Winter is here and there is no better time to transition the contents of your closet than now! When curating your cold-weather capsule wardrobe, there are a few essentials that you need to return to season after season -- including Corduroy clothing. Be it a corduroy pant or a jacket - this beloved heavyweight, durable fabric can fight chill even on the coldest days and at the same time can make a bold style statement. While replacing out go-to blue denim jeans can be a bit controversial, corduroy pants do make for a strong swapping case. While chocolate brown pants are a style given, experimenting in olive green, off-white and even navy blue can add a pop of colour on your gloomiest days. Many style icons have sported a corduroy trouser - from Princess Diana in 1981, who paired camel cords with a bright bold pink knit for a photo call at Balmoral ahead of her wedding to Prince Charles, to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who favoured a pair with oversized flap pockets, a black polo neck and her black Hermès Birkin.

This winter, it is going to be all about a baggy and boyish fit - layered with cosy knitwear at the same time. Nothing fits this look better than a corduroy pants and jackets. Recently, Model Rianne Van Rompaey gave a perfect example of this look when she stroke the perfect balance between easy and elegant. At the Milan Fashion Week, she was seen wearing her chocolate brown cords with a forest green trench coat, plain white tee, and practical sneaker. If you are wondering how you want to style your corduroys, we have some tips and tricks. Replace Your Denims: If you’ve got bored of wearing your go-to denims, it is time to reach out for that pair of corduroy pants. They are endlessly adaptable and will look good both dressed up or down. Versatile Mini Skirt: In the Y2K era fashion, mini skirts are making a massive comeback. So how about combining two trends in the form of a cute and classic corduroy mini skirt?Head-To-Toe Look: Taking inspiration from denim-on-denim, you can wear a corduroy co-ord set, or a simple corduroy dress. You can also mix and match or play with contrasts.