It is no secret that I love corduroy!
From warm hunting pants to western needlecord pearlsnap shirts to californian surfer shorts, you can wear corduroy in any situation. It is heavy enough to drape well, breathable despite the weight, and unfussy enough to machine wash despite being a variation of velvet.
Lets discuss corduroy!
Photo from a 2010 gothamist article on the corduroy appreciation club https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/photos/secret-rituals-of-the-corduroy-appreciation-club-revealed

Maybe wear it without a jacket on top while it’s still not cold outside and you figure out what you’d like to pair it with. A few buttons open and sleeves slightly rolled up if you wish.