Corduroy trousers
Cotton trousers with lengthwise ribs of pile; the narrower the ribs, the finer and calmer they look (fine-wale corduroy). They are soft and warm and belong to fall and winter. Brown or olive goes with knitwear, Oxford shirt, chukka boots and Budapesters.
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From the Guide
- Brown trousers are the pickiest: safe only with boots. Sneakers, suede loafers and lace-ups work, black smooth leather we avoid.
Related terms
- ChinosCotton trousers made of lightweight twill, usually with a straight or slightly tapered leg and slanted side pockets.
- Gabardine trousersCotton trousers made of gabardine: denser, smoother and a little heavier than chinos, with a fine, steep diagonal rib.
- Pleated trousersTrousers with one or two pleats at the waistband that give more room at the hip and thigh.
- Wool trousersTailored trousers made of wool, usually with a crease.
- JeansTrousers made of denim, a cotton twill with an indigo-blue warp and a light weft.
- Linen trousersSummer trousers made of linen or a linen-cotton blend.