Beware of Blast Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 (edited) Do you guys prefer pleated or non-pleated long pants for guy characters? I'll be doing some male character designs with slacks... Just wanna know what is the more popular preference. The characters are slim and fairly well built but not muscular. Slim mesomorphic bodies. Please keep opinions strictly to the pleated or non-pleated designs only. Thanks! Oh yeah, if you can also let me know what sort of cutting/style that are in right or rather, what you prefer right now, that will be the best. Thanks! I apologise because this topic is quite OT. Please leave it up for some discussion if you can. Edited May 24, 2004 by Beware of Blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Pleated for slacks, but it depends in what position they are in. If they are seated or any time the knees are bent then the pleats can disappear when drawn. IMO. be also aware that slacks hold longer wrinkle lines than jeans and other sturdier material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 It depends on the era of the characters, pleats were emphasized in the 80's. But you can never go wrong with flat front. I personally never wear pleats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I never buy pleats, unless it happens to be a suit that is just too cool not to get, despite the pleats. As far as seeing them on character designs, I can't say I've noticed them or the lack of them, unless they were drawn badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Jeans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I, too, avoid pleated pants. Looking around me, no man here wears pleated pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 pants??? they are so passe....either a kilt or no pants at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 if you're drawing some dorkie characters, then add some pleats. if drawing real men like myself, then go with jeans. everytime i see someone with pleats, i think of steve irkel(sp?) from family matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 No pleats but an ironed crease is nice touch on military type uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Guess I'm the only one that thought iron crease and pleats were the same thing... shouldn't have answered since I only wear jeans and shorts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 (edited) Speaking as someone who wears almost exclusively dress clothes... even when in the shower... I prefer hard seams on pants. Some pants come with that multi-fold pleating around the beltline that makes you look like you bought pants that are ten sizes too big and you are crunching your pants together. Also as a fashion rule pleats add weight and height to the wearer. Flat front pants lessen the "length" look of a person's legs as do pants with square lines at the knees like pants with cargo pockets. Also pleated pants tend to only look good when worn with a formal shirt and tie (this is more opinion than fashion rule). The tie adds to the vertical feel of the dress and increases your "tall" look. Being a tall person myself wearing pleats and ties all day adds to my look and people think I am much taller than I actually am. Edited May 24, 2004 by JsARCLIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Rogers Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 As a straight male I could care less what an anime/manga male character wears, as long as his privates are covered. Now if we're talking female characters... less is more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohsho Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Non-pleated pants for me. The pleats makes it more difficult to find the pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 As an amateur filmmaker, I can tell you pleated pants instantly denote business. If I wanted to introduce a character in a film with no dialogue, but wanted to immediately sell a visual image of a professional to the audience, I'd go with pleats (assuming I couldn't use jackets, ties, and other paraphernalia). It also works for class distinction and a few other visual cues. Depending upon what you're trying to promote visually for your particular character, keep that in mind. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnollman Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 No pleats. Pleats are only for kilts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 As a straight male I could care less what an anime/manga male character wears, as long as his privates are covered.Now if we're talking female characters... less is more. i'm gonna have to agree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Can't you colonial rebels (sorry, US citizens) learn to speak the Queen's English after all this time? It's 'Trousers', not 'Pants'. Pants in British English means mens underwear! And to stay on topic, I say no pleats, but then I wear jeans most of the time and I'm allergic to ironing anyway. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 (edited) Depends on the character..what are thier dreams, hopes, ideas...what is thier personnality, thier ambitions or lack there of... as they say "a picture is worth a thousand words"...let who the charactes are dictate thier dressing prefrences...are the characters complicated, conflicted, crass, annoying, happy, stressing out, stress free, bored, introspective, mysterious, respectfull, extroverted? ... reflect this in thier manner, style and the way they dress and how they "model" thier clothing ("body language" is important too) as this can communicate far more then dozens of pages of scripted dialog. It's not what we would prefer to see the characters dress in, it's what the charactors would prefer to be seen in Edited May 25, 2004 by MSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 Ah, thanks for all the feedback fellas! So I see non-pleateds are more popular here. I needed your opinions because my colleagues are having a hard time making decision on such a small detail. We're all not experienced with menswear. I'll be the worst person to ask because I'm not good with mens' fashion. That's why I ask for general popular opinions to speed up their work... The idea is to create a male character for a commercial campaign that regular guys can relate to and hopefully will not ridicule. ::cough Adam King cough:: No we are not doing a Guinness commercial. It's not a commercial for fashionable menswear either, otherwise my work will be easier. If non-pleats are chosen, the character will be wearing trousers of that design throughout. Anymore feedback will be greatly appreciated, I'll make sure they read them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Can't you colonial rebels (sorry, US citizens) learn to speak the Queen's English after all this time? It's 'Trousers', not 'Pants'. Pants in British English means mens underwear! And to stay on topic, I say no pleats, but then I wear jeans most of the time and I'm allergic to ironing anyway. Graham You Dirty Redcoat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justvinnie Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Depends on the occassion. When I go to more formal events I always wear pleats and creases. If it seems more casual, no pleats. This applies to both my dress pants and tuxedos. It's kind of a scale of formality thing... vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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