If this fabric is still to find a place in your wardrobe its high time. Ribbed pattern and tactfully done weave lends enigmatic appearance when looked at, while so rough looking surface offers highly soft and velvetty feel when touched. A raised pattern of lines on the soft surface of corduroy make it uniquely and immediately identifiable at glance.
However, this is the right time to highlight the magnificence of corduroy and pronounce distinguished worth of this great fabric.
Men often wear cords (corduroy pants) and think of this fabric being made into trousers only, but hey! Here you have missed the beat! This fabric unlike other fabrics can power your wardrobe with more outfits to style year-round.
Corduroy is not a passing trend it is an everlasting fabric in fashion.
StyleShark pens an array of different outfits you can get out of corduroy.
Few points to understand about corduroy
- Corduroy is a reinforced cotton fabric which involves extra weaving for creating ridged pattern.
- By nature corduroy is a semi-formal fabric in appearance, no matter you wear shirt, trousers or suit.
- It is heavy when wet and absorbs more water. Drying takes more time.
- It is not fabric for regular wear in a formal setting for it is less formal than cotton fabric.
- Corduroy is best for smart casual and business casual.
Corduroy Shirt over Denim
Corduroy shirt is a perfect match with denim. Both fabrics blend for a classy outfit. You will definitely get attention this time.
Wear a grey corduroy shirt with navy jeans for a sober yet present-day look. There are many variants of this outfit.
- Put on a long sleeved corduroy shirt tucked into the jeans for a dressed up look. Slip on black leather shoes and belt to top off the attire.
- Fling on the shirt untucked with sleeves rolled up to the elbow for a carefree look. slip into sneakers to add a street boy touch to your appearance.
- Be all the rage in an open corduroy shirt. Wear a white or black crewneck T-shirt inside in contrast with your shirt. Wear washed or decently ripped jeans for a flashy expression.
Denim Shirt over Corduroy pants
This is just opposite of previous coordinates.
- Pick a denim dress shirt which has thinner, softer denim fabric and appears less casual than a coarse jean shirt. This outfit looks very impressive when put together.
- A blue denim shirt with khaki or dark grey corduroy pants would lend you a vibrant look.
- To throw sharp expression put on dark brown formal shoes and belt.
Corduroy with Denim Jacket
For a basic yet la mode appearance combine a denim jacket with corduroy
- Throw on a black crew neck or Henley shirt with tan or khaki corduroy trousers. Layer the T-shirt with a cool and slightly washed mid blue jean jacket. Maintain the casual vibe with sneakers or loafers.
- Another variant of the outfit is a bit dressier combo of Polo and cords. Put on a plain polo with cords and layer the denim jacket for a dressed up expression.
Corduroy Pants & Leather Jacket
Leather jacket as usual powers any ensemble. A superior quality black or dark brown leather jacket alone is sufficient for creating many great outfits.
- Wear black corduroy trousers with white turtleneck for a classic look. Layer black leather jacket for a monochromatic attire. Finish off with a pair of charcoal suede chukka boots for urban look.
- Alternatively put on a navy corduroy shirt under brown leather jacket. Slip into a pair of off-white denim for a super casual look. Wear brown boots to match with the jacket.
- There are several outfits you can try and save for future events.
Matching Corduroy in Shirt and Trousers
Here is an advice; do not match same colour corduroy shirt and trousers but wear a contrasting combination for a proper look.
- Throw on the shirt tucked or untucked.
- You have navy, peach, brown, beige, green, maroon, grey colours to choose from for both pieces.
- For instance a navy shirt and grey trousers- peach corduroy shirt and beige trousers. Match the colours wisely. Avoid matching too dark colours or too light colours together.
- Pair formal shirt and cords for a business casual expression
Corduroy as Business Casual Outfit
Shirt and Trousers Combination
A white poplin or cotton shirt with brown corduroy is dressier combination to wear at work. Wear dress shoes –oxfords or derby for a business casual look. Corduroy supersedes denim in formality so choose cords over denim here.
Choose more neutral colours like grey brown, beige or light grey for trousers at work.
A blazer and tie outfit
To upgrade your simple outfit to next level business casual attire throw on a navy blazer. A blazer improves an outfit to an acceptable level in corporate background.
- Pick a fitting navy blazer for a dashing expression.
- Select a button down ice-blue or white shirt for a chic impression.
- Cords in dark grey should be your choice for the outfit.
- If you are adding a tie you are scaling up formality, therefore, you may wish to wear spread collar in lieu of a button down.
- Spruce up the attire with a pair of penny loafers or cap-toe oxfords.
Corduroy Suit
A corduroy suit includes same colour cords and corduroy jacket.
- Avoid a corduroy shirt here, since too much of corduroy will overshadow your appearance -means shirt, pants and jacket. Too much texture creates a saturated appearance and therefore to offset the corduroy effect wear a plain or subdued pattern of shirt, e.g. mini checks, pin stripes.
- Colour is vital in corduroy suit. Again if you are wearing a suit in business or work environment brown, khaki, navy or beige are better choices.
- For fun and parties with friends you should like to wear a corduroy suit in- maroon, peach or green.
Corduroy with T shirts
Polo Tee will collaborate corduroy trousers for a snazzier outfit. A basic polo in white, black or grey and cords in brown, navy or beige can team up for some stunning pairs.
- Crew neck or V-neck can be worn with cords but Polo is better for its less casual construction.
Corduroy In Winters
Seems as though Corduroy is made for winters more than summers. No doubt its denser fabric traps heat and provides insulation, especially a corduroy blazer.
1. Cords with sweaters. Sweaters V-neck, cardigans and zip-up pullovers all will function well with cords. Coordinate a nice minimalist sweater with cords in mild winters.
Corduroy Sports Coat in winter
A navy or brown corduroy sports coat is enough to give you extra warmth you need during winters.
Corduroy sports jacket with denim
Cool! Throw on a nice dark corduroy blazer with denim for a sophisticated expression. Wear a crew neck or V-neck T-shirt for casual impression.
Blazer with elbow patch
Project a conservative impression in a leather elbow patched jacket. It is more casual than a plain coat. Here the idea is to bring each element to notice which defines the peculiar corduroy fashion.
Which Shoes with Corduroy?
Leather Formal shoes
Leather has a smooth shiny surface which gives a contrasting effect against the soft texture of corduroy trousers. It is a more sophisticated look in dressing up corduroy with leather shoes.
- Wear brown leather shoes with brown or tan corduroy trousers.
- With navy cords you can either wear black or coffee brown leather shoes.
- With green/maroon cords wear black leather shoes.
Suede Shoes
Suede is soft and velvety surface which is likely to blend with corduroy. Wear suede shoes with corduroy pants for a rich and mellow expression. This is more fashionable and less formal look good for smart casual.
Sneakers
Wear sneakers under cords for a tourist look. A clever idea would be to roll up the trousers and show some legs. Corduroy looks fetching in a style twist.
Loafers
Loafers can lend you a tasteful quality with corduroy. Rock corduroy pants in crisp look over loafers. Since loafers are a level up then sneakers play a little trick, this time roll the cords inwards for a trim look, just before it grazes the shoe upper.
