The Obtainer - 11/6/24, Wednesday

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The Obtainer

Wednesday,
November 6th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf

This textured flannel has become my new favorite fall piece. I'll be wearing it all the time, and I think you will be, too. So get one ASAP!

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

Good/Better/Best

Textured Flannel Overshirts

These aren’t your average flannel shirts. They're thicker and feature a big, bold check that's woven from substantial cotton threads. The plaid is tactile, almost like a tweed—which is what makes this new type of flannel the ideal over shirt. Pull it over a simple T-shirt or even a sweater for an added layer of warmth. Not to mention a shot of rugged winter style. This is the kind of shirt you can wear all season long, dressed up and dressed down. But which one is right for you (and your budget)? Thankfully, we've put a handful to the test to bring you the best for your money.

 
Good 

The Starter Shirt

+ Made from a lightweight but textured cotton twill fabric

+ Vintage-inspired plastic buttons

+ Two oversized check-matched chest pockets

+ No lining or reinforcements at the cuffs

Relaxed twill flannel shirt, $128 / $47.49 by Gap

 
 
Better 

The Rugged Shirt

+ Cut from a rugged and sturdy heavyweight 485 GSM cotton fabric that softens with wear

+ Sturdy Corozo nut buttons

+ Two oversized check-matched chest pockets

+ Partial lining at the collar and cuffs

Cabin flannel shirt, $168 by Flint and Tinder

 
 
Best 

The Stylish Shirt

+ Made sustainably by a family-run French mill using recycled cotton and available in 11 colorways

+ Sturdy Corozo nut buttons

+ Two oversized contrasting chest pockets

+ Classic details like a twill taped collar and reinforced cuffs

Whiting flannel overshirt, $215 by Wax London

 
Drops to
Watch For
 
 

Studio Nicholson and Paraboot have followed up on their inaugural collaboration with an elevated reinterpretation of the French shoemaker's Michael derby shoe. This one is handcrafted by artisans at Paraboot's small-run factory in France. The collaborators' conscious choice of grained deerskin uppers gives the shoe a new luxurious materiality, while fine sheepskin makes up the soft inner lining.

Available now

 
Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

This cool corduroy cap is finished with an leather adjustable back strap and comes in two rich shades. It looks like quiet luxury, but it's now less than 30 bucks.

$49.50 / $29.50
by J.Crew

 

This is one of those denim shirts that gets better with age. And it's built so that you can have it for decades. The pullover has a deep placket, making layering easy.

$168 / $99
by Todd Snyder

 

L.L.Bean's softest fisherman's sweater is knit in a richly textured cable-knit style. Made of machine-washable cotton for season-spanning comfort, it's now 30% off.

$98 / $69.99
by L.L.Bean

 

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