Pleats just make things cuter…most of the time. Pleated skirts and dresses give the clothing more movement and can make the entire outfit feel a little more feminine, if that’s the look you’re going for. Pleats in pants allow them to have a more shape-hugging fit while standing, but provide a less constricting fit when you sit. Sweatpants with pleats that make them look like slacks sounds like every boss babe’s dream, except if you happened to purchase a pair of Champion’s pleated sweatpants.

Dr. Marcy Crouch, a women’s health clinical specialist and physical therapist, recently purchased a pair of Champion pleated sweatpants. To her confusion and horror, after holding up the low-rise business-casual-appearing sweatpants, she notices the pleats don’t just hit the hip area like typical pleats in pants. There’s an additional pleat down the center of the pants…in the front.

@thedowntheredoc Wow. Just wow @target........

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