I mistakenly thought they were just pleats. They’re called pintucks - a fold or pleat in fabric that is sewn or fastened in place and when the tucks are very narrow, they are called pintucks or Pin-tucking.

Growing up, I remember my dad’s pants had these very sharp creases in the front, but they were just that, creases. Maybe I’m just imagining it, but being short, I think that pintucks on your pants create that illusion of length. I feel somewhat taller, tailored and sleek.

Funny thing for a child to notice, but Chini-Rae pointed them out once (a different pair, but the same label) and said, ‘Those must be special, expensive pants’.

I don’t think they are at $140, but I think they’re special because no one else does them. They’re from a New Zealand label called I Love Ugly, a brand that I’ve been buying for years even if uhm, I’m not exactly their demographic.

My first pintucked pants from them was called the Ralph pants which they don’t make any more. Their new pintucked variant is called the Pintuck Slim Kobe Pant in navy and black.

I got the navy and black and I’m hoping they do a ‘tall variant which isn’t cropped and falls perfectly just around my ankles, no need for hemming.

But yeah, I feel very dressy today.