Chic Girls Are Wearing Corduroy Pants With Brown Boots in 2026

If I had to call out just one non-denim pant trend that’s showing the most promise in 2026, corduroy pants would be the obvious answer. They’re everywhere all of a sudden, on It girls and runway models alike, the latter proving that this isn’t just a temporary fad, but instead, a style that will live on throughout the year and likely into 2027. But cords aren’t like jeans in that you can wear them with just about anything and make them look chic and put together. They require a little bit of finesse to avoid looking like your dad or grandpa in the “dated’ bottoms. There is one easy way, though, to make them appear more elevated and sleek: pair them with brown boots.

For proof of this successful combo, just see the corduroy-pant outfit Laura Harrier recently posted to her Instagram Stories. The actress has been traveling in an unknown winter-y destination for the past week or so, posting photos and videos of her journey along the way. In one, she can be seen donning a chocolate-brown coat and matching scarf from Almada Label, which she styled with tan corduroy pants and brown boots—a perfect duo every time. She finished off the ensemble with oversized sunglasses and a Balenciaga Le City Bag.