The New Pants Trend Fashion People Are Overlooking Jeans For

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We're just a month into 2024, but we already have the intel on the denim alternative that fashion people are setting aside their jeans for. It takes a lot, but every so often something comes along that makes us completely overlook our beloved denim. In the past that's looked like a glorious skirt trend or a chic pair of trousers, but no matter what form a jeans alt comes in, it has some large shoes to fill. Right now, it's none other than corduroy pants that are going head-to-head with our go-to jeans, and once you see the level of effortlessness and chill they bring, you might just find yourself reaching for a pair, too.

In fact, there's never been a better time to swap your blues for some cords—denim brands have started released corduroy versions of their most popular jean silhouettes, from The Row and their viral Eglitta Jeans to Levi's popular Baggy Dad Jeans and plenty more options in between. On the 2024 runways, we've spotted standout corduroy pant looks in Loewe's and Fendi's menswear collections, providing even more styling inspiration for the look. Up ahead, discover the corduroy pants trend that fashion people are replacing their jeans with and, as always, shop the most popular pairs on the market.

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@deborabrosa

Corduroys in rich shades of espresso and chocolate brown are what's bubbling up the most right now, and they play so well with the neutrals you're probably already wearing on repeat.

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The Row's Eglitta jeans were already on every insider's wish list. Now, the nutty-brown corduroy iteration is the talk of the town.

I'd be shocked if these popular Levi's were still in stock by next week.

Why did no one tell me how cool black corduroys were?

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/Loewe

On Loewe's spring 2024 runway, corduroy pants with dramatically high waistlines dominated. Extreme rises aside, the styling ideas are worth copying into your late winter-early spring rotation.

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If Elsa Hosk is behind it, I'll be all over it.

I'm a huge fan of the trousers from Favorite Daughter, so I know these will have a perfect fit, too.

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@chloemihailo

Proof that you can absolutely make a 1:1 swap with pair of brown corduroys. Styling an on-trend red sweater looks just as good here as it does with classic blue jeans, but the color combination is a step above the rest.

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Nod to the westerncore aesthetic with this subtle flare.

Cords so good they'll convert even the staunchest of denim loyalists.

I'm seeing this Amazon pair floating around in fashion group chats as an impressive alt to The Row's.

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/Fendi

Fendi's fall 2024 menswear collection included a number of corduroy trousers that were flawlessly paired with jewel tones like emerald and burgundy.

I style jeans like this most days, and I'm inclined to wear my cords like this now too.

The baggy fit is what makes them feel very 2024.

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@livvperez

Corduroys are the ideal base to cool wardrobe staples like white tee and V-neck sweaters. As for footwear, well, loafers, sneakers, and boots are all fair game.

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@emilisindlev

If you want to get a tad more creative, add a pop of color through a bright sweater. Candy-colored pink is a great contrast to chestnut brown cords.

Barrel-leg jeans are trending right now. So these just make sense.

Much like they've done with jeans all last year, fashion people are adding a cool belt to their corduroys for an even more 2024 spin.

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Wear your cords with a sculptural belt if you know what you're doing.

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@salome.mory

Wear one with your go-to tee and blazer and call it a day. Easy as that.

If you're after something a little different, I love this plum color.