Older Pleated Suit Pants - Can A Tailor Modify These?

[luumak]

I have some old suits that I had made about seven years ago here. There are really nice tropical wool. But ...I had them put in pleats (i asked for one, they put 2 if I recall correctly) which are now very out of style. I may now need these suits and considering they are new do not want to buy another.

Anyway... Can the pleats be taken out by a quality taylor? When I was in states I had taken them to a Korean tailor but she wouldn't touch them (maybe just have to chg me too much?).

Can it be done? Will they look good? Someone to do the job?

[LeungKen]

What might be a good idea is to take the suits to 3 different tailors and see what they say.

But it's just an idea.

[sgunn65]

It's a fairly simple job if the cloth is plain but if there is any pattern, stripe or check it will put the trouser out of kilter. Also it's not a small job if doen correctly as the whole pocket area will need to be re-cut.

If you have it done in Thailand it should not be too costly but elsewhere you might be better waiting till you are here.

[Dakhar]

double pleats are out of style? What happened?!

[luumak]

not totally out, just not the fashion item of the year and not 'good' for slimmer men but ok for heavier guys.

anyway - thanks. i think ill just keep them and wear the suits out.