Reintroduce Yourself To Trendy Corduroy Material

Posted by michal1disuja on June 9th, 2016

Corduroy was a childhood choice for most of us. From jumpers to trousers, most of us simply lived on the stuff, especially when you were from a colder climate. However, corduroy has all been upgraded now and is accessible in sleek, stylish patterns, cuts, and designs for the versatile woman in all of us. Go through the article and find out the way to buy and wear this beautiful fabric in a completely new way.


Tips on how to Buy It- The unique ribs or wales on corduroy can vary from very wide to skinny. Wide wales or ribbing works the best on sturdy outfits like jackets. It is due to the fact that narrow wheels usually are not as reliable and will wear thin with excessive wear. However, wide wales can add bulk to a person's frame, so stick to narrow wales for any formfitting garment. In terms of horizontal versus vertical, look at cords as you would stripes. Vertical will always elongate your frame. Make sure to only buy horizontal cords for areas where you must add extra attention.


How to Wear It-Now you know how to buy it, let's start wearing it! With a staff as complicated as corduroy, it is imperative to try on every outfit before buying it, because unlike other fabrics, corduroy can look and fit totally different from one outfit to the next. To make this material suitable for the office, wear it in a wide wale, vertical pattern in a dark color, pair it with a light-colored, well-tailored trouser. This might give a subtle dose of casual to the professional outfit. For an evening on the town, where a skinny wale, horizontal pattern dress in a neutral shade.


Are you preparing to reintroduce yourself to corduroy? Comply with these tips on how to buy and how to wear this nostalgic fabric and you will have an impressive look in no time. Do not forget you need to try on all pieces of corduroy prior to buying. Also, to increase the life of the fabric and minimize shrinkage, air dry or hand dry corduroy garments. Be adventurous and try this style this fall. As always, good luck and joyful shopping!

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