The plaid on a flannel shirt is one of the signature looks of autumn or fall. With the leaves changing colors it makes perfect sense that reds, yellows, and oranges would be the colors of the season. Luckily for you, we have compiled the very best in flannel shirts for men and put them in this ultimate list to help make your holiday shopping go a lot smoother.
If you are the kind of guy that sets up a tree stand and sits waiting for that perfect buck for hours on end, then you have probably heard of the Legendary Whitetails brand of clothing and outdoor gear. The brand got its start Florida in 1999 and has been dressing men for the hunt and hike ever since. This is one of their offerings that is a cool twist on the traditional flannel. This is a flannel shirt, but it heavier so that it wears like a jacket. You are going to love trekking through the woods in this shirt jacket in one of its three awesome colors.
If you are a fan of the traditional flannel look without all the heft that a true flannel shirt brings to the table then I suggest getting something in mid-weight cotton instead of something heavier. The lighter cotton is still going to provide you a layer of insulation without being too bulky or too heavy. These are the perfect kind of shirts to wear underneath a nice hoodie or light jacket.
Most folks think flannel and they think black and red or green and red or darker color schemes. That is what the old school flannel shirt looked like. Very simple patterns and more dark than bright. The new wave of dope flannel is all over the place. Light and dark mixes, more light on light color schemes and a side step away from the classic plaid patterns. This flannel is a great representation of the new school flannel. Pick this cool shirt up in one of three different colors.
This is the kind of flannel that really represents the changing of the seasons. If you’re from the northeast you know what fall looks like because you can see the season change from summer to fall in front of your eyes. The leaves on the trees go from green to red to yellow to orange in weeks and when you drive through the country you can see a plethora of colors in the passing landscape. This shirt is all of that in an article of clothing. Dress for the season with this shirt or get it in one of the other four colors that it comes in.
Orvis named this shirt the Perfect Flannel Shirt, kind of a ballsy statement, but they certainly back it up with a super dope shirt. The plaid pattern is more of an open pattern than a closed, tight plaid. The colors and lines on this shirt are absolutely perfect like the name says. The color of the shirt will allow you to wear this in a semi-formal setting without issue. But if you like this shirt check it out in five other colors with slightly different patterns.
At first glance, you might think there is a glitch in your computer or that the page didn’t load correctly when you look at this flannel. You are wrong, look a little closer and you can see that the French Connection did something super cool and very unique when they designed this shirt. They used both plaid and checkered patterns. It looks weird at first, but the more you look at it the cooler it looks. This is the kind of shirt that makes a statement and that statement is that you know how to dress. Get this shirt in the featured black or in one of a few other color and pattern schemes.
Sometimes the simplest of patterns and color schemes are the best look out there. This shirt proves that black and white checkered patterns are still hot. The fade on the colors is perfect. It gives the shirt a vintage look without being over 40 years old. This shirt is definitely going to be one of your favorite shirts and you will look for reasons and occasions to wear it every chance you get.
Mossy Oak is a Mississippi based brand that got its start in 1986 making great looking and comfortable outdoor gear for men and women. While they have some of the best looking camo clothes in the game they are no slouch in the flannel department. During the fall the flannel shirt is a clutch move in men’s fashion. You can get this swaggy shirt in three different colors.
Pairing a flannel shirt is super easy. Usually, a great pair of jeans is the go-to, but you can also rock a pair of khakis, cargo shorts or even sweats if you’re planning on lounging around the house or working the yard all day. Top it off with the right jacket and you, my friend, have yourself a really great looking outfit.
IF you are one of the lucky folks that own and wear some True Religion clothing then you already know about the quality and style that this brand brings to the table. They didn’t alter their blueprints when going into the flannel shirt business. This is a beautiful flannel that really encapsulates the feeling that autumn brings. This shirt will go great with your ripped or traditional True Religion jeans, or if you are more of a khaki guy you can rock whatever feels right.
