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Anyone bought any corduroy trousers this season?

54 replies

whataboutbob · 29/11/2017 19:46

I like cords and it seems they are in at the moment. Has anyone bought a pair, and where from?

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Littlelondoner · 29/11/2017 19:56

La redoute some gorgeous midnight blue baggy ones. I kid myself i look like a cool parisian...

Judydreamsofhorses · 29/11/2017 20:03

I am waiting on these (30% off on BF)

thecords.co.uk/mom-coffee-brown

Blondielongie · 29/11/2017 20:41

Meee. The seasalt ones!

Figuier · 29/11/2017 20:54

Are you going to wear them when they're not "in" anymore? If not, I wouldn't bother..

OCSockOrphanage · 29/11/2017 20:56

Haven't bought any, but have excavated some from the back of the wardrobe! Tried some on, and loved them, but not at full price!

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 29/11/2017 21:15

I want some skinny ones.
Ordered some lovely burgundy ones from oasis but they don't fit. 😩

whataboutbob · 29/11/2017 21:45

Yes figuier, I’ve nalways liked them.they are perfect for work, couldn’t get away with jeans but they strike the right note. Saw some on OAsis website squirrel but they’re blue. Must check out the Sea salt website.

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niceupthedance · 29/11/2017 22:58

Mine are John Lewis

Gemini69 · 29/11/2017 23:02

I have cords... always wear them... they're my favourite thing... softer and more comfortable than jeans.. I wear cord jeggings style.. and I have straight leg too..... so yes... get yourself some cords...be comfy Flowers

ButteredScone · 30/11/2017 06:50

Three pairs from Comptoir des Cotoniers in the last six months. Love them.

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 30/11/2017 07:05

gemini - where did you get the jeggings cords from?

I neeeeeeed some cords! 😁

Floisme · 30/11/2017 07:21

I love cords and like Sock I hot footed it to the back of the cupboard. But I'd forgotten they were Extreme Flares and I'm not ready to leave the house in them just yet. So I've treated myself to some from Toast, ankle length, slouchy, ££ and I bloody love them with brogues and just a flash of fishnet or glittery sock. But they have a flaw and the clue was in the name: the cord is thick so best suited to cold days.... when I want a little more than a layer of fishnet between my ankles and the world. So now I need boots to go with them (tried on every pair I own - none work) only I can't afford to buy boots yet cos I spent all my money on the cords Blush

I've also lost my heart to some extra long, extra wide legs at both Warehouse and Christophe Lemaire for Uniqlo (sold out but they keep getting returns). I've resisted, partly cos I've no money left and partly because I'm 5'3 and only wear flats so it would end in tears. But I love them so.

If you're more sensible than I am, M&S have some, a choice of skinny or slim leg (I think) a range of colours and they look bloody good value.

NefretForth · 30/11/2017 07:25

Uniqlo are doing some nice skinny ones in deep colours: I've bought navy and dark green.

Atalune · 30/11/2017 07:32

Links people we need links!

Floisme · 30/11/2017 07:36

Sorry I would have linked but I can't at the moment.

bandbsmummy · 30/11/2017 07:51

I tried the oasis ones too @Squirrelfruitandnutkin and yes, I have just had a baby, but I did think they were small.

I got some from the 'classic' M&S section as the reviews only said they were large in the tummy/hip area so perfect for a postnatal body! They are't quite as skinny on the legs as they looked online though.
M&S had a few other pairs too but
I'd love some proper skinny ones!

juliusjilian · 30/11/2017 07:52

I hadn't thought of cords. Damn. I want some now. Oasis you say?

Allwashedup · 30/11/2017 07:57

Next have them.

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 30/11/2017 08:32

The oasis ones were a perfect fit up till the waist. They're probably better for someone with a more noticeable difference between waist and hips/ hourglass. I tried a 10. I normally get a 10 skinny jean from Dorothy Perkins.

Might try M&S... except our store is for the over 70s and I hate using their crappy website.

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 30/11/2017 08:33

Nefretforth - what sort of shape are the uniqulo ones? I'm trying to estimate if they'd be a good fit as they'd have to be online shopping as nowhere near a store.

whataboutbob · 30/11/2017 08:51

Thanks Gemini ! Buttered scone I confess I already have a comptoir des cotonniers pair. I’m waiting for the sales to get another. I did check out M&S but thought they weren’t flattering as baggy around tummy/ bum while fitted right on legs. I agree post baby they could be just right, and were quite good value at £25

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whataboutbob · 30/11/2017 08:55

Judydreamsofhorses: that’s an amazing website! As a corduroy lover It’s the site I’ve been waiting for all these years! There’s so much lovely stuff on it.

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Gemini69 · 30/11/2017 12:19

M&S have a great range ... M&Co are selling them this year too Flowers

OCSockOrphanage · 30/11/2017 21:00

My favourites came from a local shop and sadly, the maker seems to have stopped packed it in . They were a very simple shape, without pockets (their only drawback IMO) but a perfect slouchy wide-legged shape in a fine needlecord with 2% lycra for comfort. I bought three pairs in different colours for teaching placements. The navy ones lost colour and had to be dyed (green-- an error; shit result) but the black ones I overdye regularly and they still refresh well I tried, above, some others in a covetable aubergine, but not an option at nearly £300. Will wait for January sale and hope I am the successful bottom fisher!

VictoriaMcdade · 30/11/2017 21:14

I have been searching for a pair of cord jeans for ages. No luck.

The Seasalt ones look really awful on me. Lands End also Did not suit as I am short. I reckon they would be good on anyone with a long torso though. Worth a punt.

I just want a nice pair of Levi like cords! What can’t I find them.

I had the legging ones from Uniqlo from last year which were great, but can’t find any on the website. Any links?