Ginnie wears a cotton t-shirt, £80, Rag & Bone; cord jogging pants, £395, Anna Mason; knotted headbands, £28, AnthropologieWhen they’re undone, the trousers are more street-style, paired with your favourite Stan Smith trainers.
The super-high waist elongates the leg. Ticking a lot of boxes so far. But mostly it’s the fabric that adds clout. Like a great tartan or a sharp velvet, corduroy does all the hard work for you: a talking point but not too shouty.
Accessories can be kept to a minimum – that’s when you know a fabric is holding its own.So next time you ponder a new jacket, skirt, waistcoat or pair of trousers, break out of your comfort zone and try cord.
Springtime colours are appearing and you’ll be grateful for an alternative to denim.Ginnie wears leather court shoes, £229, LK Bennett; right, cord skirt, £440, Anna MasonOpposites attract when wearing corduroy.
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