8 best men's corduroy shirts for spring and beyond

When temperatures take a nosedive, corduroy is usually one of the first fabrics smart dressers reach for. Once dull, dated and downright unsexy, now celebrated for its practical benefits, it’s also one of the first to be balled up and chucked to the back of the wardrobe when the mercury rises.

But not any more. As well as being a hardy and reliable staple of the colder months, this season the plush stuff – with ridged vertical lines known as a "wales" – is being used as a way of adding texture, contrast and even colour to spring looks.

“Layered over other pieces, a corduroy shirt in a natural tone like tobacco, burgundy, light stone or even pale yellow is a classic alternative to the usual denim jackets or wool cardigans,” says Sarah Ann Murray, a stylist who has dressed Samuel L Jackson, Jonah Hill and Kit Harrington.

“To follow more recent trends, go for a slighter bolder look with primary shades and patterns.

"Or, for a more western, Seventies-style, a slim wale gives the shirt a more traditional look and a softer feel.”

To provide a helping hand when it comes to selecting a style, we’ve lined up corduroy shirts that will see you into the new season and beyond.

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