Emma Louise Connolly has shared some of her favourite picks from Boden from autumn, including a pair of ‘beautifully made’ corduroy trousers that are already selling fast
You might typically associate them with wet and windy weekends in the countryside, but a pair of corduroy trousers have become one of the top trending styles to wear this autumn – even if you’re not getting more rural than the park. If you’re looking for a great pair to add to your wardrobe, Emma Louise Connolly has tracked down a super stylish and easy to wear pair from Boden.
The model shared some snaps of her and her children dressed from head to toe in Boden pieces on Instagram recently, and one recurring item she was wearing was the Kensington Cord Trousers. Although they come in a very autumnal tan shade, it was the deep forest green colourway that Emma was wearing, and you can currently save 15% when you use the code WXVK.
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The Kensington Cord Trousers are priced at £119, although using the discount code means you can save £17.85, letting you snap them up for £101.15. They come in petite, regular and long lengths and sizes four to 22, with the Boden website noting that the style is currently “selling like hotcakes”.
The petite length has a 28 inch inseam, whilst the regular is 30 inches and the long is 32 inches. Corduroy is a deceptively luxe-looking material that brings instant warmth as well as some subtle texture to your autumnal outfits, and you can easily style them for both casual and slightly dressier occasions.
They have a wide leg fit that’s slim at the hips and thigh, and a high rise that sits at the natural waist, making them flattering and comfortable to wear. The Kensington Cord Trousers are perfect for keeping comfortable whilst running errands or heading out to lunch, but you could easily wear them with a platform heel and a fitted cardigan for a more evening-ready look.
We’ve spotted similar styles at Next, where the Cord Wide Leg Trousers are more affordable at £36, and come in regular and petite lengths with three colours to choose from; navy blue, tan and chocolate brown. Meanwhile M&S ’ Cord Wide Leg Trousers are £39.50 and also pegged as a popular choice amongst shoppers.
However Boden’s Kensington Cord Trousers have gotten some great reviews from shoppers, with one saying they’re: “Fab – the best pockets!” and added: “Amazingly comfortable – front pockets big enough for a phone! Waist felt tight initially but they stretched and are now perfect. I bought long and can wear with sneakers at 179cm. I have a smaller waist and larger hips and they are very flattering for this body type. (Size guide told me to buy a 10, but I bought 8L and it is perfect).”
Whilst another said they were “beautifully made” but added: “Historically usually am a 10 but recently Boden trousers have been coming up large. Now order 8s and had to exchange one pair for a 6! Recently bought the tartan pleated wool culottes in an 8. Fitted perfectly and gorgeous. These do come up smaller; tighter but won’t upsize to 10 think they will be too big.”
Other shoppers also mentioned that the sizing was a little off on the Kensington Cord Trousers, writing: “Bought these in a size 6 and found them a little too tight in the waist. For reference, I’m 5’8 with a 28 inch waist. If the next size up were sold out, I could theoretically deal with it, but I expect corduroys to be comfortable. I love the quality of the pants and the color, though, so I’m returning and purchasing a size 8. If the sizing weren’t off, I’d give these 5 stars… but it is, so I’m deducting a star.”
However others didn’t find any issues, with one saying: “Great fit , bought in size 14, long. Little bit roomy but very comfortable. Colour is just fantastic. Can’t wait to wear it.”