Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [3 Modern Ways With Cord](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1328) ![3 Modern Ways With Cord](https://media.slman.com/qeE4855lIvjazT_hN70K9vi7GO8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Fmaiya-cord-trousers-shoot-top-thumb.jpg) MOEEZ ALI [Style](/index%2Ephp/style) / 26 January 2022 # 3 Modern Ways With Cord Cord is having a bit of a moment and Maiya is back to prove that, as long as it's slim fit, it can actually look surprisingly modern... MOEEZ ALI All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ![](https://media.slman.com/1MYgRCUNHscMpM1Oc1aGzAx4pCY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012201.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/_HJQA4HYSyQc4WSi4hwI7pPAh2k=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012202.png) Keep it casual with a chunky knit and trainers. Layer over a gilet for a cool off-duty look. ![](https://media.slman.com/Y-Uu8KE3d4yH4uM6wdIig4z1Y0Y=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012203.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/c0eg6Z_ldtmdOvENEencAl3Ie2c=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012204.jpg) [Quilted Liner Vest, £55, Arket](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fjackets-coats%2Fproduct.quilted-liner-vest-blue.0989408002.html) | [Knitted Mohair Jumper, £115, Arket | ](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fknitwear%2Fproduct.knitted-mohair-jumper-grey.0993209003.html%3Fgclid%3DCjwKCAiA0KmPBhBqEiwAJqKK40BZeCvM8IAI7aRIfhY0efS92f9pjKskgmdK0h_kBr0VY)[Tapered Cropped Corduroy Trousers, £25.99 (were £49.99), Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Ftrousers-casual%2Ftapered-cropped-corduroy-trousers_17057106.html%3Fc%3D56) | [ML574BE2 Trainers, £95, New Balance](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fshoes%2Fproduct.new-balance-ml574be2-trainers-grey.0994681001.html) ![](https://media.slman.com/mMgIGo5Z9h63iO08DRBuOvRQZTI=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012205.png) Opt for a lighter colour and fine knit as we look ahead to a new season. Mixing textures by adding a puppytooth blazer makes this look that bit cooler. [Puppytooth Single Breasted Blazer, £278, Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fpuppytooth-single-breasted-blazer-mens-progress-in-navy-brown-blue%2F) | [Crew Neck Cotton & Wool Sweater, £49.95, Massimo Dutti](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/crew-neck-cotton-and-wool-sweater-l00905305) | [Corduroy Chino Trousers, £29.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/corduroy-chino-trousers-p02675420.html) | [Suede Belt, £49.95, Charles Tyrwhitt](https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/made-in-england-suede-belt---chocolate/ACB0227CHC.html) | [Retro Sneakers, £69.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/leather-retro-sneakers-p12222920.html?v1=144423646) ![](https://media.slman.com/xNfHLxmEpDTzcnPcufdnaty_sRo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012206.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/4hjmTI-y4eCdLxu9NtQZ0bmFXu8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012207.jpg) A smarter take on the trend, pair cords with a double-breasted blazer, button up and suede boots for extra polish. ![](https://media.slman.com/GQQSaVAT9Yak1p-rkPRZmrP1nW0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012209.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/2IGeMC97RwpfLerJki0yVxjHgYc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2F2-maiya-shoot-layout-26012208.png) [Knitted 100% Cashmere Blazer, £225 *(was £398),* Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fdouble-breasted-cashmere-blazer-mens-marko-in-grey%2F) | [Button Down Cotton Oxford Shirt, £197 *(was £395),* Dunhill](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FDunhill-Button-down-cotton-Oxford-shirt-1418168) | [Straight Leg Pleated Cotton-Corduroy Trousers, £240, Massimo Alba](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmassimo-alba%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-trousers%2Fstraight-leg-pleated-cotton-corduroy-trousers%2F28941591746513441) | [Douglas Square Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Optical