Corduroy

As soon as it gets colder, you want clothes that feel just as warm as they look. This autumn, you’ll find that in corduroy. You can recognize corduroy instantly by the soft ridges that run in straight lines across the fabric. Those ridges add texture to your outfit, even when the rest is very simple. Corduroy feels cosy and always looks stylish. From skirts and skorts to trousers, jackets, and collars: the fabric is showing up everywhere. Will you go for a complete corduroy look or keep it to a small detail? Both work. We’ll show you where the trend comes from and how to wear it.

Corduroy is a sturdy fabric, usually made of cotton, with raised ribs running lengthwise. In Dutch, it is also called rib velvet or ribbed fabric. For a long time, it was mainly used for workwear because the fabric is strong and durable. These days, corduroy is a true autumn favorite that can be worn just as easily casually as elegantly.

And why now in particular? This season is all about texture and warm colors. After all those smooth fabrics, we want something we can feel again. Corduroy fits the bill perfectly, especially in brown, camel, cream, and ecru. These shades are easy to combine and instantly feel like autumn. Besides, corduroy is not a one-season trend. You can bring out a pair of corduroy jeans or a corduroy jacket every autumn.

Prefer a more understated look? Choose one corduroy item and keep the rest simple. Brown corduroy jeans with a fine knit are just right. Or wear a jacket with a corduroy collar over a white top and your favorite jeans. That way, you’ll be right on trend without having to overhaul your entire wardrobe.

Corduroy works surprisingly well for the office. Pair wide-leg corduroy trousers with a blouse or a fitted long-sleeve top. Add slingbacks or heels and your look is complete. For the weekend, pair a corduroy skort with an oversized knit, boots and a matching bag. Comfortable, warm and still an outfit.

Having lunch with friends or spending a day in the city? A corduroy co-ord set is your best friend. Worn together, it gives you a complete look in an instant, without having to think about it. But you can also style the pieces separately: the top with your favorite jeans, the bottom with a sweater. That way, you can create multiple outfits from one set. Add boots, accessorize and you’re ready.

Want to make more of a statement? Go ton-sur-ton. Wear cream with ecru or brown with camel, and mix corduroy with knitwear and satin for extra depth. A checked blouse or flannel overshirt over your corduroy look gives the whole outfit a cool seventies vibe. Bold, but never too much. 

Corduroy is one of those fabrics that instantly makes your outfit look warmer and richer. It’s comfortable, durable, and goes with everything already in your wardrobe. In short, corduroy is a trend you can wear all autumn and winter. Reason enough to add it to your cart, right? Shop the corduroy collection and find your new favorite.