. If you want a broader range of cuts without pleats, see our pants collection, or compare silhouettes in wide leg pants.

Choosing a pair for your wardrobe

Several styles are listed as unisex, while others are described as men's, so check each product page if you are shopping for mens pleated pants or looking at pleated pants women may wear. Sizing ranges differ by style.

  • Cargo styles suit a fitted tee or cropped jacket.
  • Neutral colors such as black, khaki and off-white are easy to pair.
  • Pink, yellow and color-block options work as the main piece of an outfit.

If you prefer a textured, ribbed fabric instead, try corduroy pants.

Frequently asked questions

Are all pleated pants in this collection wide-leg?

The styles currently shown are wide-leg or relaxed straight-leg, though the shape varies from straight to barrel-shaped. Pleat position also varies, from front waist pleats to knee, thigh or hem details, so check the product photos and descriptions.

Can I wear these as pleated dress pants?

These are mostly casual designs with elastic or drawstring waists, cargo pockets or relaxed legs. A plain style, such as the striped pair with front pleats, may look more polished with a tucked knit, but the listings do not describe them as tailored dress pants.

How should I choose a size?

Compare your waist, hip and preferred pants length with the size chart on each product page, ideally against a pair you already own. Charts differ by style, and elastic waists, belts or drawstrings may change how the pants sit.

Do the pleated pants use the same fabric?

No. Listed materials include 100% cotton, 100% polyester, a 90% nylon and 10% spandex blend, and a polyester, viscose and spandex blend. One cargo style is mostly cotton with other fibers. Always check the material on the specific product page.

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