The Obtainer - 9/16/24, Monday
Cory Ohlendorf
September 16, 2024
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Pull on a Flannel Shirt (or Two)
The flannel shirt is a classic piece of menswear that's lived many lives, from workwear to grunge to Americana-loving hipsters and back again. A hardy wardrobe workhorse and the very definition of a cold weather shirt. Something of a sartorial contradiction, the shirts are rugged and durable, and yet soothingly soft and warm at the same time.
Let us just try to count all the ways you can wear one. Buttoned all the way up for a sleek, modern vibe? Sure. Tucked into your favorite worn-in jeans? Of course. Pulled over a loose T-shirt, with a pair of Dickies or cargo pants? Why the hell not? There are all sorts of styles to try, from hardwearing chore shirts to more tailored button-downs. The best ones right now are unapologetically flannel—with big check plaids or nubby woolen textures and slightly roomier cuts that make them ideal for layering. Here are a few of our favorites.
Our Picks |
Not all flannels have to be plaid. This button-down style has a sophisticated vibe.
Brushed flannel shirt,$90 / $72 by Everlane
A relaxed-fit shirt, cut from a substantial cotton-flannel fabric with a single chest pocket.
Cotton checked flannel shirt,
$305 by Beams Plus
The fuzzy viscose and recycled polyester give this shirt a sweater-like texture that's incredibly soft.
Legend flannel shirt,
$178 by Faherty
A boxy, relaxed-fit flannel, cut from soft cotton fabric that's been cropped with a frayed, straight hem.
Cropped flannel shirt,
$70 by Abercrombie & Fitch
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 Parachute’s popular cloud blanket is soft and breathable and works as a warm-weather blanket on its own or can be layered under a heavier comforter come winter.
|  Japanese label Beams Plus has made a timeless long-sleeve knit polo, made from a soft 12-gauge rayon and cotton knit that has a cool, vintage vibe.
|  TOM FORD makes really great, but expensive shades. Pick up a pair of classic frames with versatile charm while they’re marked down for 35% off.
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