I am quite seriously looking to buy a pair of cords for fall--I've been stalking all of my usual shopping sources and making a list of colorful cords. Unfortunately, J.Crew's pants don't fit me well, although their colors are gorgeous. Anthro has some great AG cords, and I <3 AG jeans--but they are definitely on the pricey side.
I tried the Free People cords during NAS and found them too tight in the waist--I actually prefer low-rise pants, but I have an existent rear and non-existent waist/hips and the cords just weren't cut for my body.