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THERE'S SOMETHING seriously reliable about a corduroy shirt. It’s the kind of shirt we turn to when the temperature starts to dwindle. It’s the kind of shirt we can easily layer over a plain t-shirt or under a jacket—no sweat. And it’s the kind of shirt that’ll conjure up all the heavy memories of dad styles and let you sport that old man’s magnetism for a change. All in all, corduroy shirts for men allow you to stay in style for all the years to come, beefing your everyday look up with that timeless yet oh-so-'70s charm.

Unlike many cotton dress shirts, the best corduroy shirts are actually comfortable thanks to the soft but rugged feel of the fabric woven into “cords”—like ribs or ridges—which look like ripples but actually feel lush and velvety. As such, corduroy shirts are also far more durable than your average button-down shirts.

The best corduroy shirts today have all put some modern twists and updates on this celebrated ‘70s classic. Whether you want to casually throw it on with jeans and sneakers, or tuck it under chinos with dress shoes for a more elevated fit, these 13 best corduroy shirts for men below will look better year after year.

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Woven with five ounces of 21-wale cotton corduroy, this shirt from Buck Mason is made to last through a myriad of wash cycles. Design notes like mother of pearl buttons and a box pleat at the back show the brand's attention to detail. Washed for a lived-in feel, it also feels divinely nice with exquisite ridges in the fabric. Wear it on the days you want to look more grown-up than you actually are.

With a little stretch of elastane added for comfort as you go your own way, Everlane's corduroy shirt is well-priced as the rugged basic for your daily wardrobe. Its velvety soft 18-wale cord fabric makes it look refined, but with a relaxed fit, you can also dress it down with jeans and sneakers while you're at it.

Faherty's take on cord turns the cold weather classic into an everyday outfit essential that you'll find no problem feeling yourself in, courtesy of its added stretch that lets the fabric move with you as you commute or break a bit of sweat. While it dons a relaxed fit, it's slightly tapered to not look boxy. Hence, feel free to dress it up with chinos in this shirt.

L.L.Bean’s signature cord shirt is giving some serious dad vibes, and that’s how you know it’s a reliable shirt. The quality wide wale corduroy makes its outer fabric a total hardwearing workhorse, and the inside is lined with soft fleece lining to help cozy you up on colder days. The double pockets and a worn-in feel can make you look even hunkier.

Banana Republic’s latest array of cord shirts has gotten that western charm in spades. Their sturdy, boxy profile, combined with a lightweight pinwale corduroy, makes it feel like your regular go-to cotton button-down shirt. Several options even come with retro prints that are primed for your vacation style or weekend outing fits.

A corduroy shirt that can be dressed up or down, solo, under a nice blazer, or over a tank top is perhaps the only shirt you’ll ever need. This fan-favorite looks tailored enough for a dress shirt with a button-down collar. But its rugged and oversized flair allows you to chill a bit when it comes to putting together an outfit.

Maybe you think you've felt softness before. Well, former pro surfer Kelly Slater’s brand does a cord shirt that is softer. They’re made with light and smooth organic cotton fine wale corduroy. Wear this with sweatpants, and you’ll almost feel like lounging in it.

Cut like a classic Oxford button-down but toughened up with a 14-wale corduroy, this cord shirt is elegant and durable. It comes with lively colors that’ll make you look more easy-going and approachable, as well as serious ones that let you look like the sophisticated gent that you are.

Reiss nails that vintage, straight-outta-‘70s cord look, with cotton wales in just the right amount of heft and sheen to make you look like a worldly style savant. As an overshirt, it’s also slightly boxy to be worn as an outerwear piece for layering. Some tips on that front: you can never go wrong with a cord shirt over a white t-shirt. You just can’t.

It’s all classic Americana up in here with this spunky shirt that looks swell no matter how you style it. 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. That subtle Western touch without going all cowboy is all you need.

A well-made Cuban shirt with a notched collar and two breast pockets can easily become a man’s favorite casual top. Here, the wide-wale corduroy adds some substance to the retro camp collar shirt silhouette. The colors Ralph Lauren offers, from teak to navy to khaki, will make you want to get one in each—as you should.

Still tugging at the hem of your shirts? Consider shirts that change it up. Madewell makes a cord shirt meant to be worn untucked with a short curved hem; it'll sit nicely in the front and back without getting wedged up on the sides. At this price, it might just be the perfect cord shirt. Everything about it is worth your money—the ethical cotton build, slim fit, soft mid-wale corduroy, and whatnot.

Consider this cord a splurge that’ll get better with years and pay sartorial dividends the more you wear it. With an overdyed yarn garment and mid-weight 14-wale corduroy, this sharp shirt is the perfect choice if you’re looking to invest in a classic wardrobe staple.

Men's Health style editors and writers have looked at and tried on a wide array of men's corduroy shirts to test out their style, comfort, as well as durability. To narrow down our favorites to the best corduroy shirts, we also evaluated them based on value, affordability, as well as customer rating. As such, we also considered corduroy shirts that have received high praise on e-commerce sites we trust.

Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.

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