Cords: Your go-to substitute for denim this A/W

From left to right: Topman cord skinny chinos £36| Our Legacy straight fit cord trousers @ my-wardrobe.com £125| Gucci slim fit corduroy trousers @ Mr Porter £325| Fred Perry slim cord trouser @ endclothing £95.

 After a year of chinos, this season sees the welcome return of the versatile cords. Both hard-wearing and pleasingly warm, corduroy is the perfect alternative for jeans this autumn/winter.

Choose bright OR muted tones, and pair with boots OR shoes. Think of your new cords as the winter equivalent to chinos - trousers that can be used for casual OR smart.

See picture above for some great choices from across the web.