John Lewis Corduroy Suit Trousers, Olive, 34S

Corduroy is a fairly laid-back material, which might make its increasing popularity in tailoring a surprise to some. But it's completely logical really: THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED with a material that you don't need to baby, is soft to the touch with an elegant drape, and will only get better with age.

The matching trousers to our Copper Corduroy Jacket. Note that these can be worn perfectly well without their matching jacket — the colour, cut and texture of the material will slot into casual or smart outfits with equal aplomb.

The corduroy used here is 14 wales — as a quick detour, the 'wales' are the ribs that give corduroy its unique texture, measured per inch. Higher numbers of wales tend to make a cord feel finer and more formal; lower numbers make for a chunkier, more informal fabric. 14 wales sits about in the middle — good for all occasions.

As for the details, they feature an extended waistband, our signature Bengal stripe trim inside and pick stitching around the pockets. The trouser hems are finished with kick tapes, to prevent them rubbing against your shoes or the floor.