Are corduroy pants evil?

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hemadi

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Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 9:59 AM

I can still hear the swish swish swish from grade school.  EVERYONE knew you were coming down the hall when your mother made you wear your corduroy pants!

But now I'm seeing wider and softer wales out there pants that are cut more like jeans/trousers.  Part of me wants to try them; part of me says run and hide.

Are they still evil?  Should I just purge the thought of trying them?  Maybe a corduroy jacket instead?
carylee07

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 10:26 AM  
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I have a couple of pairs of cordoroy pants and I lurve them. To be honest, I haven't noticed the swishing sound - I forgot all about that!! Mine are, like you said, cut like jeans. They are very comfy and a nice fall/winter staple for me.

hardcorsi

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 10:48 AM  
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Mind don't make any noise! I've never even heard of that.

 

I have four pairs and they're all pretty much the same pair of pants: super fine wale (almost can't see that they're chords till you're right up on them), super skinny cut (lets be honest; they're skin tight.)

 

They're 5 pocket like jeans. I have them in black; pale tan/ecru/I don't know its very light and neutral; baby pink!!!!, and sky blue.

 

This year I have been wearing them tucked into knee high riding boots.  I have only worn the pink and beige (I seem to momentarily have blanked on that word above...). I wear black/white/grey on top. 
jeannette

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 11:24 AM  
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Personally, I would wear corduroy pants before a jacket. J,.Crew makes some really fine whaled cords that are super soft. I think they're totally fine. 

Suasoria

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 11:54 AM  
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They're definitely not as stiff and swishy as they used to be. Fine-wale that's almost like velvet is best, but I can take 'em or leave 'em as a general rule. I'm not a huge fan of cords because they usually make me think preppy/collegiate.

I have a gray corduroy blazer that I like. It's good with jeans but for some reason I don't wear it that often, maybe because I have another gray blazer I like more. 



hardcorsi

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 12:08 PM  
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I completely missed the jacket question. I don't like corduroy jackets; they're a bit crunchy for my personal style.  But I imagine they might look nice in some situations. 

 

I have 3 pair from J Crew. They're some of my favorite chords. My other pair are from AG. Then there is an old Max Studio pair that I've semi-retired.  
girlygirl

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 3:45 PM  
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I actually think cords are cute.

I have 2 pair of them myself.



mmmshoes

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 2, 2009 8:50 PM  
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i'm always in search of great cords.  i like that they are rugged like jeans but more put together for work.  i used to work at a school where i couldn't wear jeans except on friday, so i was hunting for black bootcut cords.  never found 'em. 

i hate that they tend to stretch out more than i'd like them to, and yes, i get the swish sound.  for those of you don't have noisy cords, is it perhaps that your inner thighs don't rub quite as much as mine?



hardcorsi

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 3, 2009 12:39 AM  
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double post

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hardcorsi

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 3, 2009 12:40 AM  
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Oh, I guess so. Mine don't touch when I walk. They don't touch...much. 

 

J Crew makes boot cut chords; no to those? Gap; Old Navy; Ann Taylor; Max Studio; no luck?  
hardcorsi

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 3, 2009 12:40 AM  
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double post



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hemadi

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 3, 2009 4:37 PM  
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Anyone who grew up in the 70's or early 80's remembers the swish sound of corduroy pants.  Gah... it was awful!  I had a pair that were a red-berry color that my mother paired with a plaid shirt and sweater.  Blackmail photos do exist...

I guess I'll pass on a corduroy jacket.  I've seen them around in all different styles and at all price points.  Maybe a nice boiled wool one will be better.

As far as pants, I'm in between two sizes right now, so finding a pair that fits is going to be a challenge.  Maybe I'll look at them a little more when the weather really starts cooling down.  Black bootcut cords DO sound nice!!

Thanks all. 



girlygirl

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Re: Are corduroy pants evil?
Posted: Nov 3, 2009 4:44 PM  
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they still sound super cool for pants back then

and your right, I laugh at my mums fashion dos and donts from her day. I think thats the best thing about looking at pictures, you can smile and say wth.

But hell in 10 years I will be laughed at too.

 
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