pleated trousers · beige
What to Wear with Beige Pleated Trousers
Beige pleated trousers go best with brown or burgundy shoes, and navy, black or white tops. Beige and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
Outfits
Ways to wear beige pleated trousers
Different ways to wear beige pleated trousers: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Layered
Smart casual · Tonal
At a glance
Every top and shoe combination that works
The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.
| brown loafers | burgundy loafers | |
|---|---|---|
| navy polo shirt | Best86 |  Works69 |
| black turtleneck | Best86 | Best78 |
| white oxford shirt |  Best85 | Best80 |
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- brown · Beige and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
- burgundy · Beige is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
Tops
- navy · Two neutrals with clear contrast: beige and navy always sit well together.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: beige and black always sit well together.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: beige and white always sit well together.
Jackets and coats
- navy · Two neutrals with clear contrast: beige and navy always sit well together.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: beige and black always sit well together.
- brown · Beige and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
The piece
How to choose and wear pleated trousers
Trousers with folded pleats at the front give more room through the hip and thigh and a fuller, softer leg. They read relaxed-tailored, a little vintage, and suit knits as well as shirts.
How to choose
- Single or double forward pleats are the modern choice; make sure they lie flat when you stand.
- A wool or wool-blend fabric with some weight lets the pleats fall properly.
- A higher rise is part of the look; low-rise pleated trousers bunch at the front.
How pleated trousers should fit
Room through the thigh, a taper to the ankle, and a waist that sits at or near the navel.
A high waist and a wide or straight leg; tuck the top in to show the pleats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pleats that pull open: the trousers are too tight at the hip.
- ✕Long, loose tops worn over them.
- ✕Skinny, bulky sneakers that don't match the wider leg.
Care: Hang by the waistband so the pleats keep their line; steam rather than iron flat.
In a capsule: A capsule's smart-casual bridge: sharper than chinos, easier than suit trousers.
The details
Length, how to wear it, belt, socks and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- Length
- Full length with a slight break, or a turn-up (cuff), which suits pleats.
- How to wear it
- Tuck tops in: pleated trousers are about the waist, and an untucked shirt hides it.
- Belt
- Match the belt to your shoes: a brown belt with brown leather shoes. With sneakers, any neutral belt works.
- Socks
- Socks in beige (or close) extend the line of the leg; no-show socks with loafers or sneakers in summer.
- Fabric
- The same beige in a different weight: cotton or linen for summer, wool, flannel or heavier cotton for winter.
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Beige pleated trousers: quick answers
What colour shoes go with beige pleated trousers?
The best shoe colours to wear with beige pleated trousers are brown and burgundy. Beige and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth. Dark brown, black, white and navy also work.
What colour tops go with beige pleated trousers?
The best top colours to wear with beige pleated trousers are navy, black and white. Two neutrals with clear contrast: beige and navy always sit well together. Grey, cream, brown and olive also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with beige pleated trousers?
The best jacket colours to wear with beige pleated trousers are navy, black and brown. Two neutrals with clear contrast: beige and navy always sit well together. Charcoal, dark brown, camel and olive also work.
Can you wear beige pleated trousers to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is navy polo shirt, beige pleated trousers, brown chelsea boots. Beige and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
When should you wear beige pleated trousers?
Beige pleated trousers work all year round. Beige itself reads as a spring/summer colour, so they look most natural then.
How should pleated trousers fit?
For men: Room through the thigh, a taper to the ankle, and a waist that sits at or near the navel. For women: A high waist and a wide or straight leg; tuck the top in to show the pleats. Full length with a slight break, or a turn-up (cuff), which suits pleats.
What are the most common mistakes with pleated trousers?
Pleats that pull open: the trousers are too tight at the hip; Long, loose tops worn over them; Skinny, bulky sneakers that don't match the wider leg.
Keep going
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From the journal
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