Aladdin Pants: The Pleated Statement of the Season
Airy, sculptural and quietly dramatic — how to wear pleated chiffon Aladdin pants from day to evening, and why they are the most forgiving trouser you will own.
Aladdin pants are relaxed, tapered trousers gathered into a soft bubble hem at the ankle — a fluid silhouette reworked in pleated chiffon. At REPULO’S they arrive as a resort-wear statement: an oversized, airy fit with a fitted lining, hand-laid plissé that moves with every step, and a sculptural gathered hem. The short answer to “are they hard to wear?” is no. Few garments flatter more bodies or travel more gracefully.
There is a reason this draped trouser keeps returning to the runway. It reads as effortless while doing real work for the figure — skimming the hip, floating past the thigh, then drawing in at the ankle to keep the line clean. Cut in pleated chiffon rather than heavy jersey, the REPULO’S version trades the slouchy, off-duty feel for something closer to eveningwear. It is a piece designed to be photographed.
01 — The basicsWhat exactly are Aladdin pants?
Aladdin pants — also called genie pants or, in different markets, szarawary and шаровари — are loose trousers with a low, draped rise and a hem that gathers in at the ankle. The name nods to the flowing traditional draped trousers of Middle-Eastern and South-Asian dress, popularised in Western fashion in the early twentieth century and revived every few seasons since. What sets a modern, occasion-ready pair apart is fabric and finish: not cotton for lounging, but pleated chiffon with a bubble hem, built to catch the light.
REPULO’S cuts its Aladdin pants from crepe chiffon with a built-in shorts lining, a flat-front waistband with an elasticated back, and a concealed back zip. The result is a trouser that looks fluid and sheer yet stays comfortable and opaque where it matters — resort dressing without the compromise.
02 — The fabricWhy pleated chiffon changes everything
Pleating — plissé — is the REPULO’S signature, and it transforms a simple trouser into a moving sculpture. Where a flat fabric hangs, an accordion-pleated chiffon ripples: it lengthens the leg, adds dimension in photographs, and turns walking into something closer to drifting. The pleats also give structure to an otherwise weightless cloth, so the bubble hem holds its rounded shape rather than collapsing.
Because the pleats are hand-laid, they ask for a little care. Hand wash or use a delicate cycle, steam to refresh, and never iron directly — pressing flattens the plissé that gives the trousers their character. Treated gently, the pleats hold season after season.
03 — The lookHow to style Aladdin pants for a complete outfit
The styling formula is simple: because the trouser is voluminous below, keep the top half close to the body. A corset, a fitted knit, a swimsuit or a cropped wrap blouse all balance the silhouette and let the pleats stay the focus. For evening, add a heeled slingback and sculptural earrings; for the beach club, a bikini top and flat sandals. Below, the two pieces we styled together for this shoot — a complete look you can order in one place.
Pleated Chiffon Aladdin Pants
Oversized, airy Aladdin pants in hand-pleated crepe chiffon with a signature bubble hem and built-in lining. In white or black.
Crop Wrap Blouse, Pleated Sleeves
A cropped, structured wrap blouse with dramatic pleated sleeves — the fitted counterpoint that completes the Aladdin-pants look.
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04 — The occasionsWhere to wear them, from beach club to evening
Resort & vacation
DaytimeOver a bikini or bodysuit with flat sandals and a straw bag — the effortless coastal uniform that photographs beautifully against white architecture.
Beach club & sunset
Golden hourAdd a corset or a fitted crop and a low heeled sandal. The pleats catch the light as the sun drops — this is the look the trouser was made for.
Cocktail & evening
After darkIn black, styled with the pleated-sleeve wrap blouse and a slingback heel, the Aladdin pant becomes a genuine alternative to the cocktail dress.
Wedding guest
Dress codeA polished, comfortable answer to a warm-weather celebration — covered, elegant and far more memorable than another midi dress.
05 — The detailsColour, fit and accessories
Choosing your colour
White reads fresh and bridal-adjacent, ideal for resort and daytime. Black is the evening choice — sharper, sleeker, endlessly versatile. Both are cut in the same pleated chiffon with the sculptural bubble hem.
Getting the fit right
The trouser is designed oversized through the leg and drawn in at the ankle, with an elasticated back waist for ease. Sizes run XXS to XL+, and made-to-measure is available if you want the rise or length adjusted.
Aladdin pants, made to your measure — online
Prefer a bespoke fit? Every REPULO’S piece can be ordered made-to-measure, entirely online. Send your measurements from anywhere in the world — no salon visit — and we tailor your pleated Aladdin pants to you, at the same price, with worldwide delivery.
Order made to measure06 — Good to knowAladdin pants: your questions answered
What are Aladdin pants?
Aladdin pants are loose, draped trousers with a low rise that gather in at the ankle, also known as genie pants. The REPULO’S version is cut in pleated chiffon with a sculptural bubble hem for an elevated, occasion-ready look.
Are Aladdin pants flattering?
Yes — they are one of the most universally flattering trousers. The volume skims the hip and thigh while the tapered, gathered ankle keeps the line clean. Balancing them with a fitted top completes a flattering silhouette on most body shapes.
What do you wear with pleated Aladdin pants?
Keep the top half fitted: a corset, cropped knit, swimsuit or the REPULO’S crop wrap blouse with pleated sleeves. Add heeled sandals for evening or flat sandals for daytime resort dressing.
How do I care for pleated chiffon?
Hand wash or use a delicate cycle, steam to refresh, and avoid ironing — pressing flattens the hand-laid pleats. Treated gently, the plissé holds its shape for many seasons.
Can I order Aladdin pants made to measure?
Yes. REPULO’S offers made-to-measure fully online: share your measurements remotely, with no salon visit required, at the same price and with worldwide delivery.
Are the chiffon Aladdin pants see-through?
No. Although the chiffon is light and fluid, the pants include a built-in shorts lining, so they stay comfortable and opaque where it matters.