Designed to cloth today’s snowboarders and outdoor adventurers this flannel hoodie is super popular for a number of reasons. Firstly, the color choices are beautiful. Bright and vibrant to dark with a contrast that fits perfectly, there is something for every kind of stylistic choice. Secondly, the hoodie is light enough to shred down the mountain on a 60-degree day or thick enough to layer with a coat on a colder day.
The button closure is a popular choice because it will stay put while taking dips and dives off of your favorite boxes and half pipes. Even if you take a digger or catch an edge the wrong way, you will pop up looking cool as hell, and who doesn’t want that?
Looking for something a little different than the norm? Maybe something with different designs and color schemes that will catch everyone’s eye? Then this is the right hooded flannel for you. With 45 different designs, you could buy one of each and wear something new for a month and a half. Definitely look into buying a couple of new jackets to spice up your winter clothing.
Made with multiple layers the bottom layer is quilted and features a tan that will go with anything from jeans to a great pair of khakis or Carhartt work pants. You could rock this look to a concert, to the bar, or to work without having to alter the rest of your wardrobe around it.
While this item toes the line between hoodie and jacket, I had to add it because of the styles and colors that are offered. If you are a fan of the unique and want to wear something that you won’t see anyone else wear walking down the street, Burbrand is your brand.
Offering 22 unique styles and colors these hooded jackets are unlike anything you have ever seen before. They are thick and cozy enough for winter excursions while also being light enough to not weigh you down or restrict your movement while working a long shift.
If you have ever carved down a mountain or pulled some dope tricks on your skateboard in the halfpipe then you have probably worn Burton clothing before. Burton is based in my hometown of Burlington, Vermont and the clothes have a bit of Burly in them. Burton makes clothes that move with your body, they don’t restrict you in any way and, oh, by the way, they are hella cool too. This flannel in light tan is a great look for old school flannel. You can snag this shirt in the featured color or in the darker version which is an off-black.
At first glance you might think that this flannel hoodie is a bit thin to wear during the winter months, but a closer inspection would prove that initial theory wrong. The woven fabric makes it ideal for colder days and a sweet look buttoned or unbuttoned. I recommend a white tee underneath to really make the white in the hoodie pop.
AS I mentioned above the fabric is intelligently designed. The classic polyster blend is for durability and warmth but the mix of wool and flannel makes it a game changing item. You can feel the heft when sliding this on in the morning and it seemlessly goes from the jobsite to your favoeite watering hole for an article of clothing that successfully does a bit of everything.
Kavu is a clothing line that you might not be familiar with. If you’re the kayaking, climbing, base jumping kind of guy maybe you have heard of their products. They make gear for the guy that spends most of his time on crazy adventures. Their clothing and gear are as durable as it is comfortable. This flannel is no different. Not your typical flannel pattern or color scheme, and that is what I love about this shirt. It is a new look flannel and it is only going to get more popular. This shirt comes in the featured pattern and two others that are just as cool.
Now, this is more of a traditional flannel shirt. The kind of flannel that your father and his father wore. The kind of flannel shirt that was made for chopping wood and dragging lumber through the forest. Even if you’re not a lumberjack, and that’s okay, you can still rock these flannels and look as tough as those woodsmen. This Woolrich shirt comes in 6 different colors and they are all pretty awesome to look at.
The team at Burberry put an absolute banger together when they made this flannel. Not only are the colors gorgeous but the pattern is easy on the eyes as well. We all know Burberry as a luxury fashion brand that has graced all of the stages at any and every fashion week worldwide. You don’t typically see a luxury or high fashion brand do something like this. They took a traditional and typically underdressed look and made it their own. This shirt has so much swagger it is ridiculous.
The flannel shirt is a classic look that also lets you know that autumn is here. While the flannel shirt is a great casual look you can get away with wearing flannel to a formal event every so often. It goes without saying that the right flannel shirt feels and looks perfect.
