| For me, corduroy is worn by relaxed people. It is not a | | | | be split, the jacket being used with a different pair of |
| stiff, smart fabric, but looks laid back. If I meet some | | | | trousers, and the trousers of course worn separately. |
| one in corduroy, then my first assumption is that they | | | | The Psychiatrists. |
| are "country types", although now a days that is | | | | I am told that a corduroy suit is good for a psychiatrist |
| probably as often wrong as it is right! | | | | to wear. Apparently it is non threatening, and so the |
| First question of course is "what is the occasion?" | | | | client is made to feel more relaxed, and trusting. |
| Lets look at some of the more frequent places you | | | | In Court as the accused. |
| might find someone wearing a corduroy suit. The | | | | Well, why not. If you are trying to defuse any bad |
| Races. This is a country event, and the often quiet | | | | feeling the Judge might have, corduroy should work |
| colours that a cord suit comes in can be very | | | | well. Not something I have tried myself! |
| appropriate. Chatsworth game fair would be another | | | | Where would you not wear one? |
| ideal venue. It is the sort of place country people go | | | | Well, a number of occasions spring to mind. |
| for a day out, meet friends and see some amazing | | | | A wedding. Unless you want to offend the bride. |
| cross country jumping (Horses of course). Corduroy | | | | As a lawyer. That would give me no confidence! |
| will blend in there, and you will probably find plenty of | | | | A job interview. For these occasions I would |
| people wearing Barbour Jackets as well. These often | | | | recommend something a bit "sharper". Something that |
| are trimmed with cord, in Navy or brown. A casual | | | | stays looking good all day, regardless of how you feel |
| Office. In the UK, if I dare say it, this would be a Council | | | | inside. |
| Office. As there is so little threat of job loss, the dress | | | | For recommendations on that, well, I will have to write |
| code has clearly become more casual over the years. | | | | another article. |
| Smart cord fits nicely, and a corduroy suit can easily | | | | |