Fort Belvedere has christened this model of trousers the “Stancliffe,” evocative of a stately English manor house secluded amongst verdant trees and rolling hills, redolent with a life of ease, sport, and gentlemanly pursuits.Â
Garnet Red = Exceptional Statement Piece
Bold and dramatic, these trousers can add a flash of color to any fall ensemble or even pair elegantly with a preppy look reminiscent of Nantucket reds. An exceptional statement piece, you are only limited by your imagination when it comes to how to style these dandy-approved trousers.
Combining with Shoes and Socks
Trousers in red tones pair most easily with socks that have some shade of red in them: you will have no trouble helping these trousers pop with socks that combine red and gray, red and blue, or red and navy. Warm tones provide another easy avenue for harmony: pinks, yellows, and oranges are all available for consideration, but be aware that the results can be very dramatic and are more suited for casual ensembles.
When it comes to cooler colors, higher-contrast blues that are either very dark or very light provide the visual strength necessary to keep up with this bright shade of red. Medium grays are also an unexpected option that offers great results. Similarly, light or dark shades of green can also appear very elegant, but be wary of employing medium-greens, which can appear just a little too Christmas-y … unless of course you’re getting ready for a holiday party!Â
Red trousers have the benefit of being able to pair well with nearly all leather colors and textures. With black they look dramatic, with tan they look casual, with shades of red they look mysterious, and with browns they look more sedate.
Boots + Corduroys = Winner!
Boots, especially boots with contrast elements like suede, are always an excellent companion to corduroy because of the intersection of transitional-weather seasonality and unexpected texture. These trousers will appear elegant with a wide range of boots, from any shade of brown to black, and even to more unusual shades like reds, grays, and even some blues: we’ve had particular success with medium-brown chukka boots, believe it or not!
In general, be wary of pairing corduroy with hot-weather footwear. As a rule of thumb, the fabric is simply too heavy for use with any style of shoe with which you might wear no-show socks.
Outfit Ideas for Garnet Red Corduroys
What better way to highlight the fun, casual potential of these trousers than with a red and white checked shirt. For visual weight, consider dark cognac shoes, perhaps monk straps for visual interest, and red and navy socks for a smooth transition between the elements.
To emphasize prep styling, let’s craft an ensemble straight out of Nantucket, starting with a white shirt, contrast-stitching pocket square, and red crest tie, with, of course, a navy blazer. To match the dramatic flair of these trousers, an exotic crocodilian belt beautifully sets off cognac slip-ons that evolve from the trousers through a pair of red and blue striped socks. Â
Finally, for a versatile combinational look, let’s try red and blue socks with chukka boots, a light blue shirt, and a gray sport coat. This colorful look is especially elegant in transitional seasons.Â
In general, the weight of corduroy requires a certain balance between your upper and lower half which is easily accomplished by layering. The simple addition of a sport coat will go far in making an outfit with corduroy look exceptional: focus in particular on textured fabrics, such as tweed, that will contrast while harmonizing with the cords of the trousers. Be wary, however, of hot-weather textured fabrics like seersucker, which is too seasonally incongruous to wear with corduroy.
You can achieve a similar effect with knitwear, such as a tennis sweater in the warmer months or cardigan in the cooler: add a scarf during colder weather to ensure that your upper half is as insulated as your lower.
Questions?
If you have questions or need style advice in choosing a pair of socks for yourself or someone else, let us know, we are happy to help.
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