Haggar Classic Fit Premium Stretch Corduroy Pant

The reference photographs behind this collection are autumn in Hyannis Port, and nobody in them is wearing chinos — they are wearing cords. A mid-wale corduroy reads warmer and softer than a chino and dresses down a jacket without going to denim. Haggar's has stretch in the weave, which is a modern concession and makes them wearable for a long drive. Forty-five dollars for a cotton trouser with seven thousand ratings behind it is the right price. They shed a little fluff in the first wash and the nap crushes behind the knee. Avoid pairing with suede boots unless he commits.

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