Thanks, guys!

For what it's worth, when I buy another SK I'll probably let them sew the pleats down. I'm planning on getting the next shorter length to wear at low-rise. The amount of fell they allowed on my first one is about right for that (6" or so). And for the price, it looks neater than my work:


Alternatives: Remove the belt loops, play with the pleats, and put some of the belt loops back (maybe not all 5!) . Get no belt loops, make some out of the inside pocket.