Glasses, £250, Garrett Leight](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fgarrett-leight-california-optical%2Faccessories%2Fglasses%2Fdouglas-square-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-optical-glasses%2F13452677150188540) | [Desert Boot In Brown Suede, £245, Russell & Bromley](https://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/classic/567994) --- ## SHOP THE SHOOT ![Puppytooth Single Breasted Blazer from Reiss](https://media.slman.com/cUQ5zBTqXwLRyrWxpBGdIeGSjuU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Fcalledinreissprogress_0.jpg) [#### Puppytooth Single Breasted Blazer](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fpuppytooth-single-breasted-blazer-mens-progress-in-navy-brown-blue%2F) ##### Reiss £278 ![Crew Neck Cotton & Wool Sweater from Massimo Dutti](https://media.slman.com/PKPstZbBrAev1aeP6kW4us_B3J4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Forderedmassimocrewneckcottonandwoolsweater_0.jpg) [#### Crew Neck Cotton & Wool Sweater](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/crew-neck-cotton-and-wool-sweater-l00905305) ##### Massimo Dutti £49.95 ![Corduroy Chino Trousers from Zara](https://media.slman.com/1BpN_UkePhKGMIONGpJl3qHfVPo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Forderedzaracorduroychinotrousers_0.jpg) [#### Corduroy Chino Trousers](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/corduroy-chino-trousers-p02675420.html) ##### Zara £29.99 ![Suede Belt from Charles Tyrwhitt](https://media.slman.com/stAfjB0s9I3gdXumvkP-Bo20REs=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Forderedcharlesthywrittmadeinenglandsuedebelt-chocolate_0.jpg) [#### Suede Belt](https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/made-in-england-suede-belt---chocolate/ACB0227CHC.html) ##### Charles Tyrwhitt £49.95 ![Knitted 100% Cashmere Blazer from Reiss](https://media.slman.com/9ukFlKyhyKdEOGKvxaIftiwNxoU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Fcalledinreissmarko_0.jpg) [#### Knitted 100% Cashmere Blazer](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fdouble-breasted-cashmere-blazer-mens-marko-in-grey%2F) ##### Reiss £225 *(was £398)* ![Desert Boot In Brown Suede from Russell & Bromley](https://media.slman.com/OTbJq6ejy9v7rd2BC2S3Xz9E9BY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Frb-classic_0.jpg) [#### Desert Boot In Brown Suede](https://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/classic/567994) ##### Russell & Bromley £245 ![Straight Leg Pleated Cotton-Corduroy Trousers from Massimo Alba](https://media.slman.com/uR7iOGp4RLGeLx69pf1w6-HjjwQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Forderedmrpstraight-legpleatedcotton-corduroytrousers_0.jpg) [#### Straight Leg Pleated Cotton-Corduroy 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Vest](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fjackets-coats%2Fproduct.quilted-liner-vest-blue.0989408002.html) ##### Arket £55 ![Knitted Mohair Jumper from Arket](https://media.slman.com/B2IsuNxxIIqNVxLEH25A2EAen8o=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Fordered-arket-knitted-mohair-jumper_0.jpg) [#### Knitted Mohair Jumper](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fknitwear%2Fproduct.knitted-mohair-jumper-grey.0993209003.html%3Fgclid%3DCjwKCAiA0KmPBhBqEiwAJqKK40BZeCvM8IAI7aRIfhY0efS92f9pjKskgmdK0h_kBr0VY) ##### Arket £115 ![ML574BE2 Trainers from New Balance](https://media.slman.com/HmF5V8Fh8uD7ZXLL_QLiy6hlHCo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Fordered-arket-new-balance-ml574be2-trainers_0.jpg) [#### ML574BE2 Trainers](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fshoes%2Fproduct.new-balance-ml574be2-trainers-grey.0994681001.html) ##### New Balance £95 ![Tapered Cropped Corduroy Trousers from Mango](https://media.slman.com/Y-QInEtFd23Du_Ewko9fzXFvrhw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F01%2Fmangotaperedcroppedcorduroytrousers_0.jpg) [#### Tapered Cropped Corduroy Trousers](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Ftrousers-casual%2Ftapered-cropped-corduroy-trousers_17057106.html%3Fc%3D56) ##### Mango £25.99 *(were £49.99)* All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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