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Browse all Mavi pants →PLEATED TAPERED PANTS IN BLACK
The verdict
Fit
High-rise pleating through the front yields a relaxed thigh and hip with a tapered leg. Fit name suggests Mavi's M1010956 block; check reviews for actual taper degree and seat room.
Quality
Mavi's mid-market construction at this outlet price is reliable for everyday wear. Pleat retention and seam strength are typical of the brand's price tier.
Is the price fair?
Strong value at this deep discount. Full price would be less justified for mid-market tailored construction.
Best for
Budget-conscious shoppers needing pleated tailored basics or those who embrace the pleated silhouette intentionally.
Care
Pleats hold better with gentle washing and hang-drying; pant presses after drying maintain pleat sharpness.
What owners report about Mavi pants
Owners describe Mavi denim as noticeably softer than most, with stretch that recovers instead of bagging out over a day of wear, and several say the fit works on builds that other jeans never fit well. The trade-off shows up in the lighter fabrics: one reviewer found a stretch pair thin enough to be slightly see-through and quick to wrinkle, behaving more like a jegging than a jean. Scattered owner complaints target hardware and stitching — a belt loop coming apart within two wears, a broken zipper — rather than the denim itself.
- Strengths
- Soft, comfortable stretch denim that holds its shape through the day, with fit cited as the main reason owners rebuy.
- Watch out for
- The thinnest stretch fabrics can be see-through and wrinkle-prone, and there are scattered reports of belt-loop stitching and zipper failures.
- Sizing
- Owners report true-to-size fits with little or no shrinkage after wash and dry; ankle-length cuts suit longer legs and bunch on petite wearers.
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