Potential Problem with the pleats on new kilt

[tokareva]

I received my shorter military kilt, but the pleats on the right side are all wrinkled and bunched up on the inside. If I remove the basting threads will the pleats look even worse? Is this only a matter of straightening the pleats and pressing or is there too much material there to begin with? I need to move the buckles in a little to wear it anyhow, maybe I should just exchange it for a larger size and hopefully the pleats will be better.
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