Uh how does one avoid this bunching in the front

i’m going through my thrift haul and i loveee these shorts but they do not love me. is this phenomenon just unavoidable with the pleating on the front? i would really like to wear these without the extra space. i usually have an issue with pants tho, if i pull them up more then i have a massive gap in the back.

if anyone has experience with this they’d like to share pleaseeee assist ya girl 🫶🏻