I’ve personally never had an exciting relationship with corduroy.
My nineties yellow bell-bottom cords were my greatest nightmare; and I never ever had a choice when it came to wearing them as my mother strongly believed in corduroy’s durability and was an advocate for its warmth.
However, a fast forward to 2018 and the thought of wearing corduroy head to toe is not such a scary one after all. Even though I never like to admit it, my mother has always been right. Right about corduroy's long lasting appeal and even more accurate about its suitability for the cold seaon.
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Street style stars and Instagram influencers are also smitten.
Hopefully, these up-to-the-minute pieces will inspire you to consider making a corduroy addition to your wardrobe this winter. (That’s if its hard-wearing and cosy qualities aren’t enough of a reason to do so)
Here are 5 reasons (and cool items) to consider:
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Layering made easy
Layering is surprisingly simple and extremely flattering with cords in the mix. Throw a pinafore or dungarees atop a bottle neck and waste no further time on winter layering woes.
Glamourous dress at Superbalist, R349.
Accessorising is all about texture
Faux fur, mohair and tweed are among some of the most noticeable textures right now, but it’s the corduroy that is really worth paying attention to especially on the trendiest accessories.
Colour and more colour
It’s safe to say that one can get away with all the brightest colours when it comes to wearing corduroy.
Wide-leg pants
Zara culottes, price on request.
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