Whether you’re looking to get your first corduroy shirt, or just add another to your rotation, we’ve got you covered. These are the best corduroy shirts available now. L.L.Bean Lakewashed Corduroy ...

But what does “wale” even mean, you’re wondering? 14-wale corduroy means there are 14 ridges per inch. The fewer ridges, the more durable the fabric. The more wales, the finer the fabric. Most suits ...

Here are a few things to consider while shopping for the best corduroy pants. Wale: ... Regular or mid-wale has 10-14 wales per inch, and wide-wale has 3-8 wales per inch.

Corduroy comes in several different thicknesses, ... Anyway, the number of wales to the inch can vary from 16 in a needle cord (like the shot of Dustin Hoffman, above) to 8 in a wide-wale corduroy.

Not only is it crafted in 14-wale corduroy, but it’s also textured to feel as good as it looks. Better yet, it stays true to the utilitarian design ethos of Americana—snaps instead of buttons.

The best corduroy pants are classic and cool, with a great fit and easy-to-wear style. After putting dozens of pairs to the test, I found six that I highly recommend.

Narrow wale is dressier than wide-wale; both are durable and warm. Just as the fashion world thinks of linen as a seasonal summer fabric, corduroy is primarily worn in the colder months.

I have never been a fan of wide-wale corduroy, that thickly ribbed version of the velvety napped fabric that is currently in full comeback mode. The term itself is a turnoff: I generally avoid ...

We're big fans of the wale'd fabric hear at Esquire HQ. Many of us wear at least one piece of corduroy every day for many months of the year. And as we mentioned in September, corduroy may very ...

MALE CALL. Corduroy pants fine in office, but watch that weight, wale. September 20, 2015 at 2:46 a.m. by LOIS FENTON ...