On Robin Reetz: Alex Mill Camden Cotton Corduroy Miniskirt ($135)
Oh, how we love suede. It's on-trend, very easy and cool, and elevated yet low-key, and it layers beautifully with everything from silk to wool to leather. On the downside, suede doesn't come cheap, which honestly seems rude given how temperamental it is. It also doesn't do well in the rain and scuffs easily. Not only that, but it's tricky to clean and continually out of stock, which you know if you've tried to buy a suede blazer or tote at any point in the past few months.
If any of these things have deterred you from filling the suede-shaped hole in your closet, I have great news: A few weeks ago, I noted that corduroy is having itself an adjacent moment in NYC—particularly in trending brown hues that have me suspecting that corduroy is simply suede's more durable, readily available, and wallet-friendly little brother. When I spotted a corduroy Miu Miu tote, I knew it was time for this story, so here we are. Keep scrolling to see 46 of this season's best corduroy picks with or instead of suede. (Most of these are under $250, but there are designer buys in there as well just to prove that corduroy can be luxurious too.)
A great color to work with for winter.
The perfect slouch.
I love a baseball cap with a cute little graphic.
Of course, J.Crew's in the corduroy game.
The official nod from Bottega.
So good with the addition of tights and a long wool coat.
Just a little drama with the lapel.
Extremely on-trend for this season.
Cozy.
A nice little crop.
Love the matching skirt.
If you didn't know how good a studded belt looks with creamy cords, now you know.
The perfect crop if you'd like your footwear to have its moment.
Not your average puffer.
Such a good relaxed fit.
Grandpa chic.
Very chill with tailored black trousers.
Cute for your commute.
The slightly cinched silhouette is unexpectedly elegant in corduroy.
One more chic quilted option because I can't get enough.
Always a yes to Vibi Venezia's color combos.
Fresh.
Ready to be your winter uniform.
Just a chic little belt detail.
Weirdly obsessed with this top.
Wear them like denim.
When a corduroy collar detail just isn't enough.
Corduroy Mary Janes exist.
Not to mention these chic ballet slippers.
This dusky pink is so good with gray.
Practical.
Beautiful.
I would add knee-high boots and an oversize knit for a seamless winter look.
Don't argue with Loewe.
She's cute.
What Free People describes as "chunky corduroy."
These are such an easy alt to jeans. Don't overthink it.
Jazzing up a jacket is always recommended.
I know, but I'm into it.
This elastic waist is ready for big holiday dinners.
Here for the prep.
Ideal with loafers.
Please don't skip out on the matching pants.
Caps for winter.
I bet a corduroy hoodie wasn't on your bingo card.
For everyone who fell in love with the silhouette of Everlane's barrel-leg jeans.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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