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Velvet is cool again. For as long as we can remember, it’s been on trend and on trend, but this season it’s making a full comeback.
For the Gucci, Khaite and Paul Smith’s Fall/Winter 22 collections, designers turned their attention to tailoring in the form of blazers, trousers and full suits. But corduroy is not always a trendy fabric.
After flourishing in the 1970s and 80s, it has become an obsolete design. Think of those stereotypical dad-inspired outfits—long before dads were cool—see so often in high school movies, worn by characters who were unlucky in love.
But thanks to the rise in popularity of vintage designs and our love for vintage finds, classic ropes are back in style, and trousers are a priority. Particularly bold colors, judging by recent street style.
Gunny has always taken inspiration from past styles, creating bright red straight leg trousers that sold out. Levi’s has been dressing us in trousers and jeans since 1873, and now it’s back in the archives with a pair of neutral sandals. Cos looks bold with bright blue pants and a blazer.
So, whether you’re looking for a statement piece that looks like a street-style suit, a casual outfit, or a casual must-have, we’ve found the best corduroy pants you can buy right now. All they need is simple white sneakers, ankle boots and a collared sweater to easily create a statement-making look.
These Ganni trousers have a slouchy silhouette and the retro appeal of classic rope. The main attraction, of course, is the vibrant red hue, which can be accentuated with a blocky color or toned down with a plain white t-shirt.
These neutral Levi’s ropes are perfect for those who want to be on-trend without drawing too much attention. Rubbing ankles, ankle boots, or personalized shoes works wonders to spice up a look.
Maroon trousers, the most autumnal color in this review, are perfect for a fall reminder. Whether worn over knee high boots and under a leather trench coat, or just with sneakers and a simple t-shirt, wearing them is like wearing regular blue jeans with unlimited style.
A pair of black trousers is one of the most versatile wardrobe items you can buy. Whether paired with block colors, bold prints, or bright whites, they go with just about anything, and the velvet pair is no exception.
In terms of cut, this Cos trouser blazer can be worn alone for a more casual style, or together for a formal look. The exaggerated wide leg pants are a rather bold size, but can be teamed with a simple white t-shirt and trainers.
Grayish blue, these trousers are certainly not your everyday color, but that’s why we love them so much. Similarly, a matching blazer creates a completely casual look, but can also be worn alone with a bold print shirt and ankle boots for 70s style.
Flare pants are known to flatter the figure, elongate the legs and accentuate curves, and accentuate the ’70s-inspired fit. Pretty pink, but don’t ignore this pair during the colder months. Combined with a chunky cream neckline and boots, they are sure to brighten up your winter wardrobe.
Neutral shades are one of the big trends of the year and almost everyone prefers to wear them like an oat milk latte. So, to bring this shade into the fall, these Isabel Marant ropes are worn casually but mark the front in neutral hues.
Dare we say it, but Christmas is just around the corner and the deep tones of the gemstones are already trying to grab our attention. Could this pair of Maeve corduroy pants be the perfect Christmas party outfit? We think it’s quite possible, especially when paired with a tulle top and heels, as shown here.
These cords can easily be confused with black, but they are actually a very dark green hue, making them a little less stiff to wear. Paired with comfy turtlenecks, jolly pullovers, or simple t-shirts and pullovers, they are sure to be a minimalist product that you will buy again and again.
These light cream velveteen trousers are loose-fitting and perfect for the cold season. Whether it’s a monochrome bias-knit jumper, white sneakers and oversized knitwear, or warmer, brighter colors, they’re definitely chic and comfortable.
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Post time: Nov-02-2022