Anyone bought any corduroy trousers this season?

[whataboutbob]

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

[Djangor]

Thanks furtive. 40% off at the moment so will try a pair. I find them ideal for cycling in the winter.

[furtivefeline]

Sorry Djangor yes I got them this year. Normally wear 27 or 28 in jeans and I got 28 in the cords. So fairly true to size for me. Gap returns are free I think so you could try a couple of sizes.

[whataboutbob]

Not your fault Judy- the website is fab. They must have run into significant difficulties honouring orders, maybe because they are getting a lot. Looks like they also have a shop in carnaby street, I think they’re a Swedish company.

[Djangor]

Furtivefeline - did you get your Gap cords this year & if so did you need to size up. Thinking of getting a spare pair for my Gap ones which I've had a couple of years now but the reviews suggest that the current ones are cut smaller than before.
People Tree have straight leg cords in their sale - lovely fabric. Tried the Seasalt ones in blue but they were more velvet than cords & skinny fit with thin fabric didn't flatter me. The Seasalt mustard ones look more cordlike.

[ilovecherries]

Oh dear, I love these Toast cords. Must not buy them. I had some gorgeous cords in the 70s (goes off down memory lane). I had a pair of (extremely) flared ones that were tightly fitted round the bum and had a high, three button waist. Why did no one tell me to appreciate my body in those days, rather than never thinking it was good enough. Had I only realised that was as good as it got...Then in the 80s I had some lovely ones with a pleated waist and tapered legs. Must not buy those Toast ones.

[Judydreamsofhorses]

thedetectorist , ah, this (thread) is just a sorry lament!

[furtivefeline]

I’ve been loving my gap cords- they are a skinny jean fit, really comfortable and flattering. The burgundy colour is lovely, would definitely recommend.

[BitOutOfPractice]

I looked at the cords on next. They were such fine cord that they were almost velvet like.

Just as a heads up.

[TheDetectorist]

Nothing to add to this really except that Judydreamsofhorses appearing on a thread about cords has amused me... ‘we’re four boys in our corderoys, we’re not terrific but we’re competent...’

[Judydreamsofhorses]

Oh no, bob, I feel like that’s my fault. Mine were despatched super quickly - that was just after Black Friday too.

I also got these:

www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/bdg-flood-navy-corduroy-jeans?category=womens-corduroy-collection&color=041

They are more like culottes than trousers. I love them so much.

[whataboutbob]

Just coming back to say I ordered a pair of corduroy trousers from this website: thecords.co.uk/mom-coffee-brown. Atrocious customer service, they took my payment then just said they'd get back to me when they dispatched, 12 days later still hadn't heard, emailed, it took them 3 days to get back to me, just a curt message saying they were chasing it up, that was 3 days ago, still haven't heard despite emailing again. They clearly have some serious problems. Shame, the website is very attractive and in the pictures at least the clothes look good.

[whataboutbob]

Judy thanks for posting again. I am going to order some- the skinny high waist. Glad you got rid of the camel's toe!

[IJustLostTheGame]

I got some camel ones from urban outfitters.
I love them. They aren't too thick and stiff which I like in corduroy.
www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/bdg-puddle-light-brown-corduroy-trousers?color=024&cm_mmc=UK-Google-UO-PLA--Product_Listing_Ads--PLA-_-5123593379999 024 5000&istCompanyId=fd4154a9-4cdd-4aee-99fd-6824ddc5112b&istItemId=xmqwpqpxap&istBid=tztx&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItbH2zdfo1wIVxp0bCh1qBwwPEAkYASABEgL9vDBwE

[ZaraW]

Floisme thanks I'll keep looking to see if they restock. I'm moving away from skinny jeans and these look like a good alternative.

[Floisme]

Here we are, I think the Toast link is working now so you can see what Zara and I are talking about.

Some of the reviews agree with me about the length. A couple just hadn't realised they were cropped but it looks as if one or two others have had the same experience as me.
If I turn down the cuff bit then they hit my ankle bone, which is just where I'd like them to end but then they lose the shape.

[Floisme]

Actually forget that Zara I've just checked some other pics and the difference in length now looks very small, if not negligible. I think it must be more to do with the shape of my leg - extra long calves or something.

[Floisme]

Yes they're a bit Cos on steroids in the way they model stuff. But if you look at the pic (really sorry everyone, it won't let me link for some reason) they end higher up the leg on the model than some of their other cropped trousers - which I didn't notice at the time.

[ZaraW]

Thanks if they ever come back into stock I might try them. I ordered an oversized jumper on the model it looked as it was touching the hips when I got it it went to my waist and looked awful. They had put the model in a size medium which is a 14-16 I think whilst she was obviously tiny I thought that was a bit misleading.

[Floisme]

I'm only 5'3 Zara so it's only just occurred to me that this might be the problem I think it's probably not so much the length of my legs but the length of my calves if that makes any sense at all. It's not something I've ever given much thought to! But there's definitely a point on my ankle where I think cropped trousers look good - anything above that, not so much.

[BitOutOfPractice]

You made me order some cords op and a cardigan and a top

[ZaraW]

Floisme they might not work for me as I'm 5' 9" they don't look too short on the model

[Floisme]

I love the Toast ones too and I wish I could get them to work. I think it's because they're a bit shorter than my other cropped trousers so there's more sock on display - I like a flash of sock but not half my calf. Plus now the temperature's dropped it's too cold anyway to wear them like that. But I really don't want to shell out for boots just to go with some trousers that were an extravagant buy in the first place.

[ZaraW]

Victoria thanks I prefer the Toast ones as they are pleated and cropped. They do look nice though.

[VictoriaMcdade]

If you like the Toast ones, have you seen the Brora ones. Sadly they would look awful on me...
www.brora.co.uk/shop/jumbo-cord-trousers-39684?CAWELAID=120342550000000820&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpJGHg5_o1wIVpbvtCh0ZbwX6EAQYASABEgJj4fD_BwE

[ZaraW]

The ones from Toast are gorgeous both colours sold out in my size.