All year long, denim holds most people's wardrobes together. Jeans are a constant—the bottoms that we turn to when nothing else works, whether it's winter, spring, summer, or fall. But sometimes—just sometimes—they can't be everything for everyone. This autumn, chic people appear to be hanging up their favorite pairs in order to prioritize another beloved (but less predictable) style of bottoms.
If you already guessed that corduroy pants are the style in question—ding, ding, ding! You were spot on. This season, the fresh alternative to classic denim has been on a tear, especially among celebrities. Both Jennifer Lawrence and Dakota Johnson have been spotted wearing pairs of their own—Lawrence opting for wide-leg, red bottoms by The Row and Johnson selecting a slightly cropped, brown style from Essentiel Antwerp. But it was Elizabeth Olsen's take on the pants trend that sealed the deal for me personally.
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WHO: Elizabeth Olsen
This week, the Doctor Strange actress was seen exiting Little Dom's in Los Feliz after lunch with friends wearing none other than a pair of brown, low-slung, wide-leg corduroy pants. With the on-trend bottoms, she added an olive-green sweater, navy blazer, and lug-sole loafers. She finished off the look with sunglasses and a classic black cross-body bag.
Sure, she could have opted for jeans, but wouldn't that have been the obvious choice? This alternative is much more interesting (and worthy of a copy). If you agree, scroll down to shop the best cords on the market right now for fall.
Shop corduroy pants:
Madewell
The Emmett Wide Leg Full Length Corduroy Pants
If I had to pick just one pair of cords to buy this fall, it'd be these.
Free People
Good Luck Corduroy Jeans
But if you love barrel-leg jeans, these are a great corduroy alternative.
The Row
Dan Cotton Corduroy Flare Pants
Re/Done
Corduroy Trousers
Just add a white T-shirt and loafers.
Aligne
Marcus Corduroy Horseshoe Trousers
Every chic woman in London owns these.
ZARA
Relaxed Fit Corduroy Pants ZW Collection
Real shopping experts know that Zara's ZW Collection line is elite.
B Sides
Elissa High Wide Corduroy Trousers
I sometimes find black trousers boring, but not these.
Citizens of Humanity
Annina High Waist Corduroy Wide Leg Pants
I've pretty much been wearing Citizens of Humanity jeans and other bottoms exclusively this year.
Say yes to these $35 cords.
Topshop
Corduroy Carpenter Pants
Little Lies
Arlo Corduroy Pants
This wide-leg, cropped style will pair so well with boots.
ZARA
Drawstring Corduroy Pants
These are like chic pajama corduroys.
Joe's Jeans
The Mia High Rise Wide Leg Corduroy Pants
Just buy them—you know you want to.
Citizens of Humanity
Marcelle Low Rise Barrel Corduroy Cargo Pants
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