Corduroy Pants Are Back—and Already Replacing Dakota Johnson's Go-To Jeans

Dakota Johnson would agree with Marie Claire's senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla-Oliva: Blue jeans are "the backbone of a well-stocked wardrobe." Still, the brown corduroys that Johnson debuted on October 15 were noticeably more autumnal than her signature blue shades.

After weeks of wearing Levi's 501 Jeans in New York City, the paparazzi spotted Johnson and her new brown trousers in Beverly Hills. Keeping it casual, she tucked an oversized graphic tee into the baggy corduroy bottoms, and added a matching leather belt. The actor slipped (what seem to be) her beloved velvet ballet flats by The Row beneath the roomy hems, her favorite ballerinas to wear with Levi's denim.

For her finishing touches, Johnson accessorized with black sunglasses, diamond drop earrings, and the VIP-approved Valentino Panthea Bag in a seasonal taupe suede. (Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Jenna Ortega, and Johnson's Verity co-star, Anne Hathaway, are fans of the chevron-embroidered bag, too.)

While the brand behind Johnson's perfect-for-fall pants hasn't come forward yet, her fans know she has terrific taste in cords. Back in June 2024, while filming Materialists in NYC, she styled an almost identical pair from Re/Done with a white T-shirt and mint green Adidas Samba sneakers. The velvety bottoms were brown, but its subtle burnt sienna undertone complemented the tomato red The Row sweater on her shoulders.

While the unwelcome warm weather might've delayed the start of Corduroy Season, you can finally test textured trousers without running the risk of overheating. If Johnson could comfortably run errands around L.A. in cords, you can, too. So, give your blue jeans a break (I'm talking to you, too, Johnson) and shop the similar styles below.

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