Flannel shirts aren't exactly mainstays in fashion. That's because they're more closely associated with the 90s grunge scene, which, at the time, was more about musical substance than style. Sure, there have been repeated attempts over the years to revitalize grunge, from Grunge 2.0 to Grunge 10.8. Bottega Veneta recently tried its own renaissance by sending Kate Moss down its Spring 2023 runway in a perfectly plaid shirt. Since then, people have been searching the internet to discover exactly how to style a flannel shirt. The search stops here.
Just to be clear, not every plaid shirt qualifies as flannel. Plaid is just a pattern, whereas flannel is a material. Over the years the two have become more closely affiliated than Miu Miu and micro bottoms. Thickness can also come into play. Which is why some of our favorites are labeled as overshirts or shirt jackets. We kept this fact in mind when planning our outfits. Some of the ensembles you can rock right now, others will wear better in fall.
