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All the ways you can wear the season’s most sought-after fabric
It’s October, and you should be settling into the season and enjoying the autumn breeze. I love this time of year because everything changes—from the leaves on the ground to swapping your summer wardrobe with sturdier cold-weather items. Fall festivities are also popping up. There are pumpkin patches to visit, bonfires to light and a slew of scenic trips to stoke appreciation of the great outdoors. If none of those are your cup of pumpkin-spice tea (but you're still obligated to attend some mandatory fun), you might as well get some fits off, right?
As we've discussed before, workwear has returned to the forefront for menswear today, but it's gradually heading into a more Ivy/prep approach. Think of giving your double-knees a break and throwing on something corduroy. Last season, we saw a resurgence with the fall fabric, but this year, brands have gotten more creative on how to incorporate the cords into roomier, modern silhouettes.
A few standout pieces that use the fabric in a new way is a popover shirt. Dressy enough to wear on its own and light enough to layer, the utility pocket gives the shirt a practical sensibility. As temperatures start dropping, you'll appreciate a few corduroy accessories—hats that keep your head warm and dry or a tote bag to keep your electronics from all the outdoor elements. Lastly, a chore coat in this fabric is a must for the colder months. Pair it with a proper oxford shirt and tie or just a sweater vest over a T-shirt. However you style the fabric is up to you, but you might ask yourself, what's fall without corduroy?
High-ridge corduroy carry-on jacket, $198 by Buck Mason
Popover corduroy shirt, $160 by Alex Mill
Corduroy loose tapered pant, $130 by Gramicci
Corduroy chore coat, $298 by OOBE BRAND
Seventyseven corduroy utility pant, $138 by Outerknown
Corduroy Big Apple ball cap, $55 by Knickerbocker
Stretch corduroy chore jacket, $248 by Polo Ralph Lauren
Frisko Jeens corduroy patchwork pant, $288 by Engineered Garments x LEE
The Montana fleece-lined corduroy trucker jacket, $140 by Line of Trade
Baby corduroy sports cap, $110 by Norse Projects
Relaxed corduroy shirt jacket, $80 by Abercrombie & Fitch
Flint corduroy tote bag, $118 by Carhartt WIP
Corduroy rancher jacket, $280 by Schott
Pumpkin heavy corduroy oxford shirt, $205 by Gitman Vintage
Slim straight five-pocket corduroy pant, $150 by Sid Mashburn
Corduroy cap, $28 by Front General Store
Corduroy CPO shirt, $98 by J.Crew
Hugo corduroy pant, $280 by Officine Générale
Collared corduroy shirt, $165 / $83 by Percival
Corduroy Western shirt, $98 by Flint and Tinder
The best way to dry corduroy that ensures it will keep its original shape and texture is to split the time between the dryer and air drying. Before transferring your cords to the dryer though, shake them out and tumble on low heat for about 10 minutes to help remove creases, then take them out of the dryer. Smooth out the pants, pockets and seams, and allow them to air dry for the remaining time.
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