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There’s no turning back—winter is in full swing, and there’s no better time to transition the contents of your closet to reflect the new season than now. When crafting your winter capsule wardrobe, there are a few key essentials to return to season after season–think fabulous faux fur coats, notable knitwear, sturdy lug-sole boots; the list goes on. However, there’s one cold weather classic that, according to the street style scene, reigns supreme for 2024: corduroy clothing.
Beloved for its heavyweight, durable fabric, the style staple promises to fight the chill on even the coldest of days. And lately, we’ve seen corduroy make the switch from grungy to cool girl, gaining major support from celebrities and It girls in the process. Just recently, Hailey Bieber stepped out in a pair of wide-leg taupe-colored corduroys, which she styled with a longline leather coat and a pair of sleek black loafers. The look had us all flocking to our shopping carts, eager to stock up on the latest Bieber-approved corduroy clothing.
There are several other street style stars putting their own spin on the trend, too, from Elsa Hosk to fresh-faced models-off-duty. But back to Hosk: Spotted on the city streets, the supermodel opted for a pleated pair of chocolate brown corduroys that were chic as they were classic. Styling-wise, she completed her winter-in-the-city outfit with a cream ladylike jacket and an oversized tote bag. Then, during fashion week last season, we couldn’t turn our heads away from one industry insider, who wore a pair of chestnut-colored corduroys with an oversized shearling jacket and a statement red sweater. Her finishing touch of choice? A pair of corduroy-adorned Miu Miu Mary Janes, of course. For the non-corduroy-pant enthusiast, corduroy overshirts from Agolde and Deiji Studios make the perfect base layer, while a corduroy maxi skirt from Ganni is a fashion foundation to dress up or down all winter long. We can’t forget about Tory Burch’s colorful corduroy suit, either, which makes a seriously strong statement no matter how you choose to style it.
Below, shop 9 street-style approved outfit formulas, all starring chic corduroy clothing.
Leave it to Hailey Bieber to crown the latest It item. And in this case, it’s the wide-leg corduroy pants. Like Bieber, style yours with a longline leather coat and a pair of sleek square-toe loafers. Sling a statement bucket bag over your shoulder and let a minimalist black belt tie it all together.
Pebble medium leather bucket bag
Elsa Hosk knows how to stir up a street style sensation. And this time, all eyes are on this pair of chocolate brown pleated corduroys. To offset the cool factor ever so slightly, she styled her cords with an off-white lady jacket and an oversized tote bag. Speaking of oversized, these aviator sunnies could not be missed.
leather tote bag with a crackled finish
A solid matching set is foundational in any cool girl’s closet. Just ask this street styler, for example. During fashion month last year, Tamu McPherson stepped out in a taupe-colored corduroy overshirt which she styled with a matching pant. To complete the look, she layered in a classic camel coat and a pair of little white heeled loafers.
Idro oversized cotton-blend corduroy shirt
Rufos pleated cotton-blend corduroy trousers
CDior B1U cat-eye acetate and gold-tone sunglasses
Tangle small leather cross-body bag
Each fashion week, we can always count on models off-duty to serve cool yet casual takes on the top trends. Look to this stylish showgoer for further proof. Styling-wise, she threw on an oversized shearling jacket with a poppy red sweater peaking underneath chestnut brown corduroy pants. One thing for sure: we can’t wait to recreate this look now (and forever).
Le 5A7 suede shoulder bag
Here’s another example of a model off-duty mastering the art of corduroy clothing. During Paris Fashion Week last season, Abby Champion styled her slim-fitting black corduroys with a cropped white T-shirt and a pair of pointed-toe black boots. The result? A weekend wardrobe to wear on repeat.
While deep browns come to mind when thinking of corduroy, light-wash iterations are just as good. Take a styling cue from this showgoer and wear yours with a classic jean jacket and a pair of moto boots. Underneath, a go-to black tee makes a subtle statement.
Musubi Midi knotted leather shoulder bag
Jordyn chunky rhodium-plated hoop earrings
Further proof that cool girls everywhere are stepping into trendy pairs of cargo pants. Her outfit of choice includes a slate gray overcoat, a matching gray crewneck sweater, and a pair of neutral-toned kitten-heel boots.
large intrecciato suede shoulder bag
What Is Viscose Made Out Of A surefire way to cure your winter blues? A colorful corduroy suit is the ticket. Like this showgoer, style yours with a winter white handbag and a pair of brown suede boots. A plain white tee grounds the look.