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Corduroy trousers aren’t just a thing of the past anymore! These retro pants are coming back into style, and we think they’re here to stay. Since corduroy is a textured fabric, it can be a little tough to figure out what pairs well with it from pieces in your closet. We’ve compiled this handy list that you can use to style your corduroy trousers for almost any occasion.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 12:Make an easy outfit with tweed or wool.
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1These fabrics always pair well with corduroy since they’re so similar. If you’re having trouble picking something out, reach for a tweed or suit jacket in your closet. Or, pull on a wool sweater for an easy yet comfortable look.[1]
- The one fabric you want to stay away from when pairing corduroy is velvet. Since they’re both super textured, the two of them together can be a bit much.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 12:Stick to dark colors for a chic look.
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1Pair dark corduroy trousers with a dark top. Go for a black, navy blue, or dark green top. Then, add some shoes in the same color for an almost monochromatic look that will make you instantly fashionable.[2]
- For example, you could wear dark green trousers with a black T-shirt and black sneakers.
- Or, try navy blue trousers with a black jacket and black booties.
Method 3
Method 3 of 12:Try a classic look with a fitted turtleneck.
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1Look dapper in this timeless outfit. Throw on a turtleneck and tuck it into your trousers for a slimming silhouette. Pair your outfit with dress shoes or booties to hit the town while looking cool and sophisticated.[3]
- Or, dress your look down with a pair of high top sneakers.
- Try pairing a darker turtleneck on top (like black, navy blue, or brown) with a lighter pair of trousers on the bottom (like green, light blue, or tan).
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Method 4
Method 4 of 12:Go bold with a patterned top.
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1Make your look a little artsy with stripes or florals. Throw on a patterned sweater, T-shirt, or long sleeve to go with your solid-colored corduroy trousers. In general, try matching warm tones with warm tones (like oranges, reds, yellows, and browns) and cool tones with cool tones (like blues, whites, grays, and blacks).[4]
- This is a great way to call it back to the fun, patterned time of the 70s.
Method 5
Method 5 of 12:Stay comfy with a soft hoodie.
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1Dress your trousers down with a streetwear item. Throw on a neutral-colored hoodie, like white, brown, or black. Match your hoodie color with your shoes for a super cohesive outfit.[5]
- If hoodies aren’t really your thing, try a crewneck or a windbreaker instead.
- If you prefer a more fitted jacket, a bomber jacket would look great, too.
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Method 6
Method 6 of 12:Elevate your look with a long cardigan.
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1Long knitwear can take your look from casual to chic. Throw on a cardigan that hits around knee length to complement your silhouette. Add a statement necklace and some flats to complete the perfect outfit for grabbing brunch with friends.[6]
- A decorative scarf and a large handbag is the perfect addition to this outfit.
Method 7
Method 7 of 12:Create a streetwear look with a denim jacket.
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1Mix and match textures with a cropped denim jacket. Throw it on over a basic white T-shirt and add some low-top sneakers to complete your look. Throw your essentials into a small backpack or a fanny pack before you head out the door.[7]
- If it’s sunny out, protect your face with some large sunglasses or a bucket hat.
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Method 8
Method 8 of 12:Go business casual with a fitted blazer.
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1It’s dressy, but it’s not too dressy. Throw on a blouse or a button down shirt underneath to complete your look. If you really want to be fancy, add a tie and a pair of dress shoes, too.[8]
- To keep this business casual look a little more on the casual side, pair your outfit with sneakers and a beanie.
Method 9
Method 9 of 12:Be bold in a full corduroy suit.
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1This fashion-forward look is sure to turn heads. Pick out a matching suit jacket in the same color and style as your pants. Throw it on over a button down or a blouse, then hit the town or a red carpet premiere.[9]
- Stay classy in a brown, navy blue, or black corduroy suit.
- Or, jazz it up with a red, orange, or hunter green corduroy suit.
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Method 10
Method 10 of 12:Stay casual with a pair of sneakers.
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1White sneakers always look great with corduroy trousers. If you’re running errands or hanging out with friends, throw on a pair of low top sneakers to complete your look. If your trousers are a little long, roll them up once or twice to show off your shoes.[10]
- If you’re wearing a neutral pair of trousers, add a pop of color to your outfit with brightly-colored sneakers.
Method 11
Method 11 of 12:Dress up in booties or dress shoes.
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1Brown shoes pair well with almost any color. If you’re dressing up a bit, pick out a pair of light brown booties or dress shoes to pair with your outfit. To add a little more flair, wear some heeled booties to give yourself some height.[11]
- Wearing booties is a great way to stay warm while looking fashionable in the fall or winter.
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Method 12
Method 12 of 12:Accessorize with simple jewelry.
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1Corduroy trousers don’t need a lot of decoration. If you like wearing jewelry, put on a simple pair of studs or a thin chain necklace to complement your look. Pair silver jewelry with cool tones, like blues, greens, and blacks, and wear gold jewelry with warm tones, like reds, oranges, and yellows.[12]
- A few thin bangles also work great with corduroy trousers.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat tops do you wear with corduroy pants?
Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerThere are a ton of options, but some fabrics and designs really pop with corduroy pants. If you want a more artsy or hipster-chic look, throw on a patterned sweater, T-shirt, or long sleeve to go with your solid-colored corduroy trousers. Try matching warm tones with warm tones, such as orange, red, yellow, and brown, and cool tones with cool tones like blue, white, gray, and black. If you want a dapper and timeless look, you can't go wrong with a turtleneck and corduroy pants combo. Throw on a turtleneck and tuck it into your trousers for a slimming silhouette. Pair your outfit with dress shoes or booties to hit the town while looking cool and sophisticated. You can also update the look by throwing on a pair of high top sneakers instead of dress shoes. -
QuestionWhat goes well with corduroy pants?
Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerCorduroy pants are highly adaptable and you can create all sorts of looks with them. For instance, if you want a more chic look, try pairing your pants with a long cardigan. Choose one that hits around knee length to complement your silhouette. Add a statement necklace and some flats for a simple and stylish outfit. You could also go for a more business casual look by pairing corduroy pants with a fitted blazer. Throw on a blouse or a button down shirt underneath to complete your look. If you really want to be fancy, add a tie and a pair of dress shoes, too. If you want the look to be a little more casual, go with sneakers and a beanie. When it comes to jewelry and accessories, less is more. If you like wearing jewelry, put on a simple pair of studs or a thin chain necklace to complement your look. Pair silver jewelry with cool tones, like blues, greens, and blacks, and wear gold jewelry with warm tones, like reds, oranges, and yellows. -
QuestionAre corduroy pants out of style?
Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerCorduroy pants may never go out of style! Part of the reason is they're just so comfy and warm. But they also look great in a variety of outfits. You can pair them with so many different things from turtlenecks to blazers. You can even really dress corduroy pants down with streetwear like hoodies. Throw on a neutral-colored hoodie, like white, brown, or black or even a denim jacket. Match your hoodie color with your shoes for a super cohesive outfit. If you’re dressing up a bit, pick out a pair of light brown booties or dress shoes to pair with your outfit. If you want to make your corduroy pants look more casual and less old-fashioned, spruce up your look with a pair of white sneakers. They always look great with corduroy pants. The possibilities are almost endless and you can come up with your own interesting and unique style with corduroy pants.
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