The Best Cords
Are
the New Everyday Staple

As daylight saving time is rapidly approaching, it's time to consider more substantial fabrics when it comes to your wardrobe, and corduroy is certainly in that category. But a pair of cords used to come with a certain baggage—prep-school uniforms, stuffy professors, that whole uptight pedigree. But for Fall 2025, corduroy pants are no longer stuck in the past. They've gone soft in the best way possible. Easygoing and unfussy, they've got just enough texture to give your fit some depth. They're the kind of pants that say “I put some thought into this” without you actually having to.

That's the beauty of these pants. Sure, you can lean into the classics, pairing them with an Oxford and a blazer like some modern-day Ivy Style guy. But these days, cords work just as well with a broken-in sweatshirt or an oversized V-neck. They balance polish with nonchalance, which is exactly what makes them such a solid fall staple.

Think of cords as sweatpants' cooler, more sophisticated big brother. With elastic waistbands, drawstring options and plenty of relaxed cuts, they've got the comfort thing locked down. But they also have that built-in versatility. You can wear them to brunch, to the office or just on the couch. They're laidback but still sharp, which is pretty much the sweet spot for everything you want in your fall rotation.