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Cords

What to Wear with Cords

Cords

Cords come in a wide variety of colors and are therefore easy to complement with a wide variety of different garments. The pants seem to be a great substitution for jeans and khakis and are growing on popularity among the younger generations. Figuring out what will look good with your cords is really just a matter of what the occasion is and what gender you happen to be.

Because cords seem to be the substitution for jeans and khakis you really only have to think about what you like to wear with those two styles of pants and you will have a general idea of where to start. Here are some tips to get you going on the fast track to cord success:

WOMEN

•    Casual: Wearing cords to go casual is an easy thing to pull off for women. A great look is wearing a tan colored pair of cords that are on the form fitting side and topping it off with a nice red t-shirt. To add some sassiness to the look try wearing a pair of strappy sandals. New on the scene and growing in popularity with women is skinny cords. These are much like skinny jeans in that they cannot be pulled off by everyone, but if you can pull them off they look great with your favorite tank and make for the perfect casual wear. You can also go for cord shorts and any t-shirt you like. This is the ultimate in casual and can be completed with a pair of flip-flops.
•    Dressy: Get a bit dressier with your cords by starting off with a pair of bell-bottom style cords that are a lighter color. Next wear a nice multicolored shirt made of a lightweight material and you can choose to tuck in the shirt or leave it untucked. If you do tuck it in be sure to wear a brown belt with the outfit. Finish off the outfit with brown mule-style shoes.

MEN

•    Casual: Men can easily go casual with cords no matter what the casual occasion may be. Wearing a dark brown pair of cords topped off with a white t-shirt is a great start. You can then wear a flannel over the t-shirt and fish off your casual feel with some brown casual style shoes. You can also wear a short sleeved collared shirt with a pair of cords and be ready for any casual situation.
•    Dressy: To get more of a dressy look from your cords start with the shoes. Instead of wearing a casual pair get a pair that are dressy enough to go to the office in. Then grab your favorite sweater to wear and you will instantly be transformed into someone who is dressy enough for almost any occasion. If it is around the holidays you can get in festive mood and wear a holiday sweater with your cords.

Cords can be worn in almost any situation and are a must for your wardrobe as they will go with many garments that you already have hanging in your closet.

What T-Shirts Match Corduroy?

Corduroy is a warm fabric, typically used in pants and occasionally in shirts and sports jackets. It has vertical ridges, made of tufted cords that are similar to velvet. They give corduroy a unique texture. The wale of the cord is the thickness of the ridges in the textile. The look of the fabric is very different depending on the size of the wale. Corduroy is very popular in cooler climates and during the cooler months of the year. In fact, some people see corduroy as a sign of seasonal changes, much like when women stop wearing white shoes. Corduroy can be found in a wide variety of colors and is worn by men, women and children.

Corduroy is a very versatile fabric and can easily be dressed up or down. It works perfectly well with a shirt and tie or a nice blouse in a casual corporate environment. However, it can also be worn with a T-shirt for a much more casual look. If you are looking for a totally relaxed, outdoors look, a white T-shirt and corduroys look great together. However for everyday looks that are not quite that laid back, colored T-shirts look much better with corduroy.

The wale of the corduroy also reflects whether or not an item made of it is seen as casual or dressier. Narrow wale corduroy is much dressier and should be worn with shirts and jackets. It typically does not go well with T-shirts, unless they are layered under something else. Wide wale corduroy pants are a great addition to any casual wardrobe and are perfect with T-shirts, especially heavyweight ones.

Corduroy is a classic for layering, much like T-shirts. In fact, one of the most classic looks with corduroy pants is a T-shirt and a button down shirt or blazer. It can work for casual Fridays at work, an evening out with friends or a date. Practically any color T-shirts look great layered in an outfit with corduroy for a casual, fun ensemble. Layering is all about comfort and nothing is more comfortable than soft, absorbent cotton T-shirts and warm corduroy pants. It’s simply a match made in fashion heaven.

If you are looking for a great T-shirt to match with a nice pair of cords, check out the options afforded by custom-made T-shirts. By choosing to go with custom tees, you can select the perfect color to match or complement your corduroys. You can also opt for higher quality or lower quality shirts and those in different fabric weights. Different styles, from loose fitting to regular fitting to differing necklines, also can be chosen to help you create the perfect shirt. If you want to have something printed on a custom-made T-shirt for a fun casual look to wear with your corduroys, you can choose practically anything. You can even choose to make a special corduroy T-shirt that says things like I heart corduroy or Eat, Sleep, Wear Corduroy.

Get your selection of great custom-made T-shirts today to match up with the corduroy you have in your closet for when the weather turns cool.