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9 Chic Ways To Rock Corduroy

by Laura Lajiness Kaupke

With ’70s nostalgia at the core of the season, corduroy is the comeback kid ruling the look as of late. Once relegated to folk singers and professors, the velvety ribbed staple is experiencing a luxurious reboot for fall that’s refreshingly stylish rather than dowdy. Unexpected silhouettes, larger-scale cords and nuanced colors give the textile a more versatile and modern vibe. Here, 9 of our favorite corduroy pieces. Style them with everything from leather separates to chunky knits (or better? Both!) for an of-the-moment take on retro.

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Cool In Corduroy

Style It With

Team corduroy culottes with this season's ubiquitous turtleneck and block-heel booties for a fashion-forward effect.